10 to 11 nights on the Rhone and Saône · Dijon to Arles or Arles to Dijon · from A$8,817 pp
Elegance of Burgundy & Provence is a 10 to 11-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Rhone and Saône, in both directions (Dijon to Arles, or Arles to Dijon), on AmaCello. There are 6 departures between July 2028 and August 2028, from A$8,817 per person twin share in a Window stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.
Whether you cruise north from Arles or south from Dijon, this 10- or 11-night journey moves slowly through Provence and Burgundy, lingering along the Rhône and Saône. Wander Arles's Roman ruins, join a Van Gogh walking tour, ride a steam train through the Gorges, browse Lyon's Les Halles market and taste Beaujolais and Mâconnais wines. This itinerary is available as either a 10-night or 11-night journey, depending on embarkation port. See the Dates & Prices section below to browse available departures and choose the length that works best for you.
| Length | 10 to 11 nights |
|---|---|
| Rivers | Rhone and Saône |
| Starts and ends | Dijon to Arles; Arles to Dijon |
| Countries | France |
| Ship | AmaCello |
| Departures | 6, 6 July 2028 to 27 Aug 2028 |
| From | A$8,817 pp, Window |
Itinerary and fares from AmaWaterways, checked 2 November at 7:29am.
| Day | Where | The day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dijon, France | The gateway to Burgundy |
| 2 | Chalon-sur-Saône, France | The art of wine and heritage |
| 3 | Tournus, France | Stone villages and golden vineyards |
| 4 | Macon, France | Spirit of the South |
| 5 | Lyon, France | Where culture meets the river |
| 6 | Lyon, France | Toast your adventure |
| 7 | Vienne, France | Secrets of Provence |
| 8 | Tournon, France | Heritage on the rails |
| 9 | Avignon, France | City of popes |
| 10 | Arles, France | Roman splendor |
| 11 | Arles, France | Bid farewell and prepare for your journey home |
As published by AmaWaterways, in one direction; the reverse sailings visit the same places the other way round. Excursions and timings can change with river levels and local conditions.
Every departure we list, with the lowest fare in each stateroom type, per person for two sharing, in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. Press Quote on a date and a specialist confirms what is open and the price for two before you pay.
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 July 202810 nights · Dijon to Arles | AmaCello | A$8,817 | A$11,909 | A$15,722 | |
| 16 July 202811 nights · Arles to Dijon | AmaCello | A$9,935 | A$13,171 | A$17,271 | |
| 27 July 202810 nights · Dijon to Arles | AmaCello | A$8,817 | A$11,909 | A$15,722 | |
| 6 Aug 202811 nights · Arles to Dijon | AmaCello | A$9,935 | A$13,171 | A$17,271 | |
| 17 Aug 202810 nights · Dijon to Arles | AmaCello | A$8,817 | A$11,909 | A$15,722 | |
| 27 Aug 202811 nights · Arles to Dijon | AmaCello | A$9,935 | A$13,171 | A$17,271 |
The lowest fare in each stateroom type across the departures above, per person twin share. Each type has several categories by deck and size; we quote the one you prefer.
AmaWaterways covers the dining, the guided excursions and the bikes. Drinks come with lunch and dinner and at the nightly cocktail hour, rather than all day.
From A$8,817 per person, twin share (A$17,634 for two), in a Window stateroom. By stateroom type: Window from A$8,817, Balcony from A$11,909, Suite from A$15,722. Fares are in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. They differ by date, so the table of departures above has each one.
6 times between 6 July 2028 and 27 Aug 2028: 6 departures in 2028.
It sails both ways: Dijon to Arles, and Arles to Dijon. The places are the same each way, in the reverse order. Each departure in the table shows its direction.
AmaCello. Every AmaWaterways ship is small, most carrying fewer than 200 guests, with twin-balcony staterooms above the Window category.
All meals on board, with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, guided excursions in most places you stop, Wi-Fi, port charges and gratuities, and bicycles to borrow. Flights, travel insurance, visas and premium drinks are extra.
Choose a date in the table and press Quote, or send the form with any date. A AmaWaterways specialist replies with the staterooms open on your date and the price for two in Australian dollars, before you pay anything. Or call us on 1300 214 840.
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