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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera for Wine Lovers (Southbound) 2026

10 days

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From Chalon sur Saone to Nice

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
Chalon-sur-Saône
Meals
Dinner
Day 2
Tournus
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Local Guide tour of Tournus highlights
Optional Activities
- Chardonnay cellar excursion with wine tasting
- Onboard wine lecture hosted by Certified Sommelier
Landmarks
Tournus
Day 3
Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard cheese and wine tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
Optional Activities
- Bike tour of Lyon's architectural district with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon from Fourvière Hill and Old Town
- WWII & French Resistance lecture on board
- Live entertainment after dinner
Landmarks
Fourvière Hill
Vieux Lyon (Old Town)
Rhône and Saône Rivers
Day 4
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Culinary Walk through Lyon to discover the city's gastronomic heritage
- Guided tour to Beaujolais area with wine tasting
- Onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by Certified Sommelier
Landmarks
Lyon
Beaujolais
Day 5
Tournon - Viviers
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard wine and cheese tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
Optional Activities
- Active hike in Tournon vineyards with breathtaking views (weather permitting)
- Guided Walking Tour of Tournon with wine and chocolate tasting at Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona
- Guided Walking Tour of Viviers exploring Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks
Tournon Castle
Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona
Viviers Cathedral
Day 6
Avignon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bike tour of Avignon with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon fortress city and Palace of the Popes
- Trip to Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine cellars with wine tasting
- Live onboard entertainment
Landmarks
Palace of the Popes
Avignon Ramparts
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Day 7
Arles
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles with visit to Roman Amphitheater
- Wine and Chocolate Tasting hosted by Certified Sommelier
Optional Activities
- Painting Workshop to learn Vincent van Gogh techniques and create your own painting
- Shopping and strolling along Boulevard des Lices
- Relaxing in parks along Boulevard des Lices
Landmarks
Roman Amphitheater
Boulevard des Lices
Day 8
Arles to French Riviera
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing tour of Aix-en-Provence
Landmarks
Aix-en-Provence
French Riviera
Day 9
French Riviera
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing tour of Nice including Vieux Nice (Old City)
Landmarks
Nice
Vieux Nice (Old City)
Day 10
French Riviera
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Tournus

Landmarks
Fourvière Hill
Vieux Lyon (Old Town)
Rhône and Saône Rivers

Landmarks
Lyon
Beaujolais

Landmarks
Tournon Castle
Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona
Viviers Cathedral

Landmarks
Palace of the Popes
Avignon Ramparts
Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Landmarks
Roman Amphitheater
Boulevard des Lices

Landmarks
Aix-en-Provence
French Riviera

Landmarks
Nice
Vieux Nice (Old City)

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Rating: 4.6(234 reviews)
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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

Reviews from other tours by Avalon Waterways

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 with 2 Nights in French Riviera for Wine Lovers (Southbound) 2026

Itinerary

Chalon-sur-Saône

Tournus

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Chalon-sur-Saône to Lyon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lyon

Optional Activities

Tournon - Viviers

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Avignon

Optional Activities

Arles

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Arles to French Riviera

Included Activities

French Riviera

Included Activities

French Riviera

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