French Savoir Vivre

• Day 1 Lyon (France)

  Embark your ship in Lyon. Enjoy a welcome cocktail with fellow guests followed by a Welcome Dinner.

• Day 2 Macon

  Macon is the southernmost city in the Burgundy region which lies along the River Saone. This wine-growing region is known for its Mediterranean flair and Chardonnay wines. Join the optional excursion of the Maconnais region, visiting a regional wine museum for a tour. Return to the ship for lunch. This afternoon, there is an optional guided tour of the ruins of Cluny Abbey, once an influential religious centre, or visit Chateau de Pierreclos with its romantic wine cellars and vineyard.

• Day 3 Chalon sur Saone - Tournus

  Explore Chalon sur Saone at leisure or you can take a scenic drive along Burgundy's wine route to Beaune, the capital of this wine region, where you can sample a drop or two. This afternoon there is an optional excursion to the medieval town of Brancion and castle Cormatin before rejoining the ship in Tournus.

• Day 4 Lyon

  Explore the gastronomic capital of Lyon on an optional guided city tour visiting the old town of Vieux Lyon and the Notre-Dame-de-Fourviere basilica. Alternatively, join the excursion to the market halls of Paul Bocuse and sample the local delicacies. This afternoon enjoy leisurely cruising along the Rhone towards Avignon.

• Day 5 Avignon

  Today there is the chance to explore Avignon on a guided walking tour and see the renowned Palace of the Popes, one of the largest medieval gothic buildings which served as a papal residence during the 14th century. You will also see the famous Pont d'Avignon. This afternoon you can join an optional tour to the famous roman aqueduct Pont du Gard and visit the picturesque village of Uzes. Another afternoon option is a visit the Roman city of Nimes.

• Day 6 Arles

  You can explore Arles on an optional guided walking tour including its famous amphitheatre 'Les Arenes' and join the optional excursion to the Camargue Nature Park which is famous for its black bulls and white horses and home to more than 400 species of birds. Alternatively, join the afternoon excursion exploring more of Vincent Van Gogh in Arles including a stop at the Van Gogh Arles museum.

• Day 7 Chateauneuf du Rhone - Le Pouzin

  From Chateauneuf-du-Rhone take the optional excursion to the Valley of the Ardeche. The valley has a particularly scenic stretch known as the Ardeche Gorges with limestone cliffs up to 300m high. The most famous feature is the natural Pont d'Arc. Alternatively, explore the world of truffles with a visit and tasting to a local truffle farm. Rejoin the ship in Le Pouzin and enjoy a captain's gala dinner this evening.

• Day 8 Lyon

  After breakfast, your Amadeus crew bids you “adieu” and we hope to see you again soon!

French Savoir Vivre ItineraryFor navigational reasons the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the cruise itinerary.