Colors of Provence river cruise for wine lovers

Embarkation in Arles to begin your 7-night river cruise from Arles to Lyon aboard AmaKristina.

View details

Optional land package inclusions: Hotel accommodations with daily breakfast and city tours Transfers between hotel and ship Optional land packages (additional cost): Pre-cruise 3 nights Barcelona from $1,530 per person Post-cruise 3 nights Paris f...

View details

In the evening, visit Montmartre, long known as the city’s premier artist's enclave. Pissarro and Jongkind were two of the first to live there, followed by other notable artists, including Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, Toulouse-Lautrec, Pierre-Augus...

Arles walking tour.

Van Gogh walking tour in Arles.

Arles bike tour.

Excursion to Les Baux de Provence.

After checking out of your hotel in Paris, board the TGV high-speed train through the French countryside to Lyon, France’s culinary capital. Once in the “food capital of France,” enjoy some free time for lunch on your own. (B,D)

In Lyon, witness an included cooking demonstration of regional cuisine and culinary techniques before boarding your ship. (B,D)

Lyon – EMBARKATION. Board the ship for your Colors of Provence cruise.

View details

Morning walking tour and Papal Palace in Avignon.

"Tastes of Avignon" tour, featuring local flavors of Avignon.

Avignon bike tour.

Excursion to Pont du Gard.

Overview Discover dynamic Lyon, starting in Fourvière Hill, part of the city’s historic region that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the 19th‑century basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Continue on to the old town of Lyon, followed by...

Les Halles Market tour Indulge in rich cheeses, fresh breads and charcuterie in Les Halles Market, exploring this famous indoor market and sampling local specialties. (B,L,D)

Join a guided bike tour through Lyon, a city designed with cyclists in mind, and see its sights from a different perspective. (B,L,D)

Viviers walking tour.

Visit to a truffle farm near Viviers.

Viviers active walk.

Viviers bike tour.

On your second day in Lyon, set out on a culinary journey that will linger on your palate for years to come. Travel to the Beaujolais wine region—known as the Pays d’Or or “land of the golden stones” – to experience France’s finest vintages firsth...

Red wine and chocolate tasting in the Tournon / Tain-l’Hermitage area.

Tain-l’Hermitage hike and wine tasting.

Situated between the wine regions of Beaujolais and Côtes du Rhône lies Vienne with a Roman past that can be seen in its marvelously preserved ruins. Take a walking tour to see the amazingly well‑preserved Augustus and Livia Temple, the Saint Maur...

For a more active experience in Vienne, take a guided hike from the ship to the Monastery at Mount Pipet, enjoying views over the Rhône Valley. (B,L,D)

ViaRhôna bike tour – Vienne Join a guided bike tour along a portion of the ViaRhôna bike route from Vienne, cycling alongside the Rhône River. (B,L,D)

In the evening, be treated to a delicious pairing of red wine and chocolate at the beautiful Villa Caroube in Tournon. (B,L,D)

Mount Pipet hike above Vienne.

Via Rhôna bike tour.

Lyon City Tour.

Overview Take a steam train ride past magnificent landscape carved along the Gorge du Doux, stopping at the charming little station of Colombier le Vieux‑Saint Barthélemy le Plain, where the train maneuvers in preparation for its return journey. (...

Overview Walk through the steep vineyards as you learn about the history and techniques of winemaking in this area. Following the guided tour, join your host for a tasting of the Hermitage wines for which this region is celebrated. (B,L,D)

Overview For a more active adventure, take a hike through the vineyards of Tain‑l’Hermitage, followed by a visit to a local winery where you’ll sample some of the wines. (B,L,D)

Overview Later, stroll through Viviers accompanied by a guide in Renaissance attire as former “residents” in period costumes reenact events and legends of centuries gone by. This special historical tour is sure to bring a smile to your lips – or p...

Les Halles Market Tour in Lyon.

Lyon bike tour.

Beaujolais excursion and tasting.

Avignon, aptly named the “City of Popes,” was the center of the Catholic Church in the 14th century when its “Palais des Papes” was the equivalent of today’s Vatican. Discover the history of Avignon on a guided walking tour that includes the Papal...

Tastes of Avignon Visit three venues around Avignon to taste regional specialties including macarons, cheese and wine, and tapenades. (B,L,D)

Enjoy a bike tour through Avignon, seeing the city and its surroundings by bicycle. (B,L,D)

In the afternoon, visit another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the impressive Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct that is a masterpiece of ancient engineering. (B,L,D)

Hilltop village and truffle farm visit Travel to a magnificent hilltop village. After visiting this enchanting Provençal town, go in search of the highly prized “Black Diamond” truffles with a farmer and his trustworthy canine companion. (B,L,D)

Visit a winery in the famed Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape wine region, where viticulture has been promoted since the 14th century. Learn about centuries‑old winemaking methods on a private tour of the wine cellars and vineyards with a specialist from the wi...

Disembarkation in Lyon at the conclusion of your cruise.

Bid farewell to Barcelona and prepare for your flight home. (B)