| Day 1 | We fly to Marseille, then comfortably transfer ninety minutes to our ship in Arles. After dinner we stroll through the city immortalised by Van Gogh. |
| Day 2 | A walk through the scented Alpilles hills, followed by a visit to the hilltop village of Les Baux de Provence and a dégustation of local olive oils. Cruise to Avignon during dinner. |
| Day 3 | A morning in Avignon to visit the famous bridge and Palais des Papes. After lunch we set sail for the picturesque town of Viviers where we stay overnight. |
| Day 4 | Our morning afloat takes us past limestone hills. From Soyons, site of ancient caves, we stroll past peach and apricot orchards. Overnight in Tournon. |
| Day 5 | A free morning in Tournon, berthed on the charming Quai Farçonnet. A stroll across the river brings us to Tain, of Hermitage wine fame, and Valrhona chocolates. In the afternoon we sail |
| Day 6 | A morning exploring the historic streets of Vienne, capital of Roman Gaul. In the afternoon the cruise reaches Lyon where the Saone flows into the Rhone. |
| Day 7 | This morning we explore the cobbled alleyways and courtyards of Lyon‘s old town, then take the funicular up Fourvière Hill. After a lunchtime cruise to Collonges we walk in Beaujolais wine country near Juliénas, and enjoy some more wine. |
| Day 8 | Disembark for the return flight to the UK from Lyon. |
The AmaDagio was built in 2008 and carries 148 passengers.
Our springtime cruise starts in Provence, then makes its way slowly to France‘s second city, Lyon. On the way we pass vineyards and orchards, visit hilltop villages and riverside towns, immersing ourselves in the magical mixture of history and scenery that southern France does so well.
| E Piano Deck (Fixed Window) | £1999 |
| D Piano Deck (Fixed Window) | £2079 |
| B Violin & Cello Deck (Balcony) | £2299 |
| A Violin Deck (Balcony) | £2349 |
| Single B Violin & Cello Deck (Balcony) | £2949 |
| Single E Piano Deck (Fixed Window) | £2249 |
Heathrow - Marseille (approx 2hrs), Lyon (Saint Exupéry) - Heathrow (approx 1hrs 40mins), British Airways.
approx 90mins.
From £90 return, British Airways.
Business class available, please ask for a competitive quote.
What could be nicer than a river cruise? As the ship glides past vineyards, castles and riverside towns, you can relax enjoying the views of life by the river, sample culinary delights and look forward to the next trip ashore.
We have partnered up with AmaWaterways, one of the world's most prestigious river cruise companies. Their state of the art custom designed 5 star ships are the perfect base for our holidays, offering luxurious and distinctively designed cabins and public areas. Each ship has a fitness area, whirlpool and complimentary Wi-Fi. Culinary masterpieces are created by expert chefs onboard, enjoy a lovely champagne breakfast every morning, a lavish lunch buffet and a multi course dinner accompanied by fine regional wines beer and soft drinks, all included.
At each port of call we will explore the villages and countryside on foot with our own Adagio Specialists, to ensure you get the very best Adagio experience. Flights, airport transfers, all local transfers plus our own shore visit programmes are included in the price of your holiday.
We have chosen cruises on three of Europe's greatest and historic rivers, the Rhone, the Danube and the Rhine. Each river is lined with stunning views and breathtaking scenery. AmaWaterways also offers complimentary bicycles where you can join a guided tour or venture out on your own two wheeled adventure. With such a superb choice of river cruises, we're sure that once you have river cruised in style, you’ll be sure to go again and again.
On our river cruises, please note that the single cabin supplement is for sole use of a twin or double cabin.
