Tour Description

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Croisi Canal Cruise: DSL_AIPP

7 Days

From Dijon to Chalon-sur-Saône, the Burgundy Canal will take you through authentic towns full of irresistible charm. On the agenda: tasting regional products in Saint-Jean-de-Losne and wines at the famous Château de Rully, exploring the city of art and history of Chalon-sur-Saône, visiting the Inland Navigation Museum in Saint-Jean-de-Losne, or hiking to the breathtaking “Cirque du Bout du Monde”. This relaxing, gourmet, and cultural cruise is sure to delight you!

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
Bicycles available on board
Official welcome from the captain and crew
Onboard activities
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
All port fees included

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Cruise the Burgundy Canal, the Saône River, and the Canal du Centre

EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
- The Grands Crus Wine Route
- Saint-Jean-de-Losne, a historic European river port
- Chalon-sur-Saone, a city of full of art and history and the birthplace of photography
- Wine tasting at Santenay
- The Cirque du Bout du Monde and the Mont de Sene, remarkable natural sites

Itinerary
Important Information

Day 1: Dijon

Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. in Dijon. After comfortably settling into your cabin, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.

Day 2: Dijon – Longecourt-En-Plaine

This morning will be spent cruising. Take advantage of this first day cruising to relax and admire the beautiful Burgundy scenery, or to walk or bike alongside the boat on the canal’s bicycle path. In the afternoon, join 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. Return on board in Longecourt-en-Plaine.

Day 3: Longecourt-En-Plaine – Saint-Jean-De-Losne

This morning will be spent cruising. Yyou are free to bike along the Doubs River at any time by taking the Green Way bike path. In the afternoon, join a tour of Saint-Jean-de-Losne. Explore monuments that tell the story of the city’s prestigious past, such as the monument commemorating the Siege of 1636, and the Hôtel-Dieu, which was a charitable hospital founded in 1658 and is surrounded by intricately wrought iron railings dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. The visit will end with a tasting of local specialties from Burgundy.

Day 4: Saint-Jean-De-Losne – Chalon-Sur-Saone

This morning will be spent cruising towards Chalon-sur-Saone. As you cruise, admire the Saône River’s hilly banks and typical local houses perched on its hillsides. In the afternoon, join a tour of Chalon-sur-Saône, birthplace of Joseph Nicéphore Niepce, one of the inventors of photography.

Day 5: Chalon-Sur-Saone – Chagny

This morning will be spent cruising towards Chagny. This is the perfect moment to relax and enjoy the hillside scenery and rolling meadows along your route. Set out for a hike to the Cirque du Bout du Monde. Discover the imposing chalk cliffs carved out by the Cozanne River which created a blind valley, where a waterfall over 80 feet high adds a touch of wonder.

Day 6: Chagny – Santenay – Saint-Leger-Sur-Dheune

Just a few kilometers from Santenay, you will set off to discover an exceptional château, where history and terroir blend harmoniously. Nestled between vineyards and rolling hills, this site of great historical richness invites you to immerse yourself in the art of Burgundian winemaking.
The château’s owner will warmly welcome you and personally guide you through the estate, revealing the secrets of vine cultivation, winemaking techniques, and time-honored family traditions. After the visit, you will enjoy a wine tasting, carefully curated for its quality and character—a moment of sharing and sensory discovery.

In the afternoon, cruise towards Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune. Relax and admire the passing lush landscapes. Late in the afternoon, arrive in St. Leger-sur-Dheune. Tonight is your gala evening and dinner.

Day 7: Saint-Leger-Sur-Dheune – Dijon(1)

One last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Possible transfer to Dijon(1), arriving late in the morning.

(1) Transfer on request at an additional charge

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 bathroom
The excursions mentioned in the program
Welcome cocktail
Assistance from the onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
Gala dinner and evening
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
All port fees

EXCLUSIONS:

Transfer by coach from Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune to Dijon(1)
Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
Cancellation and baggage insurance
Personal expenses.

For the safety of passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational itinerary.

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$ 5558pp ^*