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13 Night Colors of Provence and Land Tour

From Barcelona to Paris
  • ama Kristina
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AmaKristina

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13982236
  • Departs: Thu, Dec 26, 2024
  • Returns: Sun, Jan 5, 2025
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    Itinerary Summary

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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Dec 23, 2024
    Day
    1
    Barcelona, Spain
    • Barcelona, Spain
    Arrive in Barcelona and check into your hotel. (B)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Dec 24, 2024
    Day
    2
    Barcelona, Spain
    • Barcelona, Spain
    Barcelona, the bustling capital of Catalonia, is an artist, architect, foodie, historian, and culturist's dream. Tour the cobblestoned lanes of the Gothic Quarter in the medieval city center and Las Ramblas. Visit Montjuic Hill and see some imaginative architectural creations, highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Works of Antoni Gaudi", including La Sagrada Familia. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Dec 25, 2024
    Day
    3
    Barcelona, Spain
    • Barcelona, Spain
    • Bus Travel
    • Montserrat Abbey, Spain, Spain
    • Bus Travel
    • Barcelona, Spain
    Join an excursion to the mountain Montserrat, which is home to the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, located about 30 miles from Barcelona. Once there, you'll ride a scenic funicular to the top of the mountain and experience an indescribable view of the Catalonia landscape. The monastery, officially founded in 1025, soon began to receive pilgrims and visitors who contributed to the spread of stories of miracles and wonders performed by the Virgin Mary. The whole of Montserrat is built around facilitating the worship of the Black Madonna in the Basilica. While here, you'll see the famous Black Madonna sculpture, which sits at the back of the church, above the altar area. The stairway leading to the statue, plus the room and altar in which the statue sits are ornate, golden, and pay tribute to the wonder that is the Virgin herself. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Dec 26, 2024
    Day
    4
    Barcelona, Spain
    • Barcelona, Spain
    • TGV Train Travel
    • Nimes, France
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 4 - Thursday - Dec 26, 2024
    Day
    4
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Arles, France
    Check out of the hotel and board the TGV high-speed train to Nimes. See the highlights of this delightful town with one of the finest collections of Roman buildings in France before transferring via motorcoach to Arles, where you'll board your luxury ship. (B,D)
    • Arles, France
    Board your river cruise ship in Arles. This evening, meet your fellow passengers for a Welcome Dinner. (D)
    Friday - Dec 27, 2024
    Day
    5
    Arles, France
    • Arles, France
    • Avignon, France
    Considered one of the most beautiful cities in France, Arles enchants. Join a walking tour of Arles highlighting top sights, including the Romanesque cathedral and Roman amphitheater. For art lovers, you'll wish to visit Saint-Paul de Mausole Asylum, where Vincent van Gogh once lived and painted. Afterwards, go to the Carrieres de Lumieres, where you'll be treated to a spectacular presentation of art, sound, and history projected on the walls of caves. Or venture to the medieval hilltop village, Les Baux-de-Provence, followed by a visit to an olive farm where you'll learn about age-old Provencal traditions from a master olive miller as well as sample the olive oil. In the evening, enjoy a short cruise to Pont d'Avignon bridge, illuminated against the night sky. (B,L,D) ...
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    Saturday - Dec 28, 2024
    Day
    6
    Avignon, France
    • Avignon, France
    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. Depending on your interests, you have three choices of excursions. Discover the history of Avignon on a guided walking tour that includes the Papal Palace and the well-preserved medieval walls surrounding the historic center of town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Alternatively, you can go to another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the impressive Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct that is a masterpiece of ancient engineering. Or if you prefer, visit three venues around Avignon to taste regional specialties including macarons, cheese and wine, and tapenades. During the afternoon, you can enjoy free time in Avignon, go on a bike tour through the city. (B,L,D) ...
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    Sunday - Dec 29, 2024
    Day
    7
    Viviers, France
    • Viviers, France
