13-Night Trip on AmaKristina
Colors of Provence (Wine Cruise)
Cruise, Small Ship/Yacht, River cruise, Cruisetour
Paris to Barcelona Cruisetour
From romantic cities to foodie havens and artistic epicenters, this itinerary enlivens all your senses. Spend three nights in Paris before going to Lyon, France’s culinary capital. Savor the beauty of legendary vineyards and imbibe in local vintages like Beaujolais and Côtes du Rhône. Become an expert in all things culinary: go in search of the highly prized "Black Diamond" truffles; learn how to pair chocolate with wine; and enjoy a specially curated food and wine pairing dinner on board. After your cruise, spend three nights in Barcelona taking in the top sites, as well as views of the mountains of Montserrat. During this wine-themed journey, you’ll indulge in several wine tastings at traditional wineries and hike through vineyards, all while learning about the history and techniques of winemaking both on board with your dedicated wine expert and on shore. This journey is a must for anyone interested in the best of French wine and cuisine.
13 Nights
Starting At
$10,972.00
USD
March 09, 2026 through March 22, 2026
Book by:
March 05, 2026 7:00 PM
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About AmaKristina
Ship Overview
AmaKristina
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.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2017
Ship Length
443 ft
Ship Beam
38 ft
Total Capacity
156
Crew Size
51
Laundromats
Number of Decks
4
Deck Plan Details
Symbol Legend
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Staterooms can become adjoining by request. |
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Up to triple occupancy |
Deck plans are not yet available
Daily Options
AMAWaterways: Colors of Provence (Wine Cruise)
Day 1
Paris
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Paris
“City of Light” tour
Day 3
Paris
Evening Montmartre and illuminations tour
Day 4
Paris
TGV high-speed train to Lyon
Cooking demonstration
Lyon
EMBARKATION
Day 5
Lyon
City tour
OR Les Halles Market tour
OR Lyon bike tour
Day 6
Lyon
Beaujolais excursion and tasting
Day 7
Vienne
"Footsteps of Ancient Romans” walking tour
OR Mount Pipet hike
OR ViaRhôna bike tour
Tournon
Red wine and chocolate tasting
Day 8
Tournon
Steam train ride
OR Hermitage wine tasting
OR Tain l’Hermitage hike and wine tasting
Viviers
Evening Ghost Walk
Day 9
Avignon
Walking tour and Papal Palace
OR Tastes of Avignon
OR Avignon bike tour
Pont du Gard
OR Grignan truffle farm visit
OR Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine tasting
Day 10
Arles
Les Baux de Provence
Arles walking tour
OR Van Gogh walking tour
OR Bike tour
Day 11
Arles
DISEMBARKATION
TGV train to Barcelona via Nimes
Barcelona
Hotel check-in
Day 12
Barcelona
"The Best of Barcelona" tour
Day 13
Barcelona
"The Mountains and Abbey of Montserrat" excursion
Day 14
Barcelona
Return flight home
Day 1
Paris
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Paris
“City of Light” tour
Day 3
Paris
Evening Montmartre and illuminations tour
Day 4
Paris
TGV high-speed train to Lyon
Cooking demonstration
Lyon
EMBARKATION
Day 5
Lyon
City tour
OR Les Halles Market tour
OR Lyon bike tour
Day 6
Lyon
Beaujolais excursion and tasting
Day 7
Vienne
"Footsteps of Ancient Romans” walking tour
OR Mount Pipet hike
OR ViaRhôna bike tour
Tournon
Red wine and chocolate tasting
Day 8
Tournon
Steam train ride
OR Hermitage wine tasting
OR Tain l’Hermitage hike and wine tasting
Viviers
Evening Ghost Walk
Day 9
Avignon
Walking tour and Papal Palace
OR Tastes of Avignon
OR Avignon bike tour
Pont du Gard
OR Grignan truffle farm visit
OR Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine tasting
Day 10
Arles
Les Baux de Provence
Arles walking tour
OR Van Gogh walking tour
OR Bike tour
Day 11
Arles
DISEMBARKATION
TGV train to Barcelona via Nimes
Barcelona
Hotel check-in
Day 12
Barcelona
"The Best of Barcelona" tour
Day 13
Barcelona
"The Mountains and Abbey of Montserrat" excursion
Day 14
Barcelona
Return flight home
Ship Overview
Ship Overview
AmaKristina
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.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2017
Ship Length
443 ft
Ship Beam
38 ft
Total Capacity
156
Crew Size
51
Laundromats
Number of Decks
4
Deck Plan Details
Deck Plan Details
Symbol Legend
|
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Staterooms can become adjoining by request. |
|
|
Up to triple occupancy |
Deck plans are not yet available
Daily Options
AMAWaterways: Colors of Provence (Wine Cruise)
Day 1
Paris
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Paris
“City of Light” tour
Day 3
Paris
Evening Montmartre and illuminations tour
Day 4
Paris
TGV high-speed train to Lyon
Cooking demonstration
Lyon
EMBARKATION
Day 5
Lyon
City tour
OR Les Halles Market tour
OR Lyon bike tour
Day 6
Lyon
Beaujolais excursion and tasting
Day 7
Vienne
"Footsteps of Ancient Romans” walking tour
OR Mount Pipet hike
OR ViaRhôna bike tour
Tournon
Red wine and chocolate tasting
Day 8
Tournon
Steam train ride
OR Hermitage wine tasting
OR Tain l’Hermitage hike and wine tasting
Viviers
Evening Ghost Walk
Day 9
Avignon
Walking tour and Papal Palace
OR Tastes of Avignon
OR Avignon bike tour
Pont du Gard
OR Grignan truffle farm visit
OR Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine tasting
Day 10
Arles
Les Baux de Provence
Arles walking tour
OR Van Gogh walking tour
OR Bike tour
Day 11
Arles
DISEMBARKATION
TGV train to Barcelona via Nimes
Barcelona
Hotel check-in
Day 12
Barcelona
"The Best of Barcelona" tour
Day 13
Barcelona
"The Mountains and Abbey of Montserrat" excursion
Day 14
Barcelona
Return flight home
Day 1
Paris
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Paris
“City of Light” tour
Day 3
Paris
Evening Montmartre and illuminations tour
Day 4
Paris
TGV high-speed train to Lyon
Cooking demonstration
Lyon
EMBARKATION
Day 5
Lyon
City tour
OR Les Halles Market tour
OR Lyon bike tour
Day 6
Lyon
Beaujolais excursion and tasting
Day 7
Vienne
"Footsteps of Ancient Romans” walking tour
OR Mount Pipet hike
OR ViaRhôna bike tour
Tournon
Red wine and chocolate tasting
Day 8
Tournon
Steam train ride
OR Hermitage wine tasting
OR Tain l’Hermitage hike and wine tasting
Viviers
Evening Ghost Walk
Day 9
Avignon
Walking tour and Papal Palace
OR Tastes of Avignon
OR Avignon bike tour
Pont du Gard
OR Grignan truffle farm visit
OR Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine tasting
Day 10
Arles
Les Baux de Provence
Arles walking tour
OR Van Gogh walking tour
OR Bike tour
Day 11
Arles
DISEMBARKATION
TGV train to Barcelona via Nimes
Barcelona
Hotel check-in
Day 12
Barcelona
"The Best of Barcelona" tour
Day 13
Barcelona
"The Mountains and Abbey of Montserrat" excursion
Day 14
Barcelona
Return flight home
About AmaWaterways
Family-owned and operated for more than 21 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track, and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.
About AmaWaterways
Family-owned and operated for more than 21 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track, and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.
