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7-night Flavors Of Burgundy (Wine Cruise) With 3 Nights Geneva Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Paris Post-Cruise Cruise/Land Package

Geneva/Paris
7-night Flavors Of Burgundy (Wine Cruise) With 3 Nights Geneva Pre-Cruise And 3 Nights Paris Post-Cruise Cruise/Land Package
April 21, 2025
AmaWaterways: AmaCello
Geneva/Paris
Vacation Offer ID 1506757
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Cruise Inclusions

SPACIOUS STATEROOMS
  • 7 nights luxury accommodation in an outside stateroom (most with French balconies)
  • Entertainment-On-Demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed internet access, movies, a music library and English language TV stations
  • Desk and sitting area
  • Bottled water replenished daily
AN ARRAY OF AMENITIES
  • Wellness Activities with a dedicated Wellness Host leading various exercise classes as well as discussions on healthy eating and relaxation techniques, both on board and on shore.
  • Personalized service from a highly trained Cruise Manager during both cruise and land programs
  • Internet and Wi-Fi access
  • Sun deck whirlpool and walking track
  • Fitness room, massage services and hair salon
  • Main Lounge with panoramic views and bar
  • Daily entertainment including cultural performances
AWARD-WINNING DINING
  • All onboard dining in a variety of venues
  • Regionally inspired cuisine made with locally sourced ingredients
  • The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
  • Welcome cocktail, Welcome Dinner, La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Dinner, Captain's Cocktail and Gala Dinner
  • La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs exclusive dining experience
  • Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
  • Tapas, sandwiches, snacks and refreshments served daily in the Main Lounge
A WORLD OF EXPLORATION
  • Immersive tours in every destination
  • Gentle, regular, active and late-riser tour options
  • Bike tours and hikes
  • Special Interest Tours
  • Knowledgeable guides
  • Personal headset for easy exploration
  • Airport transfers with purchase of air from AmaWaterways
LAND PROGRAM
  • 3 nights hotel in Geneva at the Hotel Rotary Geneva-MGallery (or similar)
  • Transfer from the ship in Arles to Aix-en-Provence with city tour and then transfer to Nice
  • 3 nights hotel in Nice at Le Meridien (or similar), including daily breakfast

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Optional shore excursions

  • Destination Guide
  • Suggested Shore Excursions
Destination Arrival Departure
Geneva

Geneva 04/21/2025

Check into your Geneva hotel for the beginning of your Essence of Burgundy & Provence pre-cruise land program.,
04/21/2025 04/21/2025
Geneva

Geneva 04/22/2025

Get acquainted with Geneva, the "Peace City", and gateway to the Swiss Alps, on your guided walking tour. With traditions in both watchmaking and chocolate making, this beautiful city has a rich history, which you will glimpse during your excursion. (B),
04/22/2025 04/22/2025
Geneva

Geneva 04/23/2025

Venture to Montreux and visit Chillon Castle, a picture-perfect medieval island fortress with three formal great halls, a chapel, and beautifully arched underground rooms that once served as a prison. (B),
04/23/2025 04/23/2025
Geneva

Geneva 04/24/2025

Transfer to Lyon with a stop in Annecy, home to beautiful castles, including the Château d'Annecy, home to the Counts of Geneva, and natural green spaces with bike trails winding through along the lake. Board your ship in preparation for your 7-night Flavors of Burgundy cruise. (B,D), Board your ship in preparation for your 7-night Flavors of Burgundy cruise. (B,D),
04/24/2025 04/24/2025
Cruise Starts (Embarkation)

Cruise Starts (Embarkation) 04/24/2025

Transfer to Lyon with a stop in Annecy, home to beautiful castles, including the Château d'Annecy, home to the Counts of Geneva, and natural green spaces with bike trails winding through along the lake. Board your ship in preparation for your 7-night Flavors of Burgundy cruise. (B,D), Board your ship in preparation for your 7-night Flavors of Burgundy cruise. (B,D),
04/24/2025 04/24/2025
Lyon

Lyon 04/24/2025

Transfer to Lyon with a stop in Annecy, home to beautiful castles, including the Château d'Annecy, home to the Counts of Geneva, and natural green spaces with bike trails winding through along the lake. Board your ship in preparation for your 7-night Flavors of Burgundy cruise. (B,D), Board your ship in preparation for your 7-night Flavors of Burgundy cruise. (B,D),
04/24/2025 04/24/2025
Lyon