    Take in the quaint surroundings of Viviers, a charming commune that sidles up to the right bank of the Rhone. From Viviers, you can also go in search of the highly prized "Black Diamond" truffles with a farmer and his trustworthy canine companion. (B,L,D)
    Monday - Dec 30, 2024
    Day
    8
    Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
    • Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
    Admire the hilltop village of Tournon with its imposing castle. You have a choice of three excursions. Take an exclusive private train ride past magnificent landscape carved along the Gorges du Doux, stopping at the charming little station of Colombier le Vieux-Saint Barthelemy le Plain, where the train maneuvers in preparation for its return journey. Alternatively, lovers of wine and chocolate will want to visit Le Chateau de Tournon for a presentation and tasting on the pairing of red wine and chocolate. 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) ...
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    Tuesday - Dec 31, 2024
    Day
    9
    • Vienne, France
    • Lyon, France
    Situated between the wine regions of Beaujolais and Cotes du Rhone lies Vienne with a Roman past that can be seen in its marvelously preserved ruins. Follow the footsteps of the ancient Romans on a walking tour to see the amazingly well-preserved Temple of Augustus and Livia, the Saint Maurice Cathedral, a Gothic church that took more than 500 years to build, and St. Pierre Abbey-one of the oldest surviving churches in France and now an Archaeological Museum. For those wishing to be more active, you can either take a guided bike tour along a portion of the ViaRhona bike route or a guided hike from the ship to the Monastery at Mount Pipet. Later in the day travel to Lyon, considered the "Food Capital of France". Take a walking tour that starts at Fourviere Hill, part of the city's historic region that is now a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the 19th-century basilica Notre-Dame de Fourviere. Continue on to the old town of Lyon, followed by a guided walk through the St. Jean district, where you will be introduced to the city's unique covered walkways, known as "traboules". You can also visit the famous indoor market hall Les Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse, named after the late chef renowned for his Michelin-starred l'Auberge du Pont de Collonges restaurant. There you'll have a chance to sample of the delicacies offered by butchers, bakers, chocolatiers, and cheesemongers while taking in the colorful sights and enticing aromas around you. (B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Jan 1, 2025
    Day
    10
    Villefranche-sur-Saone, France
    • Villefranche-sur-Saone, France
    Visit a traditional Beaujolais winery and learn the history and techniques of their vineyard. Plus, enjoy a tasting of their specialty. (B,L,D)
    Thursday - Jan 2, 2025
    Day
    11
    Lyon, France
    • Lyon, France
    Disembark the ship and bid farewell to Lyon as you prepare for your flight home. (B)
    • Lyon, France
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 11 - Thursday - Jan 2, 2025
    Day
    11
    • High-Speed Train Travel
    • Paris, France
    Disembark the ship and enjoy tasting some local Lyon specialties before boarding your high-speed train to Paris and checking into your hotel. (B)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Jan 3, 2025
    Day
    12
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    Enjoy taking in the signature sites of Paris in your guided city tour, including the awe-inspiring Arc de Triomphe and iconic Eiffel Tower. You'll see Champs-Elysees with its cinemas, sidewalk cafes, and luxury specialty shops. (B)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Jan 4, 2025
    Day
    13
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    Enjoy a full day at your leisure to discover more of this romantic city, such as the world-renowned Louvre Museum or Musee d'Orsay. Perhaps go shopping in the Faubourg Saint-Honore district or simply relax and spend the day like a local - by scoping out a local cafe for a cafe au lait, toasted baguette, or croissant. In the evening, visit Montmartre, long known as the city's premier artist's enclave. During the mid to late 1800s, artists also began calling Montmartre home. Pissarro and Jongkind were two of the first to live there, followed by other notable artists, including Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, Toulouse-Lautrec, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Pablo Picasso. You'll be taken on an evening illumination tour, discovering why Paris is renowned as the "City of Light". (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Jan 5, 2025
    Day
    14
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    Bid farewell to Paris and prepare for your flight home. (B)
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