AIA Tours: cruise

Springtime in Provence

Tour Dates: May 18 - 26, 2022 (9 days)

Tour Leader(s): Michael Hoff ,

Burgundy • Beaujolais: Cruising the Rhone and Saône Rivers

Join Archaeological Institute of America lecturer and congenial host Michael Hoff, a classical archaeologist who specializes in Roman architecture, for this exclusive, nine-day spring sojourn through Provence and the wine regions of Burgundy and Beaujolais. May is a wonderful time to visit, when the region’s famous flora radiates throughout the timeless French countryside.

Cruise for seven nights, round trip from historical Lyon, along the fabled Rhône and Saône Rivers aboard the deluxe, exclusively-chartered Amadeus Provence. Dock in the heart of each port town and visit six UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the medieval papal palace of Avignon; the wonderfully preserved Roman amphitheater in Arles; the Roman theater in Orange; and the Pont du Gard aqueduct, a true masterpiece of ancient Roman architecture.

Daily excursions include tours of châteaux, vineyards, old towns, wine tastings, a world-class piano concert, and more. Aboard your deluxe riverboat, enjoy a series of onboard lectures by Professor Hoff and other experts.

This is the quintessential Provençal experience and an excellent value featuring a comprehensive itinerary through southeastern France in full bloom. We encourage you to book now while “welcome back” savings are still available.

Pricing Per Person (8 nights)

Starting at $3,695 double occupancy, with “Welcome Back Savings” through January 18, 2022, $4,250 after January 18, 2022.
Single accommodations are limited. Single supplement is waived for solo travelers. This offer is limited, based on availability and usually sells out quickly. Call today!

Optional Pre-Program extension to Geneva and the French Alps
$1,645 per person double occupancy / $1,995 per person single occupancy

For detailed pricing and cabin information, download the brochure here.

To reserve your space using the online form, click here.

For reservations or questions, please email us at aia@studytours.org (and include your full name) or call us toll-free at (800) 748-6262 (toll: 603-756-2884).

Lugdunum's theater in Lyon, France - Travel with Archaeological Institute of America Tours

Roman theater at Arles, France - Travel with Archaeological Institute of America Tours

Church of Saint Trophime, Arles, France - Travel with Archaeological Institute of America Tours

Roman theater, Orange, France - Travel with Archaeological Institute of America Tours

Itinerary


Exclusive Itinerary

Geneva and the French Alps Pre-Program Option

Day 1:Depart the U.S.
Day 2: Arrive in Lyon, France/Embark Amadeus Provence (R,D)
Day 3: Tournus for Beaune/Mâcon for Beaujolais/ Montmerle-sur-Saône (B,L,D)
Day 4: Lyon (B,L,D)
Day 5: Avignon (B,L,D)
Day 6: Arles (B,L,D)
Day 7: Châteauneuf-du-Pape for Orange and Pont du Gard / Saint-Étienne-des-Sorts (B,L,D)
Day 8: Vienne (b,l,r,d)
Day 9: Lyon/Disembark ship/Return to the U.S. (B)

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For more information or to make a reservation, call 800-748-6262 , email aia@studytours.org or click here for the online reservation form.


For reservations or questions, please email us at aia@studytours.org (and include your full name) or call us toll-free at (800) 748-6262 (toll: 603-756-2884). To reserve your space using the online form, click here.

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