

Avalon Waterways · Avalon Poetry II · Itinerary
15-Night Europe Cruise from Arles
15-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Poetry II, departing Arles and calling at Avignon, Viviers, Tain-l'Hermitage, Lyon, Tournus and Chalon-sur-Saône and 10 more.
15 nightsEurope17 ports of call
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Cruise line
Avalon Waterways
Duration
15 nights
Region
Europe · Western Europe · Rhine · Rhone
Departs
Arles
Returns
Amsterdam
the voyageVoyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.
Where this voyage takes you
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day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1

- 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
Beaune

Basel
- Day 9

Breisach
- Day 10

Strasbourg
- Day 11

Speyer
- Day 12

Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge, Germany

Koblenz
- Day 13

Cologne
- Day 14

Amsterdam
- Day 15

Amsterdam
when to sail
Upcoming departures
- 13 Oct 2026
- 27 Oct 2026
- 10 Nov 2026
- 19 Oct 2027
- 2 Nov 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
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15-Night Europe Cruise from Arles FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 15-night Europe cruise calls at Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-l'Hermitage, Lyon, Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saône, Beaune, Basel, Breisach, Strasbourg, Speyer, Rüdesheim, Rhine Gorge, Germany, Koblenz, Cologne and Amsterdam.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Arles and ends in Amsterdam.
How long is this cruise?
15 nights aboard Avalon Poetry II.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 13 Oct 2026, 27 Oct 2026, 10 Nov 2026 and 19 Oct 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.
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Tell us your dates and group — a NestCruise advisor narrows this voyage to the right cabin and confirms your live fare. No booking fees.