

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

- Day 2

Nice
- Day 3

Nice

Arles
- Day 4

Arles
- Day 5

Avignon
- Day 6

Viviers
- Day 7

Lyon
- Day 8

Lyon
- Day 9

Tournus

Chalon-sur-Saône
- Day 10

Chalon-sur-Saône
Beaune

Basel
- Day 11

Breisach
- Day 12

Kehl
- Day 13

Ludwigshafen
- Day 14

Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge, Germany

Koblenz
- Day 15

Cologne
- Day 16

Amsterdam
- Day 17

Amsterdam
when to sail
Upcoming departures
- 4 Apr 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
good to know
17-Night Europe Cruise from Nice FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night Europe cruise calls at Nice, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Lyon, Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saône, Beaune, Basel, Breisach, Kehl, Ludwigshafen, 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 Nice and ends in Amsterdam.
How long is this cruise?
17 nights aboard Avalon Poetry II.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 4 Apr 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.
Narrow your 17-night sailing
Tell us your dates and group — a NestCruise advisor narrows this voyage to the right cabin and confirms your live fare. No booking fees.