National Geographic Journey: Quintessential Burgundy Booking Details For This Small Group Adventure
| Various departures available: | Prices per person sharing from: |
| April 2018 | R 35,439.00 pps |
| May & June 2018 | R 39,559.00 pps |
| July, August & October 2018 | R 38,979.00 pps |
- Trip type: Small Group
- Physical rating: Average
- Trip code: EFLHNG (National Geographic Journeys)
Tour Itinerary
DAY 1: DIJONArrive at any time.
DAY 2: DIJONEnjoy an orientation walk in the morning to explore Dijon. Visit the Ducal Palace, the local market and the old town. In the afternoon, enjoy free time before transferring to the river barge and embarking the Danièle.
Meals included: Dinner
Depart Dijon 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 a wine tasting in the quaint village of Vougeot before meeting barge in Longecourt-en-Plaine.
Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner
Start the day with a walk around the beautiful lush gardens of Château de Longecourt, a typical Burgundy castle. Continue the morning walking along the canal and looking at the various locks. Enjoy the Burgundy canal as we walk a 5km (3 mi) stretch of the canal between Longecourt and La Biètre lock. Climb aboard the barge and continue sailing to St-Jean-de-Losne. Free time in the afternoon to visit St-Jean-de-Losne.
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Cruise along the Saône River before arriving to Chalon-sur-Saône. Take in a presentation by a local wine expert, and enjoy a horizontal tasting on board. Spend a relaxing afternoon walking through the footpaths around Chalon-sur-Saône. Choose to do some shopping in town or relax on board with a glass of local wine.
Exclusive Inclusions:National Geographic Journeys Exclusives Burgundy Wine Talk and Horizontal Tasting
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch
Cycle along the Côte de Beaune, stopping at villages and vineyards along the way. Explore the vineyards of Chateau de Chassigny-Montrachet while stopping to sample some wines. This mostly flat ride is an ideal way to experience quintessential Burgundy.
Meals included: Breakfast
Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner DAY 8: SAINT-LÉGER-SUR-DHEUNE/PARIS
Transfer to Beaune, the historic wine capital of Burgundy. Enjoy a tour with a docent, exploring the Hospices of Beaune, a charitable hospital that has been funded by the annual wine auction for over 155 years. Delve into history and discuss the relationship of the hospice with the powerful wine merchants of Burgundy. Enjoy some free time to explore before catching the train to Paris.
Exclusive Inclusions: National Geographic Journeys Exclusives Visit Hospices of Beaune
Meals included: Breakfast
Explore the historic covered Marché d'Aligre with a local chef and food expert. Rarely visited by tourists, this market is where locals come to shop for food. Meet vendors, enjoy tastings, and learn about the history of the market and the specialties offered here. The afternoon is free to explore the city on your own.
Exclusive Inclusions: National Geographic Journeys Exclusives Local Market Visit with a Chef
Meals included: Breakfast
Depart at any time.
Meals included: Breakfast
Tour Inclusions
- National Geographic Journeys Exclusives: Burgundy Wine Talk and Horizontal Tasting, Chalon-sur-Saône
- National Geographic Journeys Exclusives: Visit Hospices of Beaune, Beaune
- National Geographic Journeys Exclusives: Local Market Visit with a Chef, Paris
- Six nights aboard the Danièle canal river barge
- Orientation walk of Dijon and Ducal Palace
- Visits to Saint-Jean-de-Losne and Longecourt-en-Plaine
- Cycle through Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits with wine tastings