Overview
Itinerary
Arrive at any time.
This itinerary runs in both northbound and southbound directions. Please refer to the "Trip Details" section to confirm what direction your specific departure is set to run. Please note that most flights arrive in Paris, approx. 340kms away. There are frequent trains that run between Paris and Dijon, with an estimated travel time of 2 hours. Please ensure to arrive in Dijon before the 6pm welcome meeting this evening.
- Meet Your CEO and Group: Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Enjoy a free morning to explore Dijon. Opt to visit the Ducal Palace, the local market or go for a mustard tasting. In the afternoon, travel to St Leger and embark the Daniele. Raise a glass to the beginning of your river adventure.
If you plan to visit Ducal Palace (Palais des Ducs) as an optional activity, please note it may be closed on national holidays.
- Ducal Palace (Palais des Ducs): Wander through the Ducal Palace quarter, where former dukes of Burgundy lived in noble residences dating back to the 15th century. Don't miss the Museum of Fine Arts - founded during the Age of Enlightenment, one of the oldest in France - located in the palace's eastern wing.
Enjoy a quiet morning on board or opt to walk in the vineyards of Santenay and indulge in a wine tasting. Enjoy lunch on board while watching the quaint countryside go by. Continue cruising to Chagny. Explore the village and woodlands in the area. Upon arriving in Chagny opt to enjoy the surrounding lush greenery on a nature walk, sit down for a coffee at one of the many quaint cafês in town, or take a taxi to a local winery. Tonight, consider dining tonight at the famous Michelin-starred restaurant in town, Pierre & Jean.
- Danièle Riverboat: Hop aboard and float on to the next stop.
- Tour of Chateau de Santenay: Known for its gorgeous glazed tile roof, Chateau de Santenay is one of the largest wine-producing estates in Burgundy. Take a tour of the beautiful grounds and sample some wine.
- Local Winery Visit and Tasting: Opt to visit a local winery, Domaine de la Folie, on the outskirts of Chagny for a taste off of the local vine. We advise speaking with your CEO to arrange this excursion in advance.
Cycle along the Côte de Beaune, stopping at villages and vineyards along the way. Visit a winery famed for Crémant de Bourgogne, a sparkling wine. This mostly flat ride is an ideal way to experience quintessential Burgundy. Known for the fine quality of white wine, the Côte de Beaune region is especially famous for their wines produced using Chardonnay grapes. Learn about the complexity of grape growth in this region, and how these conditions influence flavour.
Today's cycling route is moderate with a few inclined paths. E-bikes are available to rent upon request (limited availability - see the "About Transportation" section of the Tour Details page for more information).
- Danièle Riverboat: Hop aboard and float on to the next stop.
- Côte de Beaune Cycling: Chagny, Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet: Cycle to the beautiful town of Meursault, the Grand Crus region for Chardonnay. From here continue cycling along the vineyards to Puligny-Montrachet, for a well deserved break and lunch.
- Cremant de Bourgogne Wine Tour: Visit a winery that produces Cremant de Bourgogne, a sparkling wine beloved for its regional character. *Please note: For travellers on the southbound itinerary, the wine tour takes place at Chateau de Chassagne-Montrachet winery.
- Côte de Beaune Cycling: Chassagne-Montrachet to Chalon-sur-Saône: Cycle through the Grand Crus region passing through small towns surrounded by vineyards towards the river port town of Chalon-sur-Saône.
Enjoy an afternoon cruise along the picturesque Saône River toward Saint-Jean-de-Losne. Opt for a walking through the old part of town, or take free time to explore this town's quaint shops and cathedral square. Opt to enjoy dinner ashore.
- Saint-Jean-de-Losne Visit: One of the capitals for the river barging world, Saint-Jean-de-Losne is located at a crossroads of waterways. The local cafés are still often occupied by regulars of the canal barges and riverboats, so grab a table and get to know the locals. Relax in the sunshine with a glass of wine, opt to take part in a guided tour of the town, or visit a museum.
- Danièle Riverboat: Hop aboard and float on to the next stop.
- Tour of Saint-Jean-de-Losne: Take a guided tour of this quaint town. Enjoy visits to historic sites such as the Monument Commemorating the Siege of 1636, Hôtel-Dieu, and the Batellerie Museum (also known as the Sailors' House), one of the oldest houses in town, dating back to the 15th century which recounts the history of navigation.
