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SOULFUL EPICUREAN EXPERIENCE

Celebrating Black History and Culture


Based on the overwhelmingly positive response received from the announcement of our first-ever “Soulful Epicurean Experience” on the Rhône River in 2023, we are delighted to announce three new opportunities for guests to celebrate their heritage and discover Black history and culture along the rivers with us in 2024.

A SOULFUL EPICUREAN EXPERIENCE Colors of Provence, June 13, 2024

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Join AmaWaterways 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.

DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES
1 Arles RIVER CRUISE EMBARKATION
2 Arles Marseille Full-Day Black Heritage Tour
Avignon Evening cruise to illuminated Pont d’Avignon
3 Avignon Morning walking tour and Papal Palace
⠀⠀OR Tastes of Avignon
Pont Du Gard
⠀⠀OR Avignon bike tour
Evening jazz performance
4 Viviers Grignan excursion and Truffle Farm
5 Tournon Steam train ride
⠀⠀OR Red Wine and Chocolate
⠀⠀OR Hermitage hike and wine tasting
Vienne Evening jazz performance
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
7 Villefranche Beaujolais excursion
8 Lyon RIVER CRUISE DISEMBARKATION
Paris Check into your hotel
9 Paris Exclusive Josephine Baker excursion
10 Paris "Black History of Paris" tour
11 Paris Return flight home


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.



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

Colors of Provence River Cruise and Land Package:

Staterooms starting at $4,499 per person

  • 7-night river cruise on board AmaKristina in an elegantly appointed riverview 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
  • Nightly entertainment, including jazz performances
  • Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi
  • Wellness program with daily fitness activities led by a dedicated Wellness Host
  • Transfer from the ship to your hotel in Paris
  • 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

*Hotel subject to change





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.

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A SOULFUL EPICUREAN EXPERIENCE Colors of Provence, June 17, 2024

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Join AmaWaterways in Paris, where many Black artists, writers and entertainers made their mark. Then, board the award-winning AmaKristina in Lyon as we sail through the South of France along the Rhône River to Arles. Explore the cultural history of Marseille, delight in live performances on board and on shore and 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.

DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES
1 Paris Hotel check-in
2 Paris Exclusive Josephine Baker excursion
3 Paris "Black History of Paris" tour
4 Paris TGV transfer to Lyon
Lyon RIVER CRUISE EMBARKATION
5 Lyon Exclusive Lyon tasting tour
6 Vienne Beaujolais excursion
Scenic sailing
Evening onboard jazz and wine experience
7 Vienne Jazz & wine experience
⠀⠀OR Mount Pipet hike
⠀⠀OR ViaRhôna bike tour
Evening Red Wine and Chocolate
8 Tournon Steam train ride
⠀⠀OR Hermitage hike and wine tasting
9 Avignon Morning walking tour and Papal Palace
⠀⠀OR Blanchet Foundation tour
⠀⠀OR Avignon bike tour
Afternoon walking tour and Papal Palace
⠀⠀OR Blanchet Foundation tour
Evening cruise to Pont d’Avignon
10 Arles Marseille Full-Day Black Heritage Tour
11 Arles RIVER CRUISE DISEMBARKATION


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.



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

Colors of Provence River Cruise and Land Package:

Staterooms starting at $4,499 per person

  • 7-night river cruise on board AmaKristina in an elegantly appointed riverview 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
  • Nightly entertainment, including jazz performances
  • Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi
  • Wellness program with daily fitness activities led by a dedicated Wellness Host
  • Transfer from the ship to your hotel in Paris
  • 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

*Hotel subject to change





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.

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A SOULFUL EPICUREAN EXPERIENCE

Secrets of Egypt & the Nile, May 17, 2024

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Be among the first to experience the intimacy and luxury of our stunning AmaDahlia while cruising along like-minded travelers as you discover this ancient African civilization. Gain exclusive access to the tomb of Queen Nefertari on a private tour, plus indulge in a private lunch at the Abdeen Presidential Palace. You will also have a chance to visit a colorful village and meet the wonderful Nubian people who live there and carry on the traditions of their ancestors, an ancient African civilization that once lived and ruled Egypt. Enjoy a variety of experiences exclusive to this special itinerary, as well as regional delicacies and wine, all while shining a light on African history and culture.

