With over 60 hosted river cruises each year devoted to wine and culinary experiences, AmaWaterways is adding a new Saône River vineyards itinerary to its collection and bringing on a roster of eminent wine hosts.
“Since the debut of our Celebration of Wine River Cruises in 2010, we’ve continued to see increasing demand for these epicurean experiences giving our guests the opportunity to sip local wine while sailing through breathtaking wine regions of the world alongside acclaimed North American and European wine hosts,” said Kristin Karst, co-founder and executive vice-president of AmaWaterways.
“The interest for the fascinating world of French wines is such that we decided to specially curate this new Flavors of Burgundy itinerary, that will take our guests on an unforgettable journey through the beautiful vineyards of this renowned wine producing region of France.”
The cruises between Dijon and Lyon will bring guests to some of France’s most iconic vineyards and charming châteaux in the Burgundy region and highlight distinctive flavors of the south of France.
Epicurean travelers will sail to France’s legendary wine capital, Bordeaux, and explore iconic chateaux and vineyards while indulging in wine tastings in the charming towns of Libourne, Blaye, Bourg, Pauillac and Cadillac. In addition, travelers can extend their stay with a pre-cruise land package of two-nights in Bilbao and two-nights in San Sebastian and a post-cruise land package which includes two-nights in the Loire Valley and one-night in Paris. Guests can choose from eight Bordeaux Celebration of Wine River Cruises in June, July, August, October and November of 2023. The Nov. 9, 2023 cruise will feature wine host Mark Newman, CEO of Accolade Brands Inc. and SteakHouse Vineyards, of California.
Each Celebration of Wine River Cruise features enhanced epicurean experiences and is hosted by a qualified wine expert from North America or Europe. AmaWaterways’ diverse, curated line-up of wine hosts represents a selection of notable wine experts including vineyard owners, winemakers, certified sommeliers and wine educators.
The hosts bring hand-selected wines on board to serve during a special meal, tastings, or seminars, all included in the price of the cruise. Some wines come from the expert’s own winery, while other selections may be sourced from wineries located along the river cruise itinerary.
Other wine cruise highlights include Magna on the Danube cruises in October or November aboard AmaMagna between Budapest and Vilshofen. Guests will enjoy an exclusive wine festival in Spitz, Austria. Travelers can extend their journey with pre- or post-cruise land packages in Budapest and Prague. The Nov. 12 sailing will feature wine host Guy Davis, winemaker and owner of Davis Family Vineyards, Healdsburg, CA.
And Captivating Rhine cruises in August and November will feature epicurean experiences such as wine tastings and a vineyard hike in Rüdesheim, known for its Riesling wine. In addition, guests can extend their journey with a two-night pre-cruise land package in Amsterdam or a post-cruise land package with two-nights in Lake Lucerne and two-nights in Zurich. The Nov. 9 cruise host will be Anna-Maria dos Remedios, winemaker and owner of Idle Hour Winery, Oakhurst, Cal.
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