Lyon 04/25/2025

Discover dynamic Lyon, starting in Fourvière Hill, part of the city's historic region that is now a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the 19th-century basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Continue to the old town of Lyon, followed by a guided walk through the St-Jean district, where you will be introduced to the city's unique covered walkways, known as "traboules". Or get active on a guided bike tour through the city designed with cyclists in mind. If you're a self-described foodie, a Les Halles Market tasting tour is for you, during which you'll have a chance to taste some of Lyon's local delights. Later in the day, enjoy a tasting of Beaujolais wines. (B,L,D),
04/25/2025 04/25/2025
Macon

Macon 04/26/2025

Join a guided tour through the "South Burgundy City" of Mâcon, learning about its local vineyards, museums, historical sites, and perhaps its famous son, the poet and minister Alphonse de Lamartine. Or venture somewhat off the beaten path to Cluny, known for its large abbey. Return to the ship and enjoy a scenic cruise to Tournus. Or, instead, join a guided bike tour from Mâcon to Tournus. (B,L,D),
04/26/2025 04/26/2025
Tournus

Tournus 04/26/2025

Join a guided tour through the "South Burgundy City" of Mâcon, learning about its local vineyards, museums, historical sites, and perhaps its famous son, the poet and minister Alphonse de Lamartine. Or venture somewhat off the beaten path to Cluny, known for its large abbey. Return to the ship and enjoy a scenic cruise to Tournus. Or, instead, join a guided bike tour from Mâcon to Tournus. (B,L,D),
04/26/2025 04/26/2025
Tournus

Tournus 04/27/2025

Let your knowledgeable guide lead you through Tournus and to its magnificent Benedictine abbey of Saint Philibert. Or choose instead to visit the moated Château de Cormatin, which dates back to the early 17th century and features ornate apartments as well as a beautifully manicured garden. As an alternative, venture to the medieval village of Brancion with its preserved gateway, church, and market hall. Later in the day, enjoy a scenic sailing to Chalon-sur-Saône, or learn about centuries old traditions while sampling the region's famous Chalonnaise wines. Alternatively, pedal from Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône on an exhilarating guided bike tour. (B,L,D),
04/27/2025 04/27/2025
Chalon-Sur-Saone

Chalon-Sur-Saone 04/27/2025

Let your knowledgeable guide lead you through Tournus and to its magnificent Benedictine abbey of Saint Philibert. Or choose instead to visit the moated Château de Cormatin, which dates back to the early 17th century and features ornate apartments as well as a beautifully manicured garden. As an alternative, venture to the medieval village of Brancion with its preserved gateway, church, and market hall. Later in the day, enjoy a scenic sailing to Chalon-sur-Saône, or learn about centuries old traditions while sampling the region's famous Chalonnaise wines. Alternatively, pedal from Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône on an exhilarating guided bike tour. (B,L,D),
04/27/2025 04/27/2025
Chalon-Sur-Saone

Chalon-Sur-Saone 04/28/2025

Located in southern Burgundy at the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise wine region, Chalon-sur-Saône whispers the secrets of its medieval past which you will discover on your historic city tour. Or visit the storybook Château de Couches, a medieval fortress enveloped in idyllic hills and greenery that once served the Dukes of Burgundy. Later in the day, enjoy a scenic sailing to Seurre. Alternatively, visit Clos de Vougeot, a wall-enclosed vineyard and savor the flavors of the regional wines. (B,L,D),
04/28/2025 04/28/2025
Seurre

Seurre 04/28/2025

Located in southern Burgundy at the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise wine region, Chalon-sur-Saône whispers the secrets of its medieval past which you will discover on your historic city tour. Or visit the storybook Château de Couches, a medieval fortress enveloped in idyllic hills and greenery that once served the Dukes of Burgundy. Later in the day, enjoy a scenic sailing to Seurre. Alternatively, visit Clos de Vougeot, a wall-enclosed vineyard and savor the flavors of the regional wines. (B,L,D),
04/28/2025 04/28/2025
Seurre

