Cruise itinerary
7-Night Europe Cruise from Arles
7 nights · Europe · 6 ports of call
7-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Poetry II, departing Arles and calling at Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon-sur-Rhône and Lyon.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Avalon Poetry II
- Cruise line
- Avalon Waterways
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe · Rhone
- Departs
- Arles
- Returns
- Lyon
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Where this voyage takes you
- History & Culture
- Walking/Hiking
- Cycling
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
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
- Day2
Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône
- Day3
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
- Day4
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
- Day5
Viviers
A small town on the Rhône in southern France, set below a rocky bluff in the Ardèche. River ships moor here within reach of the lavender fields, vineyards and stone villages of Provence, with the cathedral town of Viviers itself just ashore.
- Rhône river
- Provence villages
- Ardèche country
- Day6
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
- Day7
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
- Day8
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
Upcoming departures
- 9 Jun 2026
- 15 Sep 2026
- 4 May 2027
- 15 Jun 2027
- 21 Sep 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Europe Cruise from Arles FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Europe cruise calls at Arles, Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône, Avignon, Viviers, Tournon-sur-Rhône and Lyon.
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 Lyon.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Avalon Poetry II.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 9 Jun 2026, 15 Sep 2026, 4 May 2027 and 15 Jun 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.