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Golf Cruise in the South of France
Your Itinerary
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DAY/PORT ARR DEP HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PROGRAM
1 LYON 22.00 Embarkation from 4 pm Welcome Cocktail and Welcome Dinner Briefing on all golf clubs and starting times
2 MÂCON 08.00 19.00 • Transfer and round of golf at Golf de la
Bresse
3 CHALON-SUR- 08.00 14.30 • Transfer and round of golf at Golf du
SAÔNE Chateau d’Avoise
TOURNUS 17.30 19.30 Rejoin the ship 4 LYON 06.00 12.00 • Lyon - Culinary Capital of France in the morning (incl.) 5 AVIGNON 09.00 • Transfer and round of golf at La Grande
Motte
6 AVIGNON 05.00
ARLES 08.00 18.30 • Transfer and round of golf at Golf de
Servanes
7 CHÂTEAUNEUF 04.30 08.00 • Full-day trip and round of golf at the Golf -DU-RHÔNE de la Valdaine (opt.) • OR Valley of the Ardèche Gorge in the morning (incl.)
LE POUZIN 12.00 14.00 Rejoin the ship Captain's Gala Dinner
8 LYON Disembarkation after breakfast
Excursions listed in blue are not included in the cruise price.
We reserve the right to make amendments to the timetable and program. Port times and itineraries are subject to change. Golf package operates with minimum of 20 and a maximum of 40 participants.
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20 miles of spectacular gorges in the heart of the Ardèche
Inclusions
GOLF PROGRAM
• 4 rounds of golf at top golf clubs • Green fees, pre-reserved & pre-paid tee times, driving range balls • Shared electric golf carts (subject to availability) • Lunch Box (on request) • Ship crew assistance with golf bags from/to cabin (on request) • Transfer from ship to golf club, and return to ship • Services of an experienced golf expert and tour leader • Select excursions as outlined in the itinerary
CRUISE INCLUSIONS
• Gourmet dining with all meals included (buffet breakfast, lunch, dinner and midnight snack) in the elegant Panorama
Restaurant, which accommodates all guests in one sitting • Free-flowing, quality red & white wines from Europe’s famous wine regions, draft beer, and soft drinks, as well as coffee and tea with every lunch and dinner on board • 24-hour complimentary coffee and tea station • Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner and Captain’s Gala Dinner • Complimentary bottled water in cabins • Complimentary WIFI onboard • Services of an experienced, multilingual
Cruise Director • Special onboard entertainment including lectures, cooking demonstration, onboard music performances and nightly music by the AMADEUS Duo in the Panorama Bar • Complimentary use of onboard bicycles • Complimentary state-of-the-art audio headsets for all excursions • Non-smoking environment (smoking permitted on the Sun Deck) • All port taxes and local fees
Cruise fares Prices are listed per person in GBP 8 day cruise starting from $4,734 USD per person LYON — LYON
Cruise Fares per person in USD based on double occupancy of a cabin
TOUR DATES VESSEL
8 DAYS LYON - LYON
C-4 Haydn Deck
C-1 Haydn Deck CABIN CATEGORIES & DECKS
B-4 Strauss Deck
B-1 Strauss Deck
A-1 Mozart Deck Suite Mozart Deck
01 Jun – 08 Jun AMADEUS Provence 4734 5163 5672 5988 6779 7164
All cabins are outside facing and have two beds that can be linked together or set up separately, as you wish. Single cabin supplement per person for all dates are listed to the right.
Bringing someone who doesn’t want to golf?
This departure is also offered as a cruise only option.
Excursions and Excursion Packages prices per person in USD
CRUISE LYON - LYON
UP
Lyon - France‘s Culinary Capital included Full-day trip and round of golf at the Golf de la Valdaine* 214 OR Valley of the Ardèche Gorge* included OR Grignan with truffle farm and tasting* 84
Golf Domaine de la Valdaine
Single Supplements:
C-4/C-1: 15% B-4: 30% B-1: 50% A-1: 60% Suite: 100%
Transfers:
Allow us to book your transfers to and from the port and you’ll be in good hands from the start.
