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NZ $7,440 per person

A Culinary Experience in Burgundy & Provence (Northbound) 2026

8 days

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From Arles to Chalon sur Saone

4.6

232 traveler reviews

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+ $391 Taxes

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Gold Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+

Places You’ll See

Arles
Avignon
Pont du Gard
Viviers
Lyon
Tournus

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Highlights

Board your ship in Marseille
Paint like Van Gogh in Arles
Tour the Palace of the Popes in Avignon
Taste local delights in Viviers
Discover Lyon's culinary secrets

Itinerary

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Introduction

Day 1 ARLES,
Day 2 ARLES
Day 3 AVIGNON
Day 4 VIVIERS
Day 5 TAIN L'HERMITAGE
Day 6 LYON
Day 7 TOURNUS–CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE
Day 8 CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE (DISEMBARKATION)

What's Included

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Additional Services
Transport
Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

4.6

(232 reviews)

Number of tours

550

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

87%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and...

Sustainability Initiatives

Reduce Carbon Emissions

Animal Welfare

Supporting Destinations

Sustainability Programs

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Cancellation Policy

A transparent overview of applicable fees.

Travel Insurance

Be covered for any unforseen circumstances.

Avalon Waterways Ship

Avalon Poetry II
Avalon Poetry II is a classic beauty that has been sailing on the European rivers since 2014. The Poetry II offers 2 full levels of suite… Read more
Built
2014
Crew
37
Length
361 ft.
Suites
52
Staterooms
12
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Customer Reviews

Tour Operator
Avalon Waterways
4.6

DL
David
· May 4th, 2019
All went as well as we had hoped for.
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Trip date: April 2019
PP
Phillip
· July 19th, 2018
The only confusion was with transportation on the final day from the hotel to the airport. It wasn't clear if that was included.
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Trip date: July 2018

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+ $391 Taxes

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Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 288156

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Visa
- Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
- Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
Payment information
- For any tour departing before November 6th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after November 6th, 2025, a minimum payment of $750 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- The following cards are accepted for "Avalon Waterways" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
Cancellation Policy
- TourRadar can request Avalon Waterways to hold spaces for you for up to 48 hours without any credit card details.
- TourRadar is an authorized Agent of Avalon Waterways. Please familiarize yourself with the Avalon Waterways payment, cancellation and refund conditions.
Accessibility
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