7-night Colors of Provence with 3 Nights in Paris Post-Cruise Soulful Experience Cruise/Land Package

August 21, 2025

AmaWaterways: AmaKristina

Arles/Paris

Vacation Offer ID 1507271

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Overview

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Cruise Inclusions

7-night river cruise on board AmaKristina in an elegantly appointed riverview stateroom
All fine dining in multiple venues on board, including The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Daily Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour
A variety of included excursions each day, such as guided hikes, bike rides and tasting tours
Nightly entertainment, including jazz performances
Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi
Wellness program with daily fitness activities led by a dedicated Wellness Host
Transfer from the ship to your hotel in Paris
A 3-night stay at the Le Meridien Etoile hotel in Paris* with daily breakfast
Specially curated Josephine Baker excursion and “Black History of Paris” city tour
The services of one of our wonderful Cruise Managers throughout your river cruise and land journey

*Hotel subject to change

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Optional shore excursions

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Arles Arles 08/21/2025 Board your cruise in Arles. This evening, meet your fellow passengers for a Welcome Dinner. (D); Please note: the port of Arles may be changed to Avignon on select early season departures in 2023; guests will be notified of this potential change prior to departure. Arrival airport will not need to be changed.,	08/21/2025	08/21/2025
Arles Arles 08/22/2025 Considered one of the most beautiful cities in France, Arles enchants all with its tantalizing history, formerly a Roman center of trade. Join a guided walking tour where you'll visit the Roman ruins of Arles such as the Roman Amphitheater and Church of Saint Trophime, famous for its Romanesque architecture. Alternatively, you can enjoy a bike ride along the Rhône, through town to the Langlois Bridge, a famous subject from several Vincent van Gogh paintings. And for those who wish to delve further into Van Gogh's Arles, join a special walking tour along with a visit to the Vincent van Gogh Foundation, showcasing his legacy. During the afternoon, you'll visit the enchanting medieval fortress, the Castle of Tarascon — a fortress designed to protect but surprises all with its elegant interior, fit for royalty. Or venture to the medieval hilltop village, Les Baux de Provence, and then delve deeply into the Carrières de Lumières, where you'll be treated to a spectacular presentation of art, sound, and history projected on the former limestone quarry walls of caves. In the evening, enjoy a short cruise to Avignon where you will see Pont d'Avignon bridge, illuminated against the night sky. (B,L,D),	08/22/2025	08/22/2025
Avignon Avignon 08/22/2025 Considered one of the most beautiful cities in France, Arles enchants all with its tantalizing history, formerly a Roman center of trade. Join a guided walking tour where you'll visit the Roman ruins of Arles such as the Roman Amphitheater and Church of Saint Trophime, famous for its Romanesque architecture. Alternatively, you can enjoy a bike ride along the Rhône, through town to the Langlois Bridge, a famous subject from several Vincent van Gogh paintings. And for those who wish to delve further into Van Gogh's Arles, join a special walking tour along with a visit to the Vincent van Gogh Foundation, showcasing his legacy. During the afternoon, you'll visit the enchanting medieval fortress, the Castle of Tarascon — a fortress designed to protect but surprises all with its elegant interior, fit for royalty. Or venture to the medieval hilltop village, Les Baux de Provence, and then delve deeply into the Carrières de Lumières, where you'll be treated to a spectacular presentation of art, sound, and history projected on the former limestone quarry walls of caves. In the evening, enjoy a short cruise to Avignon where you will see Pont d'Avignon bridge, illuminated against the night sky. (B,L,D),	08/22/2025	08/22/2025
Avignon Avignon 08/23/2025 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. Depending on your interests, you have three choices of excursions in the morning. Discover the history of Avignon on a guided walking tour that includes the Papal Palace and the well-preserved medieval walls surrounding the historic center of town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Or, you can visit three venues around Avignon to taste regional specialties including macarons, cheese and wine, and tapenades. Alternatively, you can enjoy a bike tour through the city. During the afternoon, you can go to another UNESCO World Heritage Site, the impressive Pont du Gard, a Roman aqueduct that is a masterpiece of ancient engineering. (B,L,D),	08/23/2025	08/23/2025
Viviers Viviers 08/24/2025 Take in the quaint surroundings of Viviers, a charming commune situated on the right bank of the Rhone. From Viviers, travel to the magnificent hilltop village, Grignan. After visiting this enchanting Provençal town, go in search of the highly prized "Black Diamond" truffles with a farmer and his trustworthy canine companion. (B,L,D),	08/24/2025	08/24/2025
