AmaKristina
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13 Night Colors of Provence Cruise and Land Tour from Paris

Ship: AmaKristina
Cruise Line: AMA Waterways
Sailed: Monday, Oct 10, 2022 from Paris, France
Ended: Sunday, Oct 23, 2022
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Monday, Oct 10, 2022 departure of the AmaKristina. If AMA Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day 1 - Monday - Oct 10, 2022
Paris, France
Paris, France    
Arrive in Paris and check into your hotel.
Day 2 - Tuesday - Oct 11, 2022
Paris, France
Paris, France    
Enjoy a morning tour taking in the signature sites of Paris, including the awe-inspiring Arc de Triomphe and iconic Eiffel Tower. (B)
Day 3 - Wednesday - Oct 12, 2022
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)
Day 4 - Thursday - Oct 13, 2022
Paris, France
Paris, France    
TGV Train Travel    
Cruise Begins    
Lyon, France    
After checking out of your hotel in Paris, board the TGV train through the French countryside to Lyon, France's culinary capital. Once in the "food capital of France", marvel at an indoor market hall where 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. Later, transfer to your luxurious ship. (B,D
Lyon, France    
Board the ship for your Colors of Provence cruise. (D)
Day 5 - Friday - Oct 14, 2022
Lyon, France
Lyon, France    
Discover dynamic Lyon, starting 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". Alternatively, join a guided bike tour through the city designed with cyclists in mind. In the afternoon, enjoy the rest of your day at your own leisure to explore the city. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Saturday - Oct 15, 2022
Villefranche-sur-Saone, France
Villefranche-sur-Saone, France    
Travel to the Beaujolais wine region-known as the Pays d'Or or "land of the golden stones". Indulge in a wine tasting at a traditional winery and learn about the history and techniques of their vineyard. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Sunday - Oct 16, 2022
Vienne, France    
Tournon-sur-Rhone, 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 Archaeological 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 a guided bike tour along a portion of the ViaRhona bike route. During the evening, be treated to a delicious pairing of red wine and chocolate at the 15th-century Chateau de Tournon, located on the banks of the Rhone, in the heart of town. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Monday - Oct 17, 2022
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 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. 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)
Day 9 - Tuesday - Oct 18, 2022
Tarascon, France    
Bus Travel    
Arles, France    
Bus Travel    
Tarascon, France    
Avignon, France    
Provencal town Tarascon is known for its medieval architecture and charming tales - especially the legend of the Tarasque monster. 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, you'll visit the enchanting medieval fortress, the Castle of Tarascon - a fortress designed to protect but surprises all with its elegant interior, fit for royalty. Or, delve deeply into the Carrieres de Lumieres, where you'll be treated to a spectacular presentation of art, sound, and history projected on the former limestone quarry walls of caves. Alternatively, you can enjoy an excursion to explore the medieval, walled village of Aigues-Mortes. Then, you'll drive to the beautiful Camargue National Park, a protected natural territory that lines the Mediterranean Sea south of Arles. Afterwards, venture to the medieval hilltop village, Les Baux-de-Provence. Later in the evening, enjoy an illuminations cruise around Avignon. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Wednesday - Oct 19, 2022
Avignon, France
Avignon, France    
Bus Travel    
Pont du Gard    
Bus Travel    
Avignon, France    
Depending on your interests, you have three choices of excursions for the morning. 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 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. 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. Alternatively, you can go to 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. 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)
Day 11 - Thursday - Oct 20, 2022
Avignon, France
Avignon, France    
Bid farewell to Avignon and prepare for your flight home. (B)
Avignon, France    
Cruise Ends    
TGV Train Travel    
Barcelona, Spain    
Disembark your ship in Avignon and board the TGV high-speed train to the city that inspired Antoni Gaudi and is certain to inspire you. (B)
Day 12 - Friday - Oct 21, 2022
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona, Spain    
Barcelona, the bustling capital of Catalonia, is an artist's, architect's, foodie's, historian's, and culturist's dream. Tour the cobblestoned lanes of the Gothic Quarter in the medieval city center and Las Ramblas. See some of Antoni Gaudi's imaginative architectural creations such as La Sagrada Familia. (B)
Day 13 - Saturday - Oct 22, 2022
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona, Spain    
Bus Travel    
Montserrat Abbey, 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 can experience an indescribable view of the Catalonia landscape from the top of the mountain. 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. On leaving the Black Madonna, you will exit via the Cami de l'Ave Maria, another moving place where you will be given the opportunity, should you wish, to pay homage to the statue that you have just seen by lighting a candle. (B)
Day 14 - Sunday - Oct 23, 2022
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona, Spain    
Bid farewell to Barcelona and prepare for your homeward flight. (B)
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Mar 20, 2025(Thursday) 7 Night Colors of Provence
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Mar 27, 2025(Thursday) 7 Night Colors of Provence
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