Rhine & Rhône Revealed With 2 Nights In French Riviera (Northbound) on Avalon Poetry II
Immerse yourself in French and German culture on this fabulous European river cruise vacation along the Rhône, Saône, and Rhine Rivers. Begin with two overnights on the French Riviera, and relax along the remarkably blue water of the Mediterranean Sea. Embark on the Rhône River in Arles, France-famous for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh and the site of its 1st-century Roman Amphitheater. Take a guided walk in Tournon, a medieval treasure beautifully nestled among vineyards. Lyon is a showcase of medieval and Renaissance architecture. Disembark and travel to Beaune, visit the Hôtel Dieu charity hospital before proceeding to Basel, Switzerland, to board your Rhine River cruise vessel. Your first stop is Breisach, the gateway to Germany’s Black Forest, well known for Black Forest ham, cherry cake, and cuckoo clocks. In Strasbourg, France, stroll through the picturesque La Petite France district. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful view of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. A stay in Holland’s popular, modern capital of Amsterdam is the perfect way to end this sensational European river cruise. The best way to see the treas-ures of this 700-year-old city is on a canal cruise along the elegant Grachten lined with homes dating back to the city’s "Golden Age."
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Itinerary
Day | Destination | ||
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1 | French Riviera, France | ||
2 | French Riviera | ||
3 | French Riviera – Arles (Embarkation) | ||
4 | Arles | ||
5 | Avignon | ||
6 | Viviers | ||
7 | Tain L'hermitage | ||
8 | Lyon | ||
9 | Tournus – Chalon - Sur - Saône | ||
10 | Chalon - Sur - Saône (Disembarkation) – Beaune – Basel, Switzerland (Embarkation) | ||
11 | Breisach, Germany. Excursion To Black Forest | ||
12 | Strasbourg, France | ||
13 | Mainz, Germany. Excursion To Heidelberg | ||
14 | Rüdesheim – Rhine Gorge | ||
15 | Cologne | ||
16 | Amsterdam, Holland | ||
17 | Amsterdam (Disembarkation) |