Seurre 04/29/2025

Visit the town of Beaune, a walled town nestled in the heart of Côte-d'Or vineyards, where you'll stroll the cobblestone streets and take in such sights as the mosaic-tiled roof of the Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune, founded in the 15th century as charitable housing for the less fortunate. During the afternoon, enjoy a scenic sailing or opt for a more active outing with a bike tour.,
04/29/2025 04/29/2025
Dijon

Dijon 04/30/2025

Famously known as the "Birthplace of Mustard", Dijon was the home to the four Dukes of Burgundy from 1364 to 1477. On a guided tour, explore Dijon's medieval center, which overflows with art and cultural heritage, showcased within several spectacular museums. Alternatively, embark on a guided bike tour along the Saône River and witness captivating sites such as the lock controlling the river's access to the Rhone-Rhine Canal. Or, choose to visit a stunning regional châteaux, the stunning Château d'Arcelot, with elements dating back to the 13th century. The Château d'Arcelot blends medieval religious structures, neoclassical architecture, and even a Chinese pavilion into a fascinating architectural marvel. (B,L,D),
04/30/2025 04/30/2025
Dijon

Dijon 05/01/2025

Bid farewell to Dijon and prepare for your return flight home. (B), Disembark the ship, board your high-speed train to Paris, and check into your hotel. (B),
05/01/2025 05/01/2025
Cruise Ends (Debarkation)

Cruise Ends (Debarkation) 05/01/2025

Bid farewell to Dijon and prepare for your return flight home. (B), Disembark the ship, board your high-speed train to Paris, and check into your hotel. (B),
05/01/2025 05/01/2025
Paris

Paris 05/01/2025

Bid farewell to Dijon and prepare for your return flight home. (B), Disembark the ship, board your high-speed train to Paris, and check into your hotel. (B),
05/01/2025 05/01/2025
Paris

Paris 05/02/2025

Enjoy taking in the signature sites of Paris in your guided city tour, including the awe-inspiring Arc de Triomphe and iconic Eiffel Tower. You'll see Champs-Élysées with its cinemas, sidewalk cafés, and luxury specialty shops. (B),
05/02/2025 05/02/2025
Paris

Paris 05/03/2025

Enjoy a full day at your leisure to discover more of this romantic city, such as the world-renowned Louvre Museum or Musée d'Orsay. Perhaps go shopping in the Faubourg Saint-Honoré district or simply relax and spend the day like a local — by scoping out a local café for a café au lait, toasted baguette, or croissant. In the evening, visit Montmartre, long known as the city's premier artist's enclave. During the mid to late 1800s, artists also began calling Montmartre home. Pissarro and Jongkind were two of the first to live there, followed by other notable artists, including Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, Toulouse-Lautrec, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Pablo Picasso. You'll be taken on an evening illumination tour, discovering why Paris is renowned as the "City of Light". (B),
05/03/2025 05/03/2025
Paris

Paris 05/04/2025

Bid farewell to Paris and prepare for your flight home.,
05/04/2025 05/04/2025
AmaWaterways: AmaCello
Decorated in a palette of gold and orange that reflects Europe's brilliant autumn foliage, the AmaCello is a floating delight. The glorious Sun Deck offers a soothing whirlpool, giant chess set and recliners from which to drink up the extraordinary scenery. Inside, enticing aromas waft from the beautiful Main Restaurant and The Chef's Table specialty restaurant, each previewing a masterfully plated dish created by an expert chef using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. And after just one bite, you will understand why the AmaCello, like all European ships, was inducted into the internationally renowned culinary society known as La Chaine des Rotisseurs. Keeping with the French theme, most staterooms feature a French balcony as well as amenities that include Entertainment On Demand, climate-controlled air conditioning and an in-room safe. A fitness room, sauna and massage room are also available for your enjoyment onboard this incredible river ship.
Ship Highlights
  • Spacious staterooms with Desk, Sitting area and most with the French balconies
  • An array of amenities such as Fitness Room, Massage services and Sun deck with Whirlpool, Walking Track etc
  • Award Winning dining - at The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant and Main Lounge
Ship Statistics
Maiden Voyage
2008
Registry
Switzerland
Home Port
Basel
Beam
38 ft (11.6 m)
Ship Length
360 ft (109.7 m)
Passenger Capacity
144
Number of Crew
45
Crew Nationality
European
Officer's Nationality
European
Number of Staterooms
73
Number of Suites
4
Dining / Restaurants
2
Pool
Yes
Spa
Yes
Bars / Lounges
1
Fitness Center
Yes

Dining

Dining
Savor exquisite cuisine at a variety of dining venues, like the Main Restaurant and The Chef’s Table. You can also order delicious tapas between meals in the Main Lounge.

