8 days tour

Treasures Of Burgundy And Provence: Rhône & Saône (Lyon - Ly

Treasures Of Burgundy And Provence: Rhône & Saône (Lyon - Ly

This tour includes:

Accommodation

7 nights accommodation

Guide

Services of an experienced, multilingual Cruise Director

Transport

Cruise ship

Others

Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and nightly music by the Amadeus Duo in the Panorama Bar Complimentary use of onboard bicycles Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck) All port taxes and local taxes

Meals

Gourmet dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack) in the elegant Panorama-Restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one seating Free-flowing quality red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions with every dinner on board Coffee and tea after lunch and dinner 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner

Not included:

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

Shore excursions can be added on, as these are optional and on request. Please contact us for more details and prices. You can choose between selection of optional Excursions. Package A Day 2: Mâcon and the Beaujolais. Day 3: Beaune and the Burgundy. Day 5: Avignon walking tour with Papal Palace. Day 6: Arles walking tour with Arena. Day 7: Grignan with truffle farm and tasting. Package B Day 2: Mâcon and the Beaujolais. Day 2: Château de Pierreclos with wine tasting. Day 3: Beaune and the Burgundy. Day 4: Lyon - Gastronomic capital of France. Day 5: Avignon walking tour with Papal Palace. Day 6: Arles walking tour with Arena. Day 6: Camargue Nature Reserve. Day 7: Valley of the Ardèche Gorge. Package C Day 2: Mâcon and the Beaujolais. Day 2: Visit to Cluny Abbey. Day 3: Beaune and the Burgundy. Day 3: Medieval Brancion and Cormatin. Day 4: Les Halles by Paul Bocuse with tasting. Day 5: Avignon walking tour with Papal Palace. Day 5: Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard and Uzès. Day 6: Arles walking tour with Arena. Day 6: Camargue Nature Reserve. Day 7: Grignan with truffle farm and tasting.

Optional

Excursions: Maconnais excursion incl. Wine Museum tour Visit to Cluny Abbey Burgundy - Excursion to Beaune incl. wine tasting Excursion to Brancion und Cormatin City tour of Lyon Avignon walking tour incl. Papal Palace Excursion to Pont du Gard and Uzès Arles walking tour Excursion to the Camargue Nature Park Excursion to the Ardèche Gorge ** Please, contact our friendly Customer Support Team for more details Airport transfers

Flights

International flights are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Treasures Of Burgundy And Provence: Rhône & Saône (Lyon - Ly

  • Day 1 Day 1: Lyon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Lyon

      Stay Lyon:
      Departure: 22:00

      Embarkation from 4:00pm

      Embark this afternoon and make yourself comfortable in your cabin, which will be your luxurious home for the coming week. In the evening, join fellow travelers for a Welcome Cocktail and delectable Welcome Dinner.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Macon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Macon

      Stay Macon:
      Arrival: 06:00
      Departure: 18:00

      Winegrowing region Maconnais & Beaujolais

      In the morning, your ship arrives in Mâcon, located in southern Burgundy. With a history stretching back more than 2,000 years, Mâcon is an architectural treasure trove and a gateway to the vineyards of the Côte Mâconnais. This historic wine region produces some of the finest and most expensive wines in the world. Enjoy a guided tour and admire the peaceful vineyards of the Beaujolais and Mâconnais wine regions. A highlight is the visit to the “Hameau Duboeuf“ wine museum, featuring the history and production of Burgundy wines, and a wine tasting.

      After lunch on board, join the afternoon excursion to Cluny Abbey, which was founded in 910 and was home to over 10,000 monks at its height, or visit Château de Pierreclos with its romantic wine cellars and vineyard. Enjoy dinner on board in the evening. 

