Discover Paris & France on the River in Provence
10 day | U.S. Flight: Aug 23, 2023 | Arrival: Aug 24, 2023 | Departure: Sept 3, 2023
7-night river cruise from Avignon to Lyon plus 3-night post-cruise land package in Paris, France
LESS THAN 10 ROOMS REMAINING – THIS WILL SELL OUT BEFORE 2023!!!
I’m excited to announce NuVibe Travel’s 1st Annual Hosted Experience!
Jackie Williams, Owner of NuVibe Travel Experiences, LLC, has personally partnered with AmaWaterways to curate the first-ever “Soulful Epicurean Experience” on the river.
In short, it’s the first-ever river cruise itinerary to focus on Black Heritage on the European Rivers – AND YOU’RE INVITED!
Join us while we explore the black cultural history of Marseille before boarding the award-winning AmaKristina in Avignon as we sail through the South of France along the Rhône River to Lyon. You will conclude your journey in Paris, where many Black artists, writers and entertainers made their mark. Enjoy a variety of experiences exclusive to this special itinerary, such as guided tours showcasing jazz, food and wine, all while shining a light on Black heritage.
What’s Included in Your River Cruise and Land Package:
- 7-night river cruise in an elegantly appointed riverview stateroom
- All fine dining in multiple venues on board, including The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
- Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
- Daily Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour
- A variety of included excursions each day, such as guided hikes, bike rides and tasting tours
- Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi
- Transfer from the ship to your hotel in Paris via TGV high-speed train
- A 3-night stay at the Renaissance Arc de Triomphe hotel in Paris* with daily breakfast
- Specially curated Josephine Baker excursion and “Black History of Paris” city tour
- The services of one of our wonderful Cruise Managers throughout your river cruise and land journey
What IS NOT Included
- Your international airfare – please let me know if you want pricing
- Travel insurance, which we offer can be purchased after you’ve booked your cruise package
- Tips for services and experiences
- Beverages not included with breakfast, lunch, dinner, or Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour
- Personal charges such as laundry, phone calls, etc
- Extended days in destination, outside the noted itinerary
- Additional sightseeing, activities and experiences outside of your itinerary
- Passport fees, immunization costs, and local departure taxes (when applicable)
EXCLUSIVE EXCURSION HIGHLIGHT: BLACK HISTORY OF PARIS TOUR
Discover centuries worth of Black history as you venture to several sites in and around Paris during this exclusive full-day tour. You will see the iconic Arc de Triomphe and the Monument to the Abolition of Slavery as your guide shares the history of the Code noir, a decree passed by King Louis XIV in 1685 defining the conditions of slavery. From there, you will drive past Montmartre, learning about the cabarets and famous jazz musicians who made their mark here before walking through the African district, renowned for its African food and street vendors, and visiting Little Africa, a gallery space and cultural initiative in La Goutte d’or district. Your full-day tour also includes a panoramic tour of the left bank of Paris, the Latin Quarter and Pantheon Square, where renowned US-born Black entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker was inducted in November 2021.
A Soulful Epicurean Experience Itinerary
DAY 1 – ARLES
THU, AUG 24, 2023
DAY 2 – ARLES – AVIGNON
FRI, AUG 25, 2023
DAY 3 – AVIGNON
SAT, AUG 26, 2023
DAY 4 – VIVERS – LE POUZIN
SUN, AUG 27, 2023
DAY 5 – TOURNON – VIENNE
MON, AUG 28, 2023
DAY 6 – VIENNE – LYON
TUES, AUG 29, 2023
DAY 7 – VILLEFRANCHE
WED, AUG 30, 2023
DAY 8 – LYON – PARIS
THU, AUG 31, 2023
DAY 9 – PARIS
FRI, SEP 1, 2023
DAY 10 – PARIS
SAT, SEP 2, 2023
DAY 11 – PARIS – RETURN HOME
SUN, SEP 3, 2023
- Embarkation
- Marseille Full-Day Black Heritage Tour
- Avignon Illuminations Cruise
- Morning Walking Tour and Papal Palace
- OR Tastes of Avignon
- Pont Du Gard
- OR Avignon Bike Tour
- Evening Jazz Performance
- Grignan Excursion and Truffle Farm
- TBD
- Exclusive Private Steam Train Ride
- OR Red Wine and Chocolate
- OR Hermitage Hike and Wine Tasting
- Evening Jazz Performance
- Roman Ruins Walking Tour
- OR Mount Pipet Hike
- OR ViaRhôna Bike Tour
- Lyon City Tour
- OR Les Halles Market Tour
- OR Lyon Bike Tour
- Beaujolais Winery Excursion
- Disembarkation
- TGV Train from Lyon to Paris
- Check Into Your Paris Hotel
- Exclusive Josephine Baker Excursion
- “Black History of Paris” Tour
- Return Flight Home
International Airfare
International airfare from the United States IS NOT included in this package price. Please review the suggested airports and flight plan to consider. If you’d like pricing for air, please let me know. Airfare will open 335 days before departure.
PLEASE NOTE: You have two options of airfare to consider.
- Book roundtrip flights to and from Paris. If you choose to fly into Paris, you’ll need to take the TGV train into Arles.
- Book arrival flight into Marseille (MRS) and your departure flight from Paris (CDG or ORY).
Flight Dates for this Itinerary (no extended pre or post-stays)
Pro-Tip: I suggest arriving in Paris 1 day prior of the ship’s departure date. This allows you to acclimate to the time change, explore more of the destination, and avoid any unexpected flight delays or cancellations. You don’t want to miss any part of this epic experience and you don’t stress either!
- Depart U.S.: Wednesday, Aug 23, 2022 | Arrive in France: Thursday, Aug 24, 2023
- Depart Paris: Sunday, Sept 3, 2023
Pricing Information
Stateroom category preference and location is subject to availability. The 156-passenger AmaKristina ship is expected to sell-out!
What if I need to cancel?
$350 of your per person deposit is non-refundable. To protect your non-refundable investment, the purchase of travel insurance is highly recommended. You can quote yourself a policy at the widget below.
Important Dates
Non-Refundable Deposit: $550 per person (includes agency fee)
Final Payment Due: Monday, March 6, 2023
Cancellation Policy (Non-Refundable Costs)
- More than 121 days prior to departure: $350/pp
- 120-90 days prior to departure: $550/pp
- 89-60 days prior to departure: 35% of total package price + agency fee
- 59-30 days prior to departure: 50% of total package price + agency fee
- 29-7 days prior to departure: 80% of total package price + agency fee
- 6 days prior to departure: 100% of total package price + agency fee
- Flight Changes & Cancellations will be provided at time of booking
- Travel Insurance is Non-Refundable
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TRAVEL PROTECTION – BE PROTECTED FROM THE UNEXPECTED.
Travel protection is highly recommended to protect your vacation investment against. If you’re sick due to an illness or COVID prior to travel, any non-refundable payments will be covered.
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The AmaKristina
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Jackie Williams
Group Travel Specialist
NuVibe Travel Experiences, LLC
E: concierge@nuvibeluxetravel.com
O: 800.967.0678 ext 700
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