Avalon Waterways has discounted its special jazz themed 10 night 'Burgundy & Provence' river cruise by over £900; an ideal choice for those wanting to enjoy a combination of hot sunny weather, French gastronomy and jazz music on a luxury river cruise.

The special jazz themed cruise (departure on 26 June 2017) coincides with the Vienne Jazz Festival on the Rhône where visitors can enjoy all types of jazz in a choice of venues including the town's Roman Amphitheatre. This year's line-up includes a mix of international and local jazz artists with a range of free concerts at the town's Cybele Grounds, ideal for visitors to drop in.

Jazz performances on-board Avalon's Affinity ship and a local expert to provide fascinating insight in to the French jazz scene will make the holiday complete.

The 10 night 'Burgundy & Provence' cruise from the Cote d'Azur to Paris includes guided sightseeing in Paris and Lyon, wine tasting in Beaune, visits to the medieval cities of Tournon and Viviers, the fortified city of Avignon, capital of Provence, Arles as well as Vienne.  The 10 night jazz themed river cruise holiday is priced from £2132 per person (26 June 2017 departure) to include return flights from Heathrow with BA (or Eurostar from St Pancras or Ebbsfleet), a free private door-to-door home pick-up (within a 100 mile radius of the departure airport) , a seven night full board cruise and complimentary regional wine, beer or soft drinks with lunch and dinner, guided excursions, one hotel night in Monte Carlo and two hotel nights in Paris (bed/breakfast basis) and on-board gratuities. 

Departures are also available from Manchester, Edinburgh and Birmingham.

To make a booking ring 0800 668 1801 or visit www.avaloncruises.co.uk

Avalon ships and launch dates: Avalon Passion and Avalon Imagery II (2016); Avalon Tapestry II and Avalon Tranquility II, Avalon Siem Reap and Avalon Myanmar (2015) Avalon Impression, Avalon Poetry II and Avalon Illumination (2014); Avalon Artistry II & Avalon Expression (2013); Avalon Vista & Visionary (2012); Avalon Panorama (2011); Avalon Felicity (2010); Avalon Luminary (2010); Avalon Affinity (2009); Avalon Creativity (2009); Avalon Scenery (2008).

Avalon Waterways is part of the Globus family of brands, an international travel company with offices worldwide.   Launched to the UK market in 2009, the luxury river cruise operator has quickly become one of the most recognised and fastest growing river cruise brands with a 98% customer satisfaction rating and boasting the youngest, quietest and most spacious fleet of ships currently on Europe's rivers.   Avalon Waterways features fourteen 'Suite Ships' providing ultimate worldwide river cruises with spacious and modern suites designed to enhance the cruising experience, state-of-the-art facilities, a la carte dining and the highest level of on-board service.

For further press information or images of Avalon cruise ships please contact:

Helen McNaught at the Avalon UK Press Office email: hmcnaught@avaloncruises.co.uk