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

DAY DESTINATION ACTIVITIES
1 Cairo Hotel check-in
2 Cairo Egyptian Museum and King Tut’s treasures 
Local Lunch
Alabaster Mosque
Evening Welcome Reception with tapas and drinks
3 Cairo Pyramids of Ancient Memphis
4 Cairo Flight to Luxor
Luxor RIVER CRUISE EMBARKATION
Free Evening
5 Luxor Exclusive access to the Tomb of Queen Nefertari
Valley of the Kings and Queens
6 Edfu Temple of Horus
7 Aswan Free Morning
⠀⠀OR Abu Simbel Excursion*
Felucca Ride around Elephantine Island
8 Aswan Nubian Village Visit and Philae Temple
Kom Ombo Great Temple of Kom Ombo
Traditional Galabeya Evening
9 Luxor Scenic Cruising
Karnak Temple Visit
Art of Papyrus Making
Luxor Temple Visit
Luxor Market Visit
10 Qena Temple of Hathor
Cruise back to Luxor
11 Luxor RIVER CRUISE DISEMBARKATION
Flight to Cairo
Cairo Exclusive Abdeen Palace Private Tour and Lunch
Coptic Quarter visit
12 Cairo Return flight home

*Guests can reserve the optional tour to Abu Simbel at time of booking your Nile adventure



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

Secrets of Egypt & the Nile River Cruise and Land Package:

Staterooms starting at $5,049 per person

  • 3 nights pre-cruise and 1-night post-cruise in Cairo in a Nile View room at the Ritz Carlton* (or similar) with daily breakfast
  • 7-night river cruise in an elegantly appointed riverview stateroom
  • All fine dining in multiple venues on board, including The Chef’s Al Fresco specialty restaurant
  • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • Welcome Cocktail and Gala Dinner
  • Nightly entertainment including a belly dance show, Galabeya Party and Darawish Show
  • Wellness area with fitness room, nail and hair salon, and two massage rooms offering a variety of services
  • A variety of included excursions each day, such as visits to the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Karnak and Luxor temples, as well as a papyrus making class
  • Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi
  • Transfer to and from your hotel in Cairo from the ship
  • The services of one of our wonderful Cruise Managers throughout your river cruise and land journey

*Hotel subject to change



THE AMADAHLIA

The newly designed AmaDahlia offers the ultimate in travel luxury. This 72-passenger ship features a combination of amenities and design details.

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EXPERIENCE MORE Connections

The destinations we visit along French waterways each offer their own unique history, traditions, local delicacies and enriching experiences. Get inspired for your future river cruise by reading the stories below.


Lyon: The French Culinary Capital
Mouthwatering bites (or full-on meals)...
When "Work" Means a Life of Wellness
What led sports scientist Crystal A. to join us at the Heart of the River?
Truffle Treasure Hunting in Provence
The history, allure and flavor of the culinary world's "Black Diamonds"

Reserve your next River Cruise with Peace of Mind:

Ask your Travel Advisor about our new Travel Waiver Plus or call us at 1.800.626.0126.

*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 Colors of Provence, June, 13, 2024 and June 17, 2024 and an introductory rate of $5,049 per person for Secrets of Egypt & the Nile, May 17, 2024 for new reservations made by June 30, 2023. The rate will increase to $4,999 per person for Colors of Provence and $5,299 per person for Secrets of Egypt & the Nile sailing on July 1, 2023. Intra-Egypt airfare incurs an additional $450 per person including taxes and fuel surcharges. 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. Offer is not combinable with any other promotions/discounts, limited to availability, capacity controlled and subject to change or termination without notice. Other restrictions 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. V23FEB14MD