LYON
Airport – Port (v.v):
$76 per person
Train Station – Port (v.v):
$5 per person
Lyon
Golf de la Bresse
Located just an hour from Lyon and Geneva is Bourg-en-Bresse, a small, charming commune in the Rhône-Alpes region. The 18-hole course stretches across more than 220 acres of unspoiled nature. Designed by the renowned French architect Jeremy Pern, one of Europe’s leading golf course architects, the Bresse golf course is set in a tranquil rural setting, surrounded by forest and agricultural land. The relatively flat course makes good use of the natural terrain, with alternating open and wooded areas and various water hazards, particularly at the 11th and 12th holes. Trees increase the challenges on the second nine-hole loop, particularly on the par-5 18th with its lovely avenue of large oaks. Golfers enjoy this tranquil course with its rural charm, as well as meeting the challenge of the course.
Golf de la Bresse
Golf du Chateau d'Avoise
In the heart of the gorgeous Burgundy wine district, awaits this golf club conveniently positioned 1.5 hours away from Paris and under an hour from the equally historic city of Lyon. The Château d'Avoise golf estate is made up of nearly 300 acres of breathtaking natural beauty, including shady birch groves, towering beech trees, ancient oaks and ornamental lakes. The English golf course architect, Martin Hawtree, designed the technical, high-quality 18-hole course, which opened in 1992 and has been welcoming players ever since. The undulating woodland terrain presents some surprises, as the most challenging holes are not those which players may expect. This quality course, with its exquisite natural beauty, technical challenges, and beautiful views
of the surrounding Burgundy landscape, is a favorite among golfers.
Golf du Chateau d'Avoise
Cruise fares Prices are listed per person in GBP 8 day cruise starting from $4,734 USD per person LYON — LYON
Golf de la Grande Motte
Golf de la Grande Motte
Featuring its characteristic pyramid-shaped buildings situated near the coastal town of the same name, this club is located on the Western edge of the Camargue region in Southern France. This championship course was established in 1987, and was designed by the highly respected and prolific English-American architect Robert Trent Jones Sr. No less than 42 holes await visitors to the estate, which stretches over 220 acres, and features lovely umbrella pines, poplars and extensive water bodies. The 18-hole Flamants Roses (Pink Flamingo) course extends over fairly flat and open terrain, which has been expertly molded to provide a Florida-style seaside golf course feel with plenty of water hazards. In addition to the Flamants Roses course, the club houses the par-58 Goelands course and the 9-hole Mouettes course.
Golf de Servanes
Golf de Servanes
At the foothill of the Alpilles mountains in southern France, the Golf de Servanes club, which opened in 1989, nestles against white cliffs and is redolent with the perfume of Provencal thyme and lavender. It is located only 10 minutes away from the medieval village Les Baux-de-Provence, built around a fortified rocky site, and Saint Remy-de-Provence, where Van Gogh painted his “Starry Night”. Architects Thierry Sprecher and Gery Watine took full advantage of the natural features of the region to create a scenic golf course snaking around the rocky hills of the Alpilles, with a mix of parkland and woodland areas. The 18-hole course features hilly fairways, olive groves, lakes, and two huge, island greens. This golfing jewel of the Provence will delight and challenge players of all handicap levels. This sunshine-drenched course with its unforgettable scenery will soon become a favorite!
Golf Domaine de la Valdaine (Optional)
The golf club has an idyllic location in the heart of the Drôme Provençale region with its famous lavender fields, only 5km from the town of Montélimar, the “home of nougat.” The Valdaine estate, which extends over more than 185 acres of lush greenery, has been landscaped around the two towers of the Château du Monard, which is now a hotel. The 18-hole course was designed by the English architect Tom McAuley, and opened in 1989. He cunningly integrated a stream and other water hazards into the course, along with relatively small greens, requiring dexterity and precise shots from golfers. Sharpen your skills on the driving range (22 tees, 12 of which are covered), as well as on the putting greens and practice bunkers. Players of all levels can test themselves on the immaculately maintained course while drinking in the Provençal sunshine and the delicate perfume of the lavender fields.
