RIVER CRUISE
TASTE OF BORDEAUX
7-NIGHT CRUISE
CRUISE FROM : BORDEAUX TO BORDEAUX
Travel to France’s legendary wine capital, Bordeaux. Iconic châteaux, timeless vineyards and delicious wine tastings are plentiful as you visit Libourne, Blaye, Bourg, Pauillac and Cadillac. This trip is a must for anyone interested in the best of French culture, lifestyle, wine and food.
COUNTRIES: FRANCE
RIVERS: GARONNE, DORDOGNE
DAY 1 Bordeaux
EMBARKATION
DAY 2 Bordeaux
Morning scenic cruising
Libourne
Saint-Émilion excursion and Grand Cru Classé wine tasting
OR Saint-Émilion Excursion
OR Château de Vayres
OR Saint-Émilion bike tour and wine tasting
DAY 3 Libourne
Bastide town and market visit
OR Fronsac Wine Tasting
OR Château Boutinet hike with wine and tapas tasting
Blaye
Free evening
DAY 4 Blaye
Citadel visit
OR Blaye bike tour towards Les Etauliers
Blaye to Bourg bike tour
Bourg
Bourg walking tour and Carriage Museum
Exclusive wine festival
DAY 5 Pauillac
Medoc Grand Cru Classé wine tasting and scenic vineyard tour
OR Lynch Bages Village visit & local specialties tasting
OR Soulac-sur-Mer excursion
DAY 6 Cadillac
Roquetaillade Castle with Sauternes wine tasting
Bordeaux
OR Roquetaillade and Cadillac visit
OR Cadillac bike tour
DAY 7 Bordeaux
UNESCO city tour and Wine Museum and market tasting
OR Bordeaux bike tour
Bordeaux Cite du Vin visit
OR Bassins de Lumières show
Illuminations cruise
DAY 8 Bordeaux
DISEMBARKATION
FLAVORS OF PORTUGAL & SPAIN
7-NIGHT CRUISE
CRUISE FROM : VEGA DE TERRÓN TO PORTO
After visiting Spain’s timeless jewels, Madrid, Toledo and Salamanca, set sail along the UNESCO-designated Douro River. Taste new wines from Old World villages and sample the flavors of Portuguese cuisine. Explore Portugal’s timeless cities, Porto, the beautiful “City of Bridges,” and the seven hills of cosmopolitan Lisbon, uncovering a treasure trove of Old-World architecture and a wealth of stories about its famed explorers. Visit the seaside town of Sintra, one of the loveliest mountain villages in Portugal and a favorite summer residence of the Portuguese royal family for more than 500 years. Historic places, unspoiled beauty and distinctive wines are yours to be enjoyed as you savor the flavors of Spain and Portugal.
COUNTRIES: PORTUGAL, SPAIN
RIVERS: DOURO
DAY 1 Vega de Terrón
EMBARKATION
DAY 2 Vega de Terrón
Castelo Rodrigo tour with tasting of regional fare
OR Castelo Rodrigo hike with tasting of regional fare
Pinhão
Local quinta wine tasting
DAY 3 Pinhão
Pinhão train station hike
Quinta de Avesseda lunch
DAY 4 Régua
Lamego tour and Bôlas tasting
OR Holy Staircase hike and Bôlas tasting
Mateus Palace and gardens
DAY 5 Régua
Scenic Cruising
Entre-os-Rios
Dinner at local quinta
DAY 6 Entre-os-Rios
Scenic Cruising
Porto
“City of Bridges” tour and Port wine tasting
OR Porto hike with Port wine tasting
DAY 7 Porto
Free time
DAY 8 Porto
DISEMBARKATION
COLORS OF PROVENCE
AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
We are delighted to announce our first ever “Soulful Epicurean Experience.” Join AmaWaterways aboard the award-winning AmaKristina in Arles as we sail through the South of France along the Rhône River to Lyon. Explore the cultural history of Marseille, delight in live performances on board and on shore and conclude your journey in Paris, where many Black artists, writers and entertainers made their mark. Enjoy a variety of experiences exclusive to this special itinerary, such as guided tours showcasing jazz, food and wine, all while shining a light on Black heritage.
What's Included in Your River Cruise and Land Package:
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7-night river cruise in an elegantly appointed riverview stateroom
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All fine dining in multiple venues on board, including The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
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Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
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Daily Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour
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A variety of included excursions each day, such as guided hikes, bike rides and tasting tours
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Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi
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Transfer from the ship to your hotel in Paris via TGV high-speed train
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A 3-night stay at the Renaissance Arc de Triomphe hotel in Paris* with daily breakfast
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Specially curated Josephine Baker excursion and “Black History of Paris” city tour
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The services of one of our wonderful Cruise Managers throughout your river cruise and land journey
Additional experiences exclusive to this sailing are being curated and will be announced soon.
Date Destination Activities
Day 1 Arles EMBARKATION
Day 2 Arles Marseille Full-Day Black Heritage Tour
Avignon Evening cruise to illuminated Pont d'Avignon
Day 3 Avignon Morning walking tour and Papal Palace
OR Tastes of Avignon
Pont Du Gard
OR Avignon bike tour
Evening jazz performance
Day 4 Viviers Grignan excursion and Truffle Farm
Le Pouzin TBA
Day 5 Tournon Exclusive private steam train ride
OR Red Wine and Chocolate
OR Hermitage hike and wine tasting
VienneEvening jazz performance
Day 6 Vienne Roman ruins walking tour
OR Mount Pipet hike
OR ViaRhôna bike tour
Lyon Lyon city tour
OR Les Halles market tour
OR Lyon bike tour
Day 7 Villefranche Beaujolais excursion
Day 8 Lyon DISEMBARKATION
Paris Check into your hotel
Day 9 Paris Exclusive Josephine Baker excursion
Day 10 Paris "Black History of Paris" tour
Day 11 Paris Return flight home