Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers (Northbound)

From $4,009 per person

8 days

Ship: Avalon Poetry II

Avalon Waterways

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.

Journey Summary

  • Day 1 - Arles
  • Day 2 - Arles
  • Day 3 - Avignon
  • Day 4 - Viviers
  • Day 5 - Tain L'Hermitage
  • Day 6 - Lyon
  • Day 7 - Tournus–Chalon-Sur-SaôNe
  • Day 8 - Chalon-Sur-SaôNe

Detailed Itinerary

Day-by-day description of your cruise and cruise activities.

Day 1 - October 28, 2025

Arles

Day 2 - October 29, 2025

Arles

Day 3 - October 30, 2025

Avignon

Day 4 - October 31, 2025

Viviers

Day 5 - November 01, 2025

Tain L'Hermitage

Day 6 - November 02, 2025

Lyon

Day 7 - November 03, 2025

Tournus–Chalon-Sur-SaôNe

Day 8 - November 04, 2025

Chalon-Sur-SaôNe

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