Burgundy & Provence (Southbound)

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.

8 DAYS

NIGHTS

DAYS

Burgundy & Provence (Southbound)

St. Jean de Losne to Port St. Louis
Aug - Nov 2022
PRESIDENT'S CRUISE

St. Jean de Losne to Port St. Louis

Aug - Nov 2022 on board

starting from:

~~$5,393~~ NOW $3,718 CAD

PER PERSON

w/ Free Int'l Air*, Travel Insurance‡, Taxes & Fees

INCLUDES

Up to FREE FREE International Air from $*
(from Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal. Low Air add-on available for other gateways)
FREE Transfers (Available for day of Embarkation & Disembarkation)
FREE Prepaid Gratuities
(Value of C$44/couple/day)
FREE Drinks
Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks w/ Onboard Lunch & Dinner
FREE Unlimited Internet
FREE US$ Shipboard Credit /Stateroom
(Veranda & higher categories)
FREE Guided Tours
FREE Bicycles for checkout
Taxes & Fees Included
PLUS Travel Insurance^‡
Trip Cancellation & Trip Interruption
NO AGE LIMIT
PRE-EXISTING CONDITION WAIVED
NO MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE
See: Insurance Coverage Summary / Resolution Policy (for Panorama Suite Only)

Request A Quote

Cruise Connections Exclusive Price (CAD)
w/ Free Int'l Air*, Travel Insurance‡, Taxes & Fees

Dates

Standard
from/person

Panorama
from/person

AIR PROMO
from/person

SAVINGS
up to/couple

Aug 09, 2022

St. Jean-de-Losne to Port-Saint-Louis

Avalon Poetry II

~~$5,701~~

$4,026

~~$7,100~~

$5,425

Free Air

$3,350

Quote

Aug 23, 2022

St. Jean-de-Losne to Port-Saint-Louis

Avalon Poetry II

~~$5,887~~

$4,212

Free Air

$3,350

Quote

Nov 01, 2022

St. Jean-de-Losne to Port-Saint-Louis

Avalon Poetry II

~~$5,393~~

$3,718

~~$6,543~~

$4,868

Free Air

$3,350

Quote

*Free International air from Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal. Low Air add-on available for other gateways.
(Free Transfers available for select voyages on days of embarkation/disembarkation. Ask for details)

USD Prices Also Available

St. Jean de Losne to Port St. Louis St. Jean de Losne to Port St. Louis

Avalon has designed included activities with a choice of experiences. We invite you to select the tours, activities, and events that interest you most, so you can experience your cruise your way. Plus, we offer independent exploration options and the use of our exclusive AvalonGO APP on most of our cruises.

Below are 3 types of included shore excursions for you to experience.

Classic

Your local expert is ready to guide you through the history and heritage of local destinations. You’ll marvel at the legends, lore, and spectacular architecture of iconic and historic sites.

Discovery

We’ve found inspiring and interactive activities to speak to your interests - from cooking classes, to painting workshops - to immerse yourself in each culture you explore.

Active

Embark on energetic excursions to keep you in motion and on the go - from a guided jogging tour of Amsterdam, to biking, paddling, and hiking your way through scenic locales.

- Day 1
  
  ST. JEAN DE LOSNE, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
  - - Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding
      
      Flights into Lyon must arrive by 2 pm.
      
      Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
    - OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MÂCON
  dinner
- Day 2
  
  MÂCON
  - - Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saône
      
      Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
      
      Enjoy leisurely cruising en route to Mâcon along the majestic Saône River. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar or to the Castle of Cormatin.
    - Discovery
      
      Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese Tasting on board your ship.
    - OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRÉVOUX
  breakfastlunchdinner
- Day 3
  
  LYON
  - - La Vie En Rose in Lyon
      
      Sail for lovely Lyon this morning.
    - Active
      
      Discover Lyon’s architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, OR:
    - Classic
      
      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 Terreaux.
    - Discovery
      
      Be our guest for a WWII & French Resistance your lecture on board your ship.
    - Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner.
    - OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON
  breakfastlunchdinner
- Day 4
  
  LYON
  - - Adventures in Food and Wine
    - Discovery
      
      Join a Culinary Walk through the city to discover why Lyon is known as the gastronomic capital of France.
    - The rest of your day is free to explore, relax, or shop in France’s third largest city. Take a bike from the ship and explore local produce markets and parks, or take a leisurely tour of the city’s more than 100 murals.
    - EVENING CRUISE TO TOURNON
  breakfastlunchdinner
- Day 5
  
  TOURNON – VIVIERS
  - - A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards
    - 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 Hermitage.
    - Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch.
    - VIVIERS
    - World History in a Charming French Country Village
    - 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 influences.
    - Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.
    - EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AVIGNON
  breakfastlunchdinner
- Day 6
  
  AVIGNON
  - - The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence
      
      Join your Adventrue Host for today’s special activities.
    - 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 Popes.
    - Guided Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône wine region.
      
