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Treasures of Burgundy & Provence
From £1,517 pp
Enjoy this uniquely beautiful cruise along the French rivers Rhone and Saône. You will experience picturesque villages, world-famous wine regions such as the Cote 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. Traveling in comfort and style the Roman emperors would have envied, you’ll find yourself falling under the timeless spell of southern France on a journey that is nothing less than magnifique!
What’s included On Board
- River-view stateroom or suite of your choice, most with French balcony or drop-down panoramic windows.
- Elegant dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner, and midnight snack).
- Complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner on board
- 24-hour complimentary coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and water.
- Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner, and Captain’s Gala Dinner.
- Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstrations, onboard music performances, and nightly music by the Amadeus Duo in the Panorama Bar.
- Complimentary use of onboard bicycles.
- Complimentary wifi onboard
- Services of an experienced, multilingual Cruise Director.
- All port taxes and local taxes.
- Flights & transfers at additional cost
A full complement of optional excursions are available and may be pre-purchased as discounted packages in advance or on an ad-hoc basis on board.
This afternoon, embark the vessel and get settled into your cabin. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Cocktail, followed by a specially prepared Welcome Dinner. Depart at 10pm
Day 2 - 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 Mâcon 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.
Optional Excursions:
Macconais excursion including wine museum tour Visit to Cluny Abbey
Day 3 - Chalon sur Saône & Tournus
Continue to explore the wine region with a stop in the town of Chalon sur Saône. Halftimbered 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. This 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.
Optional Excursions:
Burgundy – Excursion to Beaune including wine tasting Excursion to Brancion and Cormatin
Day 4 - 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 such as the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviere and the Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon) which is the Renaissance area along the bank of the Saône. Relax this afternoon as the vessel sails through the picturesque countryside.
Day 5 - 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.
Optional Excursions:
Avignon walking tour including Papal Palace Excursoin to Pont du Gard and Uzes
Day 6 - 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.
Optional Excursions:
Arles walking tour Excursion to the Camargue Nature Park
Day 7 - Viviers & Le Pouzin
Spend the day relaxing onboard, or disembark for the optional excursion to the Ardèche Gorge, another natural wonder of the area. Visit the ‘Grand Canyon of Europe’ and rejoin the vessel in time for lunch. Your vessel plies the beautiful waterways of Provence as it winds its way back to Lyon. This evening, the Captain invites you to his Gala Dinner.
Optional Excursions:
Excursion to the Ardeche Gorge
Day 8 - Lyon
After breakfast we bid you farewell and we hope to see you again soon! Arrival 8am
Dive into an unforgettable adventure and enjoy the typically provincial feel aboard the AMADEUS Provence. This new addition to the AMADEUS fleet travels exclusively along the Rhône and the Saône, two of France’s most beautiful rivers, and takes you to dream destinations in the south of France.
On this Premium cruise ship, you can expect the most modern fittings that blend masterfully with the architecture of the ship and the typically luxurious design that is the hallmark of the AMADEUS fleet. The generous interior planning and design provides comfortable room for 140 passengers and offers all the luxuries of a floating 5-star hotel. The extensive restaurant and the Panorama-Bar offer divine views of the passing riverscapes, and the outdoor, glass-shielded River Terrace allows you to relax in the open regardless of the weather. In addition, the AMADEUS Provence is the first ship of the AMADEUS fleet to include a pool deck with a swimming pool and the Lido Bar, where you can enjoy hours relaxing on board in the sun. Amadeus operate bilingual cruises (English/German), meaning that all announcements, menus and daily programme, etc. will be provided in both languages. All excursions are operated with English speaking guides.
Onboard Features & Facilities
• Panorama-Restaurant • Panorama-Bar • Amadeus-Club • Outdoor glass-shielded “River Terrace” • Sun Deck with lounge chairs, giant Chess Board and Shuffleboard • Pool Deck with swimming pool and Lido-Bar • Fitness Room • Hair Salon, Massage Room • Gift Shop • Laundry Service • Complimentary bicycles onboard • Wi-Fi available • Lift
Accommodations & Amenities
Stay in one of the elegantly appointed Classic Staterooms or Amadeus Suites and enjoy unexpected little luxuries.
Classic Staterooms
Be transported into a realm of chic comfort in one of the 62 enlarged staterooms. The beautiful 188 sq ft design is loaded with high-tech hospitality and swanky décor. Escape with the view from your state-of-the-art panoramic window on the Strauss and Mozart decks that extends across the entire width of the cabin. Automatically lower the windows to make the stateroom become it’s own balcony. Included are all the necessary details: a flat screen TV, WiFi, cabinet, seating area, a safe, and the Amadeus Signature Bed.
Staterooms are located on all decks. The Mozart and Strauss Decks include the innovative French Balcony.
Balcony Suites
These 8 deliberately designed suites with a lounge area, offer outdoor seating to sip your morning coffee and 284 sq ft of space to relax. Included are the little luxuries as well as the Amadeus Signature Bed, a luxurious bath and separate shower, WiFi, a flat screen TV, a safe and a minibar.
