7 nights on the Rhone and Saône · Dijon to Arles or Arles to Dijon · from A$4,888 pp
Essence of Burgundy & Provence is a 7-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Rhone and Saône, in both directions (Dijon to Arles, or Arles to Dijon), on AmaCello. There are 39 departures between November 2026 and December 2028, from A$4,888 per person twin share in a Window stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.
This 7-night sailing from the Port of Dijon (Saint-Jean-de-Losne) to Arles joins two of France's most celebrated regions in one journey. Begin among Burgundy's legendary Pinot Noir vineyards and mustard fields, then sail south through the Rhône Valley toward the lavender-scented landscapes of Provence.
| Length | 7 nights |
|---|---|
| Rivers | Rhone and Saône |
| Starts and ends | Dijon to Arles; Arles to Dijon |
| Countries | France |
| Ship | AmaCello |
| Departures | 39, 12 Nov 2026 to 28 Dec 2028 |
| Themed sailings | Wine sailing, Christmas Markets sailing |
| From | A$4,888 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 | Tournus, France | A taste of Burgundy |
| 3 | Tournus, France | Stone villages and golden vineyards |
| 4 | Macon, France | Spirit of the south |
| 5 | Lyon, France | Where culture meets the river |
| 6 | Vienne, France | Secrets of Provence |
| 7 | Avignon, France | Provence in full bloom |
| 8 | Arles, France | Bid farewell to France 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2026Dijon to Arles · Wine sailing | AmaCello | A$6,849 | A$9,096 | A$11,645 | |
| 19 Nov 2026Dijon to Arles | AmaCello | A$5,724 | A$7,971 | A$10,520 |
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2027Dijon to Arles · Wine sailing | AmaCello | A$7,373 | A$9,674 | A$12,264 | |
| 8 Apr 2027Arles to Dijon · Wine sailing | AmaCello | A$7,661 | A$9,962 | A$12,552 | |
| 6 May 2027Arles to Dijon | AmaCello | A$7,342 | A$9,643 | A$12,233 | |
| 27 May 2027Dijon to Arles | AmaCello | A$7,598 | A$9,899 | A$12,489 | |
| 3 June 2027Arles to Dijon | AmaCello | A$7,948 | A$10,249 | A$12,839 | |
| 8 July 2027Dijon to Arles | AmaCello | A$7,198 | A$9,499 | A$12,089 | |
| 15 July 2027Arles to Dijon | AmaCello | A$6,448 | A$8,749 | A$11,339 | |
| 5 Aug 2027Dijon to Arles · Wine sailing | AmaCello | A$7,054 | A$9,355 | A$11,945 | |
| 19 Aug 2027Dijon to Arles | AmaCello | A$7,198 | A$9,499 | A$12,089 | |
| 26 Aug 2027Arles to Dijon | AmaCello | A$6,448 | A$8,749 | A$11,339 | |
| 9 Sept 2027Arles to Dijon | AmaCello | A$7,198 | A$9,499 | A$12,089 | |
| 16 Sept 2027Dijon to Arles | AmaCello | A$7,198 | A$9,499 | A$12,089 | |
| 23 Sept 2027Arles to Dijon | AmaCello | A$7,342 | A$9,643 | A$12,233 | |
| 30 Sept 2027Dijon to Arles | AmaCello | A$7,598 | A$9,899 | A$12,489 | |
| 21 Oct 2027Arles to Dijon | AmaCello | A$7,311 | A$9,612 | A$12,202 | |
| 11 Nov 2027Dijon to Arles · Wine sailing | AmaCello | A$6,623 | A$8,924 | A$11,514 | |
| 18 Nov 2027Dijon to Arles | AmaCello | A$5,285 | A$7,586 | A$10,176 | |
| 9 Dec 2027Dijon to Arles · Christmas Markets sailing | AmaCello | A$5,297 | A$7,598 | A$10,188 | |
| 16 Dec 2027Arles to Dijon · Christmas Markets sailing | AmaCello | A$5,297 | A$7,598 | A$10,188 | |
| 23 Dec 2027Dijon to Arles | AmaCello | A$5,153 | A$7,454 | A$10,044 |
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 2028Arles to Dijon | AmaCello | A$7,089 | A$9,389 | A$11,979 | |
| 11 May 2028Dijon to Arles | AmaCello | A$7,632 | A$9,933 | A$12,523 | |
| 18 May 2028Arles to Dijon | AmaCello | A$7,632 | A$9,933 | A$12,523 | |
| 25 May 2028Dijon to Arles | AmaCello | A$7,632 | A$9,933 | A$12,523 | |
| 1 June 2028Arles to Dijon | AmaCello | A$7,776 | A$10,077 | A$12,667 | |
| 8 June 2028Dijon to Arles | AmaCello | A$7,776 | A$10,077 | A$12,667 | |
| 15 June 2028Arles to Dijon | AmaCello | A$7,632 | A$9,933 | A$12,523 | |
| 22 June 2028Dijon to Arles | AmaCello | A$7,632 | A$9,933 | A$12,523 | |
| 29 June 2028Arles to Dijon | AmaCello | A$7,776 | A$10,077 | A$12,667 | |
| 14 Sept 2028Arles to Dijon | AmaCello | A$7,776 | A$10,077 | A$12,667 | |
| 21 Sept 2028Dijon to Arles | AmaCello | A$7,776 | A$10,077 | A$12,667 | |
| 28 Sept 2028Arles to Dijon | AmaCello | A$7,776 | A$10,077 | A$12,667 | |
| 26 Oct 2028Dijon to Arles | AmaCello | A$6,913 | A$9,214 | A$11,804 | |
| 16 Nov 2028Dijon to Arles | AmaCello | A$5,175 | A$7,476 | A$10,066 | |
| 23 Nov 2028Dijon to Arles | AmaCello | A$4,888 | A$7,188 | A$9,778 | |
| 14 Dec 2028Dijon to Arles | AmaCello | A$5,031 | A$7,332 | A$9,922 | |
| 28 Dec 2028Dijon to Arles | AmaCello | A$4,888 | A$7,188 | A$9,778 |
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$4,888 per person, twin share (A$9,776 for two), in a Window stateroom. By stateroom type: Window from A$4,888, Balcony from A$7,188, Suite from A$9,778. 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.
39 times between 12 Nov 2026 and 28 Dec 2028: 2 departures in 2026, 20 departures in 2027, 17 departures in 2028. Some dates are themed sailings: wine sailing, christmas markets sailing.
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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