      Explore Avignon on your own for the city’s art and culture, theatre, and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet.
      
      Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment.
    - EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES
  breakfastlunchdinner
- Day 7
  
  ARLES
  - - Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights
    - Active
      
      Get your daily dose of exercise through Nordic walking in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR:
    - Discovery
      
      Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. You’ll create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist, OR:
    - Classic
      
      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.
    - Consider 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.
    - EVENING CRUISE TO PORT ST. LOUIS
  breakfastlunchdinner
- Day 8
  
  PORT ST. LOUIS (DISEMBARKATION)
  - - Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
      
      Flights should not leave Marseille airport before 10 am.
  breakfast

Port St. Louis to St. Jean de Losne

Panorama Suite

The Widest View in the Whole Wide World: Your view of the world is about to change for the bigger. Avalon has transformed ordinary cruise cabins into their one-of-a-kind Open-Air Balcony^SM featuring the only bed with a view in river cruising. Enjoy floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall panoramic windows that eliminate the need for a space-wasting balcony, giving you more room to stretch out with 30% more living space than the industry standard. When you retreat to your suite, you’ll never miss a moment of the ever-changing views. So dream on before you drift off in a bed with the dreamiest views in river cruising.

Features

6-person sitting area
Bathrobes & slippers
Choice of bed configuration
Comfort Collection Beds^SM
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Elegant, contemporary design
Extra blankets
Full shower with glass door
Individual climate control
Large mirror in bathroom
Make-up mirror
Memory foam mattress toppers
Sofa
Spacious 3-door closets with shelves for ample storage
Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Window with Open-Air Balcony®
Writing desk
Alarm clock
Bedside tables with reading lamps
Coffee table
Complimentary bottled water
Direct-dial telephone
Egyptian super-combed cotton linens
European-style duvets
Flatscreen satellite TV with movie channel
Hairdryer
In-room safe
L’Occitane bath products
Marble countertops in bathroom
Nightly turn-down service
Soft and firm pillows
Vanity
Well-stocked minibar

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Inventory is limited. Speak to our Cruise Specialist.

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Bon Voyage!

Burgundy & Provence (Southbound)

8 Days ✦ St. Jean de Losne to Port St. Louis

Aug - Nov 2022 On Board

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Burgundy & Provence (Southbound)

8 Days ✦ St. Jean de Losne to Port St. Louis Cruise

Aug - Nov 2022 On Board

Inclusions

Up to FREE FREE International Air from $*
(from Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal. Low Air add-on available for other gateways)
FREE Transfers (Available for day of Embarkation & Disembarkation)
FREE Prepaid Gratuities
(Value of C$44/couple/day)
FREE Drinks
Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks w/ Onboard Lunch & Dinner
FREE Unlimited Internet
FREE US$ Shipboard Credit /Stateroom
(Veranda & higher categories)
FREE Guided Tours
FREE Bicycles for checkout
Taxes & Fees Included
PLUS Travel Insurance^‡
Trip Cancellation & Trip Interruption
NO AGE LIMIT
PRE-EXISTING CONDITION WAIVED
NO MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE
See: Insurance Coverage Summary / Resolution Policy (for Panorama Suite Only)

Request A Quote Itinerary

PRICES

Cruise Connections Exclusive Price (CAD)

w/ Free Int'l Air*, Travel Insurance‡, Taxes & Fees

	Sale Fare (from / per person)	Savings (per couple)	Extra Shipboard Credit
	$ $ $ + $ Taxes & Fees	save up to $	$ per stateroom
	$ $ $ + $ Taxes & Fees	save up to $	$ per stateroom
	$ $ $ + $ Taxes & Fees	save up to $	$ per stateroom
	$ $ $ + $ Taxes & Fees	save up to $	$ per stateroom
	$ $ $ + $ Taxes & Fees	save up to $	$ per stateroom
*Free International air from Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal. Low Air add-on available for other gateways. (Free Transfers available for select voyages on days of embarkation/disembarkation. Ask for details)
Inclusions Up to FREE FREE International Air from $* (from Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal. Low Air add-on available for other gateways) FREE Transfers (Available for day of Embarkation & Disembarkation) FREE Prepaid Gratuities (Value of C$44/couple/day) FREE Drinks Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks w/ Onboard Lunch & Dinner FREE Unlimited Internet FREE US$ Shipboard Credit /Stateroom (Veranda & higher categories) FREE Guided Tours FREE Bicycles for checkout Taxes & Fees Included PLUS Travel Insurance^‡ Trip Cancellation & Trip Interruption NO AGE LIMIT PRE-EXISTING CONDITION WAIVED NO MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE See: Insurance Coverage Summary / Resolution Policy (for Panorama Suite Only) PRICE-VALUE COMPARISON Request A Quote Request A Quote Request A Quote Request A Quote

