Awaken Your Palate on a Wine Cruise Uncork local traditions and savour intense flavours during one of our more than 70 Celebration of Wine Cruises through Europe. Offering enhanced epicurean experiences included in the price, these thrilling wine-themed cruises sail through Austria’s UNESCO-designated Wachau Valley; France’s celebrated Bordeaux area and equally distinguished Burgundy and Côtes du Rhône regions; Portugal’s Douro Valley, the oldest demarcated wine region in the world; Germany’s breathtaking Rheingau, Franconia, and Moselle regions, and beyond. INSIDER’S VIEW WITH THE EXPERTS A superbly knowledgeable Wine Host, typically either from North America or Europe, will bring delicious wine on board, lead special tastings and discussions, curate a food and wine pairing dinner, and accompany you to historic cellars and vineyards ashore. THE ART OF WINE PAIRING Tantalise your taste buds at a food and wine pairing dinner, designed to heighten the relationship between the two. Rosemary-crusted lamb? A clear match for Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Freshly-caught oysters? Try a Loire white. Rich chocolate cake? Port is in order. PREMIER VINEYARDS & CELLAR TOURS One of the most delightful aspects of Wine Cruises is visiting Europe’s unique vineyards and wineries. Walk through France’s Saint-Émilion and then sample Grand Cru Classé wines at a local château. Visit Germany’s stunning UNESCO-designated Residenz Palace in Würzburg, home to a beautiful wine cellar. Taste a centuries-old royal heritage at Austria’s Burg Clam and celebrate good times and fine wines at festivals in France and Germany, among many more. AUTHENTIC ENCOUNTERS Authentic encounters add to the rich tapestry of local culture, always making for memorable encounters. Walk alongside artisans and vintners through the same fields in which their ancestors toiled. Learn how best to pair decadent chocolate with wine; engage all your senses at Bordeaux’s Cité du Vin wine museum, go in search of the “Black Diamond” truffles in Grignan; or be tempted by everything from apricot jams and strudels to apricot brandy while in Austria’s enchanting Wachau Valley. AmaWaterways.eu | 19
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