Golf Domaine de la Valdaine (Optional)
Cruise fares Prices are listed per person in GBP 8 day cruise starting from $4,734 USD per person LYON — LYON
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
DAY 1 | FRANCE: LYON
Your golf cruise commences in Lyon, where you embark in the afternoon. You will have time to explore your floating hotel before the delectable Welcome Dinner on board. You will also be briefed on the golf clubs you will be visiting during your cruise.
DAY 2 | MÂCON
Mâcon, with its romantic, pastel-colored buildings, lies in the southern Burgundy wine region where some of the world’s finest and most expensive wines are produced. In the morning, you will be transferred to the Golf de la Bresse club near Bourg-en-Bresse, a charming little commune in the Rhône-Alpes region. Players will be able to test themselves on La Bresse’s 18-hole course while absorbing the tranquility of the rural surroundings. The highlights of this course are the 443-yard 6th hole and the 212-yard 8th hole, where a large bunker guards the front left side of the green. In the evening, you will be welcomed back on board with a delicious dinner while your vessel makes its way to the next destination.
DAY 3 | CHALON-SUR-SAÔNE / TOURNUS
In the morning, your vessel docks in Chalon-sur-Saône with its historic old town where half-timbered houses overlook the square. After a fortifying breakfast, depart for your round of golf at the Golf du Chateau d'Avoise. While you are out playing an exciting round of golf, your vessel will make its way to Tournus, where you will rejoin your fellow passengers in the late afternoon. As you unwind at dinner, your ship will leave Tournus and head back downstream toward Lyon.
DAY 4 | LYON
Your AMADEUS ship docks in Lyon before breakfast, allowing you ample time to enjoy the included morning guided tour of Lyon. This UNESCO World Heritage city, situated at the confluence of the Saône and Rhône rivers, is known as the gastronomic capital of France. In addition, it boasts a wide array of beautiful sights and famous landmarks, including the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière and charming Vieux Lyon (Old Lyon), a Renaissance district and UNESCO World Heritage Site stretching along the banks of the Saône. After exploring Lyon both by bus and on foot, you will be welcomed back on board in time for lunch. Relax in the afternoon, enjoying the rural charm of the passing landscape as your vessel heads south.
DAY 5 | AVIGNON
The next stop on your cruise is the Provençal city of Avignon. From here, you will visit the famous golf club Golf de la Grande Motte, which is situated on the western edge of the Camargue region in southern France, near the coastal town La Grande Motte. This championship course, which was designed by the renowned Robert Trent Jones Sr., has been welcoming players since 1987. In the evening, enjoy a well-deserved rest and a delicious dinner while your cruise ship remains in Avignon overnight.
DAY 6 | AVIGNON / ARLES
Early in the morning, your vessel will leave Avignon and will make the short trip along the river to Arles. After breakfast, your transport will take you to the Golf de Servanes club. This spectacular golf club, which is considered one of the finest in the region, winds around the white foothills of the Alpilles and is redolent with the perfume of Provençal thyme and lavender. Designed by Thierry Sprecher and Gery Watine, the club has been operating since 1989. Golfers of all handicap levels will appreciate the technical aspects of this course with its hilly fairways, olive groves, lakes, and two huge island greens. In the evening, join your fellow guests at the Champions Cocktail and celebrate your achievements in style, while your vessel continues its journey.
DAY 7 | CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-RHÔNE / LE POUZIN
Your AMADEUS cruise ship will stop in Châteauneuf-du-Rhône in the early hours of the morning. From here, you can choose to take part in the included excursion to the Ardèche Gorge, which departs in the morning. Known as the “Grand Canyon of Europe,” the Ardèche Gorge is an area of unmatched natural beauty where spectacular limestone cliffs tower over the meandering river below. In the meantime, your vessel will make its way to Le Pouzin, where you will rejoin it for lunch. Alternatively, join an optional round of golf at the Golf Dumaine de Valdaine. Relax onboard this afternoon getting your last glimpses of the passing Provençal scenery as your cruise ship heads back upstream. The festive Captain’s Gala Dinner awaits you in the evening – the perfect finish to an unforgettable cruise!
DAY 8 | LYON
Indulge in one last breakfast on board before disembarking. The AMADEUS team wishes you a safe return home and looks forward to welcoming you again in the near future!