Suites are located on the Mozart Deck.
Balcony Suites
284 ft² – Mozart (Upper) Deck
- Walk-out exterior balcony
- Comfortable corner sofa
- Luxurious bathroom en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, bathrobe & hair dryer
- Direct dial telephone
- In-room safe
- Mini-bar
- Large walk-in wardrobe
- Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
- Flat-screen television
- Individual climate control
A-1 Staterooms
188 ft² – Mozart (Upper) Deck
- Drop-down panoramic french window
- Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
- Mini-bar
- Large walk-in wardrobe
- Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
- Flat-screen television
- Individual climate control
- Direct dial telephone
- In-room safe
B-1 & B-4 Staterooms
188 ft² – Strauss (Middle) Deck
- Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
- Drop-down panoramic french window
- Mini-bar
- Large walk-in wardrobe
- Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
- Flat-screen television
- Individual climate control
- Direct dial telephone
- In-room safe
C-1 & C4 Staterooms
172 ft² – Haydn (Lower) Deck
- Spacious en-suite bathroom with shower/WC, hair dryer
- Panoramic window (cannot be opened)
- Walk-in wardrobe
- Choice of bed configuration (double or twin bed)
- Flat-screen television
- Individual climate control
- Direct dial telephone
- In-room safe
| Depart | Ship | Embark | From |
|---|
| Mar 28 | Amadeus Provence | Lyon | £1718 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1214 | |
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1414 | |
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £1718 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £1892 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2197 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £2527 |
| Apr 4 | Amadeus Provence | Lyon | £1517 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1517 | ||
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1779 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2179 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2405 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2797 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £3223 |
| Apr 11 | Amadeus Provence | Lyon | £1666 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1666 | ||
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1962 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2405 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2649 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3092 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £3562 |
| Apr 18 | Amadeus Provence | Lyon | £1857 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1857 | ||
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2197 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2623 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2831 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3336 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £3710 |
| Apr 25 | Amadeus Provence | Lyon | £2188 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2188 | ||
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2510 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2892 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3127 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3718 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £4005 |
| May 2 | Amadeus Provence | Lyon | £2188 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2188 | ||
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2510 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2892 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3127 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3718 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £4005 |
| May 9 | Amadeus Provence | Lyon | £2292 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2292 | ||
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2631 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3031 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3283 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3901 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £4205 |
| May 23 | Amadeus Provence | Lyon | £2292 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2292 | ||
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2631 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3031 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3283 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3901 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £4205 |
| Jun 13 | Amadeus Provence | Lyon | £2292 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2292 | ||
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2631 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3031 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3283 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3901 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £4205 |
| Jun 20 | Amadeus Provence | Lyon | £2292 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2292 | ||
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2631 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3031 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3283 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3901 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £4205 |
| Jun 27 | Amadeus Provence | Lyon | £2292 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2292 | ||
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2631 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3031 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3283 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3901 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £4205 |
| Aug 8 | Amadeus Provence | Lyon | £2188 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2188 | ||
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2510 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2892 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3127 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3718 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £4005 |
| Sep 19 | Amadeus Provence | Lyon | £2292 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2292 | ||
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2631 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3031 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3283 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3901 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £4205 |
| Sep 26 | Amadeus Provence | Lyon | £2292 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2292 | ||
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2631 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3031 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3283 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3901 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £4205 |
| Oct 10 | Amadeus Provence | Lyon | £1883 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1883 | ||
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2231 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2666 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2883 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3388 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £3770 |
| Oct 17 | Amadeus Provence | Lyon | £1883 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1883 | ||
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2231 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2666 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2883 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3388 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £3770 |
| Oct 24 | Amadeus Provence | Lyon | £1762 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £1762 | ||
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | £2092 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2492 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2692 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £3170 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £3518 |
| Oct 31 | Amadeus Provence | Lyon | £1866 | Cabin Upgrades |
| Lower Deck | C-4 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1283 | |
| Lower Deck | C-1 | 172 ft², Fixed Windows | Sold | Was £1501 | |
| Middle Deck | B-4 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £1866 | ||
| Middle Deck | B-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2014 | ||
| Upper Deck | A-1 | 188 ft², French Balcony | £2344 | ||
| Upper Deck | Suite | 284 ft², Outside Balcony | £2692 |
Why Choose This Cruise?
As this cruise is a round-trip from Lyon, it works very well with European train services to and from France. You still get to see the main sights of Arles, Avignon, the wildlife of Chalon-sur-Saone and relax in the open air swimming pool on the brand new Amadeus Provence. Austrian family hospitality makes cruising a relaxed affair. Excursions can be added ad hoc to allow more independent exploration and free time for you. A European facing, luxury cruising experience with English the language onboard. One of our favourite river cruise lines and the one all the others have learnt from.
Why not read more at our blog post “France’s Magnificent Rivers – A Guide to River Cruising in France”
