Burgundy & Provence with 2 Nights in French Riviera for Wine Lovers (Northbound) 2025
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable multi-day tour through the heart of France, exploring the stunning French Riviera, historic cities, charming villages, and world-renowned wine regions. From the vibrant streets of Nice to the medieval wonders of Tournon, this tour offers a perfect blend of guided sightseeing, cultural experiences, and leisure time. Enjoy luxurious accommodations aboard your Avalon Suite Ship® (or similar), savor exquisite meals, and partake in unique activities like wine tastings, painting workshops, and guided walks. This journey promises to be a feast for the senses, leaving you with cherished memories of France's rich heritage and breathtaking landscapes.
Included
2 nights in Nice
7 nights onboard cruise ship
Avalon Poetry II: Avalon Deluxe Stateroom ,Panorama Suite ,Royal Suite
Avalon Waterways cruise ship
Chef-prepared onboard meals with regional cuisine and familiar favorites
Seasonal cuisine featuring the freshest local ingredients
Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal
Spacious, open-seating Panorama Dining Room
Daily breakfast buffet with full range of classic breakfast items, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and daily a la carte specials
Complimentary room service for Continental breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Daily lunch buffet featuring regional specialties, classic dishes, healthy Avalon Fresh® options and rotating chef’s features including carving & pasta stations. Alternatively, you may dine al fresco at our Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather and itinerary permitting) or enjoy a light lunch in the Panorama Lounge.
Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, and sweet treats
Four-course dinners with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées and desserts or cheese
Linger over several selections from the Panorama Bistro's tasting menu for a less formal "sit-down" atmosphere
Complimentary wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Avalon FlexDining® flexible dining times with menu & venue options
Vegetarian options at every meal, as well as vegan, low calorie, low fat, high fiber, low cholesterol, high energy and allergy-free selections
Panorama Lounge & Bar with premium spirits, cozy seating, panoramic windows & dance floor
Welcome & farewell cocktails with sparkling wine & canapés
New in 2023 - included Happy Hour every evening featuring house beer, wine, cocktails and a drink of the day
Cocktails with a view on the Sky Deck
Specialty coffees, espresso drinks and beWell Essence flavored and infused water available throughout each day
Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship
Panoramic windows throughout the ship
Elegant, contemporary design & decor
Sky Deck with whirlpool, shade awnings, game area and premium lounges
Covered Observation Lounge
Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day
Elevator
Non-smoking interior and staterooms
Avalon Waterways offers a selection of included excursions in every port of call, with something for everyone within their "Classic", "Discovery" and "Active" collections
Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director
Destinations
Nice
Lyon
Arles
AvignonMap
Attractions
#ILoveNICE
Palais des Papes
Arles Amphitheatre
Château de Grignan
Place BellecourDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Nice
- Nice - Arrival day
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- Fort de la Revère
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Welcome to France. Enjoy free time to discover the beauty of the spectacular French Riviera, which stretches along France’s Mediterranean coast from Toulon to the border of Italy.
Day 2 – Day 2: Nice
- Nice
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- #ILoveNICE
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The 'Queen of the French Riviera' awaits you. Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Nice, exploring the narrow, winding streets and baroque churches of Vieux Nice, the old city that has changed little since the 1700s. Meals: Breakfast.
Day 3 – Day 3: Nice to Arles
- Nice
- Arles
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Your Suite Ship® is ready for boarding. Join a motorcoach transfer to board your Avalon Suite Ship in Arles. Overnight docking in Arles. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
Day 4 – Day 4: Arles to Avignon
- Arles
- Avignon
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- L'espace Van Gogh
- Arles Amphitheatre
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A brush with genius in Arles. Choose between a power walk, a painting workshop, or a guided walking tour of Arles, including a visit to the Roman Amphitheater. Enjoy free time at Le Café Van Gogh before sailing to Avignon. Join a wine lecture hosted by your Master of Wine. Overnight docking in Avignon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 5 – Day 5: Avignon
- Avignon
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- Palais des Papes
- Château de Grignan
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Explore the fortress city of Avignon with a guided sightseeing tour, including a visit to the Palace of the Popes. Enjoy a trip to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône wine region. Later, enjoy live onboard entertainment. Overnight docking in Avignon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6 – Day 6: Avignon to Viviers
- Avignon
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- Orange Cathedral
- Crest Tower
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Enjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers. Choose between a walk up to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral, or explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on a guided walking tour. This evening, join an onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by your Master of Wine. Evening/overnight cruise to Tain l’Hermitage. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 7 – Day 7: Viviers to Tournon to Lyon
- Lyon
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- Train de l'Ardèche
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Join your Adventure Host for a morning hike in Tournon, or take a guided walking tour to explore one of France’s oldest medieval cities with its 16th-century castle. In the early afternoon, cruise to Lyon. Enjoy an onboard chocolate and wine tasting hosted by your Master of Wine while sailing to Lyon. Overnight docking in Lyon. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 8 – Day 8: Lyon to Tournus
- Lyon
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- Cluny Abbey
- Place Bellecour
- Tour d'Oingt
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Join a guided sightseeing tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill, explore the Old Town, and visit the lively cafés and monuments of Place des Terreaux. Take a guided tour to the lovely Beaujolais area to learn more about its light and pleasant wine. Enjoy live entertainment while sailing to Tournus. Evening/overnight cruise to Tournus. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 9 – Day 9: Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône
Day 9: Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône
- Royal Monastery of Brou
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Travel into the rolling landscapes of the Mâconnais region to learn about its world-famous Chardonnay vineyards and attend a wine-tasting in the cellars of a real medieval castle. Later, enjoy a delicious cheese and wine tasting hosted by your Master of Wine. Enjoy live entertainment on board this evening. Overnight docking in Chalon-sur-Saône. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 10 – Day 10: Chalon-sur-Saône
Day 10: Chalon-sur-Saône
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. Flights should not leave Lyon airport before 8 am. Meals: Breakfast.
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