BACK FOR 2025!

LIVE THE GOOD LIFE AND SOME SOUL

7-night river cruise PLUS 3-night post cruise stay in Paris

ONLY $500 Deposit per person

PAYMENT OPTIONS

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GET UP TO 13 MONTHS TO PAY!

Or Get Up to 24 months to Pay with UPLIFT!

Trip Dates

August 21 to August 31, 2025

Sailing from Arles to Lyon PLUS 3 Nights In Paris!

Featuring Black History Tours in Paris and Marseille

Who Is This Trip For?

Did you miss out on this epicurean adventure in 2023 AND 2024?

Have you been missing out on your vacations?

Do you need a little luxury in your life?

Do you like to live a little and learn a little while traveling?

Would you like to learn what the Black Experience was like in France during and after World Wars I and II?

Would you like to explore the Black sub-culture in Paris and Marseille?

Have you managed to stash a little cash, waiting for the travel "All Clear" signal so you can hop on the next plane to adventure?

Are you ready to ditch those sweatpants and leggings?

Would you like to experience live Jazz in France?

If This Is You Then Keep Scrolling!

Embark on an unforgettable journey with AmaWaterways, starting in Marseilles and experience the rich cultural history of the city. Indulge in live performances on board and on shore, and take part in a range of exclusive activities tailored to this unique itinerary.

After immersing yourself in the city's vibrant culture, board the award-winning AmaKristina in Arles and cruise along the Rhône River towards Lyon the gastronomy capital of France., in the heart of the South of France.

Then take the high speed rail to Paris - a city that has been home to many renowned Black artists, writers and entertainers.

Guided tours highlighting jazz, food and wine will give you an insight into the region's Black heritage, creating an unforgettable and enlightening travel experience.

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What's Included in Your Cruise and Land Package:

7-night river cruise in an elegantly appointed Riverview stateroom
3-night post-cruise stay at the Renaissance Arc de Triomphe hotel or similar in Paris with daily breakfast
All fine dining in multiple venues on board, including The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant
Complimentary wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
Daily Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour
A variety of included excursions each day, such as guided hikes, bike rides, and tasting tours
Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi
Complimentary airport transfers with the purchase of Air*
Transfer from your hotel in Paris to TGV high-speed train to Lyon
Transfer from Lyon TGV-high-speed rail station to the Ama Kristina river cruise ship
Specially curated Josephine Baker excursion and “Black History of Paris” city tour
The services of one of Ama Waterways wonderful Cruise Managers throughout your river cruise and land journey

What's Not Included

Airport transfers. Bullet list
Gratuities
International air
Things of a personal nature
Travel Protection
Meals not started
Premium alcohol

Flights to France

International airfare is not included in the cost of this trip. However, we can book your air for you for an additional fee.

Airport Transfers

Airport Transfers are Complimentary with the purchase of air booked through AmaWaterways. To book air contact agent@cillatravel.com

Travel Guard Cruise Protection Plan

Reserve your next River Cruise with Peace of Mind That's right. Cover your trip investment from those unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your trip. The Cruise Protection Plan provides valuable coverage at an affordable price. This plan provides protection for trip cancellation or interruption, emergency medical expenses, COVID-related conditions, emergency evacuation, trip delay, and baggage delay.

Ask your Travel Advisor, Cilla Travel LLC email agent@cillatravel.com about our new Travel Waiver Plus.

Financing

There are three ways to pay for your trip. You may pay in full, with our payment plan or financing from our partner Uplift. Our partner Uplift, offers access to great interest rates. There are no late fees and no pre-payment penalties. Pay over up to 24 months. You can even include your airfare. Trip costs can be up to $15,000 and as low as $500 (not including travel insurance). If interested you can receive a decision in less than one minute on your device. For more information on Uplift, click here, or send an email to agent@cillatravel.com

Terms and Conditions

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Exclusive Excursion Highlight: Black History of Paris Tour

Discover centuries' worth of Black history as you venture to several sites in and around Paris during this exclusive full-day tour. You will see the iconic Arc de Triomphe and the Monument to the Abolition of Slavery as your guide shares the history of the Code noir, a decree passed by King Louis XIV in 1685 defining the conditions of slavery. From there, you will drive past Montmartre, learning about the cabarets and famous jazz musicians who made their mark here before walking through the African district, renowned for its African food and street vendors, and visiting Little Africa, a gallery space and cultural initiative in La Goutte d’or district. Your full-day tour also includes a panoramic tour of the left bank of Paris, the Latin Quarter, and Pantheon Square, where renowned US-born Black entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker was inducted in November 2021..

Pont Du Gard

Roman Acqueduct

Vers-Pont-du-Gard, Gard, France

Les Halles de Lyon

Gourmet Food Market

Lyon, France

Josephine Baker

Interred at the Pantheon (2021)

Paris, France

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Meet Priscilla

The CEO and founder of Cilla Travel LLC, Priscilla is dedicated to I helping overachieving women who wear multiple hats, juggling their commitments to family, career, business, and their communities. They are corporate executives, preachers, engineers, professionals, retired military, “grandmom-preneurs”, and all-around superwomen. I help them disconnect from stress and reconnect with their “Inner Explorer”, learning how to travel the world on their own terms.