- La Musée de la Bataillerie: Take a stroll around this quaint museum dedicated to the history of barging.
Cruise along the canal during the morning before taking a walk along the Burgundy Canal. After lunch, relax as the barge makes its way to Petit-Ouges. Opt to cycle or walk along the canal as the barge makes its way to port, or relax on the terrace while watching the riverside life unfold. If you chose to walk or cycle along the barge, this is an 8km route that takes you around the beautiful lush gardens of Château de Longecourt, a typical Burgundy castle, and finishes in Petit-Ouges where the boat stops for the night.
- Danièle Riverboat: Hop aboard and float on to the next stop.
Depart Petit Ouges for a full day cycling tour through the Côte de Nuits region along the Route des Grands Crus, lined with lovely vineyards and some of the most picturesque villages in the region. Enjoy wine tasting in the quaint village of Vougeot before meeting barge in Dijon.
Today's cycling route is moderate with a few inclined paths. E-bikes are available to rent upon request (limited availability - see the "About Transportation" section of the Tour Details page for more information).
- Danièle Riverboat: Hop aboard and float on to the next stop.
- Côte de Nuits Cycling: Petit Ouges to Vougeot: Leave the river behind and cycle through the Côte de Nuits region along the Route des Grands Crus - famous for the Grand Cru Burgundy wine that is produced here. Along the way, pass through small, picturesque villages such as Chenôve, Marsannay-la-Côte, Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, and Chambolle-Musigny before arriving in the quaint village of Vougeot.
- Vougeot Wine Tasting and Cellar Tour: Enjoy a wine tasting and cellar visit in a local wine château in Vougeot. Afterwards explore the town made famous by the Château Clos de Vougeot, and opt to visit the vineyard where some of the most expensive wines are produced.
- Côte de Nuits Cycling: Vougeot to Dijon: Continue cycling along the Côte de Nuits villages on this last stretch before meeting the barge in Dijon. A well-deserved dinner on deck awaits.
- Château du Clos de Vougeot: Set in the heart of Burgundy’s Grand Cru Vineyards, this Cistercian winery was built in the 12th and 16th Centuries and is known today for producing some of the most expensive wine in the world - Vougeot. Explore the grounds on your own, or opt for a guided tour. (7.50-10 EUR per person)
After breakfast, catch the group transfer to the train station in Dijon. Tour ends on arrival. Trains departing from Dijon can be booked after 10am and flights from Paris can be booked from 7pm.
If you're flying out of Paris today, please note that it is approx. 340km away. The group will be dropped off at the Dijon train station this morning – we recommend not booking flights until the evening to allow enough time to travel to Paris.
Trip Inclusions
- Cruise up the canals of Burgundy aboard the Danièle.
- Sip local wines and sample regional dishes.
- Cycle through villages and vineyards.
- Relax in the onboard Jacuzzi as the scenery glides by.
- Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Foodie Moment: Cremant de Bourgogne Wine Tour, Rully
- Your Foodie Moment: Vougeot Wine Tasting and Cellar Tour, Vougeot
- Wine, beer and non-alcoholic drinks included on board
- 6 nts aboard the Danièle canal barge
- Cycling in the vineyards of Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits
- Wine tours/tastings and cellar visits for Cremant de Bourgogne and Vougeot
- Visits to Saint-Jean-de-Losne and Petit-Ouges
- All transport to/from included activities and between destinations
- Use of bicycles during shore excursions
- Private vehicles, Danièle canal barge, bicycle, walking
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
- Aboard The Danièle Canal Barge (6 Nights), Hotel (1 Night)
- 12 spacious cabins. Amenities: each cabin has a window and is equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC with hair dryer), TV, radio, telephone (for internal calls only), safe and independent air-conditioning.
- Number of cabins: 12 Maximum passenger capacity: 22 Number of crew members: 5 Amenities on board: spacious lounge with bar - restaurant - sun deck with loungers and parasols - barbecue deck - Jacuzzi at the prow of the barge - bicycles on board available for use by passengers - wifi on board.
- 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
- Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included.
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