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14-Night Europe
Cruise
Departs
Paris, France
Sailing
May 12 - 26, 2026
Avalon Waterways - Avalon Poetry II
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Departs
Paris, France
Sailing
May 12 - 26, 2026
Day 1
May 12
Arles
France
Day 2
May 13
Arles
France
Day 3
May 14
Avignon
France
Day 4
May 15
Viviers
France
Day 5
May 16
Tain-l'hermitage
France
Day 6
May 17
Lyon
France
Day 7
May 18
Tournus
France
Chalon-sur-saône
France
Day 8
May 19
Chalon-sur-saône
France
cruise ends / tour starts
May 19
Beaune
France
tour ends / cruise starts
May 19
Basel
Switzerland
Day 9
May 20
Breisach
Germany
Black Forest
Germany
Breisach
Germany
Day 10
May 21
Kehl
Germany
Strasbourg
France
Kehl
Germany
Day 11
May 22
Mainz
Germany
Heidelberg
Germany
Mainz
Germany
Day 12
May 23
Rüdesheim Am Rhein
Germany
Rhine Gorge
Germany
Koblenz
Germany
Day 13
May 24
Cologne
Germany
Day 14
May 25
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Day 15
May 26
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Ship Reviews
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Avalon's river cruise receives overwhelmingly positive reviews for its attentive service, excellent food, and well-maintained ship. Passengers praise the friendly and accommodating crew, comfortable cabins, and the intimate atmosphere of the smaller ship. While most excursions and activities are well-received, some guests noted a lack of excitement in entertainment and issues with internet connectivity. A few reviewers felt that certain excursions and options should be included in the base price. Overall, guests found the cruise to be a memorable and enjoyable experience, with many eager to travel with Avalon again.
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“Poetry 11”
Cruise Date:
09/02/2025
Destination:
Europe
Reviewed 6 months ago by
Richard
“Wonderful Trip”
Cruise Date:
04/05/2025
Destination:
Europe
Reviewed 11 months ago by
Lady
“A great time with wonderful people!”
Cruise Date:
09/03/2024
Destination:
Europe
Reviewed over 1 year ago by
Margaret
“Burgundy to Provence with two days post cruise in Nice.”
Cruise Date:
10/16/2023
Destination:
Europe
Reviewed over 2 years ago by
Ann
“Amazing Trip!”
Cruise Date:
06/24/2023
Destination:
Europe
Reviewed over 2 years ago by
Robin