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Overview

Price is based on departure date 19th Nov 2026

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Highlights:

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Cruise Overview

Indulge in French flavors on a palate-pleasing itinerary that highlights the essence of France’s Burgundy and Provence. Uncover the Roman history of Chalon-sur Saône and delight in charming Tournus with its towering Romanesque abbey and historic apothecary shop. Visit French châteaux from Burgundy to Provence, taste your way through the French culinary capital of Lyon and visit the Papal Palace in Avignon. While you’ll get more than a taste of Burgundy and Provence during this itinerary, the essence of these destinations will linger on your palate – and in your heart – for a lifetime!

Country: France

Rivers: Rhone, Saone

Itinerary highlights

Ship: AmaCello

Cabin: Category B - French Balcony

Sail Date: 19th Nov 2026

Duration: 07 Nights

Day 1 of 8
The gateway to Burgundy
Dijon, France
Embark on your river journey through the heart of France
Settle aboard your elegant ship in Dijon, a city that blends historic grace with modern French life. The adventure begins with the soft glow of evening light and the promise of vineyards, villages, and Provençal charm ahead.

Day 2 of 8
A taste of Burgundy
Tournus, France
Stroll, sip, and sail through sunlit wine country
Lose yourself in the warmth of Burgundy, where medieval streets and market squares hum with quiet history. Whether by foot or by bicycle, today is a celebration of wine-country life–slow, rich, and endlessly inviting.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:
Historic City Tour
Beaune Walking Tour
Scenic Cruising
Chalonnaise Wine Tasting
Chalon Tournus Bike Tour

Day 3 of 8
Stone villages and golden vineyards
Tournus, France
Discover the rhythm of rural France
The morning brings mist over abbey spires and a glow of light upon the vineyards. Each stop–from storybook villages to gentle riverside paths–invites you deeper into the timeless countryside that defines Burgundy’s soul.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:
Tournus City Tour and Abbey of Saint Philibert Visit
Château Cormatin
Medieval Brancion
Scenic Cruising
Mâconnais Wine Tasting
Tournus Mâcon Bike Tour

Day 4 of 8
Spirit of the south
Macon, France
Wander through heritage, beauty, and the beginnings of Beaujolais
In Mâcon, life unfolds at a gentler pace–under the arches of ancient abbeys, across sun-streaked riverbanks, and through winding cobblestone streets. Savor the elegance of southern Burgundy and its first hints of Provençal warmth.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:
“the South Burgundy City” Mâcon Tour
Cluny Abbey Visit
Royal Monastery of Brou Visit
Bike Tour
Scenic Cruising
Beaujolais Wine Tasting

Day 5 of 8
Where culture meets the river
Lyon, France
Taste and explore France’s culinary capital
Lyon greets you with café aromas, grand architecture, and the quiet hum of daily life along its riverfront. Wander through its hidden passageways, sample its rich flavors, and feel the effortless harmony between past and present.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:
“france’s Culinary Capital” City Tour
Vieux Lyon Walk and Tasting Tour
Lyon Bike Tour
Vienne Walking Tour
Mount Pipet HikeViarhona Bike Tour

Day 6 of 8
Secrets of Provence
Vienne, France
Journey to truffle fields and ancient lanes
Between hilltop villages and quiet country roads, discover the rustic poetry of Provence–a world where history, flavor, and nature blend in perfect ease.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:
Scenic Cruising
Viviers Walking Tour
Grignan Truffle Farm Visit
Viviers Active Walk
Bike Tour
Evening “ghost Walk” of Viviers

Day 7 of 8
Provence in full bloom
Avignon, France
Walk through living art and sun-drenched history
Avignon’s golden walls and Arles’ colorful streets capture the heart of southern France–warm, sunlit, and full of charm. Every moment feels like a work of art, from the taste of local wine to the places that once inspired Van Gogh.

Choose from a variety of activities to enjoy on your cruise:
Walking Tour and Papal Palace
Tastes of Avignon
Arles Walking Tour
Van Gogh Walking Tour
Arles Bike Tour

Day 8 of 8
Bid farewell to France and prepare for your journey home
Arles, France

What is included in the cruise fare?

Your AmaWaterways river cruise includes spacious accommodations, all meals on board, wine and beer with lunch and dinner, shore excursions led by expert local guides, Wi-Fi, and the services of a professional Cruise Manager throughout your journey. On select sailings, some shore excursions are an additional cost.

Your Ship: AmaCello

Decorated in a palette of gold and orange that reflects Europe’s brilliant autumn foliage, the AmaCello is a floating delight. The glorious Sun Deck offers a soothing whirlpool, giant chess set and recliners from which to drink up the extraordinary scenery. Inside, enticing aromas waft from the beautiful Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant, each previewing a masterfully plated dish created by an expert chef using fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. And after just one bite, you’ll understand why the AmaCello, like all our European ships, was inducted into the internationally renowned culinary society known as La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs! Keeping with the French theme, most staterooms feature a French balcony as well as amenities that include Entertainment-On-Demand, climate-controlled air conditioning and an in-room safe. A fitness room, sauna and massage room are also available for your enjoyment on board this incredible river ship.

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