Flavours of Burgundy by AmaWaterways

Description 

Included Balcony Cabin + Tax + Daily Excursions

Day 1

Lyon EMBARKATION

Board your ship in preparation for your 7-night Flavors of Burgundy cruise. (B,D)

Day 2

Lyon Beaujolais wine tasting

“France’s Culinary Capital” city tour

OR Les Halles tasting tour   

OR Lyon bike tour   

Discover dynamic Lyon, starting with a tasting of Beaujolais wines at a traditional winery. In the afternoon, you may join a tour of Lyon that starts in Fourvière Hill, part of the city’s historic region that is now a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the 19th-century basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière. Continue to the old town of Lyon, followed by a guided walk through the St. Jean district, where you will be introduced to the city’s unique covered walkways, known as “traboules.” If you’re a self-described foodie, our Les Halles Market tasting tour is for you, during which you’ll have a chance to taste some of Lyon’s local delights. Or get active a guided bike tour through the city designed with cyclists in mind. (B,L,D)

Day 3

Macon   

“The South Burgundy City” Mâcon tour

OR Cluny excursion   

Scenic cruising

OR Mâconnais wine tasting   

Tournus   

OR Mâcon-Tournus bike tour   

Join a guided tour through the “South Burgundy City” of Mâcon, learning about its local vineyards, museums, historical sites and perhaps its famous son, the poet and minister Alphonse de Lamartine. Or venture somewhat off the beaten path to Cluny, known for its large abbey. Return to the ship and enjoy a scenic cruise to Tournus. Or, instead, join a guided bike tour from Mâcon to Tournus. (B,L,D)

Day 4

Tournus   

Tournus city tour & Abbey of Saint Philibert visit

OR Château Cormatin   

OR Medieval Brancion   

Chalon-sur-Saône   

Scenic cruising

OR Chalonnaise wine tasting

OR Tournus-Chalon bike tour   

Let your knowledgeable guide lead you through Tournus and to its magnificent Benedictine Abbey of Saint Philibert. Or choose instead to visit the moated Château de Cormatin, which dates back to the early 17th century and features ornate apartments as well as a beautifully manicured garden. As an alternative, venture to the medieval village of Brancion with its preserved gateway, church and market hall. Later in the day, enjoy a scenic sailing to Chalon-sur-Saône, or learn about centuries old traditions while sampling the region’s famous Chalonnaise wines. Alternatively, pedal from Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône on an exhilarating guided bike tour. (B,L,D)

Day 5

Chalon-sur-Saône   

Historic city tour

OR Chalon-sur-Saône bike tour   

Seurre   

Scenic cruising

OR Côtes de Nuits wine tasting   

Located in southern Burgundy at the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise wine region, Chalon-sur-Saône whispers the secrets of its medieval past which you will discover on your historic city tour. You may also choose to explore the city on a guided bike tour. Later in the day, enjoy a scenic sailing to Seurre. Alternatively, sample the highly esteemed vintages from Nuits-Saint-Georges on a guided wine tasting, surrounded by the oaken casks and intricately tiled roofs that bring this sommelier’s fantasy to life. (B,L,D)

Day 6

Seurre   

Beaune excursion

OR Art du Tonneau Cooperage Experience   

OR Seurre walking tour   

Scenic cruising

OR Seurre-Dijon bike tour   

Visit the town of Beaune, a walled town nestled in the heart of Cote d’Or vineyards where you’ll stroll the cobblestone streets and take in such sights as the mosaic-tiled roof of the Hospices de Beaune, founded in the 15th century as a hospital for the less fortunate. Guests interested in wine making can learn more about cooperage, or the art of making wine barrels, in this interactive workshop that guides you through the process of crafting barrels through traditional methods. You may also join a guided tour through Seurre, unraveling its rich tapestry of heritage and charm. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic sailing or opt for a more active outing with a bike tour. (B,L,D)

Day 7

Port of Dijon   

Dijon city tour

Château d’Arcelot visit   

OR “Banks of the Saone” Bike tour   

Famously known as the “Birthplace of Mustard,” Dijon was the home to the four Dukes of Burgundy from 1364 to 1477. On a guided tour, explore Dijon’s medieval center which overflows with art and cultural heritage, showcased within several spectacular museums. Alternatively, embark on a guided bike tour along the Saône River and witness captivating sites such as the lock controlling the river’s access to the Rhone-Rhine Canal. Or choose to visit the stunning Château d’Arcelot, with elements dating back to the 13th century. The Château d’Arcelot blends medieval religious structures, neoclassical architecture, and even a Chinese pavilion into a fascinating architectural marvel. (B,L,D)

Day 8

Port of Dijon   

DISEMBARKATION

Bid farewell to Dijon and prepare for your return flight home. (B)

Ships:

AmaCello: https://www.amawaterways.com/ships/amacello-river-cruise-ship