13-Night Trip on AmaKristina
Colors of Provence (Christmas)
Cruise, Cruisetour, River cruise, Small Ship/Yacht
Barcelona to Paris Cruisetour
From romantic cities to foodie havens and artistic epicenters, this itinerary enlivens all your senses. Spend three nights in Barcelona taking in the top sites, as well as views of the mountains of Montserrat. Then embark in Avignon where you’ll find yourself in a sprawling commune with an overwhelming array of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, intriguing art museums and historic charm. Celebrate the festive holiday season while sailing through the South of France. From romantic cities decked in garlands and lights, to foodie havens and artistic epicenters, this itinerary enlivens all your senses. Trace the steps of famous artists in Arles and step into living history at idyllic villages like Grignan and Les Baux de Provence. Get into the holiday spirit by discovering the Christmas <i>crèches</i> throughout Provence, browsing a colorful array of local handicrafts at Christmas Markets throughout the region, and delighting in nostalgic traditions that are fun for the whole family on board. Conclude your adventure with three nights to discover all that Paris, the "City of Light" has to offer.
13 Nights
Starting At
$10,660.00
USD
November 24, 2025 through December 07, 2025
Book by:
November 20, 2025 7:00 PM
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About AmaKristina
Ship Overview
AmaKristina
With AmaWaterways’ Co-Founder Kristin Karst serving as AmaKristina’s Godmother, you know you’ll have a distinctive experience aboard this phenomenal, award-winning river ship. Both a French and outside balcony in most staterooms allow you to enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish. In the marble bathroom, enjoy multi-jet showerheads, soothing bath and body products, cozy robes and hair dryers. Suites feature added enhancements, including a larger sitting area and an expansive bathroom complete with a bathtub and separate shower. The AmaKristina also includes a massage and hair salon, gift shop, specialty coffee station, heated pool with swim-up bar, fitness center, sun-deck walking track and a fleet of onboard bikes. Her Main Restaurant is a taste of the outdoors, with vines and branches infused in the décor, and expert chefs preparing our signature exquisite cuisine with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients—both in the Main Restaurant and at The Chef’s Table.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2017
Ship Length
443 ft
Ship Beam
38 ft
Total Capacity
156
Crew Size
51
Laundromats
Number of Decks
4
Deck Plan Details
Symbol Legend
Staterooms can become adjoining by request. | |
Up to triple occupancy |
Deck plans are not yet available
Daily Options
AMAWaterways: Colors of Provence (Christmas)
Day 1
Barcelona
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Barcelona
"The Best of Barcelona" tour and Christmas Markets
Day 3
Barcelona
"The Mountains and Abbey of Montserrat" excursion
Day 4
Barcelona
TGV to Nimes
Transfer to Arles
Arles
EMBARKATION
Day 5
Arles
Arles Walking Tour
OR Bike tour
OR Van Gogh walking tour
Les Baux de Provence
Day 6
Avignon
Walking tour, Papal Palace, and Christmas Markets
OR Tastes of Avignon and Christmas Markets
OR Avignon bike tour
Pont Du Gard
Day 7
Viviers
Grignan Truffle Farm
OR Viviers walking tour
OR Viviers hike
OR Viviers bike tour
Day 8
Tournon
Red Wine & Chocolate tasting
OR Tain l’Hermitage Hike & Wine Tasting
Day 9
Vienne
Roman ruins walking tour
OR Mount Pipet hike
OR ViaRhôna bike tour
Lyon
Free time
Day 10
Lyon
Lyon City Tour and Christmas Markets
OR Les Halles Market Tour
OR Lyon Bike Tour
Beaujolais wine excursion and tasting
Day 11
Lyon
DISEMBARKATION
Tastes of Lyon
TVG high-speed train to Paris
Paris
Hotel check-in
Day 12
Paris
“City of Light” tour and Christmas Markets
Day 13
Paris
Evening Montmartre and illumination tour
Day 14
Paris
Return flight home
Day 1
Barcelona
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Barcelona
"The Best of Barcelona" tour and Christmas Markets
Day 3
Barcelona
"The Mountains and Abbey of Montserrat" excursion
Day 4
Barcelona
TGV to Nimes
Transfer to Arles
Arles
EMBARKATION
Day 5
Arles
Arles Walking Tour
OR Bike tour
OR Van Gogh walking tour
Les Baux de Provence
Day 6
Avignon
Walking tour, Papal Palace, and Christmas Markets
OR Tastes of Avignon and Christmas Markets
OR Avignon bike tour
Pont Du Gard
Day 7
Viviers
Grignan Truffle Farm
OR Viviers walking tour
OR Viviers hike
OR Viviers bike tour
Day 8
Tournon
Red Wine & Chocolate tasting
OR Tain l’Hermitage Hike & Wine Tasting
Day 9
Vienne
Roman ruins walking tour
OR Mount Pipet hike
OR ViaRhôna bike tour
Lyon
Free time
Day 10
Lyon
Lyon City Tour and Christmas Markets
OR Les Halles Market Tour
OR Lyon Bike Tour
Beaujolais wine excursion and tasting
Day 11
Lyon
DISEMBARKATION
Tastes of Lyon
TVG high-speed train to Paris
Paris
Hotel check-in
Day 12
Paris
“City of Light” tour and Christmas Markets
Day 13
Paris
Evening Montmartre and illumination tour
Day 14
Paris
Return flight home
Ship Overview
Ship Overview
AmaKristina
With AmaWaterways’ Co-Founder Kristin Karst serving as AmaKristina’s Godmother, you know you’ll have a distinctive experience aboard this phenomenal, award-winning river ship. Both a French and outside balcony in most staterooms allow you to enjoy the ever-changing scenery however you wish. In the marble bathroom, enjoy multi-jet showerheads, soothing bath and body products, cozy robes and hair dryers. Suites feature added enhancements, including a larger sitting area and an expansive bathroom complete with a bathtub and separate shower. The AmaKristina also includes a massage and hair salon, gift shop, specialty coffee station, heated pool with swim-up bar, fitness center, sun-deck walking track and a fleet of onboard bikes. Her Main Restaurant is a taste of the outdoors, with vines and branches infused in the décor, and expert chefs preparing our signature exquisite cuisine with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients—both in the Main Restaurant and at The Chef’s Table.
