Chateau Ampuis near Vienne (image © Maison E.GUIGAL)

Dates:

  • Optional Pre-Cruise Tour: Begins in Aix-en-Provence on August 25, 2025; ends in Arles on August 28, 2025
  • Cruise Only: Embarkation in Arles on August 28, 2025; ends in Chalon-Sur-Saône on September 4, 2025
  • Optional Post-Cruise: Begins in Dijon on September 4, 2025; ends in Paris on September 8, 2025

Save Up To $500 Off Per Stateroom
$250 per person

* Based availability for new bookings by October 31, 2024

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CATEGORY DECK STATEROOM CRUISE ONLY EARLY BOOKING
CRUISE ONLY
AIX-EN-PROVENCE
(3-NIGHT) PRE-CRUISE
TOUR ADD
DIJON & PARIS
(4-NIGHT) POST-CRUISE
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E Piano Fixed Windows $ 4,939.00 $4,689.00 $ 1,595.00 $ 2,395.00
D Piano Fixed Windows $ 5,238.00 $4,988.00 $ 1,595.00 $ 2,395.00
C Violin & Cello French Balcony $ 6,338.00 $6,088.00 $ 1,595.00 $ 2,395.00
B Violin & Cello French Balcony $ 6,638.00 $6,388.00 $ 1,595.00 $ 2,395.00
A Violin French Balcony $ 6,738.00 $6,488.00 $ 1,595.00 $ 2,395.00
Suite Violin French Balcony $ 8,038.00 $ 7,788.00 - Upon Request $ 1,595.00 $ 2,395.00
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Our website does not display live availability. All prices and availability will be confirmed by a confirmation letter within 7 days of registration. Special offers are strictly controlled, subject to availability, and may be withdrawn at any time.

* All rates are per person in USD for cruise only, based on double occupancy. 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.

Promotional rates are valid on select sailings only. Promotions are valid only for new bookings only and restrictions may apply. Offers are not combinable with any other promotions/discounts, are limited to availability, are capacity controlled and are subject to change or termination without notice. Other restrictions may apply.

* Additional Fees: (not included in the pricing above)

  • Gratuities:
    • Ship Staff: €100 per person (approx. $115) is recommended for the week (paid onboard)
    • Cruise Manager: €30 per person (approx. $35) is recommended for the week (paid directly)
    • Expanding Horizons Escort/Tour Manager: €40 per person (approx. $45) is recommended for the entire program (paid directly)
    • Excursions & Tours:
      • For Half-Days Tours: €2-3 per person/€5 per couple is recommended for tour guide and €1 per person for the coach driver (paid directly)
      • For Full-Day Tours: €10 per person is recommended for tour guide and €2 per person for the coach driver (paid directly)

Please Note: Gratuities (and suggested amounts) are always optional and at your discretion based on the level of service you receive.

* Single Supplement for Cruise: Calculated based on the non-discounted, per person double occupancy rate at 125% for category E & D and 150% for all other stateroom categories except suites and A+/AA+ which are 200%
* Single Supplement for Land: Pre-Cruise: $469 / Post-Cruise: $779
* Bedding Options: Option A: Two twin beds; Option B: One queen bed.

PRICING

All prices shown are in U.S. Dollars (USD$). In the event that an incorrect cruise and/or land tour fare is listed, quoted or advertised through any website, printed collateral, reservations person or winery club manager that is an electronic, typographical or verbal error, Expanding Horizons reserves the right to correct the erroneous fare. Passengers will be duly informed and asked to pay the correct cruise and/or land tour fare intended, or shall be refunded in full for any deposits or payments made, thereby canceling the cruise booking. Expanding Horizons reserves the right to change prices without notice.

Airfares, air taxes and air surcharges quoted on your invoice or by a reservation agent are only guaranteed once airfare full payment is received by Expanding Horizons.

E: Fixed Windows – 170 sq.ft.

Deck: Piano

D: Fixed Windows – 170 sq.ft.

Deck: Piano

C: French Balcony – 170 sq.ft. 

Deck: Violin & Cello

B: French Balcony – 170 sq.ft.

Deck: Violin & Cello

A: French Balcony – 170 sq.ft.

Deck: Violin

Suite: French Balcony – 255 sq.ft.

Deck: Violin

Cruise Prices Include:

  • 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom, most with French balconies
  • Life enriching tours and excursions daily
  • Entertainment on demand in all staterooms featuring free high-speed Internet access, hit Hollywood movies, extensive music library and English language TV stations
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board
  • Terry bathrobes and white-on-white plush bedding
  • Gourmet dining with all meals included during your cruise
  • Free-flowing red & white wines from France’s great wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board
  • Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily
  • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain’s Gala Dinner
  • Special highlights including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and piano music
  • Bicycles to explore on your own
  • Services of professional Cruise Manager
  • All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck)
  • Transfers between airport / hotel / ship are included with the purchase of airfare from AmaWaterways if traveling on the program dates only
  • All local taxes

Pre-Cruise Price Includes:

  • 3 nights Accommodation at the Grand Hôtel Roi René Aix-En-Provence Centre – MGallery
  • Transfers: From Marseille Airport to the Hotel in Aix-en-Provence and from the hotel in Aix-en-Provence to ship AmaCello in Arles
  • Tours: Guided walking tours in Aix-en-Provence and Salon-de-Provence; visit to Caumont Art Centre, visit the Olivier Fernay Camargue Horse & Bull Farm and enjoy an equestrian demonstration in the bull ring.
  • Winery Experience: Tour & Tasting at Chateau la Verreri
  • Meals: Daily Breakfast, 1 Special Lunch and a Welcome Dinner
    • Aix-en-Provence: Private group dinner at Jardin Mazarin (or similar)
    • Salon-de-Provence luncheon
    • Lunch at Olivier Fernay Camargue
  • Services of professional Tour Manager

Post-Cruise Price Includes:

  • 2 nights accommodation at the Grand Hotel La Cloche MGallery in Dijon
  • 2 nights accommodation at The Chess Hotel (Paris Opera District)
  • Transfers: From the AmaCello to Burgundy and Dijon; from the hotel in Paris to Charles de Gaulle Airport
  • Tours: Guided Walking tour of Dijon city and the Paris Montmartre Jazz tour
  • Attractions: entrance to Dijon Musee des Beaux Arts
  • Burgundy Winery Tours and Tastings at Domaine d’Ardhuy and Chateau de Marsannay
  • Meals: Daily Breakfast, 2 Special Lunch and 2 Dinners
    • Lunch in the lovely village of Nuits-Saint-Georges
    • Dijon: Dinner at Caves by La Cloche
    • Paris: Lunch at Le Procope (founded 1686)
    • Paris: Dinner at historic bistro Au Petit Riche (1854)
  • Services of professional Tour Manager

PLEASE NOTE: This program was created solely by our tour operator, Expanding Horizons of Tustin CA and will contain private meals, tours and/or visits to attractions outside of scheduled cruise activities. These additional services are exclusive to guests who book their cruise reservation though Expanding Horizons. Persons booking with alternative travel agencies will not be included in these activities