Avalon Waterways · Avalon Poetry II · Itinerary
8-Night Europe Cruise from Lyon
8-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Poetry II, departing Lyon and calling at Tournon-sur-Rhône, Viviers, Avignon, Arles and Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône.
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Cruise line
Avalon Waterways
Duration
8 nights
Region
Europe · Western Europe · Rhone
Departs
Lyon
Returns
Arles
the voyageVoyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.
Where this voyage takes you
History & CultureWalking/HikingCycling
day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
- Day 2
Lyon
- Day 3
Tournon-sur-Rhône
Viviers
- Day 4
Viviers
- Day 5
Avignon
- Day 6
Arles
- Day 7
Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône
- Day 8
Arles
when to sail
Upcoming departures
- 16 Jun 2026
- 22 Sep 2026
- 11 May 2027
- 22 Jun 2027
- 28 Sep 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
good to know
8-Night Europe Cruise from Lyon FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Europe cruise calls at Lyon, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Viviers, Avignon, Arles and Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône.
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 Lyon and ends in Arles.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Avalon Poetry II.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 16 Jun 2026, 22 Sep 2026, 11 May 2027 and 22 Jun 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.
Narrow your 8-night sailing
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