Embark on a 7-day cruise to and from Dijon aboard the MS Danièle. Cruise along the Burgundy canal from Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune to Dijon, exploring charming cities and rich cultural experiences. Visit Saint-Jean-de-Losne's Musée de la Batellerie, taste regional wines in Santenay, and explore the artistic and historic Chalon-sur-Saône. Enjoy a hike to the stunning Cirque du Bout du Monde, all while indulging in a relaxing, cultural, and gourmet cruise that promises delightful surprises.
Highlights
Explore Mont de Sène and enjoy a wine-tasting session in the picturesque village of Santenay
Enjoy a tasting of local wines at Chalon-sur-Saône
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Transfer by coach from Dijon to Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune. Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, get to know the crew at the welcome cocktail.
Depart by coach for an excursion towards Nolay, where you can find your trailhead to hike to the Cirque du Bout du Monde, a Natura 2000 natural site. You can see 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. Then, coach towards Mont de Sène, an ancient Celtic religious site that overlooks the Santenay vineyards from over 1,700 feet. In the afternoon, go for a walk to the center of Santenay, a charming little wine-producing village with a priceless historical heritage, and a wine-tasting* session at one of the 38 wine producers in the village. Later in the afternoon, cruise towards Chagny.
This morning, cruise towards Chalon-sur-Saone. Feel free to bike along the banks of the Doubs River by taking the Green Way bike path (1). In the afternoon, join a walking tour of Chalon-sur-Saône, birthplace of Joseph Nicéphore Niepce, who, in 1824, was one of the inventors of photography. Enjoy a tasting* of local wines before returning on board.
This morning, cruise towards Saint-Jean-de-Losne. Bicycles are available on board if you want to ride along the canal's banks (1). In the afternoon, join a guided tour of Saint-Jean-de-Losne and the Batellerie Museum (closed on Mondays), which will end with a tasting of local specialties from Burgundy. Afterwards, return on board.
Cruise towards Petit-Ouges the whole day. Bicycles are available on board at any time if you'd like to take a bike ride along the canal's banks (1). Arrive in Petit-Ouges late in the afternoon.
This morning, cruise towards Dijon. Join an excursion along the Burgundy Grands Crus Wine Route in the afternoon. The touristic Grands Crus wine route passes through villages and the finest and most prestigious of the Burgundy vineyards. Then, stop along the way for a wine-tasting* session. Tonight is your gala evening and dinner.
Day 7: Dijon | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.
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Upper Deck
1 cabin for passengers with reduced mobility. All cabins have a view and include a private bath with shower, TV, radio, cabin-to-cabin telephone, safe, and reversible air conditioning.
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Main Deck
10 spacious cabins with windows equipped with private bath with shower, TV, radio, cabin-to-cabin telephone, safe, and reversible air conditioning.
Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 25%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
Beyond expectations! Then again we weren't sure what to expect. Lovely stay at the lodge, met other like-minded travelers (many had their trips planned by Adventure Life) and the owner was a gracious hostess. It felt like you were one happy family, visiting with a favorite aunt.
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