Colors of Provence (Smithsonian Journeys)
7 nights
AmaKristina
16 Jul '26Cruise overview
From romantic cities to foodie havens and artistic epicenters, this Colors of Provence Cruise: A River Cruise from Lyon to Arles itinerary enlivens all your senses. Enjoy three nights pre-cruise in the incomparable “City of Lights,” Paris. Then transfer to Lyon, France’s culinary capital, and savor the beauty of legendary vineyards and imbibe in local vintages like Beaujolais and Côtes du Rhône. You can even become an expert in all things culinary: go in search of the highly prized “Black Diamond” truffles and learn how to pair chocolate with wine. Explore Avignon, a sprawling commune with an overwhelming array of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, intriguing art museums and historic charm. Plus, enjoy specially curated tours of the Croix Rousse Silk Factory, Fondation Blachere and St. Remy de Provence. You will also have the unique opportunity to engage with and learn from two Smithsonian Journeys Experts throughout your journey whose specialized expertise with further immerse you in the history, art or culture of the region. After your cruise, spend three nights in Barcelona taking in the top sites, as well as views of the mountains of Montserrat.
Itinerary
Lyon
Lyon, France. Arrive in Lyon and settle into your stateroom. From the ship’s berth on the Rhône in the city center, discover Lyon on your own before tonight’s welcome reception on board. (Meals: D)
Lyon, the capital city in France’s Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, sits at the junction of the Rhône and Saône rivers. Its center reflects 2,000 years of history from the Roman Amphithéâtre des Trois Gaules, medieval and Renaissance architecture in Vieux (Old) Lyon, to the modern Confluence district on Presqu’île peninsula. Traboules, covered passageways between buildings, connect Vieux Lyon and La Croix-Rousse hill.
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Lyon
Lyon
Vienne
Tournon-sur-Rhône
Avignon
Arles
Arles
Suite Stateroom
Suite Features Include:
- In-room temperature control
- Deluxe hotel-style bedding
- Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet showerheads
- Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone
- Flat-screen TV
- Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library
- Complimentary internet and Wi-Fi
- Complimentary bottled water replenished daily
- Desk and chair
Amenities
- Queen or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Shower
- Bath
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Telephone
- Air Conditioning
Ship features
A stylish, twin-balcony Super Ship combining innovation with personal service.
Accomodation
Every feature in an AmaWaterways stateroom was thoughtfully conceived with the comfort of their guests in mind. Their staterooms start at 160 square feet, and suites can be as large as 350 square feet, giving you more space to sit back and relax in between meals and explorations. Artfully crafted to a first-class standard, each room is equipped with innovative designs, plush bedding, multi-jet shower-heads, and many other special touches that make you feel like you’re getting the royal treatment. Most of the staterooms have a balcony — or two — so you can enjoy stunning views of the magnificent sights along the river’s edge.
- All outside accommodations, most with revolutionary twin balconies
- Marble bathrooms, multi-jet showers, soothing bath products, cotton bathrobes, slippers and hair dryer
- Spacious suites (350 sq. ft.) with substantial sitting area, mini fridge, bathtub, separate shower, double sinks, and beds facing the river
- Generous closet and storage space with in-room safe
- Entertainment-On-Demand with high-speed Internet, movies, music and English-language TV
- Individually controlled air-conditioning
- Bottled water replenished daily
- Connecting staterooms and triple and quad occupancy availablein select staterooms