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Burgundy & Provence
From £2,150 pp
Take a wondrous journey through beautiful views of France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in the well-known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Embark your ship in Arles—famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh and its 1st-century Roman Amphitheater, which hosts plays and concerts to this day. On a guided tour of historical Avignon, see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes—the largest gothic fortress in the world. The city of Tournon is beautifully nestled among vineyards and you’ll go on a guided walk of this medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle. Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône Rivers and is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Visit the popular Place des Terreaux and stand in front of the famous fountain you’ve seen on postcards.
What’s Included:
- Beautifully appointed accommodation with private bathroom and premium l’Occitaine toiletries
- Fine dining with all meals on board including full breakfast, buffet lunch and waiter service dinner
- Afternoon tea and cakes
- Regional wines and beers served with lunch and dinner, sparkling wine with breakfast
- Complimentary pre-dinner ‘happy-hour’
- Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner
- Choice of included tours and excursions with state-of-the-art audio headset
- Use of bicycles for guided tours and self exploration
- 24 hour beverage station serving specialty teas and coffees
- All onboard entertainment including talks, cooking demonstrations, musical performances and nightly piano music
- Bottled water in every stateroom
- Complimentary Wi-Fi onboard
- Services of a professional Cruise Director
- Gratuities
Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding
Flights into Lyon must arrive by 2 pm, guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TOURNUS
Day 2 - Tournus
Pearl of Southern Burgundy
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
Active Excursion: Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host in Tournus, OR:
Classic Excursion: 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.
Discovery Excursion: Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese Tasting on board your ship.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRÉVOUX
Day 3 - Lyon
La Vie En Rose in Lyon
Sail for lovely Lyon this morning.
Active Excursion: 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:
Classic Excursion: 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.
Discovery Excursion: Be our guest for a WWII & French Resistance lecture on board your ship.
Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON
Day 4 - Lyon
Adventures in Food and Wine
Discovery Excursion: 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.
EVENING CRUISE TO TOURNON
Day 5 - Tournon & Viviers
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards
Classic Excursion: 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.
VIVIERS
World History in a Charming French Country Village
Classic Excursion: 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.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AVIGNON
Day 6 - Avignon
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Active Excursion: Discover Avignon by bike with your Adventure Host
OR:
Classic Excursion: 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.
EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES
Day 7 - Arles
A Brush with Genius
Active Excursion: Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host
OR:
Discovery Excursion: Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist
OR:
Classic Excursion: 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 DOCKING IN ARLES
Day 8 - Arles
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
Flights should not leave Marseille airport before 10 am.
Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding
Flights into Marseille must arrive by 3 pm, guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLES
Daty 2 - Arles
A Brush with Genius
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
Active Excursion: Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host
OR:
Discovery Excursion: Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist,
OR:
Classic Excursion: 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, before sailing to Avignon.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNON
Day 3 - Avignon
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Active Excursion: Discover Avignon by bike with your Adventure Host
OR:
Classic Excursion: 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 DOCKING IN AVIGNON
Day 4 - Vivers
World History in a Charming French Country Village
Enjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers.
Active Excursion: Walk your way up to Vivier’s hilltop Cathedral with your Adventure Host
OR:
Classic Excursion: Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on an 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.
Discovery Excursion: Later, enjoy a tasting of Local Specialties on board your ship.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TAIN L’HERMITAGE
Day 5 - Tain l'Hermitage
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
Active Excursion: Explore Tournon by foot as you follow your Adventure Host for a morning hike in this beautiful town along the Rhône
OR:
Classic Excursion: Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournon—one of France’s oldest medieval cities with its 16th-century castle.
In the early afternoon cruise to Lyon.
This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON
Day 6 - Lyon
La Vie En Rose in Lyon
Active Excursion: 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:
Classic Excursion: 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.
Spend free time riding a bike through Lyon’s town squares, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet.
Enjoy live entertainment while sailing to Tournus.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TOURNUS
Day 7 - Tournus & Chalon-sur-Saône
Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saône
Discovery Excursion: Travel into the rolling landscapes of the Mâconnais region to learn about its world-famous Chardonnay vineyards, the wines produced here, and to attend a wine-tasting in the cellars of a real medieval castle!
Discovery Excursion: Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese Tasting on board your ship while sailing to Chalon-sur-Saône.
Enjoy live entertainment on board this evening.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE
Day 8 - Chalon-sur-Saône
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
Flights should not leave Lyon airport before 8 am.