Grignan Grignan 08/24/2025 Take in the quaint surroundings of Viviers, a charming commune situated on the right bank of the Rhone. From Viviers, travel to the magnificent hilltop village, Grignan. After visiting this enchanting Provençal town, go in search of the highly prized "Black Diamond" truffles with a farmer and his trustworthy canine companion. (B,L,D),	08/24/2025	08/24/2025
Tournon Tournon 08/25/2025 Take an exclusive private train ride past magnificent landscape carved along the Gorges du Doux, stopping at the charming little station of Colombier-le-Vieux/Saint-Barthélemy-le-Plain, where the train maneuvers in preparation for its return journey. Alternatively, lovers of wine and chocolate will want to visit Château de Tournon for a presentation and tasting on the pairing of red wine and chocolate. For a more active adventure, take a hike through the vineyards of Tain-l'Hermitage, followed by a visit to a local winery where you'll sample some of the wines. (B,L,D),	08/25/2025	08/25/2025
Vienne Vienne 08/26/2025 Situated between the wine regions of Beaujolais and Côtes du Rhône lies Vienne with a Roman past that can be seen in its marvelously preserved ruins. Follow the footsteps of the ancient Romans on a walking tour to see the amazingly well-preserved Augustus and Livia Temple, the 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, and now an Archaeological Museum. For those wishing to be more active, you can either take a guided hike from the ship to the Monastery at Mount Pipet or a guided bike tour along a portion of the ViaRhôna bike route. Later in the day travel to Lyon, considered the "Food Capital of France". Take a walking tour that starts in Fourvière Hill, part of the city's historic region that is now a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the 19th-century basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Continue on to the old town of Lyon, followed by a guided walk through the St-Jean district, where you will be introduced to the city's unique covered walkways, known as "traboules". You can also visit the famous indoor market hall Les Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse, named after the late chef renowned for his Michelin-starred Auberge du Pont de Collonges restaurant. There you'll have a chance to sample of the delicacies offered by butchers, bakers, chocolatiers, and cheesemongers while taking in the colorful sights and enticing aromas around you. Alternatively, join a guided bike tour through the city designed with cyclists in mind. (B,L,D),	08/26/2025	08/26/2025
Lyon Lyon 08/26/2025 Situated between the wine regions of Beaujolais and Côtes du Rhône lies Vienne with a Roman past that can be seen in its marvelously preserved ruins. Follow the footsteps of the ancient Romans on a walking tour to see the amazingly well-preserved Augustus and Livia Temple, the 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, and now an Archaeological Museum. For those wishing to be more active, you can either take a guided hike from the ship to the Monastery at Mount Pipet or a guided bike tour along a portion of the ViaRhôna bike route. Later in the day travel to Lyon, considered the "Food Capital of France". Take a walking tour that starts in Fourvière Hill, part of the city's historic region that is now a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the 19th-century basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Continue on to the old town of Lyon, followed by a guided walk through the St-Jean district, where you will be introduced to the city's unique covered walkways, known as "traboules". You can also visit the famous indoor market hall Les Halles de Lyon - Paul Bocuse, named after the late chef renowned for his Michelin-starred Auberge du Pont de Collonges restaurant. There you'll have a chance to sample of the delicacies offered by butchers, bakers, chocolatiers, and cheesemongers while taking in the colorful sights and enticing aromas around you. Alternatively, join a guided bike tour through the city designed with cyclists in mind. (B,L,D),	08/26/2025	08/26/2025
Lyon Lyon 08/27/2025 Visit a traditional Beaujolais winery and learn the history and techniques of their vineyard. Plus, enjoy a tasting of their specialty. (B,L,D),	08/27/2025	08/27/2025
Trevoux Trevoux 08/27/2025 Visit a traditional Beaujolais winery and learn the history and techniques of their vineyard. Plus, enjoy a tasting of their specialty. (B,L,D),	08/27/2025	08/27/2025
Lyon Lyon 08/28/2025 Disembark the ship and bid farewell to Lyon as you prepare for your flight home. (B),	08/28/2025	08/28/2025
Cruise Ends (Debarkation)	08/28/2025	08/28/2025
Paris Paris 08/28/2025 Check into your hotel.	08/28/2025	08/28/2025
Paris Paris 08/29/2025 Exclusive Josephine Baker excursion.	08/29/2025	08/29/2025
Paris Paris 08/30/2025 "Black History of Paris" tour	08/30/2025	08/30/2025
Paris Paris 08/31/2025 Depart Paris on your return flight home.	08/31/2025	08/31/2025

