Colours of Provence Cruise

London to Lyon and the AmaCello (or similar)

From London St. Pancras International board the Eurostar direct service to Lyon (on some days a change of trains in Lille is necessary), with a light meal and drinks on board. On arrival at Lyon Part-Dieu make your own way to your floating hotel, the elegant AmaCello, with a Welcome Dinner on board this evening.

Meals: dinner

Discovering Lyon

Discover dynamic Lyon, starting on Fourvière Hill, part of the city's UNESCO World Heritage historic region and home to the 19th-century basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Continue to the old town and a guided walk through the St. Jean district with its covered walkways known as 'traboules'. Afternoon at leisure or join a guided bike tour.

Collonges and the Beaujolais Wine Region

Excursion to the Beaujolais wine region, the Pays d'Or or 'land of the golden stones', with a wine tasting at a traditional winery. Return to the ship and set sail for Vienne, where the ship moors for the evening with time to explore at your own pace.

Exploring Vienne

A walking tour follows in the footsteps of the Romans: the well-preserved Augustus and Livia Temple, Saint Maurice Cathedral, and St. Pierre Abbey, one of the oldest surviving churches in France. Alternatively take a guided bike tour along the Via Rhôna or a guided hike to the Monastery at Mount Pipet.

Tournon

A choice of three excursions: a train ride along the Gorge du Doux to the little station of Colombier le Vieux-Saint Barthélemy le Plain; a red wine and chocolate pairing presentation at Le Château de Tournon; or cycle or hike through the vineyards of Tain l'Hermitage with a winery visit.

Avignon

In the 'City of Popes', choose from a guided walking tour including the Papal Palace and the medieval walls of the UNESCO-listed centre, a visit to the Roman aqueduct Pont du Gard, or a tasting tour of regional specialties. In the afternoon enjoy free time, a bike tour, or the hilltop village of Grignan followed by a truffle hunt with a farmer and his dog.

Arles

Choose to visit the Saint Paul de Mausole Asylum where Van Gogh lived and painted, then the Carrières de Lumières art projection; or Les Baux de Provence and an olive farm; or Aigues-Mortes and the Camargue National Park. Afternoon walking tour of Arles including the Romanesque cathedral and Roman amphitheatre, a bike tour to the Roman ruins, or a Van Gogh walking tour with the Vincent van Gogh Foundation.

Homeward bound

After breakfast leave your floating hotel, take the train to Lille and connect with the Eurostar to London, with a meal and drinks included in your Standard Premier service, arriving into London St Pancras International.

Meals: breakfast