14-night Rhine & Rhone Revealed - Northbound Cruise From Arles, France

Avalon Waterways

Swans on river by Chalon-sur-Saône.
Avalon Waterways Poetry 2 river cruise ship exterior
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Sailing Aug 4 - Sep 29, 2026

Your 14-night Europe Cruise at a Glance

Sailings aboard Avalon Poetry II depart from Arles, France with 16 stops in ports-of-call including Avignon, Mainz, and Cologne. The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on any of the 4 upcoming sailings in 2026.

Departure Port

Arles, France

Arles is home to a UNESCO World Heritage site and the artistic inspiration for many world famous artists. Before you depart Arles, France, we can help you plan travel and accommodations for your Europe cruise.

Destination

Europe

Stops on your Europe voyage will include Avignon on day 3 and Basel on day 8. We can help you with excursions and making the most of any itinerary.

Cruise Ship

Avalon Poetry II

Avalon Poetry II, built in 2014, carries 128 passengers with a crew of 37.

Avalon's Suite Ships feature the largest staterooms in river cruising, with most offering open-air balconies. We can help you maximize deals on Europe cruises aboard Avalon Poetry II or 17 of Avalon Waterways’s other ships.