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Discover the Fascinating History and Excellent Cuisine of the Burgundy Region (port
to-port cruise)
Tour Description:
From Port-sur-Saône to Dijon, cruise on the majestic Burgundy canal where charming cities and stories await you. Go back in time through our guided tours and discover Dijon, former capital of the Dukes of Burgundy, or the unparalleled elegance of the Château de Champlitte. Take a breath of fresh air and immerse yourself in arts, traditions and architectural gems through this journey across the Haute-Saône all the way to Burgundy.
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Destination & Sightseeing ITINERARY
ITINERARYDijon(2) - PORT-SUR-SAONE
Possible transfer(2) by coach from Dijon to Port-sur-Saône. Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.
PORT-SUR-SAONE - RAY-SUR-SAÔNE
This morning will be spent cruising towards Ray-sur-Saône. This is the perfect moment to relax and enjoy the hillside scenery and rolling meadows during our cruise In the afternoon, join us on an visit to the medieval castle at Champlitte which hosts the Museum of Popular Arts and Traditions.
RAY-SUR-SAÔNE- GRAY
This morning will be spent cruising towards Gray. Take time to admire the spectacular scenery that we slowly pass by as we cruise. In the afternoon, join us on a guided tour of Gray. You'll discover the wonderful treasures of the town as you meander through its streets. The tour will end with a tasting* of some of the local specialties.
GRAY - AUXONNE
The whole day will be spent cruising towards Auxonne, arriving near the end of the afternoon. You can relax on the sun deck and admire the beautiful scenery. Bicycles are available on board at any time if you would like to take a bike ride along the canal's banks(1).
AUXONNE - LONGECOURT-EN-PLAINE
This morning will be spent cruising. Admire the magnificent lush, green landscapes all along the river on our journey. In the afternoon, join us on an excursion along the Grands Crus Wine Route. The touristic Grands Crus wine route passes through villages and the finest and most prestigious of the Burgundy vineyards. We'll stop along the way for a wine-tasting* session. We'll return on board in Longecourt-en-Plaine.
LONGECOURT-EN-PLAINE - DIJON
This morning will be spent cruising towards Dijon. In the afternoon, enjoy some time on your own. Explore the Cité de la Gastronomie et du Vin at your own pace. Tonight is our gala evening and dinner.
DIJON
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services
