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Cruise through Southern France, save up to $1,500

The offer

AmaWatereways pairs its Provence & Spain cruise on the Rhone river with an amazing land program in some of the world’s most romantic cities — Paris and Barcelona. Take in the beauty of Provence’s endless lavender fields, explore famous sights in the “City of Light” and experience Barcelona’s vibrant art and exciting street life. This wonderful itinerary invites you to explore the very best of these extraordinary destinations.

Book your cruise with Cruiseable and save up to $1,500 per stateroom on select 2016 departures (below). Bonus: Earn an additional shipboard credit of up to $200.

Cruiseable's take 

It's unusual to combine a river cruise with a tour of two world cities — Paris and Barcelona — and the price breaks, from hundreds of dollars to $1,500 off the brochure rate, is appealing. 

Casa Batlló in the heart of Barcelona is one of the most famous art buildings in Spain.
Juan Serrano / Courtesy of Tourist Office of SpainCasa Batlló in the heart of Barcelona is one of the most famous art buildings in Spain.

The details

Cruise or land & cruise package: You choose either a 7-night cruise from Lyon to Arles or reverse on the Rhone, or a 14-day trip, traveling to Paris and returning from Barcelona or reverse.

Ship: AmaDagio. Christened in 2006, the beautifully appointed 148-passenger AmaDagio features spacious staterooms, most with French balconies, whirlpool, Internet/WiFi access and more.

Deadline: May 31, 2016

Prices: Starting at $2,349 to $2,849 (cruise only), or starting at $4,149 to $4,499 (cruise and land). Contact Cruiseable for pricing on all staterooms on all dates.

2016 cruise embarkation dates: June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19, 26, September 2, November 4, 11, 18. Land itineraries begin about three days earlier. 

See the lavender fields of Provence on this cruise through the French countryside.
See the lavender fields of Provence on this cruise through the French countryside.

Overview

From the magic of Paris to the romance of Barcelona, this itinerary is truly captivating. Begin with three nights in Paris, then travel in style aboard the high-speed TGV train to Lyon. From there, begin a 7-night cruise through France’s legendary wine growing regions, home to such famous vintages as Beaujolais and Côtes du Rhône. Marvel at ancient Roman ruins, stroll through medieval villages and shop for Provencal crafts. Your itinerary includes the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Avignon as well as Arles, the city where Vincent Van Gogh spent much of his life. Conclude your journey with three nights in magnificent Barcelona.

You have the option of choosing just the 7-night cruise component of this itinerary. 

The ruins of the Roman Arena in Arles, southern France.
Alex Brown / Creative Commons BYThe ruins of the Roman Arena in Arles, southern France.

Highlights for land & cruise package

  • 3 nights hotel in Paris at the Pullman Paris Montparnasse (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast
  • Transfer to Lyon via High-speed TGV train
  • 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom, most with French balconies
 The Eiffel Tower, as seen from the Champ de Mars in Paris.
LeCardinal / Creative Commons BY 3.0The Eiffel Tower, as seen from the Champ de Mars in Paris.
  • Life enriching tours and excursions daily
  • Entertainment on demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed Internet access, hit Hollywood movies, extensive music library and English language TV stations
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board
  • Terry bathrobes and white-on-white plush bedding
  • Fine dining with all meals included during your cruise
  • Free-flowing red & white wines from France's great wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board
  • Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily
  • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain's Gala Dinner
  • Motorcoach from Arles to Perpignan and on to Barcelona
  • 3 nights hotel in Barcelona at the Le Meridien (or similar), including daily buffet breakfast
  • Special highlights including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and piano music
  • Bicycles to explore on your own
  • Services of professional Cruise Manager
  • All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)
  • Transfers between hotel and ship are included with the purchase of cruise and land package; airport transfers are included with the purchase of air fare from AmaWaterways
  • All local taxes included
  • "Limited Edition Tours"

Ready to book?

Contact a Cruiseable travel advocate and we'll make sure you get the lowest price, the best value and all the perks. Call us at 1-877-322-3773 to speak to an expert travel professional, or plan out your cruise.

Remember: The $200 onboard credit bonus is available only if you book with Cruiseable. 

 

Itinerary

Here is the full cruise and land itinerary. You can also just choose the cruise component.

Day  Destination   Activities
1 Paris Hotel check-in
2 Paris City tour
3 Paris Free time
4 Paris TGV high-speed train to Lyon
  Lyon Cooking demonstration
    EMBARKATION
    Welcome Dinner
5 Lyon City tour
    Free time
6 Collonges Beaujolais excursion
  Vienne Free evening
7 Vienne Walking tour
    OR ViaRhôna bike tour
    OR Mount Pipet hike
8 Tournon Steam train ride
    OR Red wine and chocolate tasting
    OR Hermitage hike and wine tasting
  Viviers Ghost Walk
    OR Boulangerie Baker's Experience
9 Avignon Grignan excursion and truffle farm visit
    Walking tour and Papal Palace
    OR Pont du Gard
    OR Provencal cooking lesson
10 Arles Les Baux and olive farm excursion
    OR Artist Experience tour
    Walking tour
    OR Bike tour
11 Arles DISEMBARKATION
  Perpignan Free time for lunch
    Transfer to Barcelona
  Barcelona Hotel check-in
12 Barcelona City tour
13 Barcelona Free time
14 Barcelona Return flight home

 

Sail on the 150-passenger  AmaDagio to historic Arles and Avignon, see the beautiful villages of Viviers, Tournon, Vienne and Trévoux, and take a day excursion to the Beaujolais wine region.
Courtesy of AmaWaterwaysSail on the 150-passenger AmaDagio to historic Arles and Avignon, see the beautiful villages of Viviers, Tournon and Vienne and take a day excursion to the Beaujolais wine region.

Terms & conditions

All rates are per person in USD for cruise only, based on double occupancy in a base category stateroom unless stated otherwise. Promotional rates are valid on select sailings only for new bookings made by May 31, 2016. Unless explicitly stated that single supplement is waived, solo travelers in a double occupancy stateroom must pay an additional single supplement amount before receiving any discounts. Offers are not combinable with any other promotions/discounts, are limited to availability, are capacity controlled and are subject to change or termination without notice. Total savings shown may include value of multiple discounts and upgrades and is an example of a savings amount only. Visit our website for offer details and full terms and conditions. Other restrictions apply. Port charges, land programs, visas, roundtrip airfare and gratuities are additional.

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