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:
- 7-night river cruise in an elegantly appointed riverview stateroom
- All fine dining in multiple venues on board, including The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
- Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Daily Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour
- A variety of included excursions each day, such as guided hikes, bike rides and tasting tours
- Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi
- Transfer from the ship to your hotel in Paris via TGV high-speed train
- A 3-night stay at the Renaissance Arc de Triomphe hotel in Paris* with daily breakfast
- Specially curated Josephine Baker excursion and “Black History of Paris” city tour
- The services of one of our wonderful Cruise Managers throughout your river cruise and land journey
Exclusive Cruise Planners added benefits
- Special Pricing on French Balcony Staterooms
- Onboard travel advisor
- Assistance with travel to and from the ship, any additional pre and/or post cruise travel
- Cruise Planners Gift Bag
- $100 Onboard Credit
Exclusive Excursion Highlight:
Black History of Paris Tour
Discover centuries worth of Black history as you venture to several sites in and around Paris during this exclusive full-day tour. You will see the iconic Arc de Triomphe and the Monument to the Abolition of Slavery as your guide shares the history of the Code noir, a decree passed by King Louis XIV in 1685 defining the conditions of slavery. From there, you will drive past Montmartre, learning about the cabarets and famous jazz musicians who made their mark here before walking through the African district, renowned for its African food and street vendors, and visiting Little Africa, a gallery space and cultural initiative in La Goutte d’or district. Your full-day tour also includes a panoramic tour of the left bank of Paris, the Latin Quarter and Pantheon Square, where renowned US-born Black entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker was inducted in November 2021.
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 |
| Vienne | Evening 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 |
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| 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 |
This 156-passenger vessel boasts spacious staterooms with our exclusive Twin Balconies, a choice of dining venues, a heated pool with swim-up bar, complimentary Wi-Fi on board and more. In the marble bathroom, enjoy multi-jet showerheads, soothing bath and body products, cozy robes and hair dryers. Suites feature added enhancements, including a larger sitting area and an expansive bathroom complete with a bathtub and separate shower. The AmaKristina also includes a massage and hair salon, gift shop, specialty coffee station, heated pool with swim-up bar, fitness center, sun-deck walking track and a fleet of onboard bikes. Her Main Restaurant is a taste of the outdoors, with vines and branches infused in the décor, and expert chefs preparing our signature exquisite cuisine with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients—both in the Main Restaurant and at The Chef’s Table.
The destinations we visit along French waterways each offer their own unique history, traditions, local delicacies and enriching experiences.
