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9-night Burgundy & Provence With 2 Nights In French Riviera Northbound Cruise/Land Package

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Avalon Poetry II®
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  • Avalon Waterways: Avalon Poetry II®
  • |
  • August 17, 2025

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Nice
    | Sun Aug 17, 2025
  2. Day 2
    Nice
    | Mon Aug 18, 2025
  3. Day 3
    Nice
    | Tue Aug 19, 2025
  4. Day 4
    Cruise Starts (Embarkation)
    | Tue Aug 19, 2025
  5. Day 5
    Arles
    | Tue Aug 19, 2025
  6. Day 6
    Arles
    | Wed Aug 20, 2025
  7. Day 7
    Avignon
    | Thu Aug 21, 2025
  8. Day 8
    Viviers
    | Fri Aug 22, 2025
  9. Day 9
    Tain L'Hermitage
    | Sat Aug 23, 2025
  10. Day 10
    Lyon
    | Sun Aug 24, 2025
  11. Day 11
    Tournus
    | Mon Aug 25, 2025
  12. Day 12
    Chalon-Sur-Saone
    | Mon Aug 25, 2025
  13. Day 13
    Chalon-Sur-Saone
    | Tue Aug 26, 2025
Sailing Features
  • 9 Nights
  • Aug 17, 2025 / Aug 26, 2025
  • Nice
  • Chalon-Sur-Saone
  • Avalon Poetry II®
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
Suite
Oceanview
Deluxe Stateroom

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

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

Ship Information

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