Treasures of Burgundy and Provence – Cruise BD219
Treasures of Burgundy and Provence
The Treasures of Burgundy and Provence is a uniquely beautiful cruise along the French rivers Rhône and Saône. Experience picturesque villages, world famous wine regions such as the Côte d'Or, unforgettable stretches of land in the regions of Provence and Burgundy, and impressive views of historic cities and monuments.
Food, wine, art, architecture, scenery and history - it all comes together in glorious harmony in the South of France.
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7 NIGHT CRUISE
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
1st Day
LYON
This afternoon embark the Treasures of Burgundy and Provence vessel and get settled into your cabin. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a specially-prepared Welcome Dinner.
2nd Day
MACON
This morning the vessel arrives in the town of Mâcon, located in southern Burgundy. This wine-producing region produces some of the most expensive wines in the world. Spend the morning exploring the city, and perhaps visit the wine museum, dedicated to the history and production of Burgundy wines.
Near the city of Macon is the Cluny Abbey, dedicated to St Peter. This afternoon offers the opportunity to visit the ‘spiritual heart of medieval Europe’. Founded in 910 by Guillaume d’Aquitaine, the abbey is comprised of three abbey churches. At its height, it was home to over 10,000 monks.
3rd Day
CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE - TOURNUS
Continue to explore the wine region with a stop in the town of Chalon sur Saône. Half -timbered houses overlook the square, and it offers art galleries, specialty shops as well as a museum dedicated to photography. The countryside is filled with famous vineyards such as Pommard and Puligny, a wine lover’s delight.
In the afternoon enjoy the scenery as the vessel continues its way along the Saône, or perhaps choose to explore the medieval towns of Brancion and Cormatin and rejoin the vessel in Tournus.
4th Day
LYON
At the confluence of the Rhone and the Saône rivers, sits the third-largest city in France. This UNESCO World Heritage city is known for its cuisine as well as historical and architectural landmarks. See the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and the Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon) which is the Renaissance area along the bank of the Saône.
5th day
AVIGNON
The Provencal city of Avignon is home to the Papal Palace, once the seat of Western Christianity in the 14th century. The Papal Palace was home to six papal conclaves but became obsolete when the papacy decided to return to Rome.
The area of Provence is also home to the Pont du Gard, a three-level aqueduct constructed over 2000 years ago by the Romans and is one of the architectural masterpieces of the ancient world. Your vessel remains in Avignon this evening.
6th Day
ARLES
Arles captured the imagination of the brilliant Impressionist painter, Van Gogh. Walking through the town, many of the settings may seem familiar as some of Van Gogh’s best known pieces reflect the beauty of the town.
Outside of Arles, the Camargue Nature Park is located. The Park covers 86,000 hectares and is known for its unique flora and fauna as well as semi-wild bulls and white Camargue horses.
7th Day
CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-RHÔNE - LE POUZIN
Take the opportunity to view the Ardèche Gorge, another natural wonder of the area. Visit the ‘Grand Canyon of Europe’ and rejoin the vessel in time for lunch.
Alternately spend the day onboard relaxing. This evening is the Captain’s Gala Dinner.
8th Day
LYON
We bid you farewell after breakfast. We hope to welcome you again soon!
Pricing & Dates - Treasures of Burgundy and Provence
2020
2021
| Departure Date | Start City | Ship Name | C4 Cabin Small Pano. Window | CEK Cabin Small Pano. Window | C1 Cabin Small Pano. Window | B4 Cabin Drop Down Window | B1 Cabin Drop Down Window | A1 Cabin Drop Down Window | Suite Walk Out Balcony |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| mar-26 | Lyon | MS Amadeus Provence | 1.357 | - | 1.658 | 2.050 | 2.259 | 2.559 | 3.092 |
| apr-02 | Lyon | MS Amadeus Provence | 1.705 | - | 2.120 | 2.617 | 2.894 | 3.265 | 3.970 |
| apr-09 | Lyon | MS Amadeus Provence | 1.705 | - | 2.120 | 2.617 | 2.894 | 3.265 | 3.970 |
| apr-23 | Lyon | MS Amadeus Provence | 2.211 | - | 2.628 | 3.126 | 3.415 | 3.981 | 4.477 |
| apr-30 | Lyon | MS Amadeus Provence | 2.732 | - | 3.148 | 3.623 | 3.946 | 4.685 | 5.009 |
| may-21 | Lyon | MS Amadeus Provence | 2.732 | - | 3.148 | 3.623 | 3.946 | 4.685 | 5.009 |
| jun-04 | Lyon | MS Amadeus Provence | 2.732 | - | 3.148 | 3.623 | 3.946 | 4.685 | 5.009 |
| jun-25 | Lyon | MS Amadeus Provence | 2.732 | - | 3.148 | 3.623 | 3.946 | 4.685 | 5.009 |
| jul-09 | Lyon | MS Amadeus Provence | 2.732 | - | Sold Out | 3.623 | 3.946 | 4.685 | 5.009 |
| jul-30 | Lyon | MS Amadeus Provence | 2.593 | 3.010 | 3.484 | 3.737 | 4.477 | 4.779 | |
| sep-03 | Lyon | MS Amadeus Provence | 2.732 | - | 3.148 | 3.623 | 3.946 | 4.685 | 5.009 |
| sep-24 | Lyon | MS Amadeus Provence | 2.732 | - | 3.148 | 3.623 | 3.946 | 4.685 | 5.009 |
| oct-01 | Lyon | MS Amadeus Provence | 2.732 | - | 3.148 | 3.623 | 3.946 | 4.685 | 5.009 |
| oct-22 | Lyon | MS Amadeus Provence | 2.109 | - | 2.513 | 1.974 | 3.253 | 3.784 | 4.258 |
| oct-29 | Lyon | MS Amadeus Provence | 1.415 | 1.774 | 2.142 | 2.387 | 2.675 | 3.265 |
Price per person in USD
Excursion Packages
Owing to the variety of available excursions it‘s often difficult to choose between them - so on this cruise we offer you tailor-made and carefully composed sets of excursions that you can book in advance with 15% discount. All excursions can of course also be booked individually at regular rates on board.
| Optional Excursions | Price | A | B | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maconnais excursion incl. Wine Museum tour | 80 | y | y | y |
| Visit to Cluny Abbey | 68 | y | y | |
| Burgundy - Excursion to Beaune incl. wine tasting | 80 | y | y | y |
| Excursion to Brancion und Cormatin | 68 | y | ||
| City tour of Lyon | 45 | y | y | y |
| Avignon walking tour incl. Papal Palace | 45 | y | y | y |
| Excursion to Pont du Gard and Uz?s | 54 | y | ||
| Arles walking tour | 33 | y | y | |
| Excursion to the Camargue Nature Park | 53 | y | y | |
| Excursion to the Ard?che Gorge | 53 | y | y | |
| Prepaid Price | 241 | 362 | 493 |
Features of the Treasures of Burgundy and Provence
Included
- Outside river-view stateroom of your choice
- 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
- 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 Ships
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 € 57,-
- Train station – Port € 39,-
We hope you are inspired to join us on the Treasures of Burgundy and Provence. Here are a Tourist Authority Link to help your research: France
