Tour Description

CroisiCruise: BJL_PP

5 Days

Lyon | Chalon-Sur-Saône | Mâcon | Belleville | Lyon

A cruise specifically designed for wine lovers! The Saône awaits you with its many wonders such as the prestigious Burgundy city of Beaune, the impressive ruins of the Cluny Abbey and, of course, the Beaujolais Route. We’ll spend an exceptional evening in Beaujeu to greet the annual release of Beaujolais Nouveau, an experience not to be missed!

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

Gala dinner and evening : Welcome cocktail
All meals included : Refined European cuisine, with table service for lunch & dinner
Drinks included : With meals
Open bar : Including Cocktails, Mocktails, Regional wines, Beer, Spirits & Soft drinks (excluding premium list)
Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
Headsets included for excursions
Official welcome from the captain and crew
Onboard activities
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
All port fees included

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
- Beaune, prestigious Burgundy city
- The Cluny Abbey, impressive ruins
- The Beaujolais Route and the Hameau Duboeuf museum and park
- Beaujeu, the former capital of Beaujolais
Exceptional evening in Beaujeu to greet the annual release of Beaujolais Nouveau
- Gastronomic meal
- Torch-lit stroll at midnight

Itinerary
Important Information

Day 1: Lyon

Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabin, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail. Enjoy dinner on board this evening as you begin to cruise towards Chalon-Sur-Saône. Your ship will cruise through the night.

Day 2: Chalon-Sur-Saone

Spend the morning on the Saône River. The afternoon will be spent touring the lovely Burgundy city of Beaune. Beaune is one of the key wine centers in France, and the annual wine auction of the Hospices de Beaune is the primary wine auction in the country. Recognized by its colorful, geometric-patterned tile roof, the 15th-century hospital is now the Hôtel-Dieu Museum, showcasing masterpieces like the polyptych altarpiece by Rogier van der Weyden known as “The Last Judgement.” Visit the Hospices and enjoy a tasting of wines.

After your tour, return to the ship and enjoy an evening of entertainment. While you sleep, your ship will begin to cruise to Mâcon.

Day 3: Mãcon

Your ship will arrive in Mâcon early in the morning. After breakfast, leave on an excursion to the partial ruins of the Cluny Abbey. This former Benedictine monastery was built in the Romanesque style and was the world’s largest church until the St. Peter’s Basilica construction began in Rome. Founded by William I, Duke of Aquitaine, in 910 AD, the monastery was sacked and mostly destroyed during the French Revolution. Later, it was sold and used as a quarry. Today, just one of the original eight towers remains.

In the afternoon, leave on a guided tour of the Beaujolais Wine Route, passing by the prestigious Pouilly-Fuissé vineyards and the Roche de Solutré until we reach the Hameau DuBoeuf. This unique theme park incorporates the culture, history, science and passion involved in French winemaking.

After your tour, return to the ship for a gala dinner and evening. The ship will remain in port overnight.

Day 4: Mãcon – Belleville

Spend the morning cruising the Saône River. After you arrive in Belleville, set out on an excursion to Beaujeu, the medieval capital of the Beaujolais. Wine lovers will be able to discover the 12 appellations of Beaujolais while listening to great music and admiring the fantastic scenery and quaint architecture of the tiny city. Put your senses to work and take part in the wine tasting competition! Later on, enjoy a lovely soirée in the center of town including cabaret entertainment and fantastic food concocted by one of the best chefs in the region. At midnight, set off on a torch-lit stroll to welcome Beaujolais Nouveau Day and watch a fireworks show. Following your festive evening, return to the ship which will remain in port overnight.

Day 5: Belleville – Lyon

Begin to cruise for Lyon early in the morning. Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

INCLUSIONS:

Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day
Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from the special lists)
Double-occupancy cabin with shower in private bathroom
The excursions in the program
All entertainment
Assistance from the onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
Welcome cocktail
Gala dinner
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
All port fees

EXCLUSIONS:

Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
Cancellation and baggage insurance
Personal expenses

For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary.

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Priced From:

$ 1878pp ^*