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22-Night Europe Cruise from Arles

22-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Poetry II, departing Arles and calling at Avignon, Viviers, Tain-l'Hermitage, Lyon, Tournus and Chalon-sur-Saône and 13 more.

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Ship

Avalon Poetry II

Cruise line

Avalon Waterways

Duration

22 nights

Region

Europe · Western Europe · Rhone · Seine

Departs

Arles

Returns

Bordeaux

the voyage

Where this voyage takes you

Voyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.

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day by day

Day-by-day itinerary

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
Dijon
Paris
Day 9
Vernon
Les Andelys
Day 10
Caudebec-en-Caux
Day 11
Caudebec-en-Caux
Day 12
Rouen
Day 13
Conflans-Sainte-Honorine
Day 14
Paris
Day 15
Paris
Bordeaux
Day 16
Cadillac
Day 17
Cussac-Fort-Médoc
Day 18
Blaye
Bourg
Day 19
Libourne
Day 20
Bordeaux
Day 21
Bordeaux
Day 22
Bordeaux

when to sail

Upcoming departures

23 Jun 2026
21 Jul 2026
4 Aug 2026
18 Aug 2026
1 Sep 2026
29 Sep 2026

Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.

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22-Night Europe Cruise from Arles FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 22-night Europe cruise calls at Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-l'Hermitage, Lyon, Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saône, Dijon, Paris, Vernon, Les Andelys, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, Bordeaux, Cadillac, Cussac-Fort-Médoc, Blaye, Bourg and Libourne.

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 Bordeaux.

How long is this cruise?

22 nights aboard Avalon Poetry II.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 23 Jun 2026, 21 Jul 2026, 4 Aug 2026 and 18 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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