Once you decide you want to go on a magical European river cruise involving wine tastings and more, the next step is to start planning. Finding the perfect wine river cruise can be a tedious task. You will need to research cruise lines, destinations, rivers and wine region, and the process can be overwhelming. In this series we will be exploring different cruise lines, finding out what makes them so special, and in turn, help you find the perfect river cruise for your next adventure. First in our series is AmaWaterways.
Founded in 2002, AmaWaterways has nineteen cruise ships sailing throughout the world. They pride themselves on a luxurious experience and excellent customer service. You get to travel right to the heart of historical cities and immerse yourself in culture through food, wine and exploration.
Why Choose AmaWaterways for Your Wine River Cruise?
With AmaWaterways you:
- Unpack once and relax
- Explore at your leisure
- Enjoy the included sight seeing tours
- Join in on the included Wine Tasting Tours
- Take a bike to explore the area with ease
- Have an intimate cruise setting providing a friendly atmosphere
Some other added benefits are the on board entertainment, fitness studio, beauty salon and free internet throughout the ship. In short, AmaWaterways provides excellent customer service with a luxury like no other.
AmaWaterways' Wine River Cruises are also a great value! Fares for 2015 start at only $1,849 per person! This is a great value, since it includes all of your meals and wine with lunch and dinner, as well as all of your excursions and wine tastings.
Where to go?
Determining were to go can at times be just as difficult as finding the cruise itself. AmaWaterways is offering 19 different wine river cruise itineraries for 2015. Here is just one example of an AMA Waterways wine river cruise.
Provence and Spain aboard AmaDaigio
From the magic of Paris to the romance of Barcelona, this itinerary is truly captivating.
- Begin with three nights in Paris
- Travel to on the high-speed TGV train to Lyon, France’s gastronomical capital.
- Cruise the Rhone river to Arles and enjoy wines from the most famous appellations in France
- Enjoy wine tastings at local vintners, marvel at ancient Roman ruins, stroll through medieval villages and shop for Provencal crafts.
Pricing for this itinerary starts at $2,349 per person.
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