Name: Colors Of Provence - Arles to Lyon Cruise
Brand: AmaWaterways
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Day 1 - Arles

Arrive: Thu 15 May 2025

Arles is a city on the Rhône River in the Provence region of southern France. It's famed for inspiring the paintings of Van Gogh, which influenced the contemporary art displayed at the Fondation Vincent Van Gogh. Once a provincial capital of ancient Rome, Arles is also known for many remains from that era, including Arles Amphitheatre (les Arènes d'Arles), now hosting plays, concerts and bullfights.

Day 2 - Arles

Depart: Fri 16 May 2025

Day 2 - Avignon

Arrive: Fri 16 May 2025

Avignon, a city in southeastern France’s Provence region, is set on the Rhône River. From 1309 to 1377, it was the seat of the Catholic popes. It remained under papal rule until becoming part of France in 1791. This legacy can be seen in the massive Palais des Papes (Popes' Palace) in the city center, which is surrounded by medieval stone ramparts.

Day 3 - Avignon

Depart: Sat 17 May 2025

Day 4 - Viviers

Arrive: Sun 18 May 2025 / Depart: Sun 18 May 2025

Viviers is a commune in the department of Ardèche in southern France. The administrative and religious capital of Vivarais, the town of Viviers, on the right bank of the Rhône, in southern Ardèche, retains an important heritage from its rich past, including many listed monuments.

Day 5 - Tournon

Arrive: Mon 19 May 2025 / Depart: Mon 19 May 2025

Tournon-sur-Rhône is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France.

Day 6 - Vienne, France

Arrive: Tue 20 May 2025 / Depart: Tue 20 May 2025

Vienne is a commune in southeastern France, located 35 kilometres south of Lyon, at the confluence of the Gère river and the Rhône. Today, it is only the fourth largest city in the Isère department, of which it is a subprefecture, but was a major center of the Roman Empire.

Day 6 - Lyon

Arrive: Tue 20 May 2025 / Depart: Tue 20 May 2025

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

Day 7 - Villefranche-sur-Saone

Arrive: Wed 21 May 2025 / Depart: Wed 21 May 2025

Villefranche-sur-Saône is a commune in the Rhône department in eastern France. It lies 1 mile west of the Saône River, and is around 25 kilometres north of Lyon. The inhabitants of the town are called Caladois.

Day 8 - Lyon

Arrive: Thu 22 May 2025 / Depart: Thu 22 May 2025

AmaKristina From AmaWaterways

With AmaWaterways’ Co-Founder Kristin Karst serving as AmaKristina’s Godmother, you know you’ll have a distinctive experience aboard this phenomenal, award-winning river ship. Both a French and outside balcony in most staterooms allow you to enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish. In the marble bathroom, enjoy multi-jet showerheads, soothing bath and body products, cozy robes and hair dryers. Suites feature added enhancements, including a larger sitting area and an expansive bathroom complete with a bathtub and separate shower. The AmaKristina also includes a massage and hair salon, gift shop, specialty coffee station, heated pool with swim-up bar, fitness center, sun-deck walking track and a fleet of onboard bikes. Her Main Restaurant is a taste of the outdoors, with vines and branches infused in the décor, and expert chefs preparing our signature exquisite cuisine with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients—both in the Main Restaurant and at The Chef’s Table.