Entertainment & Nightlife

Entertainment & Nightlife
Whether it’s traditional Bavarian music, A local quartet or modern piano favorites, there is an eclectic schedule of entertainment on board the ship.

Onboard Activities

Lounge
With fewer guests on board, you can enjoy the luxury of space to unwind, relax and reconnect with your loved ones. In public areas, including lounges and restaurants, are never overcrowded.

Outdoor Activities

Sundeck Lounge
The glorious Sun Deck offers a soothing whirlpool and recliners from which to drink up the extraordinary scenery.
Sundeck Chess
The glorious Sun Deck offers giant chess set.

Wellness

Wellness
Are you looking for a way to stay fit on vacation? Hit the treadmill or lift some weights while cruising from one destination to the next.

Shopping

Shopping
Shopping

Oceanview

Category E (E) $7,754
Category E
  • Category: E
  • Piano Deck
  • Square Feet: 170
Size: 170 sq.ft. Fixed Window. Located on deck Piano. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Category D (D) $8,053
Category D
  • Category: D
  • Piano Deck
  • Square Feet: 170
Size: 170 sq.ft. Fixed Window. Located on deck Piano. Features : In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Balcony

Category C (C) $9,153
Category C
  • Category: C
  • Violin Deck
  • Cello Deck
  • Square Feet: 170
Size: 170 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features : In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Category B (B) $9,453
Category B
  • Category: B
  • Violin Deck
  • Cello Deck
  • Square Feet: 170
Size: 170 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin & Cello. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Category A (A) $9,553
Category A
  • Category: A
  • Violin Deck
  • Square Feet: 170
Size: 170 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features : In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Single Stateroom (Single) Call for pricing
Single Stateroom
  • Category: Single
  • Cello Deck
  • Square Feet: 140
Size: 140 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Cello. Features: In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.
Category A+ (A+) Call for pricing
Category A+
  • Category: A+
  • Violin Deck
Size: 170 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features : In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Suite

Suite (Suite) $10,853
Suite
  • Category: Suite
  • Violin Deck
  • Square Feet: 255
Size: 255 sq.ft. French Balcony. Located on deck Violin. Features : In-room temperature control, Deluxe hotel-style bedding with Egyptian linen, down pillows and duvet, Spacious bathrooms with multi-jet shower heads, Large wardrobe, full-length mirror, hair dryer, safe and direct-dial telephone, Flat-screen TV that also works as a computer, Entertainment on Demand system providing complimentary TV, movies and music library.

Rates are cruise or cruise/land only, per person, based on double occupancy and include port charges. Intra-air (where required) is included in the fare. No additional government fees/ taxes or fuel surcharge. No fees for the rate of exchange US$-EUR. Unless explicitly stated that single supplement is waived, solo travelers in a double occupancy stateroom must pay an additional single supplement amount before receiving any discounts.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Sun Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Suite (Suite)
  • Category A (A)
  • Category B (B)
  • Category C (C)
  • Single Stateroom (Single)
  • Category A+ (A+)
  • Category D (D)
  • Category E (E)
Violin Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Suite (Suite)
  • Category A (A)
  • Category B (B)
  • Category C (C)
  • Single Stateroom (Single)
  • Category A+ (A+)
  • Category D (D)
  • Category E (E)
Cello Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Suite (Suite)
  • Category A (A)
  • Category B (B)
  • Category C (C)
  • Single Stateroom (Single)
  • Category A+ (A+)
  • Category D (D)
  • Category E (E)
Piano Deck

Stateroom Key

  • Suite (Suite)
  • Category A (A)
  • Category B (B)
  • Category C (C)
  • Single Stateroom (Single)
  • Category A+ (A+)
  • Category D (D)
  • Category E (E)