BARGE
TOUR CODE:
TOB
Explore the canal ways and the famous vineyards of Burgundy by bike
Enjoy the charm of Burgundy's rolling landscape as you cycle along quiet country roads and canal ways, passing
world famous vineyards and charming old towns where there is plenty of time set aside for discovering the
cultural and consumable delights the region offers. By night retire to our private barge, custom built for cruising
on the French canals. The relaxed atmosphere on board will make you quickly feel at home, as will the comfortable
cabins which have private facilities. Wine tasting, exploring the impressive towns
of Dijon and Beaune and visiting castles, museums and abbeys are some further
highlights of this insightful trip, which combined with the experience of cycling
through the changing scenery, make this an ideal way to explore Burgundy.
ITINERARY: DAY 1 |
Arrive Dijon, embark and meet the crew
2 |
A short cycle
in the northwest Dijon region (20km)
3 |
Cruise the Burgundy Canal then cycle to
the village of Longecourt en Plaine (45km)
4 |
Cycle to the pretty town of Auxonne
on the river Saône and continue to St Jean de Losne (45km)
5 |
Visit the Burgundy
Canal Museum before cycling along the river Saône to Seurre (45km)
6 |
Cycle to
Beaune and train to Chalon sur Saône (25km)
7 |
Visit wineries en route to Tournus
(55km)
8 |
Transfer by train to Dijon, trip concludes
INCLUSIONS: 
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7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
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7 nights accommodation in a
twin share cabin with split level beds and ensuite facilities
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bicycle with 24 gears and
pannier (bike insurance extra)
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several excursions
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tour leader for cycle touring and
city walks (multilingual)
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wine tasting and visit to museum
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transfer Dijon ‑ Barge
(Tournus) or v.v.
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information pack including route notes & maps
NOTES:
Itinerary operates in reverse each alternate trip ‑ i.e. from Tournus to Dijon
starting with a transfer by train to Tournus.
Taste of Burgundy
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centre are
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the highlights
Burgundy offers
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DATES | 2015
25 Apr-02 May
02 May-09 May
09 May-16 May
16 May-23 May
23 May-30 May
30 May-06 Jun
06 Jun-13 Jun
13 Jun-20 Jun
20 Jun-27 Jun
27 Jun-04 Jul
04 Jul-11 Jul
11 Jul-18 Jul
25 Jul-01 Aug
01 Aug-08 Aug
08 Aug-15 Aug
15 Aug-22 Aug
22 Aug-29 Aug
29 Aug-05 Sep
05 Sep-12 Sep
12 Sep-19 Sep
19 Sep-26 Sep
26 Sep-03 Oct
03 Oct-10 Oct
10 Oct-17 Oct
Joining Dijon
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