Rhine & Rhône Revealed for Wine Lovers - Cruise Only
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- Deluxe 14-night cruise in an outside stateroom with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection BedsSM
- Welcome to France! onboard welcome reception; cruise into the Camargue region (daylight permitting)
- Guided sightseeing, visit the Roman Amphitheater
- Guided sightseeing, visit the Palace of the Popes and a winery in Châteauneuf du Pape
- Onboard chocolate and wine tasting; guided walk, visit Old Town and the cathedral Day 5 Tournon/Tain l’Hermitage–Vienne:
- Guided walk in Tournon; guided walk in Vienne Day 6 Lyon:
- Guided sightseeing, picture stop on Fourvière Hill; onboard lecture; excursion to Beaujolais; onboard food and wine pairing dinner Day 7 Cruising–St. Jean de Losne:
- Day at leisure; on board cheese and wine tasting Day 8 St. Jean de Losne (Disembarkation)–Beaune–Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation):
- Visit the Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune; or wine tasting in Beaune; transfer to Basel; onboard welcome reception
- Excursion to the Black Forest, visit a woodcarver’s workshop or visit a Black Forest open-air museum Day 10 Strasbourg:
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Arrive in Arles (Embarkation). Welcome to France! This afternoon, board your river cruise vessel docked in Arles in the Provence region. Before dinner, meet your crew at a welcome reception, then (daylight permitting) sail toward the mouth of the Rhône, with a unique opportunity to experience the tranquil vistas of Camargue National Park. (D)
Arles. In Arles, capital of the Provence, join your LOCAL GUIDE for a tour of the city. See the church of St. Trophime, dating from the 12th century, and visit the ROMAN AMPHITHEATER. Still used today, the amphitheater dates to the 1st century, and was constructed to ...
Avignon. During your GUIDED TOUR of Avignon this morning, you may choose to join an included visit of the PALACE OF THE POPES, built in the 14th century as the sovereign popes’ residence. With a living space equivalent to four gothic cathedrals, it is the largest got...
Cruising–Viviers. A leisurely morning on board to relax and enjoy the passing scenery. As you cruise, our Master of Wine will tempt you with a TASTING of CHOCOLATE and WINE. After lunch, join your LOCAL GUIDE for a walk around the charming town of Viviers, which developed around its ROMANESQUE CATHEDRAL. The OLD TOWN has an appealing mix of Christian, Roman, and medieval influences. (B,L,D)
Tournon/Tain l’Hermitage–Vienne. The twin cities of Tournon and Tain l’Hermitage lie nestled among vineyards between the Rhône River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage. Enjoy a GUIDED WALK of Tournon, one of France’s oldest medieval cities, with its imposing 16th...
Lyon. Lyon is France’s third-largest city and its gastronomic capital. Founded by the Romans in 43 BC, the city’s prosperity dates back to the 16th century and is due to commercial, industrial, and banking activities. Roman remains, many excellent museums, and much re...
Cruising-St. Jean de Losne. Today is a leisurely day! A choice of optional excursions, including a visit to a wine cellar, is available, or simply relax on board. While sailing to St. Jean de Losne, enjoy an onboard CHEESE and wine TASTING. Here, too, our Master of Wine will guide you through this wonderful experience. (B,L,D)
St. Jean de Losne (Disembarkation)–Beaune–Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation). After breakfast, disembark the Avalon Poetry II and head by motorcoach to Beaune, the unofficial capital of the Côte d’Or area and Burgundy’s wine capital. Although life here centers around w...
Breisach, Germany. Excursion to the Black Forest. Located at the foot of Kaiserstuhl Mountain on the French-German border, Breisach is the gateway to Germany’s BLACK FOREST region, an area of unrivaled natural beauty with its forests of thick pine trees. The area got ...
Strasbourg, France. Situated on the border of France and Germany, Strasbourg blends the cultures of both countries in a delightful way. As capital of the Alsace region and seat of the Council of Europe and European Parliament, it is without a doubt an important city, ...
Excursion to Heidelberg, Germany–Mainz. Today an excursion takes you to Heidelberg, home to the oldest university in Germany, which was founded in 1386. Visit the imposing ruins of HEIDELBERG CASTLE, towering magnificently over the city and among the most important Re...
Rüdesheim–Rhine Gorge–Koblenz. This morning dock in pretty Rüdesheim, a typical Rhine Valley wine town. Visit SIEGFRIED’S MECHANICAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM, where you’ll see and hear a large collection of self-playing calliopes and music boxes from the 18th to the ...
Cologne. One of Germany’s largest cities and capital of the Rhineland, Cologne straddles both sides of the Rhine, and is known for its soaring, twin-steepled gothic cathedral. Choose between an included GUIDED CITY WALK or JEWISH HERITAGE WALK. Later, during free time...
Amsterdam, Holland. Today you arrive in Amsterdam! Holland’s sophisticated, modern capital has a rich and fascinating history. This delightful 700-year-old city with its elegant and classic architecture, cafés, and restaurants has a distinct ambiance. There is no bett...
Amsterdam (Disembarkation). Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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