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Burgundy & Provence (Southbound) 2026

8 days

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From Chalon sur Saone to Arles

4.6

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Gold Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and 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
Lyon to Tournus
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Tournus
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournus with Local Guide
- Cheese Tasting onboard
Optional Activities
- Guided excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar
- Guided excursion to the Castle of Cormatin
Landmarks
Tournus
Castle of Cormatin
Day 3
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover Lyon's architectural district by bike with Adventure Host over bridges and along the Rhône and Saône rivers
- Guided Sightseeing Tour surveying Lyon from Fourvière Hill and exploring the Old Town with its cafés, monuments, and medieval alleyways
- WWII & French Resistance lecture onboard
- Live entertainment after dinner
Landmarks
Fourvière Basilica
Old Town (Vieux Lyon)
Rhône River
Saône River
Day 4
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Culinary Walk through Lyon
Optional Activities
- Bike exploration of local produce markets and parks
- Mural tour of the city
Day 5
Tournon to Viviers to Avignon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Tournon
- Guided Walking Tour of Viviers
Landmarks
Tournon Castle
Viviers
Viviers Romanesque Cathedral
Day 6
Avignon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Avignon with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon including ramparts and Palace of the Popes
- Live entertainment
Optional Activities
- Guided excursion to Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct
- Guided excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars with tasting
Landmarks
Palace of the Popes
Avignon Ramparts
Pont du Gard
Pont Saint-Bénézet
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Day 7
Arles
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles with visit to Roman Amphitheater
Optional Activities
- Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
- Painting Workshop—learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting
- Shopping and leisure time in Arles
Landmarks
Roman Amphitheater
Boulevard des Lices
Day 8
Arles to Marseille
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Tournus
Castle of Cormatin

Landmarks
Fourvière Basilica
Old Town (Vieux Lyon)
Rhône River
Saône River

Landmarks
Tournon Castle
Viviers
Viviers Romanesque Cathedral

Landmarks
Palace of the Popes
Avignon Ramparts
Pont du Gard
Pont Saint-Bénézet
Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Landmarks
Roman Amphitheater
Boulevard des Lices

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Response rate: 76%
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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

Charles
September 8th, 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
Klaus
July 28th, 2024
ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely...
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Lindsay
April 30th, 2024
Great service, good guides, excellent food

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Burgundy & Provence (Southbound) 2026

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Lyon to Tournus

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Lyon

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Optional Activities

Tournon to Viviers to Avignon

Included Activities

Avignon

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Optional Activities

Arles

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Arles to Marseille

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