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7 Night Colors of Provence (Wine)

From Arles to Lyon
  • ama Kristina
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AmaKristina

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13914472
  • Departs: Thu, Oct 30, 2025
  • Returns: Thu, Nov 6, 2025
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    Thursday - Oct 30, 2025
    Day
    1
    Arles, France
    • Arles, France
    Board the ship for your Colors of Provence cruise. Cap the day off with a Welcome Aboard Wine Toast.
    Friday - Oct 31, 2025
    Day
    2
    Arles, France
    • Arles, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Les Baux de Provence, France
    • Bus Travel
    • St Remy, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Arles, France
    Considered one of the most beautiful cities in France, Arles enchants all with its tantalizing history, formerly a Roman center of trade. Join a guided walking tour where you'll visit the Roman ruins of Arles such as its Roman Amphitheater and the Church of Saint Trophime, famous for its Romanesque architecture. Alternatively, you can enjoy a bike ride along the Rhone, through town to the Langlois Bridge, a famous subject from several Vincent van Gogh paintings. And for those who wish to delve further into Van Gogh's Arles, join a special walking tour along with a visit to the Vincent van Gogh Foundation, showcasing his legacy. During the afternoon, venture to Les Baux-de-Provence, a hilltop village and ruined castle. Enjoy time in the "old village", its shops, art galleries, and cafes interspersed among the historic ruins. You will also have a unique experience at the Carrieres de Lumieres, where you will be treated to a spectacular presentation of art, sound, and history projected on the walls of a former limestone quarry set to music. Next, visit an olive farm to learn about this age-old Provencal tradition and enjoy a tasting. Finally, experience the beauty of Saint-Remy-de-Provence, the location where Van Gogh painted some of his most famous paintings, including Starry Night. (B,L,D) ...
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    Saturday - Nov 1, 2025
    Day
    3
    Avignon, France
    • Avignon, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Pont du Gard
    • Bus Travel
    • 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 in the morning. 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. You can visit three venues around Avignon to taste regional specialties including macarons, cheese and wine, and tapenades, or you can enjoy a bike tour through the city. During the afternoon, 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, visit a winery in the famed Chateauneuf-du-Pape wine region, where viticulture has been promoted since the 14th century. The unique soil composition here has earned the area a reputation for producing distinctive wines that are now popular the world over. Join a specialist from the winery on a private tour of the wine cellars and vineyards, an exclusive opportunity to learn about centuries-old winemaking methods. Following your tour, enjoy a tasting of the vineyard's specialty wines. (B,L,D) ...
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    Sunday - Nov 2, 2025
    Day
    4
    Viviers, France
    • Viviers, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Grignan, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Viviers, France
    • Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
    Visit the magnificent hilltop village, Grignan. After visiting this enchanting Provencal town, go in search of the highly prized "Black Diamond" truffles, with a farmer and his trustworthy canine companion. You can also explore Viviers on a guided walking tour, where you'll see iconic sights such as Saint-Vincent Cathedral. Continue on with a peaceful hike along the trails outside Viviers, culminating in a panoramic view of the Rhone Valley below. You can also set off on a guided bike tour, exploring the beauty of Southern France as you ride along the Rhone River. Later in the day, be treated to a delicious pairing of red wine and chocolate at the beautiful Villa Caroube. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Nov 3, 2025
    Day
    5
    Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
    • Tournon-sur-Rhone, France
    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. Alternatively, take a steam 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. For a more active adventure, enjoy 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 - Nov 4, 2025
    Day
    6
    • Vienne, 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. Take a walking tour to see the amazingly well-preserved Augustus and Livia Temple, 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 archeological museum. For those wishing to be more active, you can either take a guided hike from the ship to the Monastery at Mount Pipet or guided bike tour along a portion of the ViaRhona bike route. (B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Nov 5, 2025
    Day
    7
    Lyon, France
    • Lyon, France
    Take a walking tour that starts in 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 the delicacies offered by butchers, bakers, chocolatiers, and cheesemongers while taking in the colorful sights and enticing aromas around you. Alternatively, join a guided bike tour through the city designed with cyclists in mind. Later, travel to the Beaujolais wine region-known as the Pays d'Or or "land of the golden stones". While there, indulge in a wine tasting at a traditional winery and learn about the history and techniques of their vineyard. (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Nov 6, 2025
    Day
    8
    Lyon, France
    • Lyon, France
    Disembark the ship and bid farewell to Lyon as you prepare for your flight home. (B)
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