Arrive at any time.
Day 1 Dijon
Enjoy a free day to explore Dijon. In the afternoon, transfer to the river barge and embark the Danièle.
Day 2 Dijon (1B, 1D)
Depart Dijon for a full day cycling tour through the CĂ´te de Nuits region along the Route des Grands Crus, lined with lovely vineyards and some of the most picturesque villages in the region. Enjoy a wine tasting in the quaint village of Vougeot before meeting barge in Longecourt-en-Plaine.
Day 3 Dijon/Longecourt-en-Plaine (1B, 1D)
Start the day with a walk around the beautiful lush gardens of Château de Longecourt, a typical Burgundy castle. Continue the morning walking along the canal and looking at the various locks. Enjoy the Burgundy canal as we walk a 5km (3 mi) stretch of the canal between Longecourt and La Biètre lock. Climb aboard the barge and continue sailing to St-Jean-de-Losne. Free time in the afternoon to visit St-Jean-de-Losne.
Day 4 Longecourt-en-Plaine/Saint-Jean-de-Losne (1B, 1L)
Sail along the SaĂ´ne River take in picturesque scenes of local life on the shore. Spend a relaxing afternoon walking through the footpaths around Chalon-sur-SaĂ´ne. Choose to do some shopping in town or relax on board with a glass of local wine.
Day 5 Saint-Jean-de-Losne/Chalon-sur-SaĂ´ne (1B, 1L)
Cycle along the CĂ´te de Beaune, stopping at villages and vineyards along the way. Explore the vineyards of Chateau de Chassigny-Montrachet while stopping to sample some wines. This mostly flat ride is an ideal way to experience quintessential Burgundy.
Day 6 Chalon-sur-SaĂ´ne/Chagny (1B)
Arrive to Santenay in the morning and opt to take a walk around the village, or tour the grounds of the stunning Château de Santenay. Continue cruising to Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune. Enjoy lunch on board while watching the countryside go by. Upon arrival, explore the quaint village or visit the medieval Château de Couches.
Day 7 Chagny/Saint-LĂ©ger-sur-Dheune (1B, 1L, 1D)
After breakfast, catch the group transfer to the train station in Dijon. Tour ends on arrival.
Day 8 Saint-LĂ©ger-sur-Dheune/Dijon (1B)
Burgundy River Cruise Adventure - Southbound
- 6 nts aboard the Danièle canal river barge
- CĂ´te de Nuits and CĂ´te de Beaune cycling
- Wine tours/tastings and cellar visits in Vougeot and Chassagne-Montrachet
- Visits to Saint-Jean-de-Losne and Saint-LĂ©ger-sur-Dheune
- Free time to explore historic Dijon
- Use of bicycles during shore excursions
- All transport to/from included activities and between destinations
- 7 breakfasts
- 3 lunches
- 3 dinners
Reference : GAH