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.

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

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Start and end in Lyon

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Gold Operator: Lueftner Cruises
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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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
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Itinerary

Intro
Introduction
Day 1
Lyon
Lyon
Meals
Dinner (Welcome Dinner)
Included Activities
- Welcome Cocktail reception
- Welcome Dinner
Day 2
Mâcon
Mâcon
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Maconnais and Beaujolais wine regions
- Visit to Hameau Duboeuf wine museum with wine tasting
Optional Activities
- Visit to Cluny Abbey (€79 as individual excursion or included in Package C)
- Visit to Château de Pierreclos with wine tasting (€74 as individual excursion or included in Package B)
Landmarks
Hameau Duboeuf
Cluny Abbey
Château de Pierreclos
Day 3
Chalon-sur-Saône - Tournus
Chalon-sur-Saône - Tournus
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
- Afternoon excursion to medieval towns of Brançion and Cormatin (€79 as individual excursion or included in Package C)
- Relax on board and admire scenery
Landmarks
Hôtel-Dieu
Château de Cormatin
Brançion
Day 4
Lyon
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vieux Lyon (Old Town)
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Paul Bocuse covered food market with tasting (€63 as 'AMADEUS Taste: Les Halles by Paul Bocuse' or included in Packages B and C)
Landmarks
Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière
Vieux Lyon
Les Halles by Paul Bocuse
Day 5
Avignon
Avignon
Meals
Lunch, Dinner (Gala Dinner)
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Avignon
- View Palace of the Popes
- View Pont d'Avignon
- Live performance by local musicians
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Uzès and Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard (€64 as individual excursion or included in Package C)
Landmarks
Palace of the Popes
Pont d'Avignon
Pont du Gard
Uzès
Day 6
Arles
Arles
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided morning tour of Arles
- Visit to Roman amphitheater
Optional Activities
- Afternoon excursion to Camargue Nature Reserve (€62 as individual excursion or included in Packages B and C)
Landmarks
Roman Amphitheater of Arles
Camargue Nature Reserve
Day 7
Châteauneuf-du-Rhône - Le Pouzin - Tournon
Châteauneuf-du-Rhône - Le Pouzin - Tournon
Meals
Lunch (Lunch on board), Dinner (Gala Dinner)
Optional Activities
- Morning guided tour of Ardèche Gorge (€62 as individual excursion or included in Package B)
- Exploration of truffle farm with tasting (€89 as 'AMADEUS Taste: Grignan with truffle farm and tasting' or included in Packages A and C)
- Visit to Tournon and Valrhona Chocolate Museum (included in Package B as 'AMADEUS Taste: Tournon & Valrhona Chocolate Museum')
- Relax on board
Landmarks
Ardèche Gorge
Valrhona Chocolate Museum
Day 8
Lyon
Lyon
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Breakfast

Landmarks
Hameau Duboeuf
Cluny Abbey
Château de Pierreclos

Landmarks
Hôtel-Dieu
Château de Cormatin
Brançion

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

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

Landmarks
Roman Amphitheater of Arles
Camargue Nature Reserve

Landmarks
Ardèche Gorge
Valrhona Chocolate Museum

Accommodation
Guide
Meals
Additional Services
Transport

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Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

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Lueftner Cruises Ship

Amadeus Provence
Experience unforgettable river moments – along the Rhône and Saône, in the heart of Provence. On board our premium ship AMADEUS Provence… 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
Cabin
Deck
Deck with Cabins
Country/Region
Germany
Refurbished
Refurbished
Depth
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

Traveler Reviews

Tour Operator
4.5

Ghislain4.0•October 2025
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
Kathy5.0•May 2025
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
Christie5.0•October 2023
First time cruising with Amadeus. Really enjoyed everything about it. Wonderful staff, food and excursions.
Traveled in October 2023
Maria4.5•November 2019
Fantastic accommodation, service and itinerary. The cruise boat accommodation is very comfortable. Size of the room,...
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Traveled in October 2019
William4.5•September 2019
Great experience and adventure.
Traveled in September 2019
Linda5.0•April 2018
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
Susan4.5•November 2017
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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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.

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