Burgundy & Provence for Wine Lovers

from€2338

for 7 nights

UK vineyard château with tall spire church in background, bright blue sky, sunny.

Bike stands amidst vineyard rows on sunny day. Green leaves, blue sky, suggesting travel or vineyard tour.

Aerial view of French countryside: village nestled amongst fields, river winding through, sunny day.

Bordeaux cityscape at dusk, illuminated buildings reflecting on water, symmetrical composition, serene and elegant.

Rhine Valley scenery: river cruise boat, vineyard slopes, castle ruins on hill, sunny day.

Modern cruise ship cabin with balcony view. Bed, seating, desk, and scenic mountain and water vista.

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.

What’s Included:

Booking advice from your Travel Escapes travel advisor
Return flights from Dublin and airport transfers
7 nights onboard 5 star Avalon Poetry II
Gourmet cuisine with breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner onboard
Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Happy Hour every evening serving complimentary drinks and cocktails
Your preference of Classic or Active included excursions and sightseeing
Onboard gratuities included
Club Lounge with 24-hour with complimentary hot beverages & snacks
Complimentary Starlink Wi-Fi
20kg check in bag per person

Upgrade to Panoramic Suite €620 per person

Single supplement from €1113 – – LIMITED TIME – NO single supplement

Note: Flights offered may be indirect

Holiday Highlights

No Single supplement - LIMITED TIME

Prices

Dates	Cabin Type	Price
18 Nov 2025	Deluxe Lower Stateroom	€2699€2338	Book Now

Agent

Eleanor M

Phone:
01-2941000

Email:
book@travelescapes.ie

Booking Remarks

Optional insurance (conditions apply)
A non-refundable, non-transferable booking deposit of 15% is required. Full payment if departure within 16 weeks.
Holidays & offers are subject to availability at the time of booking
These prices are guidelines only and are subject to change and availability. Pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.

Itinerary

Day 1

Lyon, France

Fly from the Dublin and arrive in Lyon, where you will be met and transferred to your river ship.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TOURNUS

Day 2

TOURNUS

Pearl of Southern Burgundy

Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.

Active Excursion

Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host in Tournus, OR:

Classic Excursion

Tucked away in the southeast corner of Burgundy, Tournus is one of the oldest and most important monastic centers in the region, Our Local Guide will show the highlights of this delightful town.

Discovery Excursion

Join an excursion that will take you to a Chardonnay cellar for a wine tasting.

Discovery Excursion

Later, join a lecture on board about wine hosted by your Certified Sommelier.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRÉVOUX

Day 3

Lyon, France

LYON

La Vie En Rose in Lyon

Sail for lovely Lyon this morning.

Discovery Excursion

Enjoy an onboard cheese and wine tasting hosted by your Certified Sommelier while sailing to Lyon.

Active Excursion

Discover Lyon’s architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, OR:

Classic Excursion

Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You’ll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafés, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des Terreaux.

Discovery Excursion

Be our guest for a WWII & French Resistance your lecture on board your ship.

Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON

Day 4

LYON

Adventures in Food and Wine

Discovery Excursion

Join a Culinary Walk through the city to discover why Lyon is known as the gastronomic capital of France.

Discovery Excursion

Take a guided tour to the lovely Beaujolais area and learn more about its light and pleasant wine.

Discovery Excursion

This evening, join an onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by your Certified Sommelier.

EVENING CRUISE TO TOURNON

Day 5

Viviers, France

TOURNON – VIVIERS

A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards

Active Excursion

Hike in the vineyards and take in the breathtaking views from the hills (weather permitting), OR:

Classic Excursion

Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournon—one of France’s oldest medieval cities with its 16th-century castle. The tour also includes a wine and chocolate tasting at the Cité du Chocolat at Valrhona.

After lunch, enjoy an onboard wine and cheese tasting hosted by your Certified Sommelier while sailing to Viviers after lunch.

VIVIERS

World History in a Charming French Country Village

Classic Excursion

Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on a late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. You’ll see its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with a mix of historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influences.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.

EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AVIGNON

Day 6

Avignon, France

AVIGNON

The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence

Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.

Active Excursion

Discover Avignon by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

Classic Excursion

Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon—with its ramparts encircling the city—and a visit to the amazing Palace of the Popes.

Discovery Excursion

Enjoy a trip to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône wine region.

Later, enjoy live onboard entertainment.

EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES

Day 7

Arles, France

ARLES

A Brush with Genius

Active Excursion

Get your daily dose of exercise through a Power Walk in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR:

Discovery Excursion

Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist, OR:

Classic Excursion

Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles—the captivating city of the Provence region. You’ll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city.

Take free time to stop in Le Café van Gogh for a glass of wine.

Discovery Excursion

Join an onboard wine and chocolate tasting hosted by your Certified Sommelier.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ARLES

Day 8

Arles, France

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning, then transfer to Marseille airport for your return flight home.

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