How do I pay for the day tours & the airport pick up and return? Is there a protocol or dress code for dinner & events? I'm very casual. Do have a suggestion for the amount of tips for the crew?

You pay on this booking page for the cruise, shore excursions and transfers. Smart casuals are the norm for meals. A suggested amount for gratuities is Euro 8-15/- per person per day. The ship that will be sailing on the 25 March, 2026 is known as the Amadeus Provence.

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Treasures of Burgundy and Provence: Rhône & Saône (Lyon - Lyon)

8 days

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Start and end in Lyon

4.5

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Operator: Lueftner Cruises
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English: Other languages on request: German
Group Size 20 - 150
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Lyon
Meals
Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome Cocktail reception
- Welcome Dinner
Day 2
Mâcon
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Beaujolais and Côte Mâconnais wine regions
- Hameau Duboeuf wine museum and wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit to Cluny Abbey (€79)
- Château de Pierreclos with wine tasting (€74)
Landmarks
Hameau Duboeuf
Cluny Abbey
Château de Pierreclos
Day 3
Chalon-sur-Saône - Tournon
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive through Burgundy wine route
- Visit to Hôtel-Dieu in Beaune
- Wine tasting at Beaune cellar
Optional Activities
- Excursion to medieval towns Brançion and Cormatin (€79)
- Château de Cormatin and French gardens
Landmarks
Hôtel-Dieu
Château de Cormatin
Day 4
Lyon
Included Activities
- Guided tour of UNESCO World Heritage old town
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourviève
Optional Activities
- Visit to Paul Bocuse covered food market with tasting (€63)
Landmarks
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Vieux Lyon
Les Halles de Paul Bocuse
Day 5
Avignon
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Avignon
- Palace of the Popes
- Pont d'Avignon
- Live music performance by local musicians
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Uzès and Pont du Gard (€64)
Landmarks
Palace of the Popes
Pont d'Avignon
Pont du Gard
Uzès
Day 6
Arles
Included Activities
- Morning guided tour of Arles
- Roman amphitheater
Optional Activities
- Camargue Nature Reserve excursion (€62)
Landmarks
Roman Amphitheater of Arles
Camargue Nature Park
Day 7
Châteauneuf-du-Rhône - Le Pouzin - Tournon
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- Gala Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Ardèche Gorge (€62)
- Truffle farm visit and tasting (€89)
- Valrhona Chocolate Museum in Tournon (€89)
Landmarks
Ardèche Gorge
Valrhona Chocolate Museum
Day 8
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast on board)

Landmarks
Hameau Duboeuf
Cluny Abbey
Château de Pierreclos

Landmarks
Hôtel-Dieu
Château de Cormatin

Landmarks
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Vieux Lyon
Les Halles de Paul Bocuse

Landmarks
Palace of the Popes
Pont d'Avignon
Pont du Gard
Uzès

Landmarks
Roman Amphitheater of Arles
Camargue Nature Park

Landmarks
Ardèche Gorge
Valrhona Chocolate Museum

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Flights
Insurance
Optional
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Lueftner Cruises

4.5

(186 reviews)

Number of tours

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

100%

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Lueftner Cruises Ship

Amadeus Provence
Since spring 2017 onwards our newest vessel the 4*+ MS Amadeus Provence is going to reinforce the elegant AMADEUS Fleet. Just in time for… Read more
Capacity
Built
2017
Built
2017
Guests
140
Crew
40
Crew
40
Length
110 m
Length
110 m / 361 ft
Width
11,40 m
Width
11.4 m / 36.5 ft
Suites
8
Suites
8
Staterooms
62
Staterooms
62
Registry
Gross Tonnage
1566 gt
Electricity
Beam
12 m / 39 ft
Cruising Speed
25 km/h
Cruising Speed
13 kn / 24 kph / 15 mph
Generators
Engines
Draft
1,30 m
Draft
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Traveler Reviews

Tour Operator
4.5

Ghislain
October 14th, 2025
4.0
In comparison to Danube -15 days Passsu to Passau a top 10... this Provence was knly a 7.5 max... food crew,...
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Traveled in October 2025
K
Kathy
May 15th, 2025
5.0
This is definitely an under-rated tour and cruise liner. The staff were incredible, friendly and so willing to help....
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Traveled in May 2025
C
Christie
October 23rd, 2023
5.0
First time cruising with Amadeus. Really enjoyed everything about it. Wonderful staff, food and excursions.
Traveled in October 2023
M
Maria
November 18th, 2019
4.5
Fantastic accommodation, service and itinerary. The cruise boat accommodation is very comfortable. Size of the room,...
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Traveled in October 2019
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William
September 29th, 2019
4.5
Great experience and adventure.
Traveled in September 2019
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Linda
April 17th, 2018
5.0
This was our second Amadeus tour, and it did not disappoint. However, a few of the optional tours were over priced...
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Traveled in March 2018
S
Susan
November 14th, 2017
4.5
Wonderful crew, lovely ship. Loved the design of the rooms. I bought it with a set of tours that were not what I...
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Traveled in October 2017

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Chelsea
Asked on November 4th, 2025
How do I pay for the day tours & the airport pick up and return? Is there a protocol or dress code for dinner & events? I'm very casual. Do have a suggestion for the amount of tips for the crew?
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- Lueftner CruisesOperator•Written November 2025
  You pay on this booking page for the cruise, shore excursions and transfers. Smart casuals are the norm for meals. A suggested amount for gratuities is Euro 8-15/- per person per day. The ship that will be sailing on the 25 March, 2026 is known as the Amadeus Provence.

From

US $2,828 per person

Price based on Cheapest Room

Price based on Shared Room

Price based on Private Single Room

Price based on Private Double Room

Select Date

1 Adult2 Adults, 1 Child2 Children

Best price guarantee Learn More

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Treasures of Burgundy and Provence: Rhône & Saône (Lyon - Lyon)

Itinerary

Lyon

Included Activities

Mâcon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Chalon-sur-Saône - Tournon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lyon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Avignon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Arles

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Châteauneuf-du-Rhône - Le Pouzin - Tournon

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Lyon

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