14 nights on the Rhone, Saône and Seine · Paris to Arles · from A$13,134 pp
Grand Seine & Rhône is a 14-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Rhone, Saône and Seine, from Paris to Arles, on AmaLyra. There are 2 departures between March 2027 and November 2027, from A$13,134 per person twin share in a Window stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.
France from north to south, by river. Over 14 nights from the Seine to the Rhône, this itinerary traces the country's full cultural range, from Paris and Normandy's historic coastline through Burgundy's vineyard-covered hills and Lyon's legendary bouchons to the lavender-scented warmth of Provence. Few countries change character as dramatically by latitude as France, and this route takes you through every shade of it.
| Length | 14 nights |
|---|---|
| Rivers | Rhone, Saône and Seine |
| Starts and ends | Paris to Arles |
| Countries | France |
| Ship | AmaLyra |
| Departures | 2, 25 Mar 2027 to 4 Nov 2027 |
| From | A$13,134 pp, Window |
Itinerary and fares from AmaWaterways, checked 2 November at 7:29am.
| Day | Where | The day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris, France | Arrival in Paris to begin your Grand Seine adventure |
| 2 | Les Andelys, France | A historic stronghold above the winding Seine |
| 3 | Le Havre, France | Coastal inspiration meets UNESCO-protected city treasures |
| 4 | Le Havre, France | WWII landmarks and Normandy’s scenic delights |
| 5 | Rouen, France | Medieval Rouen enchants with flavor and history |
| 6 | Vernon, France | The French countryside reveals beauty and history |
| 7 | Paris, France | Van Gogh’s last home inspires profound reflection |
| 8 | Dijon, France | Bid Paris farewell and greet Dijon’s charming streets |
| 9 | Chalon-sur-Saône, France | From medieval charm to vineyard delights |
| 10 | Tournus, France | Sacred halls and storybook countryside |
| 11 | Macon, France | South Burgundy’s heritage, flavors, and vistas |
| 12 | Lyon, France | Historic Lyon’s winding streets and local flavors |
| 13 | Viviers, France | Medieval streets, hilltop villages, and truffle treasures |
| 14 | Avignon, France | Papal history and Provençal culinary delights |
| 15 | Arles, France | Begin your journey home |
As published by AmaWaterways. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2027Paris to Arles | AmaLyra | A$13,134 | A$13,134 | A$22,342 | |
| 4 Nov 2027Paris to Arles | AmaLyra | A$13,790 | A$13,790 | A$22,998 |
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$13,134 per person, twin share (A$26,268 for two), in a Window stateroom. By stateroom type: Window from A$13,134, Balcony from A$13,134, Suite from A$22,342. 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.
2 times between 25 Mar 2027 and 4 Nov 2027: 2 departures in 2027.
It starts in Paris and finishes in Arles.
AmaLyra. 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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