Tour Burgundy & Provence With 2 Nights In Paris & 2 Nights In Fre

Transport

Avalon Waterways River cruise ship

Guide

Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director

Accommodation

9 nights of accommodation onboard an Avalon Waterways River cruise ship 2 nights in Nice

Others

Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship Panoramic windows throughout the ship Elegant, contemporary design & decor Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges Covered Observation Lounge Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day Elevator Non-smoking interior and staterooms Avalon Waterways offers a selection of included excursions in every port of call, with something for everyone within their "Classic", "Discovery" and "Active" collections

Meals

Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily a la carte specials Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef’s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge. Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese Linger over several selections from the Panorama Bistro’s tasting menu for a less formal "sit-down" atmosphere Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner Avalon FlexDining® flexible dining times with menu & venue options Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan, low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, high energy and allergy-free selections Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapés New in 2023 - included Happy Hour every evening featuring house beer, wine, cocktails and a drink of the day Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck Specialty coffees, espresso drinks and beWell Essence flavored and infused water available throughout each day

Not included:

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Flights

Flights are not included.

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Day 1 Day 1: Paris, France
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Paris, France

Bienvenue en France!

Take free time today to fall in love with the world’s most romantic city. Get inspired by its architectural icons, exquisite cuisine, chic boutiques, and priceless artistic treasures.

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Day 2 Day 2: Paris
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Paris

Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the city of Light

Activity classic:
Join a Guided City Tour that shows the iconic sites of Paris, such as the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and the famous Champs-Élysées.

Spend your free time strolling through the Champs-Élysées for café au lait and croissants, see the exhibits at the Louvre, or visit Montmartre’s Basilica of the Sacré Cœur.

Consider browsing Paris’ classic shopping avenues and literary cafés for a true Parisian experience, or have your portrait sketched by a Parisian artist in the square at Place du Tertre.

Meals:
Breakfast

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Day 3 Day 3: Dijon–Beaune–Chalon-Sur-Saône (Embarkation)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Dijon–Beaune–Chalon-Sur-Saône (Embarkation)

Take a High-Speed Train from Paris to Dijon, to drive on to Beaune.

Activity classic:
Visit the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune, built in 1443, today home of the Van der Weyden’s painting of the Last Judgment and one of France’s architectural highlights.

This afternoon, travel to Chalon-sur-Saône to board your Suite Ship®.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TOURNUS

Meals:
Breakfast, Dinner

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Day 4 Day 4: Tournus
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Tournus

Pearl of Southern Burgundy

Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

Activity classic:
Tucked away in the southeast corner of Burgundy, Tournus is one of the oldest and most important monastic centers in the region, Our Local Guide will show the highlights of this delightful town.

Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar or to the Castle of Cormatin.

Activity discovery:
Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese Tasting on board your ship.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRÉVOUX

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 5 Day 5: Lyon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Lyon

La Vie En Rose in Lyon

Sail for lovely Lyon this morning.

Activity active:
Discover Lyon’s architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, OR:

Activity classic:
Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You’ll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafés, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des Terreaux.

Activity discovery:
Be our guest for a WWII & French Resistance your lecture on board your ship.

Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 6 Day 6: Lyon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Lyon

Adventures in Food and Wine

Activity discovery:
Join a Culinary Walk through the city to discover why Lyon is known as the gastronomic capital of France.

The rest of your day is free to explore, relax, or shop in France’s third largest city. Take a bike from the ship and explore local produce markets and parks, or take a leisurely tour of the city’s more than 100 murals.

Overnight:
EVENING CRUISE TO TOURNON

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 7 Day 7: Tournon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Tournon

A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards

Activity classic:
Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournon—one of France’s oldest medieval cities with its 16th-century castle.

Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch.

Location:
VIVIERS

World History in a Charming French Country Village

Activity classic:
Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on a late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. You’ll see its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with a mix of historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influences.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AVIGNON

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 8 Day 8: Avignon
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Avignon

The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence ¨

Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

Activity classic:
Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon—with its ramparts encircling the city—and a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes.

Guided Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône wine region.

Explore Avignon on your own for the city’s art and culture, theatre, and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet.

Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment.

Overnight:
EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 9 Day 9: Arles
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Arles

A Brush with Genius

Activity active:
Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR:

Activity discovery:
Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist, OR:

Activity classic:
Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles—the captivating city of the Provence region. You’ll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city.

Take free time to stop in Le Café Van Gogh for a glass of wine.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLES

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 10 Day 10: Arles (Disembarkation)–French Riviera
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Arles (Disembarkation)–French Riviera

Spectacular Seascapes of the Mediterranean Coast

After breakfast this morning, you’ll drive to Nice on the spectacular French Riviera, which stretches along France’s Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the border of Italy.

Meals:
Breakfast

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Day 11 Day 11: French Riviera
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: French Riviera

The “Queen of the French Riviera”

Activity classic:
Enjoy a Guided Sightseeing in Nice. Discover the narrow, winding streets and baroque churches of Vieux Nice, the old city—an area which has changed little since the 1700s.

Meals:
Breakfast

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Day 12 Day 12: French Riviera
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: French Riviera

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Meals:
Breakfast

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Burgundy & Provence With 2 Nights In Paris & 2 Nights In Fre

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Itinerary of your trip Burgundy & Provence With 2 Nights In Paris & 2 Nights In Fre

Day 1: Paris, France

Day 2: Paris

Day 3: Dijon–Beaune–Chalon-Sur-Saône (Embarkation)

Day 4: Tournus

Day 5: Lyon

Day 6: Lyon

Day 7: Tournon

Day 8: Avignon

Day 9: Arles

Day 10: Arles (Disembarkation)–French Riviera

Day 11: French Riviera

Day 12: French Riviera

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