The Avalon Poetry II Suite Ship accommodates 128 passengers and features two full decks of Panorama Suites. With wall-to-wall panoramic windows that transform into a unique open-air balcony, the suites are the ideal setting for stretching out and relaxing or even throwing a private cocktail party for up to six adults in the spacious sitting area.
On board, passengers enjoy free Wi-Fi access and complimentary computer use in public areas, a fitness centre, a hair salon, lift, and an expansive Sky Deck with shade system, premium lounge chairs, whirlpool, deck games and the delightful Sky Bistro for al-fresco lunches of light grill fare.
Onboard Features & Facilities
- Two full decks of suite accommodation
- Wall-to-wall panoramic windows opening to create an Open-Air Balcony℠ in every suite
- Spacious Sky Deck with sun-shades, premium lounge chairs and whirlpool
- Open-air bistro on the Sky Deck
- Elegant open-seating dining room including a five-star fine dining service
- Self service hot drinks centre with complimentary coffee & tea throughout the day
- Panoramic lounge with first class bar serving premium spirits
- Stern Club Lounge & library
- Fitness centre
- Internet centre & complimentary Wi-Fi
- Lift to cabin decks
- Laundry service*
- Complimentary bicycles
* Payable locally.
Accommodation & Amenities
58 elegantly appointed staterooms and suites range in size from 172-300 ft². On the middle and upper decks, Panorama Suites are 200 ft² and feature Avalon’s trademark extra-wide 11 ft, French balconies with the bed angled towards the windows to really soak up those views. Royal Suites on the upper deck are even larger at 300 ft² and have an extended seating area with a sofa, armchairs and a table a larger bathrooms and separate WC.
Royal Suite
300 ft² – Royal (Upper) Deck
- Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air Balcony
- Separate seating area with Sofa, armchairs and table
- Large private bathroom with glass shower enclosure, twin wash basin, premium L’Occitaine toiletries, bathrobes and slippers
- Separate WC
- Comfort Collection Beds℠, featuring premium mattress covers, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens and European-style duvets
- Nightly turn-down service & Pillow menu
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, full-length mirror, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen televisions with satellite TV channels, GPS and for & aft camera views.
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Plenty of wardrobe space and under-bed storage
- Continental breakfast and beverage room service available
- Bottled water
Cat. P, A & B Panorama Suites
200 ft² – Royal (Upper) & Sapphire (Middle) Deck
- Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows opens to transform the living space into a large Open-Air Balcony
- Seating area with Sofa, armchair and table
- Private marble bathroom with glass shower enclosure, wash basin, WC, premium L’Occitaine toiletries, bathrobes and slippers
- Comfort Collection Beds℠, featuring premium mattress covers, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens and European-style duvets
- Nightly turn-down service & Pillow menu
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, full-length mirror, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen televisions with satellite TV channels, GPS and for & aft camera views.
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Plenty of wardrobe space and under-bed storage
- Continental breakfast and beverage room service available
- Bottled water
Cat. D & E Deluxe Stateroom
172 ft² – Indigo (Lower) Deck
- Private marble bathroom with glass shower enclosure, wash basin, WC, premium L’Occitaine toiletries, bathrobes and slippers
- Comfort Collection Beds℠, featuring premium mattress covers, Egyptian super-combed cotton linens and European-style duvets
- Nightly turn-down service & Pillow menu
- In room safe, mini-bar, hair dryer, full-length mirror, plenty of storage space & telephone
- Flat-screen televisions with satellite TV channels, GPS and for & aft camera views.