Ship Details
Ship's Registry
Switzerland
Year Built
2017
Ship Length
443 ft
Ship Beam
38 ft
Total Capacity
156
Crew Size
51
Laundromats
Number of Decks
4
Deck Plan Details
Deck Plan Details
Symbol Legend
Staterooms can become adjoining by request. | |
Up to triple occupancy |
Deck plans are not yet available
Daily Options
AMAWaterways: Colors of Provence (Christmas)
Day 1
Barcelona
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Barcelona
"The Best of Barcelona" tour and Christmas Markets
Day 3
Barcelona
"The Mountains and Abbey of Montserrat" excursion
Day 4
Barcelona
TGV to Nimes
Transfer to Arles
Arles
EMBARKATION
Day 5
Arles
Arles Walking Tour
OR Bike tour
OR Van Gogh walking tour
Les Baux de Provence
Day 6
Avignon
Walking tour, Papal Palace, and Christmas Markets
OR Tastes of Avignon and Christmas Markets
OR Avignon bike tour
Pont Du Gard
Day 7
Viviers
Grignan Truffle Farm
OR Viviers walking tour
OR Viviers hike
OR Viviers bike tour
Day 8
Tournon
Red Wine & Chocolate tasting
OR Tain l’Hermitage Hike & Wine Tasting
Day 9
Vienne
Roman ruins walking tour
OR Mount Pipet hike
OR ViaRhôna bike tour
Lyon
Free time
Day 10
Lyon
Lyon City Tour and Christmas Markets
OR Les Halles Market Tour
OR Lyon Bike Tour
Beaujolais wine excursion and tasting
Day 11
Lyon
DISEMBARKATION
Tastes of Lyon
TVG high-speed train to Paris
Paris
Hotel check-in
Day 12
Paris
“City of Light” tour and Christmas Markets
Day 13
Paris
Evening Montmartre and illumination tour
Day 14
Paris
Return flight home
Day 1
Barcelona
Hotel check-in
Day 2
Barcelona
"The Best of Barcelona" tour and Christmas Markets
Day 3
Barcelona
"The Mountains and Abbey of Montserrat" excursion
Day 4
Barcelona
TGV to Nimes
Transfer to Arles
Arles
EMBARKATION
Day 5
Arles
Arles Walking Tour
OR Bike tour
OR Van Gogh walking tour
Les Baux de Provence
Day 6
Avignon
Walking tour, Papal Palace, and Christmas Markets
OR Tastes of Avignon and Christmas Markets
OR Avignon bike tour
Pont Du Gard
Day 7
Viviers
Grignan Truffle Farm
OR Viviers walking tour
OR Viviers hike
OR Viviers bike tour
Day 8
Tournon
Red Wine & Chocolate tasting
OR Tain l’Hermitage Hike & Wine Tasting
Day 9
Vienne
Roman ruins walking tour
OR Mount Pipet hike
OR ViaRhôna bike tour
Lyon
Free time
Day 10
Lyon
Lyon City Tour and Christmas Markets
OR Les Halles Market Tour
OR Lyon Bike Tour
Beaujolais wine excursion and tasting
Day 11
Lyon
DISEMBARKATION
Tastes of Lyon
TVG high-speed train to Paris
Paris
Hotel check-in
Day 12
Paris
“City of Light” tour and Christmas Markets
Day 13
Paris
Evening Montmartre and illumination tour
Day 14
Paris
Return flight home
About AmaWaterways
Family-owned and operated for more than 21 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track, and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.
About AmaWaterways
Family-owned and operated for more than 21 years, AmaWaterways offers unparalleled river cruise experiences with 29 custom-designed ships sailing Europe’s Danube, Douro, Rhine, Moselle, Main, Rhône, Saône, Seine, Garonne and Dordogne Rivers, and Dutch and Belgian Waterways; Southeast Asia’s Mekong River; Africa’s Chobe River; Egypt’s Nile River and Colombia’s Magdalena River (2024). Co-founded by pioneering river cruise executives Rudi Schreiner, Kristin Karst and Jimmy Murphy, the company is renowned for its warm and welcoming crew; innovative and sustainable ship design; wellness activities (including a wide choice of included small group shore excursions featuring biking and hiking options); and award-winning, locally sourced cuisine paired with complimentary fine wine. Modern, spacious and tastefully decorated, most AmaWaterways ships welcome an average of just 150 guests and feature onboard amenities such as a stunning Main Lounge, specialty Chef’s Table restaurant, hair and massage salons, Sun Deck walking track, and heated outdoor swimming pools with swim-up bars. AmaWaterways leads the river cruise industry in innovation, highlighted by the launch of the revolutionary AmaMagna. The company also offers a variety of themed sailings and brand relationships, with sailings geared towards active travelers and families, as well as group and charter options.