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Essence of Burgundy & Provence (Christmas Cruise) 2026

8 days
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From Dijon to Vatican City
4.5
28 traveler reviews
Essence of Burgundy & Provence (Christmas Cruise) 2026 - AmaWaterways
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  • River Cruise
  • Family
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  • Fully Guided
Operator
AmaWaterways
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Age range 12 to 90

Places You’ll See

  • Dijon
    Dijon
  • Tournus
    Tournus
  • Beaune
    Beaune
  • Cluny
    Cluny
  • Beaujolais
    Beaujolais
  • Lyon
    Lyon
  • Vienna
    Vienna
  • Viviers
    Viviers
  • Avignon
    Avignon
  • Arles
    Arles
  • Vatican City
    Vatican City
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Highlights

  • Board the Essence of Provence & Burgundy cruise
  • Explore medieval Chalon-Sur-Saône and local markets
  • Tour Tournus and taste Mâconnais wines
  • Discover Lyon's historic districts and local cuisine
  • Visit Avignon's Palais des Papes and taste wines

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arles, France – Embarkation
  2. Day 2 Arles, France
  3. Day 3 Viviers, France
  4. Day 4 Vienne – Lyon, France
  5. Day 5 Mâcon, France
  6. Day 6 Tournus
  7. Day 7 Chalon-sur-saône, France
  8. Day 8 Port Of Dijon– Disembarkation – Return Flight
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
    TourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

AmaWaterways

4.5
(28 reviews)

Number of tours

122

Age Range

12 to 90 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

64%

AmaWaterways operates the finest fleet and provides all-inclusive river...

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Cancellation Policy

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AmaWaterways Ship

  • AmaCello
    AmaCello
    Decorated in a palette of gold and orange that reflects Europe’s brilliant autumn foliage, the AmaCello is a floating delight. The… Read more
    Built
    2008
    Guests
    144
    Crew
    45
    Length
    110 m / 361 ft
    Staterooms
    73
    Registry
    Switzerland
    Gross Tonnage
    3350 gt
    Beam
    11 m / 36 ft
    Cruising Speed
    11 kn / 20 kph / 13 mph
    Staterooms / SuitesDeck PlansDining

Customer Reviews

  • AS
    · June 7th, 2024
    Every aspect was great, especially our cruise director and the food.
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    Trip date: April 2024

Dates & Availability

8 days
Essence of Burgundy & Provence (Christmas Cruise) 2026
From Dijon to Vatican City

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 274730

  • Currency
    €
    Euro
    Austria, France and Vatican City (Holy See)
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

    Type C
    Vatican City (Holy See)
    Type E
    Vatican City (Holy See)
    Type F
    Vatican City (Holy See)
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria. Ideally 6 months before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before July 28th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 28th, 2025, a minimum payment of $575 is required to confirm your booking with AmaWaterways. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • The following cards are accepted for "AmaWaterways" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
  • Cancellation Policy
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