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Explore Burgundy & Provence (Northbound) 2025 for 8 days with Avalon Waterways and discover unforgettable experiences - Photo 2

Bourgogne et Provence (en direction du nord) 2025

Country:

France

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

254023

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  • Operator:

    Avalon Waterways

  • Length:

    8 days

  • Group size:

    160 pax

  • Age:

    8 to 99

  • Difficulty:

    Difficulty levels:
    • Relaxant
    • Facile
    • Modéré
    • Difficile
    • Très difficile
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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.

Tour program

Day 1

Jour 1 : ARLES (EMBARQUEMENT)

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:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLES

Meals:
Dinner

A Brush with Genius

Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

Activity active:
Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR:

Activity discovery:
Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist, OR:

Activity classic:
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:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNON

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence

Activity classic:
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:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNON

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

World History in a Charming French Country Village

Enjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers.

Activity active:
Walk your way up to Vivier's hilltop Cathedral with your Adventure Host, OR:

Activity classic:
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.

Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TAIN L’HERMITAGE

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards

Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

Activity active:
Explore Tournon by foot as you follow your Adventure Host for a morning hike in this beautiful town along the Rhone, OR:

Activity classic:
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.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

La Vie En Rose in Lyon

Activity active:
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:

Activity classic:
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.

Overnight:
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TOURNUS

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saône

Activity discovery:
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!

Activity discovery:
Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese Tasting on board your ship.

Enjoy live entertainment on board this evening.

Overnight:
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE

Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.

Flights should not leave Lyon airport before 8 am.

Meals:
Breakfast

Tour Details

accommodation

7 nuits à bord du bateau de croisière

Les vols ne sont pas inclus.
Équipage et directeur de croisière sympathiques et anglophones
Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

Repas à bord préparés par le chef et comprenant des plats régionaux et des mets familiers.

Cuisine saisonnière avec les ingrédients locaux les plus frais

Options de cuisine saine Avalon Fresh® à chaque repas

Salle à manger panoramique spacieuse et ouverte

Petit-déjeuner buffet quotidien avec une gamme complète d'articles classiques, des options saines Avalon Fresh® et des plats du jour à la carte.

Service d'étage gratuit pour le petit-déjeuner continental, le déjeuner et le dîner.

Buffet quotidien pour le déjeuner comprenant des spécialités régionales, des plats classiques, des options Avalon Fresh® saines et des plats du chef en rotation, y compris des stations de découpe et de pâtes. Vous pouvez également dîner en plein air au Sky Grill sur le Sky Deck (si le temps et l'itinéraire le permettent) ou savourer un déjeuner léger dans le Panorama Lounge.

Thé de l'après-midi avec thé, café et friandises.

Dîner de quatre plats avec choix d'entrées, de soupes, de salades, de plats principaux et de desserts ou de fromages.

Attardez-vous devant plusieurs sélections du menu dégustation du Panorama Bistro pour une atmosphère moins formelle.

Vin, bière ou boissons non alcoolisées gratuits au déjeuner et au dîner.

Horaires flexibles Avalon FlexDining® avec options de menus et de lieux de restauration

Des options végétariennes à chaque repas, ainsi que des sélections végétaliennes, hypocaloriques, hypolipidiques, riches en fibres, pauvres en cholestérol, riches en énergie et sans allergies.

Panorama Lounge & Bar avec des spiritueux de première qualité, des sièges confortables, des fenêtres panoramiques et une piste de danse

Cocktails de bienvenue et d'adieu avec vin mousseux et canapés

Nouveau en 2023 - Happy Hour tous les soirs avec bière, vin, cocktails et boisson du jour.

Cocktails avec vue sur le Sky Deck

Cafés spécialisés, boissons expresso et eau aromatisée et infusée beWell Essence disponibles tout au long de la journée.

Les autres activités et services ne sont pas inclus.

Wi-Fi gratuit dans tout le navire

Fenêtres panoramiques sur tout le navire

Design et décoration élégants et contemporains

Sky Deck avec bain à remous, auvents d'ombrage, aire de jeux et salons haut de gamme

Salon d'observation couvert

Club Lounge avec station de boissons en libre-service 24 heures sur 24 proposant gratuitement des cappuccinos, des lattes, du thé, du chocolat chaud et des cafés de qualité supérieure, ainsi que des friandises tout au long de la journée.

Ascenseur

Cabines intérieures et cabines non-fumeurs

Avalon Waterways propose une sélection d'excursions incluses dans chaque port d'escale, avec quelque chose pour tout le monde dans les collections "Classic", "Discovery" et "Active".

Les autres activités et services ne sont pas inclus

Bateau de croisière fluviale AmaWaterways

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Currency

Euro

France

Customer reviews

Operator

4.6

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