Avalon Waterways · Avalon Poetry II · Itinerary

12-Night Europe Cruise from Nice

12-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Poetry II, departing Nice and calling at Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-l'Hermitage, Lyon and Tournus and 4 more.

12 nightsEurope11 ports of call

Ship

Cruise line

Avalon Waterways

Duration

12 nights

Region

Europe · Western Europe · Rhone · Saone

Departs

Nice

Returns

Paris

the voyage

Where this voyage takes you

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

History & Culture

day by day

when to sail

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

good to know

Which ports does this cruise visit?

This 12-night Europe cruise calls at Nice, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-l'Hermitage, Lyon, Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saône, Beaune, Dijon and Paris.

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 Paris.

How long is this cruise?

12 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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Tell us your dates and group — a NestCruise advisor narrows this voyage to the right cabin and confirms your live fare. No booking fees.