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21 Nights - Arles To Bordeaux

21-night France, Uncorked: The Rhone, The Seine & Bordeaux Cruise

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Avalon Poetry II
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21 Nights - Arles To Bordeaux

  • Avalon Waterways: Avalon Poetry II
  • |
  • April 14, 2026

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Arles
    | Tue Apr 14, 2026
  2. Day 2
    Arles
    | Wed Apr 15, 2026
  3. Day 3
    Avignon
    | Thu Apr 16, 2026
  4. Day 4
    Viviers
    | Fri Apr 17, 2026
  5. Day 5
    Tain L'Hermitage
    | Sat Apr 18, 2026
  6. Day 6
    Lyon
    | Sun Apr 19, 2026
  7. Day 7
    Tournus
    | Mon Apr 20, 2026
  8. Day 8
    Chalon-Sur-Saone
    | Mon Apr 20, 2026
  9. Day 9
    Chalon-Sur-Saone
    | Tue Apr 21, 2026
  10. Day 10
    Beaune
    | Tue Apr 21, 2026
  11. Day 11
    Dijon
    | Tue Apr 21, 2026
  12. Day 12
    Paris
    | Tue Apr 21, 2026
  13. Day 13
    Vernon (Giverny)
    | Wed Apr 22, 2026
  14. Day 14
    Les Andelys
    | Wed Apr 22, 2026
  15. Day 15
    Caudebec-en-Caux
    | Thu Apr 23, 2026
  16. Day 16
    Caudebec-en-Caux
    | Fri Apr 24, 2026
  17. Day 17
    Rouen
    | Sat Apr 25, 2026
  18. Day 18
    Conflans-Ste-Honorine
    | Sun Apr 26, 2026
  19. Day 19
    Paris
    | Mon Apr 27, 2026
  20. Day 20
    Paris
    | Tue Apr 28, 2026
  21. Day 21
    Bordeaux
    | Tue Apr 28, 2026
  22. Day 22
    Cadillac
    | Wed Apr 29, 2026
  23. Day 23
    Garonne
    | Wed Apr 29, 2026
  24. Day 24
    Fort Medoc
    | Thu Apr 30, 2026
  25. Day 25
    Blaye
    | Fri May 1, 2026
  26. Day 26
    Libourne
    | Sat May 2, 2026
  27. Day 27
    Bordeaux
    | Sun May 3, 2026
  28. Day 28
    Bordeaux
    | Mon May 4, 2026
  29. Day 29
    Bordeaux
    | Tue May 5, 2026
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Arles/Bordeaux
Sailing Features
  • 21 Nights
  • Apr 14, 2026 / May 5, 2026
  • Arles
  • Bordeaux
  • Avalon Poetry II
  • 29 Land Tours
Bonus Offers
Exclusive Amenities Available:
  • One Complimentary Pre or Post-Cruise Night OR $300 per Couple Savings*

*Savings, applied to a purchased Land Extension, is provided only if the Pre or Post-Cruise Night is unavailable.

Suites

Choose the perfect room for you
Oceanview
From: $13,790
Oceanview
Deluxe Stateroom - D

Size: 172 sq. ft. Stateroom Amenities: Two windows • Comfort Collection by Avalon • Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens • European-style duvets • Choice of soft or firm pillows • Extra blankets • Choice of bed configuration • Nightly turn-down service • Bedside tables with reading lamps • Hairdryer • L'Occitane bath amenities • Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage • Easy under-bed luggage storage • Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels • Alarm clock • Direct-dial telephone • Bathrobes & slippers • Well-stocked minibar • Complimentary bottled water • In-room safe • Individual climate control • Modern Finishings • Large mirror in bathroom

Oceanview
Deluxe Stateroom - E

Size: 172 sq. ft. Stateroom Amenities: Two windows • Comfort Collection by Avalon • Deluxe beds with premium mattress covers • Egyptian super-combed cotton linens • European-style duvets • Choice of soft or firm pillows • Extra blankets • Choice of bed configuration • Nightly turn-down service • Bedside tables with reading lamps • Hairdryer • L'Occitane bath amenities • Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage • Easy under-bed luggage storage • Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channels • Alarm clock • Direct-dial telephone • Bathrobes & slippers • Well-stocked minibar • Complimentary bottled water • In-room safe • Individual climate control • Modern Finishings • Large mirror in bathroom

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Avalon Poetry II cruise ship

Avalon Waterways:   Avalon Poetry II

The Avalon Poetry II offers a delightfully intimate cruise setting. Like its sister Suite Ships, the Poetry II features two full decks of Panorama Suites with wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows that create river cruising's only Open-Air Balcony. With a spacious 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard. Stretch out at day's end and wake to the world at your feet with Comfort Collection bed that faces the view. It truly is a view with a room!
  • Built Year:
    2014
  • Ship Length:
    361 ft (110 m)
  • Number of Crew:
    37
  • Dining / Restaurants:
    2
  • Bars / Lounges:
    6
  • Fitness Center:
    Yes
  • Number of Staterooms:
    64
  • Number of Suites:
    52
  • Kids Friendly:
    No

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