Burgundy, Beaujolais and More – French Wine Cruise BD221
Burgundy, Beaujolais and More - French Wine Cruise - BD221
Burgundy, Beaujolais and More - French Wine Cruise BD221 will transport you through the vineyards and gastronomy of this famous regions. This themed cruise in southern France is a breathtaking combination of river travel and wine experience and reflects France’s long history of winemaking. Let yourself be carried away on your exclusive excursions to the best wineries in the region, including Châteauneuf du Pape, one of the most famous vineyard areas in France. Learn in conversation with experienced winemakers everything worth knowing about wine growing and immerse yourself in the fascination of this millennia-old craft.
7 NIGHT CRUISE
A trip aboard the AMADEUS fleet offers you the opportunity to do everything you’ve ever dreamed of on a holiday, so you can discover exciting destinations, meet fellow passengers from all over the world, enjoy excellent food in great style and simply relax. You have everything you need on board to guarantee an unforgettable voyage from start to finish.
Detailed Itinerary - Burgundy, Beaujolais and More
Day 1
LYON
Welcome Dinner
Your French wine cruise starts in Lyon, where you embark in the afternoon. Explore your luxurious floating hotel before the Welcome Aboard Wine Toast in the evening. The vessel remains in Lyon while you enjoy a sumptuous Welcome Dinner on board.
Day 2
MACON
Winery visit: where Beaujolais meets Burgundy
At breakfast, your vessel arrives in Mâcon, located in southern Burgundy – a wine region that produces some of the most expensive wines in the world. Don’t miss the morning visit to a winery, where you will gain insight into the local culture of wine making, taste the famous Mâconnais wines, and take a stroll through the vineyards. In the afternoon, you can choose to relax on board or join the optional guided tour to Cluny Abbey, situated a short distance from the town. Founded in the year 910, the abbey has three churches and was home to over 10,000 monks at its height. As you relax at dinner on board, the vessel continues its journey.
Day 3
CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE - TOURNUS
Winery visit: Burgundy wines in the Côte Chalonnaise region
Continue your exploration of the Burgundy wine region in Chalon-sur-Saône, where you arrive in the morning. This charming town with its half-timbered houses is the starting point for a winery visit and wine tasting where you will sample some southern Burgundian wines of the Côte Chalonnaise region. Return to your vessel and watch the mesmerizing scenery as your ship continues its journey along the Saône, or alternatively, join the optional excursion to the medieval towns of Brancion and Cormatin, rejoining your vessel in Tournus in the late afternoon.
Day 4
LYON
Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse
Early in the morning, your vessel docks in Lyon. This UNESCO-protected city is known for its excellent local cuisine as well as its important historical and architectural landmarks. In the morning you can choose to go on the optional city tour of Lyon to discover some of its most impressive sights, such as the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon), a Renaissance area on the banks of the Saône. Alternatively, take part in the visit to “Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse”, Lyon’s internationally renowned gourmet food market, where you can sample local specialties. Your ship leaves Lyon at midday, and during the afternoon you can enjoy an onboard wine lecture with wine tasting. The evening concludes with the exclusive Highlight Dinner with French wine pairings, Calvados and Cidre.
Day 5
AVIGNON
Winery visit: Wines of famed Châteauneuf-du-Pape region
Today’s destination is the historic city of Avignon. In the morning, explore the UNESCO-protected center and famous sights such as the medieval Pont d'Avignon on your own, or join the optional walking tour which includes a visit to the monumental Papal Palace. Your afternoon excursion takes you to the famed Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the southern Rhône region, which has produced renowned wines since the 1800s. The ruby colored red wines, traditionally aged in wooden barrels or cement tanks (rather than in oak barrels), are particularly famous. Discover the intricacies of winemaking during a winery visit and sample some fine cheeses. The vessel remains in Avignon overnight.
Day 6
ARLES
Winery visit: Wines of Bouches-du-Rhône region
Early in the morning, your floating hotel leaves Avignon and continues to Arles, where you can explore on your own or join the optional morning walking tour through the town that once inspired Van Gogh. Discover the area’s long history, reflected by Roman ruins such as the Amphithéâtre d'Arles. In the afternoon, enjoy a trip to the Bouches-du-Rhône region, where you will visit a traditional olive farm and sample some fine wines. In the evening, your vessel continues its journey as you relax and enjoy dinner on board.
Day 7
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-RHÔNE - LE POUZIN
Spectacular Ardèche Gorge
Spend the day relaxing on board or disembark for the optional excursion to the Ardèche Gorge. Known as “Europe’s Grand Canyon”, this natural wonder is one of the most remarkable sites in France. The grandiose, untamed landscapes of the gorge, the richness of its geological heritage, and its abundant fauna and flora are exceptional. Rejoin the ship in Le Pouzin in time for lunch. In the evening, celebrate your cruise at the Captain’s Gala Dinner with wine pairing.
Day 8
LYON
Farewell
We bid you farewell after breakfast. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Pricing & Tour Dates
2020
2021
This cruise is not running in 2020 and 2021 prices and dates are yet to be announced. Contact us to pre-book:
- Phone from North America: 1800 770 7148
- Phone from International: +1 404 7283
- Email: [email protected]
Or choose for these other French River Cruises:
Treasures of Burgundy & Provence BD219
Beautiful France: Paris and Normandy on the Seine BD220
Taste of Bordeaux – Cruise BD114
Other Wine Cruises
Wine & Gastronomy Land Tours:
- Ribera Del Duero: Wine and Gastronomy– Private Tour ES369
- La Rioja: Wine and Gastronomy – Private Tour ES370
- Discover Tuscan Wines & the Cinque Terre – Tour IT194
- Sicily Wine and Cooking Tour IT449
- Sicilian Culinary Walking tour IT450
- Cooking, Culture and Country life in Sicily IT451
- Tuscany Wine tour IT663
- Self driving tour with Manor houses from Porto with wine tasting – PT205
Included - Burgundy, Beaujolais and More
- 4 selected wine tastings to first-class wineries including specialized tour by winemaker
- Transfer from ship to wineries and back
- Informative and entertaining onboard talks by wine expert
- Welcome Wine Toast, exclusive Highlight Dinner with wine paring, Captain’s Gala Dinner with wine pairing
- Fascinating river cruise in on outside river-view stateroom of your choice, most with French balcony or drop-down panoramic windows; Walk-out balconies in Suites on Amadeus Provence
- Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions
- Services of an experienced, multilingual Cruise Director
- 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
- 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
See The Ship
MS Amadeus Provence
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable travel adventure and enjoy the typical Provençal way of life aboard the AMADEUS Provence: the newcomer to the AMADEUS fleet travels exclusively on the French dream rivers Rhône and Saône and takes you to the most beautiful destinations in the south of France.
Transfer Per Person in Euro
- Airport – Port € 59
- Train station – Port € 41
- 8 days parking place € 105
