7-night Active & Discovery On The Rhône (Southbound) Cruise From Lyon, France

Avalon Waterways

Palace of the Popes, Avignon, France: historic stone walls, arched entrances, twin spires under blue sky.
Avalon Waterways Poetry 2 river cruise ship exterior
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Sailing Sep 22, 2026 - Sep 28, 2027

Your 7-night Europe Cruise at a Glance

Sailings aboard Avalon Poetry II depart from Lyon, France with 5 stops in ports-of-call including Tain L'Hermitage, Viviers, and Arles. The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on any of the 4 upcoming sailings in 2026 and 2027.

Departure Port

Lyon, France

Lyon is a charming French city where rich history, riverside beauty, and world-class cuisine come together with an easygoing, local feel. Before you depart Lyon, France, we can help you plan travel and accommodations for your Europe cruise.

Destination

Europe

Stops on your Europe voyage will include Tain L'Hermitage on day 3 and Arles on day 6. 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.