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Detailed Itinerary: Dijon to Besancon (DBC)

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Day 1: Dijon (Embarkation Day)

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 before dinner.

Day 2: Dijon - Petit-Ouges

Join us on an excursion along the Grands Crus wine route. The touristic Grands Crus wine route passes through the finest and most prestigious of the Burgundy vineyards. We'll stop along the way for a wine-tasting* session. We'll return onboard and cruise to Petit-Ouges, discovering the magnificent lush, green landscapes of the Saône Valley. Upon arrival in Petit-Ouges, discover the "Path of the Three Wash Houses” (Note: The Circuit of the Three Wash-houses is not a guided tour.)

Day 3: Petit-Ouges - Saint-Jean-De-Losne

The whole day will be spent cruising towards Saint-Jean-de-Losne. Take the time to sit back and admire the vineyards and scenery that we'll slowly pass by as we cruise. We'll arrive in Saint-Jean-de-Losne late in the afternoon.

Day 4: Saint-Jean-De-Losne - Dole

Join us on a visit of Saint-Jean-de-Losne, the capital of canal barging in France, which lies at the heart of the French waterways and canal system in southern Burgundy. The afternoon will be spent cruising towards Dole.

Day 5: Dole - Ranchot

Join us on an original and unique tour , following the "trail of the Chat Perché”. This trail refers to the famous tales of a Perched Cat, written be Marcel Aymé who lived in Dole as a child. It also refers to Dole's location, which is perched on a beautiful hillside. We'll return onboard and cruise towards Ranchot. You can use the bicycles (available on board) to ride on the bike path that follows our route on the canal.

Day 6: Ranchot - Besancon

The morning will be spent cruising. In the afternoon, we'll set out by coach to Arc-et-Senans for a tour of the Saline Royale. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this royal factory, built between 1775 and 1779 in the shape of a semi-circle, was where salt workers traditionally lived and worked. Tonight is our gala evening.

Day 7: Besancon (Disembarkation Day)

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

Departures & Pricing

Detailed Itinerary: Besancon to Dijon (BDJ)

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Day 1: Besancon (Embarkation Day)

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 before dinner.

Day 2: Besancon - Ranchot

We'll depart by coach to Arc-et-Senans for the tour of the Saline-Royale. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this royal factory was built between 1775 and 1779 at the wish of King Louis XV. We'll return on board after our tour and cruise towards Ranchot.

Day 3 : Ranchot - Dole

This morning will be spent cruising towards Dole. In the afternoon, join us for an original and unique tour, following the "trail of the Perched Cat”. This trail refers the famous tales of a Perched Cat, written be Marcel Aymé who lived in Dole as a child.

Day 4 : Dole - Saint-Jean-De-Losne

We'll spend this morning cruising towards Saint-Jean-de-Losne. In the afternoon, join us for a guided tour of the city and the Battellerie Museum which recounts the history of navigation, followed by a tasting* of local products.

Day 5 : Saint-Jean-De-Losne - Petit-Ouges

We'll spend the whole day cruising towards Petit-Ouges, reaching it in the afternoon. Upon arrival in Petit-Ouges, enjoy time at leisure to discover the " circuit of the three washhouses ” (Note: The Circuit of the Three Washhouses is not a guided tour.)

Day 6 : Petit-Ouges - Dijon

This morning will be spent cruising towards Dijon. In the afternoon, join us for an excursion along the Grands Crus Wine Route . The touristic Grands Crus Wine Route passes through the finest and most prestigious of the Burgundy vineyards. Tonight's our gala evening and dinner.

Day 7 : Dijon (Disembarkation)

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9.00 a.m. End of our services.

Advisements:

• A valid passport is required for travel. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the last day of travel.
• Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
• The itinerary is subject to mooring availability at locks or ports, and may be modified as necessary.
• For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the cruise operator and the Captain of the ship reserve the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise .

   

Departure Dates
Start City	Rates are in $ USD and are PER PASSENGER sharing a twin cabin
From Dijon (DBC)
Cruise Embarkation Day	Lower Deck Cabin w/ picture window - 2 twin beds	Lower Deck Cabin w/ picture window - Single Passenger
April 13, 2023	$3,554	$4,876
April 27, 2023	$3,554	$4,876
May 11, 2023	$3,589	$4,912
May 25, 2023	$3,589	$4,912
Jun 8, 2023	$3,589	$4,912
June 22, 2023	$3,589	$4,912
Aug 3, 2023	$3,589	$4,912
Aug 17, 2023	$3,589	$4,912
Aug 31, 2023	$3,589	$4,912
Sep 14, 2023	$3,589	$4,912
From Bessancon (BDJ)
Cruise Embarkation Day	Lower Deck Cabin w/ picture window - 2 twin beds	Lower Deck Cabin w/ picture window - Single Passenger
April 6, 2023	$3,554	$4,876
May 4, 2023	$3,589	$4,912
Jun 29, 2023	$3,589	$4,912
Jul 13, 2023	$3,589	$4,912
Aug 10, 2023	$3,589	$4,912
Aug 24, 2023	$3,589	$4,912
Oct 19, 2023	$3,589	$4,912
Important: Dates, prices & itineraries are subject to change.