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Spain & France Land and River Cruise
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 Our tour logo designed by Joe |
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Barcelona was the starting point of our tour CLICK HEREto see more |
Antonio Gaudi is Barcelona's famous architect |
The beautiful Custom House is located at the port CLICK HEREto see more |
The Cathedral can be found in the Gothic Quarter CLICK HEREto see more |
And here arrives our train taking us up to the mountains. CLICK HEREto see more |
On the way we enjoy breathtaking views |
And soon we arrive at the Abbey of Montserrat |
We learn a lot about the Abbey during our guided tour CLICK HEREto see more |
The Black Madonna of Montserrat |
High mountains dominate the surrounding area |
We arrive at the train station in Barcelona. Here we embark the TGV, the high-speed train to France. CLICK HEREto see more from our train ride Barcelona - Nimes |
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Boarding the TGV |
Comfortable Seating |
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After an approximate four hour train ride, we arrive in Nimes, France |
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Our guided walking tour in Nimes starts at the Roman Amphitheater |
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We are surprised to see that the ancient Romans are in town |
The city was an important outpost of the Roman Empire |
The Roman Temple is very well preserved |
Our ship, the AmaKristina is waiting for us in Avignon |
Our group on board the AmaKristina, our floating home for seven days CLICK HEREto see more |
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In the morning, some of us joined the Van Gogh tour in Arles |
Others opted for the Arles walking tour CLICK HEREto see more |
In the afternoon, we continued to Les Baux ... |
where we enjoyd an amazing light show in a former quarry CLICK HEREto see more |
Les Baux is a quaint old village |
Visitors have to navigate small but steep streets |
Time to rest at the old fountain CLICK HEREto see more |
The small church is a must see for every visitor |
We had three tour options in Avignon |
One group decided to join a culinary tour |
The culinary tour "Tastes of Avignon" included a visit of the Market Hall. CLICK HEREto see more |
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Other guests in our group went to the Papal Palace |
The famous bridge of Avignon |
The thrid tour option was a bike tour CLICK HEREto see more |
Back on the ship, we celebrated Betsy's birthday |
Dining at the Chef's Table Restaurant |
Chef's Table |
Thank you to the Chef and his team for the delicious dinner CLICK HEREto see more |
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The visit of a Truffel Farm was an interesting experience CLICK HEREto see more |
At this farm, dogs are used to find the precious Truffels |
And that's what Truffels look like coming out of the ground |
In the Truffel Farm's store |
We raised our glass to a wonderful tour, great hospitality ... |
and enjoy Truffels and wine |
Our next stop was magnificant Grignan |
Grignan is perched upon a hill with many narrow lanes CLICK HEREto see more |
We had to get on top of the hill ... |
to see the splendour of the Renaissance castle CLICK HEREto see more |
A River Cruise is a great way to celebrate ... |
a Wedding Anniversary like Tom and Laurie did |
The Chef's Table restaurant is small and intimate ... |
it is an alternative to the dining restaurant |
Guests at the Chef's Table enjoy a 7-course menu |
each course is a superbly created dish |
The Steam Train ride along the Doux River ... |
was a trip through beautiful scenery of the Ardeche CLICK HEREto see more |
It is a historic train maintained by the locals |
The slow pace allowed to enjoy this romantic way of travel |
At the end point, the locomotive had to be turned around CLICK HEREto see how they did it |
It was cosy to travel in this old style train |
Celebrating another Wedding Anniversary |
Each anniversary couple is surprised with a customized cake |
Enjoying great service and delicious food ... |
in the Dining Restaurant |
Vienne has a significant Roman history CLICK HEREto see more |
A walking tour, a hiking tour and a Bicycle tour were offered |
We arrived in Lyon, the confluence of the Rhone and Saone |
A city sightseeing tour took us up to Fourviere |
Fourviere allows for a spectacular city view |
Walking tour thourgh the Old Town of Lyon |
Lyon is famous for its Traboules ... |
kind of secret passageways between the alley lanes |
Lyon is famous for its restaurants, called Bouchons |
Some of the courtyards are open for the public |
The city helps to maintain the Traboules |
Our group standing at the historic court house in Lyon |
Our ship docking in the Beaujolais region |
Visiting one of the Golden Villages in Beaujolais, Oingt |
Beaujolais is called 'The Land of the Golden Stones' CLICK HEREto see more |
Oingt is a gem with lots of character |
To visit the church in Oingt, one has to climb the stairs |
Oingt is classified as one of the most beautiful French villages |
When visiting Beaujolais, a wine tasting is a MUST CLICK HEREto see more |
Beaujolais wines are made of the Gamay grape |
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We had a marvelous time at the wine tasting in the famous Beaujolais at the Domaine Paire CLICK HEREto see more |
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Back in Lyon, the old hospital |
A public swimming pool next to the Rhone river |
The cathedral in the Old Town, above the church of Fourviere |
The cathedral is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist |
A monument honoring Antoine de Saint-Exupéry ... |
who is the author of the famous book 'The Little Prince' CLICK HEREto see more |
Our walking tour took us through fancy passages ... |
and districts with grandious buildings and fountains |
We had a nice rest for a Wine Tasting at the newly renovated Hotel Dieu, the old hospital |
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The old hospital has been out of use since 2010. It has been converted to a luxury hotel and shopping center. |
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After a 2-hour train ride on the TGV, we arrived in Paris |
The Louvre is the world's most visited museum |
Pre-celebrating upcoming birthdays ... |
with some gift arrangements |
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Palais de Chaillot at the Trocadero Square |
The Dome des Invalides, resting place of Emperor Napoleon I |
The museum Gare d'Orsay is a former railway station |
View to the Ile de la Cite |
Place de la Concorde |
Notre Dame still under reconstruction after the fire |
Arc de Triomphe at the western end of the Champs-Élysées |
Courtyard of the Deaf School in Paris |
Our group standing in the street that honors L'Abbey de L'Epee |
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Our group in front of the deaf school 'Institut National de Jeunes Sourds de Paris' |
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We took a stroll through the Jardin de Luxembourg |
The famous Moulin Rouge cabaret |
A mini train took us up to Sacre Coeur |
Our Illumination Tour ended at the Eiffel Tower |
Our group in front of the Eiffel Tower during our Paris City Tour CLICK HEREto see more from our Paris city tour |
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FEEDBACK FROM OUR CLIENTS | |
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We had a GREAT time in our trip, wish it didnt have to end!
Barb and Richard |
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This was my first trip to Spain and France. I'm grateful to Ama Waterways for giving me the opportunity to
visit two different countries with distinct cultures in the Spain of three weeks and for providing knowledgeable
local guides in each place we visited. ... A charming moment was visiting the statue of the author of the
Little Prince. My favorite places are Arles, where we felt the presence of van Gogh through the fields he
painted in and buildings he had entered and of course Paris. ... I loved being on the water, passing through
several rivers and being lifted through many locks. There is so much more I could say, but I will end here.
I also enjoyed making new friends and seeing a few old ones again. Anne |
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Our trip was really a blast and we thank you for your help to make it possible for our enjoyment!!
Tom and Laurie |
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 Thank You Note from Alice and Mitch |
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CLICK HEREto see the video message from GLORIA |
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