Burgundy and Provence on Avalon Poetry II

• Day 1 St. Jean de Losne (France)
  Embark your ship in St Jean de Losne. Overnight cruise to Macon. (D)
• Day 2 Mâcon
  Enjoy leisurely cruising en-route to Mâcon along the majestic Saône River. Consider a guided optional excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar or to the Castle of Cormatin. Later, enjoy a delicious cheese tasting on board your ship. Enjoy live entertainment while sailing for Trévoux this evening. Dock overnight in Trevoux. (B, L, D)
• Day 3 Lyon
  Sail for lovely Lyon this morning. 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. Spend free time riding a bike through Lyon’s town squares, over bridges and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet. Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner. Dock overnight in Lyon. (B, L, D)
• Day 4 Lyon
  Join a culinary walk through the city to discover why Lyon is known as the gastronomic capital of France. The rest of your day is free to explore, relax or shop in France’s third largest city. Take a bike from the ship and explore local produce markets and parks, or take a leisurely tour of the city’s more than 100 murals. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. Evening cruise to Tournon. (B, L, D)
• Day 5 Tournon - Viviers
  Take a morning guided walking tour to explore Tournon - one of France’s oldest medieval cities. See its 16th-century castle and Roman ruins between the Rhône River and the granite slopes of the Hermitage. Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch. 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. Evening and overnight cruise to Avignon. (B, L, D)
• Day 6 Avignon
  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. Guided optional excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône wine region. Explore Avignon on your own for the city’s art and culture, theatre and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments and the medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet. Later, enjoy on-board live entertainment. Evening cruise to Arles. (B, L, D)
• Day 7 Arles
  Join your Avalon Adventure Host for a morning walk. Enjoy a guided walking tour of Arles, the captivating city of the Provence region. You’ll visit the Roman amphitheatre in this visually stunning city, or attend a Painting Workshop to learn the style and techniques of Vincent van Gogh. You’ll create your own painting in the style of the classic master who took inspiration from the Provence light and landscape in Arles. Consider a guided optional excursion to the Carrières de Lumières (Cathedral of Images) to immerse yourself in a truly unique experience of art, sound and light in the old quarries of Val d’Enfer. Take advantage of any free time remaining with a stop in Le Café Van Gogh for a glass of wine, to relax and watch the world go by. Evening cruise to Port St Louis. (B, L, D)
• Day 8 Port St. Louis
  Disembark after breakfast. (B)

St Jean de Losne - Port St Louis For navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary. Key: B - Breakfast, L - Lunch, D - Dinner