Avalon Waterways · Avalon Poetry II · Itinerary
17-Night Europe Cruise from Nice
17-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Poetry II, departing Nice and calling at Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-l'Hermitage, Lyon and Tournus and 11 more.
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Cruise line
Avalon Waterways
Duration
17 nights
Region
Europe · Western Europe · Rhine · Rhone
Departs
Nice
Returns
Amsterdam
the voyageVoyage route — calls shown in order; map is schematic.
Where this voyage takes you
History & Culture
day by day
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day 1
- 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
Beaune
Basel
- Day 11
Breisach
- Day 12
Kehl
- Day 13
Mainz
- Day 14
Rüdesheim
Rhine Gorge, Germany
Koblenz
- Day 15
Cologne
- Day 16
Amsterdam
- Day 17
Amsterdam
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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17-Night Europe Cruise from Nice FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 17-night Europe cruise calls at Nice, Arles, Avignon, Viviers, Tain-l'Hermitage, Lyon, Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saône, Beaune, Basel, Breisach, Kehl, Mainz, Rüdesheim, Rhine Gorge, Germany, Koblenz, Cologne and Amsterdam.
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 Amsterdam.
How long is this cruise?
17 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.
Narrow your 17-night sailing
Tell us your dates and group — a NestCruise advisor narrows this voyage to the right cabin and confirms your live fare. No booking fees.