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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Northbound) 2026

10 days

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From Nice to Chalon sur Saone

4.6

234 traveler reviews

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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
French Riviera
Optional Activities
- Explore the French Riviera at your own pace
Landmarks
French Riviera
Day 2
Nice
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing in Nice - explore Vieux Nice with narrow streets and baroque churches
Landmarks
Vieux Nice
Day 3
French Riviera to Arles
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Sightseeing Tour in Aix-en-Provence - discover Cézanne's hometown
Landmarks
Aix-en-Provence
Day 4
Arles
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Power Walk in Arles with Adventure Host
- Painting Workshop - learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh and create your own painting
- Guided Walking Tour of Arles - visit the Roman Amphitheater
Landmarks
Roman Amphitheater of Arles
Le Café Van Gogh
Day 5
Avignon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Avignon with Adventure Host
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Avignon - fortress city with ramparts and Palace of the Popes
Optional Activities
- Guided Optional Excursion to Pont du Gard - ancient Roman aqueduct
- Guided Optional Excursion to Châteauneuf-du-Pape - visit famed wine cellars and taste Rhône wine region wines
- Self-guided exploration of Avignon for art, culture, theaters, and museums
Landmarks
Palace of the Popes
Pont du Gard
Pont Saint-Bénézet
Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Day 6
Viviers
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walk to Viviers' hilltop Cathedral with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Viviers - explore Romanesque cathedral and Old Town
- Tasting of Local Specialties onboard
Landmarks
Viviers Cathedral
Viviers Old Town
Day 7
Tain l'Hermitage - Lyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Morning hike in Tournon with Adventure Host
- Guided Walking Tour of Tournon - explore medieval city with 16th-century castle
Landmarks
Tournon Castle
Day 8
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Bike tour of Lyon with Adventure Host - discover architectural district, bridges, and riverbanks
- Guided Sightseeing Tour of Lyon - Fourvière Hill with churches and Old Town exploration
Optional Activities
- Free time biking through Lyon's town squares, bridges, and riverbanks
Landmarks
Fourvière Hill
Lyon Old Town
Day 9
Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wine tasting in medieval castle cellars - learn about Chardonnay vineyards in Mâconnais region
- Cheese Tasting onboard
Landmarks
Mâconnais region
Day 10
Chalon-sur-Saône
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
French Riviera

Landmarks
Vieux Nice

Landmarks
Aix-en-Provence

Landmarks
Roman Amphitheater of Arles
Le Café Van Gogh

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

Landmarks
Viviers Cathedral
Viviers Old Town

Landmarks
Tournon Castle

Landmarks
Fourvière Hill
Lyon Old Town

Landmarks
Mâconnais region

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Operated by

Avalon Waterways

4.6

(234 reviews)

Number of tours

571

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

84%

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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
5.0
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
5.0
ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely...
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Lindsay
April 30th, 2024
4.0
Great service, good guides, excellent food

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Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera (Northbound) 2026

Itinerary

French Riviera

Optional Activities

Nice

Included Activities

French Riviera to Arles

Included Activities

Arles

Included Activities

Avignon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Viviers

Included Activities

Tain l'Hermitage - Lyon

Included Activities

Lyon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône

Included Activities

Chalon-sur-Saône

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