Avalon Waterways · Avalon Poetry II · Itinerary

24-Night Europe Cruise from Nice

24-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Poetry II, departing Nice and calling at Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-l'Hermitage, Lyon and Tournus and 14 more.

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Ship

Avalon Poetry II

Cruise line

Avalon Waterways

Duration

24 nights

Region

Europe · Western Europe · Rhone · Seine

Departs

Nice

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
Nice
Day 2
Nice
Day 3
Nice
Arles
Day 4
Arles
Day 5
Avignon
Day 6
Viviers
Day 7
Tain-l'Hermitage
Day 8
Lyon
Day 9
Tournus
Chalon-sur-Saône
Day 10
Chalon-sur-Saône
Dijon
Paris
Day 11
Vernon
Les Andelys
Day 12
Caudebec-en-Caux
Day 13
Caudebec-en-Caux
Day 14
Rouen
Day 15
Conflans-Sainte-Honorine
Day 16
Paris
Day 17
Paris
Bordeaux
Day 18
Cadillac
Day 19
Cussac-Fort-Médoc
Day 20
Blaye
Bourg
Day 21
Libourne
Day 22
Bordeaux
Day 23
Bordeaux
Day 24
Bordeaux

when to sail

Upcoming departures

21 Jun 2026
19 Jul 2026
2 Aug 2026
16 Aug 2026
30 Aug 2026
27 Sep 2026

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

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24-Night Europe Cruise from Nice FAQ

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 24-night Europe cruise calls at Nice, 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 Nice and ends in Bordeaux.

How long is this cruise?

24 nights aboard Avalon Poetry II.

When does this itinerary sail?

Upcoming departures include 21 Jun 2026, 19 Jul 2026, 2 Aug 2026 and 16 Aug 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.

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