7 Night Rhone River Cruise aboard the AMAKristina

Optional 3 Night Pre-Cruise in Paris and optional 3 Night Post-Cruise in Barcelona

This cruise is marked by romantic cities & artistic epicenters, rolling vineyards & legendary wineries, Ancient Roman Ruins & charming French towns, and it is loaded with history featuring some of the great architectural gems of the Middle Ages...

Day 1 - FLIGHT

Flight to Paris, France.

DAY 2 - Paris, France

Arrive in Paris for a 3-night stay. Evening at leisure

Day 3 - paris

Guided tour of Paris to see signature sites including Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, and more. (B)

Day 4 - paris

Visit Montmartre, the city’s premier artist’s enclave. Evening illumination tour of Paris, the “City of Light.” (B)

Day 5 - Cruise Begins - Embarkation in Lyon, France

Board the TGV high-speed train from Paris to Lyon. Embark the ship in Lyon for your Colors of Provence Cruise. (B, D)

Day 6 - Lyon

Discover dynamic Lyon, starting in Fourvière Hill, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the 19th-century basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Guided walking tour through the St. Jean district with its unique covered walkways, known as “traboules.” (B, L, D)

Day 7 - VILLEFRANCHE- SUR-SAONE, FRANCE

Beaujolais wine region— known as the Pays d’Or or “land of the golden stones.” Wine tasting at a traditional winery and learn about the history of the vineyard. (B, L, D)

Day 8 - vienne, France

Tour of ancient Roman ruins including the amazingly well- preserved Augustus and Livia Temple. See 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. (B, L, D)

Day 9 - tournon, France

Scenic train ride past magnificent landscapes carved along the Gorge du Doux, or visit Le Château de Tournon for a presentation and tasting on the pairing of red wine and chocolate. (B, L, D)

Day 10 - ARLES – TARASCON , France

Provençal town Tarascon is known for its medieval architecture and charming tales. Walking tour of the Roman ruins of Arles such as its Roman Amphitheater and the Church of Saint Trophime or special Van Gogh walking tour. See the enchanting medieval fortress, Castle of Tarascon. Visit Camargue National Park, a protected natural territory that lines the Mediterranean Sea south of Arles. Enjoy an evening illuminations cruise in Avignon. (B, L, D)

Day 11 - Avignon

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. Avignon guided walking tour including the Papal Palace and well-preserved medieval walls surrounding the historic center of town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B, L, D)

Day 12 - CRUISE ENDS – DISEMBARKATION IN AVIGNON – BARCELONA, SPAIN

Disembark your ship in Avignon. Take a high-speed train from Avignon to Barcelona. Arrive in Barcelona for a 3-night stay. Evening at leisure. (B)

Day 13 - barcelona

Barcelona, 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 Antoni Gaudí’s imaginative architectural creations including La Sagrada Familia. (B)

Day 14 - barcelona

Excursion to the mountain, Montserrat, home to the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, officially founded in 1025. View the famous Black Madonna sculpture. Once atop the mountain, experience an indescribable view of the Catalonia landscape. (B)

Day 15 - Flight

Flight home from Barcelona, Spain.

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