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Plenty of wardrobe space and under-bed storage
- Continental breakfast and beverage room service available
- Bottled water
| Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
|---|
| Apr 7 | Avalon Poetry II | Arles | £2150 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2150 | Was £3830 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2750 | Was £5229 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | £5529 | Was £6729 |
| Mar 31 | Avalon Poetry II | Chalon-sur-Saône | £2150 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2150 | Was £3752 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2750 | Was £5151 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | £5451 | Was £6651 |
| Apr 14 | Avalon Poetry II | Chalon-sur-Saône | £3108 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £3108 | Was £3908 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £4507 | Was £5307 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| Apr 21 | Avalon Poetry II | Arles | £3386 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £3386 | Was £3986 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £4935 | Was £5385 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| May 12 | Avalon Poetry II | Chalon-sur-Saône | £3264 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £3264 | Was £4064 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £4763 | Was £5463 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| May 19 | Avalon Poetry II | Arles | £3464 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £3464 | Was £4064 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £4963 | Was £5463 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| May 26 | Avalon Poetry II | Chalon-sur-Saône | £3064 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £3064 | Was £4064 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £4563 | Was £5463 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | £6163 | Was £6963 |
| Jun 2 | Avalon Poetry II | Arles | £3664 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £3664 | Was £4064 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £5163 | Was £5463 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| Jun 23 | Avalon Poetry II | Chalon-sur-Saône | £3186 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £3186 | Was £3986 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £4585 | Was £5385 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | £6085 | Was £6885 |
| Jun 30 | Avalon Poetry II | Arles | £2986 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2986 | Was £3986 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £4385 | Was £5385 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | £5885 | Was £6885 |
| Jul 7 | Avalon Poetry II | Chalon-sur-Saône | £2150 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2150 | Was £3986 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2750 | Was £5385 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| Jul 14 | Avalon Poetry II | Arles | £2150 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2150 | Was £3986 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2750 | Was £5385 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | £5685 | Was £6885 |
| Jul 21 | Avalon Poetry II | Chalon-sur-Saône | £2150 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2150 | Was £3986 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2750 | Was £5385 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| Jul 28 | Avalon Poetry II | Arles | £2150 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2150 | Was £3986 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2750 | Was £5385 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | £5685 | Was £6885 |
| Aug 4 | Avalon Poetry II | Chalon-sur-Saône | £2150 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2150 | Was £3986 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2750 | Was £5385 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| Aug 11 | Avalon Poetry II | Arles | £2150 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2150 | Was £4064 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2750 | Was £5463 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| Aug 18 | Avalon Poetry II | Chalon-sur-Saône | £2150 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2150 | Was £4064 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2750 | Was £5463 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| Aug 25 | Avalon Poetry II | Arles | £2150 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2150 | Was £4142 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2750 | Was £5541 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | £6041 | Was £7041 |
| Sep 1 | Avalon Poetry II | Chalon-sur-Saône | £3142 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £3142 | Was £4142 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £4641 | Was £5541 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| Sep 8 | Avalon Poetry II | Arles | £3542 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £3542 | Was £4142 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £5041 | Was £5541 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| Sep 13 | Avalon Poetry II | Chalon-sur-Saône | £2908 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2908 | Was £3908 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £4307 | Was £5307 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | £5807 | Was £6807 |
| Sep 29 | Avalon Poetry II | Chalon-sur-Saône | £3264 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £3264 | Was £4064 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £4763 | Was £5463 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| Oct 6 | Avalon Poetry II | Arles | £3386 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £3386 | Was £3986 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £4885 | Was £5385 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | £6285 | Was £6885 |
| Oct 20 | Avalon Poetry II | Arles | £3274 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £3274 | Was £3674 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | Sold | ||
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| Oct 27 | Avalon Poetry II | Chalon-sur-Saône | £3995 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | ||
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £3995 | Was £4995 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| Nov 3 | Avalon Poetry II | Arles | £2150 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2150 | Was £3518 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2750 | Was £4917 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| Nov 10 | Avalon Poetry II | Chalon-sur-Saône | £2150 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2150 | Was £3518 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2750 | Was £4917 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
| Nov 17 | Avalon Poetry II | Arles | £2150 | Save up to £2,750 pp | Cabin Upgrades |
| Deluxe Stateroom | Lower Deck | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2150 | Was £3518 | |
| Panorama Suite | Middle Deck | 200 ft², French Balcony | £2750 | Was £4917 | |
| Royal Suite | Upper Deck | 300 ft², French Balcony | Sold |
Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin cabin. Flight packages on request from £299 pp.
Suitable for all tastes
Avalon’s Active & Discovery cruises are great for guests with a range of tastes and interests. Choose how to explore with a wide choice of included excursions classed as Classic, Discovery or Active.
CLASSIC: Your local expert is ready to guide you through the history and heritage of local destinations. For instance sightseeing tours of Arles, Avignon and the twin cities of Tournon & Tain l’Hermitage.
DISCOVERY: Inspiring and interactive activities to indulge your specific interests. These include oyster tasting in the Camargue, a Van Gogh style painting workshop, learning about essential oil production in Provence and a visit to the Valrhona Chocolate Factory & Museum.
ACTIVE: For those wanting something a bit more energetic biking, hiking and kayaking are on offer. This itinerary includes kayaking in the Ardèche gorges, hikes through Lyon, the Val d’Enfer, the vineyards of Tournon & Tain l’Hermitage and bike tours through the Camargue Natural Park, and Gard wine region with wine tasting to name but a few.