With AmaWaterways' Co-Founder Kristin Karst serving as AmaKristina's Godmother, you know you will have a distinctive experience aboard this phenomenal, award-winning river ship. Both a French and outside balcony in most staterooms allow you to enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish. In the marble bathroom, enjoy multi-jet showerheads, soothing bath and body products, cozy robes and hair dryers. Suites feature added enhancements, including a larger sitting area and an expansive bathroom complete with a bathtub and separate shower. The AmaKristina also includes a massage and hair salon, gift shop, specialty coffee station, heated pool with swim-up bar, fitness center, sundeck walking track and a fleet of onboard bikes. Her Main Restaurant is a taste of the outdoors, with vines and branches infused in the decor, and expert chefs preparing the signature exquisite cuisine with fresh, locally sourced ingredients both in the Main Restaurant and at The Chef's Table.

Ship Statistics

Maiden Voyage: 2017
Registry: Switzerland
Built In: Netherlands
Home Port: Basel
Beam: 38 ft (11.6 m)
Ship Length: 443 ft (135 m)
Passenger Capacity: 156
Number of Crew: 51
Crew Nationality: International

Number of Staterooms: 76
Number of Suites: 4
Dining / Restaurants: 3
Pool: Yes
Spa: Yes
Bars / Lounges: 2
Fitness Center: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

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Suite

Suite (Suite) Call for pricing

Category: Suite
Square Feet: 350

Size: 350 sq.ft. French Balcony & Outside Balcony. Located on Violin Deck. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music Library.

Oceanview

Oceanview Stateroom (E) Call for pricing

Category: E
Piano Deck
Square Feet: 160

Size: 160 sq.ft. Fixed Window. Located on Piano Deck. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Oceanview Stateroom (D) Call for pricing

Category: D
Piano Deck
Square Feet: 160

Size: 160 sq.ft. Fixed Window located on Piano Deck. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Balcony

Balcony Stateroom (CB) Call for pricing

Category: CB
Violin Deck
Square Feet: 170

Size:155 sq.ft. Fixed Window. Located on Violin Deck. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Balcony Stateroom (CA) Call for pricing

Category: CA
Violin Deck
Square Feet: 170

Size: 170 sq.ft. Fixed Window. Located on Violin & Cello Deck. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Balcony Stateroom (BB) Call for pricing

Category: BB
Cello Deck
Square Feet: 210

Size: 210 sq.ft. French Balcony & Outside Balcony. Located on Cello Deck. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Balcony Stateroom (BA) Call for pricing

Category: BA
Violin Deck
Square Feet: 210

Size: 210 sq.ft. French Balcony & Outside Balcony. Located on Violin Deck. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Balcony Stateroom (AB) Call for pricing

Category: AB
Cello Deck
Square Feet: 235

Size: 235 sq.ft. French Balcony & Outside Balcony. Located on Cello Deck. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Balcony Stateroom (AA) Call for pricing

Category: AA
Violin Deck
Square Feet: 235

Size: 235 sq.ft. French Balcony & Outside Balcony. Located on Violin Deck. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Rates are cruise only or cruise/land (where applicable), per person, based on double occupancy. Port charges of $231 are included for all guests.

Rates are cruise or cruise/land only, per person, based on double occupancy and include port charges. Intra-air (where required) is included in the fare. No additional government fees/ taxes or fuel surcharge. No fees for the rate of exchange US$-EUR. Unless explicitly stated that single supplement is waived, solo travelers in a double occupancy stateroom must pay an additional single supplement amount before receiving any discounts.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

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