Burgundy & Provence (Southbound) 2026

8 days

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From Chalon sur Saone to Arles

4.6 (234 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Chalon-sur-Saône
Chalon-sur-Saône
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Tournus
Tournus
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournus with local guide highlighting monastic heritage and town highlights
- Cheese tasting on board
Optional Activities
- Guided excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar
- Guided excursion to the Castle of Cormatin
Landmarks
Castle of Cormatin
Day 3
Lyon
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour through Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing tour of Fourvière Hill and Old Town
- WWII & French Resistance lecture on board
- Live entertainment
Landmarks
Fourvière Hill
Rhône River
Saône River
Day 4
Lyon
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Culinary walk through Lyon
Optional Activities
- Bike tour of local produce markets and parks
- Tour of Lyon's murals
Day 5
Tournon - Viviers
Tournon - Viviers
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Tournon
- Guided walking tour of Viviers
Landmarks
Castle of Tournon
Viviers Cathedral
Day 6
Avignon
Avignon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Avignon with Adventure Host
- Guided sightseeing tour of Avignon
- Visit to Palace of the Popes
- Live entertainment on board
Optional Activities
- Guided excursion to Pont du Gard
- Guided wine cellar tour in Châteauneuf-du-Pape
- Self-guided exploration of Avignon's art galleries and museums
- Photography of Pont Saint-Bénézet
Landmarks
Palace of the Popes
Pont du Gard
Pont Saint-Bénézet
Day 7
Arles
Arles
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power walk in Arles with Adventure Host
- Painting workshop in Van Gogh style
- Guided walking tour of Arles
- Visit to Roman Amphitheater
Landmarks
Roman Amphitheater of Arles
Day 8
Arles
Arles
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Castle of Cormatin

Landmarks
Fourvière Hill
Rhône River
Saône River

Landmarks
Castle of Tournon
Viviers Cathedral

Landmarks
Palace of the Popes
Pont du Gard
Pont Saint-Bénézet

Landmarks
Roman Amphitheater of Arles

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Rating: 4.6 (234 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 93%
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Avalon Waterways Ship

Avalon Poetry II
Avalon Poetry II is a classic beauty that has been sailing on the European rivers since 2014. The Poetry II offers 2 full levels of suite… Read more
Built
2014
Crew
37
Length
361 ft.
Suites
52
Staterooms
12
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

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Tour Operator
4.6

Charles5.0•September 2025
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and...
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and did an amazing job, Marisio our waiter served us with the highest respect and friendliness. Over all Avalon have very good staff and always a smile- nothing too much trouble. The ship was so clean, food was spectacular. We had a surprise group of singers Gwen and Charles who brought great entertainment. The other entertainer was amazing. Loved the top deck BBQ. We met lots of new friends aboard. Thank you Avalon for a trip well executed.Show more
Klaus5.0•July 2024
Led by Nour
ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely...
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Lindsay4.0•April 2024
Great service, good guides, excellent food

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Burgundy & Provence (Southbound) 2026

Itinerary

Chalon-sur-Saône

Tournus

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lyon

Included Activities

Lyon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tournon - Viviers

Included Activities

Avignon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Arles

Included Activities

Arles

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