Itinerary
- Day 1
Lyon
You'll board the AMADEUS in Lyon at 4:00pm and get settled into your cabin. Later this evening, you'll join other passengers for a Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner before the ship departs at 22:00.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome Cocktail Reception
- Welcome Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Lyon Port - Day 2
Mâcon
Arriving in Mâcon at 6:00am puts you right in Burgundy's wine country. A guided tour takes you through the vineyards of Beaujolais and Maconnais, then you'll visit the Hameau Duboeuf wine museum for a tasting. The afternoon gives you a choice between touring Cluny Abbey or Château de Pierreclos before the ship departs at 18:00.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Beaujolais and Maconnais wine regions
- Visit to Hameau Duboeuf wine museum
- Wine tasting at Hameau Duboeuf
Optional Activities
- Visit to Cluny Abbey (€79)
- Visit to Château de Pierreclos with wine tasting (€74)
Landmarks/POIs Hameau Duboeuf Cluny Abbey Château de Pierreclos - Day 3
Tournus
This morning you'll travel the Burgundy wine route with stops in Chalon-sur-Saône to see its half-timbered houses and galleries. You'll drive through vineyards and stop in Beaune to check out the Hotel-Dieu and do a wine tasting. The afternoon lets you choose between visiting the medieval towns of Brançion and Cormatin or relaxing onboard. The ship stays overnight in Tournus.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Burgundy wine route
- Visit to Hotel-Dieu in Beaune
- Wine tasting at Beaune cellar
Optional Activities
- Afternoon excursion to medieval towns Brançion and Cormatin with Château de Cormatin visit (€79)
Landmarks/POIs Hotel-Dieu Château de Cormatin Brançion - Day 4
Lyon
Back in Lyon this morning, you can explore the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town with its Renaissance architecture, visit the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviàre, and walk through charming Vieux Lyon. Another option is hitting the covered Paul Bocuse market to sample local food. The ship departs at 12:00.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage Old Town with Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and Vieux Lyon
Optional Activities
- Excursion to covered food market of Paul Bocuse with local delicacies tasting (€63)
Landmarks/POIs Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière Vieux Lyon Les Halles de Paul Bocuse - Day 5
Avignon
Avignon's on your schedule today, and you'll take a guided walk through this historic city that was once the seat of the Catholic popes. The Palace of the Popes with its Gothic architecture and the famous Pont d'Avignon are both highlights. After lunch, you'll head to the hilltop town of Uzès and see the Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct. This evening brings dinner and local music entertainment onboard before the ship heads toward Arles.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Avignon
- Visit to Palace of the Popes
- View of Pont d'Avignon
- Live music performance by local musicians onboard
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Uzès and Pont du Gard Roman aqueduct (€64)
Landmarks/POIs Palace of the Popes Pont d'Avignon Pont du Gard Uzès - Day 6
Arles
Arles was a major Roman city and inspired painter Vincent van Gogh, and you'll explore the old town and the impressive Roman amphitheater where gladiator fights happened. After lunch, you'll venture into Camargue Nature Park to see salt marshes, white horses, Camargue bulls, and greater flamingos. The ship departs at 18:30.
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Old Arles
- Visit to Roman amphitheater
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Camargue Nature Park with salt marshes, Camargue bulls, and white horses (€62)
Landmarks/POIs Roman Amphitheater of Arles Camargue Nature Park - Day 7
Le Pouzin - Tournon
You've got two choices today: explore the Ardèche Gorge (sometimes called the 'Grand Canyon of Europe') with its limestone cliffs, or visit a local truffle farm for a tasting. After that, you'll rejoin the ship in Le Pouzin for lunch. The afternoon takes you to Tournon and the Valrhona Chocolate Museum where you can explore the Rhône Valley and try French chocolates. Tonight's a Gala Dinner celebrating the cruise.
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch on board at Le Pouzin), Dinner (Captain's Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- Captain's Gala Dinner
Optional Activities
- Morning guided tour of Ardèche Gorge (€62)
- Alternative: Truffle farm visit and tasting - AMADEUS Taste: Grignan (€89)
- Afternoon excursion to Tournon and Valrhona Chocolate Museum
Landmarks/POIs Ardèche Gorge Valrhona Chocolate Museum - Day 8
Lyon
After breakfast, you'll disembark in Lyon. It's time to say goodbye to the AMADEUS crew and wrap up your river cruise experience.
- Meals
- Breakfast (Breakfast on board)
Landmarks/POIs Lyon Port
