Get away from it all on an Emotional Journey from Saône-et-Loire to the Côte d'Or (port-to-port cruise)

6 nights from £1,906pp departing Thursday 3rd Apr 2025

From Saint-Lger-sur-Dheune to Dijon, join us for a unique journey along the Burgundy canal to discover cities with unconditional charm. Visit Saint-Jean-de-Losne and its Muse de la Batellerie, recounting the history of navigation, and taste regional products and wines in Santenay. Do not miss out on Chalon-sur-Sane, beautiful city of art and history, and hike to the Cirque du Bout du Monde for some gorgeous panoramas: take advantage of this relaxing yet cultural and gourmet cruise that will not fail to surprise you!

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	3rd03	AprApr	202525	Dijon, France, embark on the MS Danièle
Possible transfer(2) by coach from Dijon to Saint-Lger-sur-Dheune. Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.
	3rd03	AprApr	202525	Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune, France	18:00
	4th04	AprApr	202525	Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune, France		08:00
We'll leave by coach for our excursion towards Nolay, where we will find our trailhead to hike to the Cirque du Bout du Monde, a Natura 2000 natural site. We'll 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. We'll continue by coach towards Mont de Sne, an ancient Celtic religious site which overlooks the Santenay vineyards from a height of over 1,700 feet. In the afternoon, we'll walk to the center of Santenay, a charming little wine-producing village with a priceless historical heritage and wine tasting* session at one of the 38 wine producers' in the village. The end of the afternoon will be spent cruising towards Chagny.
	4th04	AprApr	202525	Santenay, Cote d'Or, France	12:30	20:50
	4th04	AprApr	202525	Chagny, France	18:30
	5th05	AprApr	202525	Chagny, France		08:00
This morning will be spent cruising 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 us on a walking tour of Chalon-sur-Sane, birthplace of Joseph Nicphore Niepce, who, in 1824, was one of the inventors of photography. Enjoy a tasting* of local wines before returning on board.
	5th05	AprApr	202525	Chalon-sur-Saône, France	14:00
	6th06	AprApr	202525	Chalon-sur-Saône, France		08:00
This morning will be spent cruising towards Saint-Jean-de-Losne. Bicycles are available on board if you would like to ride along the canal's banks (1). In the afternoon, join us on 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, we'll return on board.
	6th06	AprApr	202525	Saint-Jean-de-Losne, France	13:00
	7th07	AprApr	202525	Saint-Jean-de-Losne, France		07:00
The whole day will be spent cruising towards Petit-Ouges. Bicycles are available on board at any time if you'd like to take a bike ride along the canal's banks (1). We'll arrive in Petit-Ouges late in the afternoon.
	7th07	AprApr	202525	Ouge, France	19:00
	8th08	AprApr	202525	Ouge, France		08:00
This morning will be spent cruising towards Dijon. In the afternoon, join us on an excursion along the Burgundy Grands Crus Wine Route. The touristic Grands Crus wine route passes through villages and the finest and most prestigious of the Burgundy vineyards. We'll stop along the way for a wine tasting* session. Tonight is our gala evening and dinner.
	8th08	AprApr	202525	Dijon, France	12:00
	9th09	AprApr	202525	Dijon, France, disembark the MS Danièle
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

MS Danièle

Launch Year

2016

Capacity

Cabins

Accessible

Sun Deck

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Restaurant

Located on the main deck, the restaurant is where all meals are served during your cruise. It seats all guests at tables which vary in size with a panoramic view. The atmosphere is casual but elegant.

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Lounge & Bar

The lounge is tastefully decorated, it's a quiet place where you can spend time with your friends and family. Equipped with sofa and a bar you can relax before and after dinner.

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Holiday Summary

	6 nights cruising on the Saone
	All meals included
	Drinks included with meals & at the bar
	Gala dinner & evening welcome cocktail
	Free Wi-Fi in lounge & bar
	Headsets included for excursions
	Travel Assistance & Repatriation Insurance
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Oceanview staterooms from		£1,906pp
2PL_PP	Main Deck (2 Beds)	£1,906pp
HAG_PS	Upper Deck (Double Bed - Handicaped Cabin)	£1,906pp