PRICES

Cruise Connections Exclusive Price (CAD)

Inclusions Up to FREE FREE International Air from $* (from Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal. Low Air add-on available for other gateways) FREE Transfers (Available for day of Embarkation & Disembarkation) FREE Prepaid Gratuities (Value of C$44/couple/day) FREE Drinks Wine, Beer & Soft Drinks w/ Onboard Lunch & Dinner FREE Unlimited Internet FREE US$ Shipboard Credit /Stateroom (Veranda & higher categories) FREE Guided Tours FREE Bicycles for checkout Taxes & Fees Included PLUS Travel Insurance^‡ Trip Cancellation & Trip Interruption NO AGE LIMIT PRE-EXISTING CONDITION WAIVED NO MEDICAL QUESTIONNAIRE See: Insurance Coverage Summary / Resolution Policy (for Panorama Suite Only) PRICE-VALUE COMPARISON Request A Quote Request A Quote Request A Quote Request A Quote

ITINERARY

- Day 1
  
  ST. JEAN DE LOSNE, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
  - - Welcome to France. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding
      
      Flights into Lyon must arrive by 2 pm.
      
      Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
    - OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MÂCON
  dinner
- Day 2
  
  MÂCON
  - - Wine and Cheese on the Stunning Saône
      
      Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
      
      Enjoy leisurely cruising en route to Mâcon along the majestic Saône River. Consider a Guided Optional Excursion to a Chardonnay wine cellar or to the Castle of Cormatin.
    - Discovery
      
      Later, enjoy a delicious Cheese Tasting on board your ship.
    - OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN TRÉVOUX
  breakfastlunchdinner
- Day 3
  
  LYON
  - - La Vie En Rose in Lyon
      
      Sail for lovely Lyon this morning.
    - Active
      
      Discover Lyon’s architectural district by bike with your Adventure Host, over bridges, and along the banks where the Rhône and Saône rivers meet, OR:
    - Classic
      
      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 Terreaux.
    - Discovery
      
      Be our guest for a WWII & French Resistance your lecture on board your ship.
    - Later enjoy live entertainment after dinner.
    - OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LYON
  breakfastlunchdinner
- Day 4
  
  LYON
  - - Adventures in Food and Wine
    - Discovery
      
      Join a Culinary Walk through the city to discover why Lyon is known as the gastronomic capital of France.
    - The rest of your day is free to explore, relax, or shop in France’s third largest city. Take a bike from the ship and explore local produce markets and parks, or take a leisurely tour of the city’s more than 100 murals.
    - EVENING CRUISE TO TOURNON
  breakfastlunchdinner
- Day 5
  
  TOURNON – VIVIERS
  - - A Rendezvous with Castle Views and Vineyards
    - 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 Hermitage.
    - Enjoy a leisurely sail to Viviers after lunch.
    - VIVIERS
    - World History in a Charming French Country Village
    - 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 influences.
    - Later, enjoy live entertainment on board.
    - EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO AVIGNON
  breakfastlunchdinner
- Day 6
  
  AVIGNON
  - - The City of Popes in Picturesque Provence
      
      Join your Adventrue Host for today’s special activities.
    - 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 Popes.
    - Guided Optional Excursions include a visit to the ancient Roman aqueduct of Pont du Gard, or a trip to the famed wine cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape for a true taste of the Rhône wine region.
      
      Explore Avignon on your own for the city’s art and culture, theatre, and museums. Be sure to snap photos of the captivating countryside, historic monuments, and the medieval Pont Saint-Bénézet.
      
      Later, enjoy onboard live entertainment.
    - EVENING CRUISE TO ARLES
  breakfastlunchdinner
- Day 7
  
  ARLES
  - - Inspiring Sights and Avant-Garde Lights
    - Active
      
      Get your daily dose of exercise through Nordic walking in Arles with your Adventure Host, OR:
    - Discovery
      
      Attend a Painting Workshop to learn techniques of Vincent van Gogh. You’ll create your own painting in the style of the legendary artist, OR:
    - Classic
      
      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.
    - Consider 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.
    - EVENING CRUISE TO PORT ST. LOUIS
  breakfastlunchdinner
- Day 8
  
  PORT ST. LOUIS (DISEMBARKATION)
  - - Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
      
      Flights should not leave Marseille airport before 10 am.
  breakfast

Burgundy & Provence (Southbound)

St. Jean de Losne to Port St. Louis St. Jean de Losne to Port St. Louis

Classic

Discovery

Active

ST. JEAN DE LOSNE, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)

Port St. Louis to St. Jean de Losne

Panorama Suite

Features

Cruise Connections Exclusive Offer

Bon Voyage!

Inclusions

ST. JEAN DE LOSNE, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)

Open 6 days a week