Cruise itinerary
6-Night Saone Cruise from Chalon-sur-Saône
6 nights · Saone · 6 ports of call
6-night Saone cruise aboard Avalon Poetry II, departing Chalon-sur-Saône and calling at Tournus, Lyon, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Avignon and Arles.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Avalon Poetry II
- Cruise line
- Avalon Waterways
- Duration
- 6 nights
- Region
- Saone · Europe
- Departs
- Chalon-sur-Saône
- Returns
- Arles
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Chalon-sur-Saône
A town on the Saône in the Burgundy region of eastern France, birthplace of the photographic pioneer Nicéphore Niépce. Its riverside quays and old town sit at the southern gateway to the Côte Chalonnaise vineyards and the wider Burgundy wine country.
- Niépce Museum
- Saône quays
- Burgundy vineyards
- Day2
Tournus
A medieval town on the Saône river in southern Burgundy, built around the great Romanesque abbey of St. Philibert. Its honey-stone streets and riverside setting sit at the edge of the Mâconnais vineyards, an easy reach from Cluny.
- St. Philibert Abbey
- Saône riverfront
- Mâconnais wines
- Day3
Lyon
A French city at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône rivers, long regarded as the country's gastronomic capital. Its Renaissance old town hides covered passages called traboules, while the Fourvière basilica crowns the hill above the two rivers.
- Vieux Lyon traboules
- Fourvière Basilica
- Bouchon dining
- Day4At sea
- Day5
Tournon-sur-Rhône
A small town on the Rhône in southern France, facing the steep Hermitage vineyards across the river at Tain. A medieval castle overlooks the water, and the surrounding northern Rhône slopes are known for their Syrah wines.
- Hermitage vineyards
- Hilltop château
- Rhône wines
- Day6
Avignon
A walled city on the Rhône in Provence, southern France, once the seat of medieval popes. The vast Palais des Papes dominates the centre, and the broken Pont d'Avignon reaches partway across the river below the ramparts.
- Palais des Papes
- Pont d'Avignon
- City ramparts
- Day7
Arles
A Provençal town on the Rhône River in southern France, ringed by Roman monuments. Its great amphitheatre still hosts events, and the surrounding light and streets inspired the painter Van Gogh during his year in the town.
- Roman amphitheatre
- Van Gogh sites
- Place du Forum
Upcoming departures
- 2 Jun 2026
- 30 Jun 2026
- 14 Jul 2026
- 28 Jul 2026
- 11 Aug 2026
- 25 Aug 2026
- 8 Sep 2026
- 6 Oct 2026
- 20 Oct 2026
- 3 Nov 2026
- 17 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
6-Night Saone Cruise from Chalon-sur-Saône FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 6-night Saone cruise calls at Chalon-sur-Saône, Tournus, Lyon, Tournon-sur-Rhône, Avignon and Arles.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Chalon-sur-Saône and ends in Arles.
How long is this cruise?
6 nights aboard Avalon Poetry II.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 2 Jun 2026, 30 Jun 2026, 14 Jul 2026 and 28 Jul 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.