I love exploring new and familiar places.  If I’ve been to a destination before, I often seek new and unique, and local experiences that always make the trip special.  Now, you can join me on select experiences.  The more the merrier!  You get to explore with me, and we discover together.  There is nothing more enjoyable to me than exploring new places and sharing experiences with others who are passionate about travel, or are new to travel.

These vacation experiences may be land, river cruises, ocean cruises or an all-inclusive resorts in Mexico or the Caribbean.  Rest assured there will always be some special. 

THE NEXT EXPLORE WITH ME:  RIVER CRUISE FROM  PROVENCE TO PARIS

COLORS OF PROVENCE
AUGUST 24 - SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Save $1,180 per person on a 7-night river cruise from Arles to Lyon plus 3-night post-cruise land package in Paris, France

Special introductory package price: $4,499 per person, based on double occupancy.
 
Join me on AmaWaterway’s “Soulful Epicurian Experience” so we can explore together!
 
Join me and the AmaWaterways crew aboard the award-winning AmaKristina in Arles as we sail through the South of France along the Rhône River to Lyon. Explore the cultural history of Marseille, delight in 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, food and wine, all while shining a light on Black heritage.

What's Included in Your River Cruise and Land Package:

• 7-night river cruise in an elegantly appointed river view 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
• Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi
• Transfer from the ship to your hotel in Paris via TGV high-speed train
• A 3-night stay at the Renaissance Arc de Triomphe 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
  

Exclusive Excursion Highlight:

Black History of Paris Tour

Discover centuries worth of Black history as you venture to several sites in and around Paris during this exclusive full-day tour. You will see the iconic Arc de Triomphe and the Monument to the Abolition of Slavery as your guide shares the history of the Code noir, a decree passed by King Louis XIV in 1685 defining the conditions of slavery. From there, you will drive past Montmartre, learning about the cabarets and famous jazz musicians who made their mark here before walking through the African district, renowned for its African food and street vendors, and visiting Little Africa, a gallery space and cultural initiative in La Goutte d’or district. Your full-day tour also includes a panoramic tour of the left bank of Paris, the Latin Quarter, and Pantheon Square, where renowned US-born Black entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker was inducted in November 2021.

A SOULFUL EPICUREAN EXPERIENCE

Additional experiences exclusive to this sailing are being curated and will be announced soon.

Date	Destination	Activities
Day 1	Arles	EMBARKATION
Day 2	Arles	Marseille Full-Day Black Heritage Tour
	Avignon	Evening cruise to illuminated Pont d'Avignon
Day 3	Avignon	Morning walking tour and Papal Palace OR Tastes of Avignon Pont Du Gard OR Avignon bike tour Evening jazz performance
Day 4	Viviers	Grignan excursion and Truffle Farm
	Le Pouzin	TBA
Day 5	Tournon	Exclusive private steam train ride OR Red Wine and Chocolate OR Hermitage hike and wine tasting
	Vienne	Evening jazz performance
Day 6	Vienne	Roman ruins walking tour OR Mount Pipet hike OR ViaRhôna bike tour
	Lyon	Lyon city tour OR Les Halles market tour OR Lyon bike tour
Day 7	Villefranche	Beaujolais excursion
Day 8	Lyon	DISEMBARKATION
	Paris	Check into your hotel
Day 9	Paris	Exclusive Josephine Baker excursion
Day 10	Paris	"Black History of Paris" tour
Day 11	Paris	Return flight home

THE AMAKRISTINA

This 156-passenger vessel boasts spacious staterooms with our exclusive Twin Balconies, a choice of dining venues, a heated pool with swim-up bar, complimentary Wi-Fi on board and more.

*Terms & Conditions: All rates are per person in USD, based on double occupancy, in a Category E stateroom. Introductory rate of $4,499 per person is applicable to new reservations made by September 30, 2022. The rate will increase to $4,899 per person on October 1, 2022. Paris hotel may change based on availability. Solo travelers in a double occupancy must pay an additional single supplement amount before receiving any eligible discounts. Upgrades, port charges, airfares, optional land programs, visas and gratuities are additional. Other restrictions may apply. For complete details, general information and terms & conditions, please contact your Travel Advisor. AmaWaterways reserves the right to revise any errors on the flyer. Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change at any time without notice. CST#2065452-20. V22JUN13SI

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