Barge Cruise: Burgundy - Beaune

Lush vineyards and quaint villages

Cruise the rivers and canals of France aboard a luxury 8-passenger barge-hotel (7days - 6 nights). This river boat travels some of the most peaceful and beautiful waterways in Europe: Canal de Bourgogne, Canal du Centre and the River Saône. On this classic cruise you will travel through the famed wine region of Côte d'Or, and you will sample wonderful local wines.

The barge has large panoramic windows and offers a luxury interior with a mixture of contemporary and antique Louis XVI furniture.

TYPICAL BARGE CRUISE ITINERARIES
(Group charters only except as indicated - actual programs may vary)

Barge Cruise Route	Sunday Departures - 2010
1. Dijon - St Leger	Apr 4 - 18; Jun 6 Jul 11; