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Take a delightful river cruise through France along the Rhône and Saône Rivers with guided sightseeing in known French treasures and some hidden gems too! Take in the beautiful countryside, quaint villages, and towns, as you sail through the most captivating views of France. A Master of Wine will accompany you on your French river cruise with presentations, tastings, and wine pairings along the way.

Begin your vacation in the south of France with an overnight stay in lovely Marseilles. Enjoy sightseeing and transfer to your Avalon Suite Ship® in Port Saint Louis. Cruise to Arles, the lovely French town that inspired Van Gogh, and continue on the Rhône River to Avignon. See the 14th-century Palace of the Popes—the largest Gothic fortress in the world—and take a guided tour to Châteauneuf du Pape. Beautifully nestled among vineyards is Tournon, a medieval treasure of Roman ruins and a fascinating 16th-century castle. Enjoy a wine-and-chocolate tasting or a walk in the vineyards. Take a culinary walk and enjoy free time to explore the city and sample Beaujolais, the famous wine of the region. Enjoy an on-board cheese-and-wine tasting, and visit Lyon, France’s gastronomic capital. Cruise to Mâcon for an excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar.

Your fantastic vacation in France continues with high-speed train service from St. Jean de Losne to Paris. Spend two nights in the “City of Light,” including guided sightseeing and superior accommodations. Travel to London by train to begin your Monograms® vacation with a 3-night stay in this exciting city. See the iconic landmarks with a local guide, and rely on the services of a Monograms Local Host® on hand to assist throughout your stay in London.

Day 1: MARSEILLE, FRANCE

Welcome to Marseille. Enjoy free time to explore this vibrant city.

Day 2: MARSEILLE–PORT ST. LOUIS (EMBARKATION)

Spectacular Seascapes of the Mediterranean CoastJoin your expert Local Guide for an included sightseeing before joining a motorcoach transfer to board your Avalon Suite Ship®.EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES(B,D)

Day 3: ARLES

Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Grab a Nordic walking stick for a hike with your Adventure HostCLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles—the captivating city of the Provence region. You’ll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city, OR:DISCOVERY Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artistConsider a Guided Optional Excursion to the Carrières de Lumières (Cathedral of Images) a unique experience of art, sound, and light in the old quarries of Val d’Enfer.Take free time to stop in Le Café Van Gogh for a glass of wine. DISCOVERY Join a lecture about wine hosted by your Master of WineOVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNON(B,L,D)

Day 4: AVIGNON

The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon—with its ramparts encircling the city—and a visit to the amazing Palace of the PopesDISCOVERY Enjoy a trip to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône wine regionLater, enjoy onboard live entertainment. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNON(B,L,D)

Day 5: VIVIERS

World History in a Charming French Country VillageEnjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers.CLASSIC Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on a late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. You’ll see its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with a mix of historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influencesDISCOVERY This evening, join an onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by your Master of WineEVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TOURNON(B,L,D)

Day 6: TOURNON

A Rendezvous with Castle Views and VineyardsJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.CLASSIC Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournon—one of France’s oldest medieval cities. See its 16th-century castle, and Roman ruins between the Rhône River and the granite slopes of the HermitageDISCOVERY Enjoy an onboard chocolate and wine tasting hosted by your Master of Wine while sailing to VienneVIENNERoman and Middle Age History CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of Vienne and discover this charming little town surrounded by steep hillsEnjoy live entertainment while sailing to Lyon. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON(B,L,D)

Day 7: LYON

Adventures in Food and Wine in the Gastronomy Capital of FranceCLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You’ll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafés, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des TerreauxDISCOVERY Take a guided tour to the lovely Beaujolais area and learn more about its light and pleasant wineEVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TOURNUS(B,L,D)

Day 8: TOURNUS–ST. JEAN DE LOSNE

Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saône DISCOVERY Join an excursion that will take you to Chardonnay cellar for a wine tasting. This afternoon enjoy a leisurely cruising along the majestic Saône River on your way to St. Jean de LosneDISCOVERY Later, enjoy a delicious cheese and wine tasting hosted by your Master of Wine while sailing to St Jean de LosneEnjoy live entertainment on board this evening. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ST. JEAN DE LOSNE(B,L,D)

Day 9: ST. JEAN DE LOSNE (DISEMBARKATION)–BEAUNE–DIJON–PARIS

Drive to Beaune and take a High-Speed Train from Dijon to Paris.CLASSIC Visit the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune, built in 1443, today home of the Van der Weyden’s painting of the Last Judgment and one of France’s architectural highlights(B)

Day 10: PARIS

Cafés, Cathedrals, and Canvases in the city of Light CLASSIC Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cité, the Left Bank, bustling Latin Quarter, and more, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided City Tour that shows the iconic sites of Paris, such as the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and the famous Champs-ÉlyséesSpend your free time strolling through the Champs-Élysées for café au lait and croissants, see the exhibits at the Louvre, visit Montmartre’s Basilica of the Sacré Cœur. (B)

Day 11: PARIS–LONDON

Say goodbye to the Avalon portion of your vacation after breakfast. An included transfer delivers you to the train station, where you join your Monograms package. Travel to London by high-speed Eurostar train. Your Local Hosts will be on hand to help you make the most of your time. (B)

Day 12: LONDON

Morning guided sightseeing includes all of London’s famous landmarks. Drive past the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben; Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, were married; Whitehall’s mounted horseguards; the Prime Minister’s Downing Street; Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus. Then, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral (except on Sundays). Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece with its world-famous dome is an iconic feature of London’s skyline. (B)

Day 13: LONDON

Your Local Hosts will help you make the most of your day. You could take a flight on the London Eye for fantastic views over the city, or visit Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of Queen Elizabeth II, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, were married, for a tour of the magnificent State Apartments. In the evening, see one of the dozens of celebrated West End shows, or enjoy dinner at a traditional London pub, followed by a relaxing night-time cruise on the Thames River. There are so many possibilities to make your stay unforgettable. (B)

Day 14: LONDON

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.(B)

Details

Tour Operator: Avalon
Duration (Days): 14

Itinerary ▼

Day 1: MARSEILLE, FRANCE
Welcome to Marseille. Enjoy free time to explore this vibrant city.
Day 2: MARSEILLE–PORT ST. LOUIS (EMBARKATION)
Spectacular Seascapes of the Mediterranean CoastJoin your expert Local Guide for an included sightseeing before joining a motorcoach transfer to board your Avalon Suite Ship®.EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES(B,D)
Day 3: ARLES
Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Grab a Nordic walking stick for a hike with your Adventure HostCLASSIC Enjoy a Guided Walking Tour of Arles—the captivating city of the Provence region. You’ll visit the Roman Amphitheater in this visually stunning city, OR:DISCOVERY Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. Create your own painting in the style of the legendary artistConsider a Guided Optional Excursion to the Carrières de Lumières (Cathedral of Images) a unique experience of art, sound, and light in the old quarries of Val d’Enfer.Take free time to stop in Le Café Van Gogh for a glass of wine. DISCOVERY Join a lecture about wine hosted by your Master of WineOVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNON(B,L,D)
Day 4: AVIGNON
The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of the fortress city of Avignon—with its ramparts encircling the city—and a visit to the amazing Palace of the PopesDISCOVERY Enjoy a trip to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône wine regionLater, enjoy onboard live entertainment. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN AVIGNON(B,L,D)
Day 5: VIVIERS
World History in a Charming French Country VillageEnjoy a leisurely morning sail to Viviers.CLASSIC Explore the pale-stone buildings of Viviers on a late afternoon Guided Walking Tour of this charming village. You’ll see its Romanesque cathedral and Old Town with a mix of historical Christian, Roman, and medieval influencesDISCOVERY This evening, join an onboard food and wine pairing dinner hosted by your Master of WineEVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TOURNON(B,L,D)
Day 6: TOURNON
A Rendezvous with Castle Views and VineyardsJoin your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.CLASSIC Take a morning Guided Walking Tour to explore Tournon—one of France’s oldest medieval cities. See its 16th-century castle, and Roman ruins between the Rhône River and the granite slopes of the HermitageDISCOVERY Enjoy an onboard chocolate and wine tasting hosted by your Master of Wine while sailing to VienneVIENNERoman and Middle Age History CLASSIC Join a Guided Walking Tour of Vienne and discover this charming little town surrounded by steep hillsEnjoy live entertainment while sailing to Lyon. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON(B,L,D)
Day 7: LYON
Adventures in Food and Wine in the Gastronomy Capital of FranceCLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour to survey Lyon from Fourvière Hill with its numerous churches. You’ll also explore the Old Town with its maze of medieval alleyways, and the lively cafés, monuments, and famed fountain of Place des TerreauxDISCOVERY Take a guided tour to the lovely Beaujolais area and learn more about its light and pleasant wineEVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO TOURNUS(B,L,D)
Day 8: TOURNUS–ST. JEAN DE LOSNE
Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saône DISCOVERY Join an excursion that will take you to Chardonnay cellar for a wine tasting. This afternoon enjoy a leisurely cruising along the majestic Saône River on your way to St. Jean de LosneDISCOVERY Later, enjoy a delicious cheese and wine tasting hosted by your Master of Wine while sailing to St Jean de LosneEnjoy live entertainment on board this evening. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN ST. JEAN DE LOSNE(B,L,D)
Day 9: ST. JEAN DE LOSNE (DISEMBARKATION)–BEAUNE–DIJON–PARIS
Drive to Beaune and take a High-Speed Train from Dijon to Paris.CLASSIC Visit the Hôtel-Dieu Charity Hospital in Beaune, built in 1443, today home of the Van der Weyden’s painting of the Last Judgment and one of France’s architectural highlights(B)
Day 10: PARIS
Cafés, Cathedrals, and Canvases in the city of Light CLASSIC Discover the ancient heart of Paris on a captivating Guided Walk featuring the Palais-Royal, Louvre pyramid, ancient sites on Île de la Cité, the Left Bank, bustling Latin Quarter, and more, OR:CLASSIC Join a Guided City Tour that shows the iconic sites of Paris, such as the Louvre Museum, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower, Opéra Garnier, and the famous Champs-ÉlyséesSpend your free time strolling through the Champs-Élysées for café au lait and croissants, see the exhibits at the Louvre, visit Montmartre’s Basilica of the Sacré Cœur. (B)
Day 11: PARIS–LONDON
Say goodbye to the Avalon portion of your vacation after breakfast. An included transfer delivers you to the train station, where you join your Monograms package. Travel to London by high-speed Eurostar train. Your Local Hosts will be on hand to help you make the most of your time. (B)
Day 12: LONDON
Morning guided sightseeing includes all of London’s famous landmarks. Drive past the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben; Westminster Abbey, where Prince William and Catherine, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, were married; Whitehall’s mounted horseguards; the Prime Minister’s Downing Street; Buckingham Palace and Piccadilly Circus. Then, visit St. Paul’s Cathedral (except on Sundays). Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece with its world-famous dome is an iconic feature of London’s skyline. (B)
Day 13: LONDON
Your Local Hosts will help you make the most of your day. You could take a flight on the London Eye for fantastic views over the city, or visit Windsor Castle, one of the official residences of Queen Elizabeth II, where Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, were married, for a tour of the magnificent State Apartments. In the evening, see one of the dozens of celebrated West End shows, or enjoy dinner at a traditional London pub, followed by a relaxing night-time cruise on the Thames River. There are so many possibilities to make your stay unforgettable. (B)
Day 14: LONDON
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.(B)

BURGUNDY & PROVENCE W/ 1 MAR SEILLE, 2 PARIS, 3 LONDON-NB