AmaWaterways is adding Egypt to its Black heritage river cruises. The “Soulful Epicurean Experience on the River” will expand to Egypt beginning May 17, 2024. The African and Black diaspora will be explored while sailing on the 11-night Secrets Egypt & the Nile itinerary aboard the AmaDahlia offering Egypt River Cruises.
A three-night pre-cruise or one-night post-cruise land tour in Cairo will be available on this itinerary.
Egypt’s Black history will be explored through visits to local communities, focusing on regional cuisine and offering curated shore excursions. A visit to a Nubian village is included, where guests will meet the locals who continue to carry on the traditions of their Egyptian ancestors. Guests will see the classic wonders of Egypt’s ancient civilization with the cruise sailing from Luxor, visiting the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings and Queens and Karnak and Luxor temples.
AmaWaterways has added two new 2024 dates to France’s Soulful Epicurean Experience cruise series. Set sail on the 10-night Colors of Provence itinerary on June 13, cruising from Arles to Lyon and ending with a three-night stay in Paris or sail the June 17th departure, which does the same itinerary in reverse, beginning with the three-night stay in Paris.
The river cruise line is offering a three-night post-cruise package in Paris commemorating the city’s Black history, heritage and culture. This is a curated experience connecting Black travelers to each other and to international destinations rich with African-American history and the perfect way to celebrate the heritage, traditions and cultures of the global family.
Board the AmaKristina on August 24, 2023, and set sail from Arles to Lyon for AMA’s seven-night “Colors of Provence” itinerary. Begin the journey by exploring the cultural history of Marseille and sail through the South of France along the Rhone River to Lyon. Conclude the trip in Paris, where many Black artists, writers, and entertainers have made history. Guests will enjoy guided tours showcasing the region’s jazz, food, and wine, as well as live musical performances onboard and ashore. An excursion honoring Josephine Baker, the first Black woman inducted into France’s Pantheon mausoleum, and a “Black History of Paris” city tour along with a three-night stay at a luxury hotel.
The AmaKristina boasts spacious staterooms with twin balconies, a sun deck walking track, a swim-up bar, a main lounge and complimentary bicycles. See all that AMA Waterways has to offer.
COLORS OF PROVENCE
AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 3, 2023
Save $1,180 per person on a 7-night river cruise from Arles to Lyon plus 3-night post-cruise land package in Paris, France
Special introductory package price: $4,499 per person, based on double occupancy if booked by September 2022.
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
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.
Add 3 NIGHTS in PARIS POST-CRUISE which commemorates the city’s Black history, heritage and culture.Call for Prices
*Terms & Conditions: All rates are per person in USD, based on double occupancy, in a Category E stateroom. The introductory rate of $4,499 per person is applicable to new reservations made by September 30, 2022. The rate will increase to $4,899 per person on October 1, 2022. Paris hotel may change based on availability. Solo travelers in a double occupancy must pay an additional single supplement amount before receiving any eligible discounts. Upgrades, port charges, airfares, optional land programs, visas and gratuities are additional. Other restrictions may apply. For complete details, general information and terms & conditions, please contact your Travel Advisor.
