DONALD WOODARD
Woodard Luxury Travel
Soulful Epicurean Experience River Cruise - France 2025
Aug 21, 2025 to Aug 31, 2025
France - Rhone
SOULFUL EXPERIENCE - COLORS OF PROVENCE RHONE RIVER CRUISE
Experience France with Woodard Luxury Travel and AmaWaterways aboard the award-winning AmaKristina in Arles as we cruise along the Rhône River to Lyon. Explore the cultural history of Marseille, delight in cultural lectures and live performances on board and on shore and conclude your journey in Paris, where many Black artists, writers and entertainers made their mark. Enjoy a variety of experiences exclusive to this special itinerary, such as guided tours showcasing jazz, African art and food, as well as a a visit to a Senegalese WWII military cemetery, all while shining a light on Black heritage.
What's included in this trip:
- 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
- Travel protection (Highly recommended)
- Airfare (can be added to the trip)
Itinerary:
Aug 21: Arles, France - Embarkation
Arrive in Arles and Embark on the AmaKristina
Aug 22: Arles - Avignon
| Arles - Marseille Full-Day Black Heritage Tour |
Avignon - Evening cruise to illuminated Pont d’Avignon
Aug 23: Avignon
Blachère Foundation and Alpilles
Walking tour and Papal Palace
Evening jazz performance
Aug 24: Viviers - Tournon
| Viviers - Grignan excursion and truffle farm |
| Tournon - Evening wine and chocolate experience |
Aug 25: Tournon - Vienne
| Tournon - Steam train ride |
| Vienne - Evening jazz performance |
Aug 26: Vienne - Lyon
Vienne - Roman ruins walking tour
⠀⠀OR Mount Pipet hike
⠀⠀OR ViaRhôna bike tour
Lyon - Free Time!
Aug 27: Lyon
Lyon tasting tour at Les Halles Market
Beaujolais wine tasting
Aug 28: Lyon - Paris
Lyon - Disembark the ship and transfer to Paris
Paris - Check into the hotel
Aug 29: Paris
| Exclusive Josephine Baker excursion |
Aug 30: Paris
| "Black History of Paris" tour |
Aug 31: Return Flights Home
After an early breakfast and heartfelt farewells, you will transfer to the airport for return flights home. Be sure to tell everyone how much you enjoyed this trip and get prepared for the next vacation with Woodard Luxury Travel!