Active & Discovery
on the Rhône
Eight days through Provence aboard Avalon Poetry II — by kayak, bicycle, rail-bike and paintbrush.
Per-Passenger Upgrade Fares From C$2,099
Avalon Waterways' Suite Ships® are designed with wall-to-wall Open-Air Balcony® windows — the river becomes your view.
The Invitation
Eight days of vineyards, papal palaces, and Provençal light — down the Rhône in summer.
Step aboard Avalon Poetry II for a small-ship sailing curated for travellers who want to do more than look. From Lyon's silk traboules to the flamingos of the Camargue, every day offers a choice of Active, Discovery, and Classic shore excursions — and every evening ends with a glass in hand as the river slips past.
What's Included
Your cruise includes
- 7-night Suite Ship® cruise aboard Avalon Poetry II
- All onboard meals, regionally inspired
- Wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Active, Discovery & Classic excursions every day
- Panoramic Suite with Open-Air Balcony® windows
- Onboard bicycles, hiking poles & wellness program
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the voyage
- Port charges, taxes & gratuities (with select offers)
Airfare and airport transfers not included.
Day by Day
Your Rhône Itinerary
- DAY1
Lyon, France — Embarkation
Welcome to France. Board Avalon Poetry II in the gastronomic capital and settle in for an overnight in Lyon.
- DAY2
Lyon
Walk the secret traboules of the silk trade, join a culinary tour, or take a hands-on Lyonnaise cooking class.
- DAY3
Tain l'Hermitage / Tournon
Rail-bike the Gorges du Doux, tour Valrhona Chocolate, or wander Tournon's 16th-century castle.
- DAY4
Viviers & Lock Bollène
Kayak the canyons of the Ardèche, descend into a cave for an underground wine tasting, or meet a Provençal truffle farmer.
- DAY5
Avignon
Kayak beneath the Pont du Gard, visit a farmhouse distilling essential oils, or tour the 14th-century Palace of the Popes.
- DAY6
Arles
Hike the white limestone of Val d'Enfer, paint in the style of Van Gogh, or meet a local bullfighter on a guided tour.
- DAY7
Port-Saint-Louis & the Camargue
Cycle the Camargue in search of pink flamingos, taste oysters at a local farm, or visit a black-bull ranch in the Rhône delta.
- DAY8
Arles — Disembarkation
A final breakfast on board before onward travel — and a south of France that won't let go.
Per-Passenger Upgrade Pricing
Choose Your Suite
Panorama Suites
Starting at C$9,355
All fares in CAD, per person.
Contact Penny for current prices and group benefits
Save $4,400 per Couple
On select 2027 Europe river cruises
Book Aug 12, 2025 – Jun 30, 2026 · Travel in 2027.
Free Prepaid Gratuities
When booking as part of our group
Book Aug 12, 2025 – Dec 31, 2027 · Travel in 2027.
Suites That Open to the River
A Panoramic Suite to come home to.
Every Panoramic Suite aboard Avalon Poetry II features wall-to-wall Open-Air Balcony® windows that slide open to bring the Rhône inside — so the river becomes your view from the moment you wake.
- 200 sq ft Panoramic Suite with Open-Air Balcony®
- Beds facing the view — a Suite Ship® signature
- Premium toiletries, plush robes, marble bath
- Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship
Reserve Your Space Today
Sail with us into the south of France.
To review suite options or secure your reservation, contact
Penny Matthews — River Cruise Specialist
Mention "Active & Discovery on the Rhône · June 22, 2027" for group rates