  • Day 3 Day 3: Chalon-Sur-Saône,Tournus
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Chalon-Sur-Saône,Tournus

      Stay Chalon-sur-Saône:
      Arrival: 01:00
      Departure: 14:30
      Stay Tournus:
      Arrival: 17:30
      Departure: 19:30

      Tasting of the famous Burgundy wines

      Continue exploring the Burgundy wine region in Chalon-sur-Saône, where half-timbered houses overlook a square teeming with art galleries and specialty shops. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Burgundy wine route on the morning tour. Your bus will stop in Beaune, where you will see the beautiful Hôtel-Dieu and enjoy a wine tasting at one of Beaune’s famous cellars. After lunch on board, unwind and admire the scenery as the vessel continues along the Saône or, alternatively, join the afternoon excursion, which departs from Chalon-sur-Saône overland for the medieval towns of Brançion and Cormatin. The Château de Cormatin is a beautiful castle with magnificent French gardens. It was built in the 17th Century with the aim to impress. Rejoin your vessel in time for dinner on board.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Lyon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Lyon

      Stay Lyon:
      Arrival: 07:00
      Departure: 12:00

      Old town Vieux Lyon, part of the UNESCO World Heritage

      Today your AMADEUS vessel returns to Lyon, which is known not only for its architectural beauty but also for its gastronomic excellence. On the guided tour, discover this UNESCO World Heritage site with its most famous landmarks including the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and the charming Renaissance Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon), or join the excursion to the covered food market of Paul Bocuse and sample the local delicacies. At midday, the ship leaves Lyon.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Avignon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Avignon

      Stay Avignon:
      Arrival: 09:00
      Departure: 19:00

      Feel-good live music performance on board

      Spend the day exploring the Provençal city of Avignon and discovering its momentous history. In the morning, take part in a guided walking tour of Avignon, the seat of the Catholic popes from 1309 to 1377. Admire the grand Palace of the Popes, one of the world’s most fascinating examples of Gothic architecture and the Pont d’Avignon. After lunch, join the excursion to the hilltop town of Uzès and to the Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct and great masterpiece of engineering. In the evening, dinner is followed by entertainment by a local music band. We depart for Arles this evening.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Arles
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Arles

      Stay Arles:
      Arrival: 00:01
      Departure: 18:30

      Camargue Nature Park with famous horses

      Old Arles is a delight to wander in and explore, no wonder it once captured the imagination of the brilliant Impressionist painter, Vincent van Gogh. Learn more about its rich history during the morning tour. Inside the Roman amphitheater, get a good impression of what being a spectator of gladiator fights was like at the end of the first century. This afternoon, recharge in the tranquility of unspoilt scenery by joining the excursion to the natural beauty of the Camargue’s salt marshes, home to the renowned Camargue bulls and wild white horses. This nature preserve is also one of the few European habitats which supports the greater flamingo. After a full day in Arles, your vessel will continue cruising the Rhône River.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Châteauneuf-Du-Rhône,Le Pouzin
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Châteauneuf-Du-Rhône,Le Pouzin

      Stay Châteauneuf-du-Rhône:
      Arrival: 04:30
      Departure: 08:30
      Stay Le Pouzin:
      Arrival: 12:30
      Departure: 14:00

      Visit to the Ardeche Gorge, the ‘Grand Canyon of Europe’

      You can choose to spend a day on board or join a morning guided tour the Ardèche Gorge, another natural wonder of this area. Visit the “Grand Canyon of Europe,“ where spectacular limestone cliffs tower over the meandering river below. France is a leading producer of black truffles, so the alternative is an exploration of the world of truffles with a visit and tasting to a local truffle farm. Rejoin the vessel in Le Pouzin in time for lunch.

      This afternoon, relax on board as your ship makes its way back up the waterways of the Provence. This evening, celebrate your cruise experience at the Captain’s Gala Dinner.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Lyon
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Lyon

      Stay Lyon:
      Arrival: 02:00

      Disembarkation after breakfast

      After breakfast, your AMADEUS crew bids you “adieu” and we hope to see you again soon!

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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