AmaWaterways says it's responding to "overwhelming" demand for the first-ever Soulful Epicurean Experience on the Rhône River in France embarking 24AUG, 2023, by adding two new JUN 2024 departure dates.
The special journeys celebrating the African and Black diaspora include the Colors of Provence cruise plus three nights in Paris.
Also added for 2024 is a Soulful Epicurean Experience in Egypt on Secrets of Egypt & The Nile itinerary starting in Cairo on 17MAY, 2024. The unique experiences available during the cruise and land packages invite travelers to discover and celebrate important aspects of Black history and culture unique to each country.
“We are fortunate to work with many travel advisors in the Black community who advised and encouraged us to develop these special interest cruises celebrating Black history and culture,” said Kristin Karst, co-founder and executive vice president of AmaWaterways. “As our first Soulful Epicurean Experience cruise in France scheduled for 2023 sold out almost immediately, we are proud to give our global family additional opportunities in 2024 to celebrate and appreciate the diverse Black heritage found in France and Egypt.”
Secrets of Egypt & The Nile, Soulful Epicurean Experience
For the first time ever, AmaWaterways’ is pairing its Soulful Epicurean Experience with its 11-night Secrets of Egypt & The Nile river cruise and land package starting in Cairo on 17MAY, 2024. In addition to the seven-night river cruise onboard the splendid 72-passenger AmaDahlia, guests will spend three nights pre-cruise and one night post-cruise in Cairo.
The seven-night river cruise onboard AmaDahlia sails roundtrip from Luxor visiting Edfu, Aswan, Esna, Kom Ombo, and Qena and includes daily immersive tours and onboard experiences that shine light on the country’s vast African history and its regional delicacies. Guests also have the one-of-a-kind opportunity to visit a Nubian Village and meet the wonderful people who continue to carry the traditions of their ancestors that once ruled Egypt.
Daily, small group tours are guided by experienced Egyptologists and include visits to the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Karnak and Luxor temples, as well as a papyrus making class. Travellers will gain access to authentic and exclusive experiences unique to AmaWaterways, such as a private lunch at the Abdeen Presidential Palace and a private tour of Queen Nefertari tomb.
Colors of Provence, Soulful Epicurean Experience
AmaWaterways’ Colors of Provence river cruise itinerary is set to welcome guests again in 2024 for the Soulful Epicurean Experience which will start or end with a three-night land package in Paris, where many famous Black artists, writers and entertainers made history. While exploring the City of Light, travelers will dive deep into Black culture during a specially curated Josephine Baker excursion and a “Black History of Paris” city tour before embarking on the AmaKristina for a seven-night journey through the South of France.
As AmaWaterways’ guests sail along the Rhône River between Lyon and Arles, they will enjoy a variety of experiences exclusive to this special itinerary that shine a light on Black heritage both onboard and ashore. The guided tours, including a full-day Black Heritage Tour in Marseille, showcase the region’s best jazz, food and wine so travellers can fully immerse themselves into the rich cultural history. These two unique Colors of Provence 10-night journeys will begin either in Arles on June JUN, 2024 cruising to Lyon and finishing in Paris on 23JUN, 2024 or guests can start with the Paris land package on 17JUN, 2024 and conclude in Arles on 27JUN, 2024.
