Discover the world-famous Burgundy and Beaujolais wine regions of Provence in luxury during this nine-day, roundtrip cruise from Lyon, France. Aboard an exclusively chartered small river ship, Amadeus Provence, set your sights on the storied Rhône and Saône rivers. Dock in the heart of several ports and visit the historical Hotel-Dieu in Beaune; the medieval Papal Palace of Avignon; the Roman Amphitheater in Arles; the Roman city of Orange and the ancient Roman Pont du Gard aqueduct. Enjoy an exclusive tour of the Beaujolais wine region’s Château Montmelas, guided by a member of the family, with a specially arranged fortepiano concert and wine tasting.
Enhance your experience with a pre-tour, three-night trip to Geneva. There, delight in the mountainous beauty of the Savoie Mont-Blanc region at the convergence of France, Switzerland and Italy. Experience the crystalline shores of the largest lake on the Rhône, fed by the waters flowing through the valleys of the Swiss Alps. With a stay at the elegant Hôtel Bristol Genève, located in the heart of the city, enjoy a private tour of the Red Cross Museum and the Patek Philippe Watch Museum, as well as trips to Chamonix, Mer de Glace (Sea of Ice) and Annecy for stunning views and old-word ambiance.