Burgundy & Provence With 2 Nights In French Riviera (Southbound) on Avalon Poetry II

Take a delightful river cruise through France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in well-known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Take in the beautiful countryside, quaint villages and towns, as you sail through the most captivating views of France. Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital, founded by the Romans in 43 BC, 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 with its lively cafés and monuments and stand in front of the famous fountain seen on postcards. With plenty of time to explore this historical city further, be sure to sample Beaujolais, the famous wine of the region. Beautifully nestled among vineyards, is the city of Tournon, a medieval treasure with plenty of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle, where you’ll go on a guided walk. Continue your river cruise to historical Avignon and see the 14th-century Palace of the Popes-the largest Gothic fortress in the world. Enjoy your two last nights in France on the French Riviera. Relax along the remarkably blue water of the Mediterranean Sea-a perfect ending to this once-in-a-lifetime European river cruise!
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | Chalon - Sur - Saône, France (Embarkation) | ||
2 | Tournus | ||
3 | Lyon | ||
4 | Lyon | ||
5 | Tournon | ||
6 | Avignon | ||
7 | Arles | ||
8 | Arles (Disembarkation) – French Riviera | ||
9 | French Riviera | ||
10 | French Riviera |