French Wine and River Cruising: A Perfect Pairing with AmaWaterways

12.07.2024 - 17:43 / travelpulse.com / River Cruise / Guest Author

AmaWaterways’ more than 70 annual Celebration of Wine River Cruises invite you to immerse yourself in a world where rich flavors flow freely across Europe, allowing you to savor these storied libations on a deeper, more intimate level. Each Celebration of Wine River Cruise is hosted by an enthusiastic wine professional who leads you through tastings and interactive discussions, accompanies you on select shore excursions to vineyards and cellars, and helps curate a special food and wine pairing dinner on board. Guided by their passion and expertise, you’ll delight in discovering one of the world’s most perfect blends: travel, wine and elegant cuisine. 

Along your river cruise, you will be doing more than savoring the taste of these impressive wines – you can also enjoy excursions during which you hike through vineyards or delve into their fascinating history that has been interwoven with the regions you are exploring. 

A couple biking on the Seine River. (Photo Credit: AmaWaterways)

When many imagine the perfect destination to explore wine, France is the first that comes to mind. AmaWaterways’ French river cruises can take you to any of six world-famous wine regions that the country has to offer. Visit iconic vineyards and historic châteaux as you sail aboard your own personal floating château featuring beautiful French balconies. 

One such journey with immersive experiences and exquisite wine is AmaWaterways’ 7-night Flavors of Burgundy Wine Cruise itinerary! With four wine tastings in beautiful destinations such as Seurre, Tournus, Mâcon and Lyon, you will enjoy a diverse array of the region’s crisp flavors included in your Saône River cruise.

The flavors of France (Photo Credit: AmaWaterways)

If you wish to see more of Burgundy alongside another fascinating wine region, delight in the delicacies of Provence as well on AmaWaterways’ 7-night Essence of Burgundy & Provence itinerary. Along France’s Saône and Rhône rivers, this immersive itinerary will invite you to relish the light flavors of Beaujolais wines, regional delicacies of Avignon and so much more! 

Explore France's sprawling castles and estates with AmaWaterways. (Photo Credit: AmaWaterways)

Savor the deep red blends and crisp Sauvignon Blanc of Bordeaux and beyond on AmaWaterways’ 7-night Taste of Bordeaux wine sailings.  From the region’s rich wine to picturesque architecture and natural landscapes, the roundtrip journey will present you with a feast for all five senses – not just your taste buds. Plus, you will also enjoy the opportunity to take part in an authentic wine festival in Bourg – exclusively available to guests of AmaWaterways!

With so many incredible possibilities that await on these Celebration of Wine River Cruises, where will you