Destination:
France,
United Kingdom,
Duration:
20 days
Style:
River/Small ship/Barge,
Travel Period:
July 2026 - October 2027
Overview
20 Day River Cruise French Riviera to London
This fantastic European river cruise vacation showcases France’s breathtaking views, amazing history, and legendary culture. Your adventure begins with two overnights on the French Riviera, then travel to Arles to board your Avalon Suite Ship®. You’ll sail north up the scenic Rhône and Saône Rivers to explore Arles, Avignon, delightful Viviers, medieval Tournon, France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, and fascinating Beaune.Take a high-speed train to Paris, and embark your second ship to begin your Seine River cruise into the picturesque Normandy region. In Vernon, choose between a guided visit of Claude Monet’s stunning gardens at Giverny or magnificent Bizy Castle. Continue to Les Andelys, home of dramatic Château Gaillard, then on to Caudebec, with your choice of an excursion to Normandy’s historic landing beaches or an interesting “Taste of Normandy” tour. Visit Joan of Arc’s historic Rouen and, in Conflans, choose between excursions to Vincent van Gogh’s Auvers-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine’s elegant Château de Malmaison. Return to Paris for guided sightseeing and take in the most famous sights of this magnificent city. Then, transfer to London for three exciting nights.Your vacation in London includes guided sightseeing to see the must-see sights—Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Piccadilly Circus, and more, including VIP access to St. Paul’s Cathedral. The perfect end to a remarkable river cruise vacation!
This fantastic European river cruise vacation showcases France’s breathtaking views, amazing history, and legendary culture. Your adventure begins with two overnights on the French Riviera, then travel to Arles to board your Avalon Suite Ship®. You’ll sail north up the scenic Rhône and Saône Rivers to explore Arles, Avignon, delightful Viviers, medieval Tournon, France’s gastronomic capital of Lyon, and fascinating Beaune.Take a high-speed train to Paris, and embark your second ship to begin your Seine River cruise into the picturesque Normandy region. In Vernon, choose between a guided visit of Claude Monet’s stunning gardens at Giverny or magnificent Bizy Castle. Continue to Les Andelys, home of dramatic Château Gaillard, then on to Caudebec, with your choice of an excursion to Normandy’s historic landing beaches or an interesting “Taste of Normandy” tour. Visit Joan of Arc’s historic Rouen and, in Conflans, choose between excursions to Vincent van Gogh’s Auvers-sur-Oise or Napoleon and Josephine’s elegant Château de Malmaison. Return to Paris for guided sightseeing and take in the most famous sights of this magnificent city. Then, transfer to London for three exciting nights.Your vacation in London includes guided sightseeing to see the must-see sights—Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Piccadilly Circus, and more, including VIP access to St. Paul’s Cathedral. The perfect end to a remarkable river cruise vacation!
Notes:
- In the event of technical or water level issues, it may be necessary to operate the itinerary by motorcoach or alter the program, including hotel overnight when necessary.
- Guided Tours, Optional Excursions, activities, sailing and docking schedules may be contingent on weather conditions or other issues outside of our control and could therefore be subject to change at any time.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
- Departure July 5th will operate the itinerary on the Seine in a revised order: Day 1 to 10 as per regular program, Day 11 Paris, Day 12 Conflans, Day 13 Les Andelys-Rouen, Day 14 Caudebec, Day 15 Caudebec. Normandy excursions, Day 16 Vernon, Day 17 Paris.
Start:French Riviera, France
Finish:London, United Kingdom
Finish:London, United Kingdom
Type:Group tour (max 90)
Tripcode:
WLP1
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Your Itinerary
Day 1 - FRENCH RIVIERA
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Day 2 - FRENCH RIVIERA
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Day 3 - FRENCH RIVIERA–ARLES (EMBARKATION)
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Day 4 - ARLES
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Day 5 - AVIGNON
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Day 6 - VIVIERS
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Day 7 - TAIN L'HERMITAGE
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Day 8 - LYON
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Day 9 - TOURNUS–CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE
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Day 10 - CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE (DISEMBARKATION)–BEAUNE–DIJON–PARIS (EMBARKATION)
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Day 11 - VERNON
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Day 12 - CAUDEBEC
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Day 13 - CAUDEBEC. EXCURSIONS TO NORMANDY
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Day 14 - ROUEN
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Day 15 - CONFLANS
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Day 16 - PARIS
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Day 17 - PARIS (DISEMBARKATION)–LONDON
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Day 18 - LONDON
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Day 19 - LONDON
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Day 20 - LONDON
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