Burgundy & Provence

Save up to $7,000 per couple*

Cruise through the heart of France on this elegant Avalon Waterways Rhône River cruise, sailing from Burgundy to Provence aboard an award-winning Avalon Suite Ship®. Begin in Southern Burgundy and continue to Lyon, France’s celebrated gastronomic capital, where the Rhône and Saône Rivers meet amid historic neighborhoods and lively cafés. Discover storybook towns such as Tournon and Viviers, known for their medieval streets, castle views, and Romanesque architecture. Journey onward to Provence to explore Avignon, the famed City of Popes, with its impressive ramparts and papal palace, and enjoy optional excursions to the Pont du Gard or the vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Your voyage concludes in Arles, a city rich in Roman history and artistic legacy that inspired Vincent van Gogh. Throughout the cruise, enjoy Avalon’s signature blend of included guided excursions, immersive cultural experiences, scenic cruising, and relaxed luxury, all from the comfort of spacious Panorama Suites designed for river cruising’s best views.

Highlights

• Join a culinary walk through Lyon and discover why it’s the gastronomic capital of France.  

• Take a sightseeing tour of the fortress city of Avignon, including a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes.  

• Attend a painting workshop in Arles to learn the techniques of Vincent van Gogh.  

Pricing

Deluxe Stateroom (Cat. E)

from

$4,385*

per person, twin share

Pricing based on 17 Nov 26 departure

Inclusions

• Avalon’s award-winning Suite Ships featuring our signature Panorama SuitesSM with the industry's only Open-Air Balconies and the grandest views in cruising
• Flexible dining options with world-class menus that incorporate the perfect balance of regional flavour and worldly flair, served in your choice of venue on board
• Regional beer & wine with your meals, and a complimentary happy hour each night
• Your choice of daily onshore excursions, from action-packed experiences and interactive discoveries, to traditional sightseeing with expert Local Guides
• The Avalon touch in every detail – from premium Comfort Collection Beds and L’Occitane® bath products to specialty coffees and sweet treats

Your Ship - Aavlon Poetry II

The Avalon Poetry II offers a delightfully intimate river cruise experience as part of Avalon’s award-winning fleet of Suite Ships®. Featuring two full decks of 200-square-foot Panorama Suites with floor-to-ceiling windows, the ship showcases river cruising’s only Open-Air Balcony and window-facing Comfort Collection beds for ever-changing views. Onboard amenities include the Panorama Bistro for light dining, a Fitness Center, complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, a whirlpool, and al fresco Sky Bistro dining—making the Avalon Poetry II truly poetry in motion.

Terms and Conditions

*Terms & conditions apply. All pricing is per person, twin share, includes applicable savings and is subject to availability. See our website for full details. www.avalonwaterways.co.nz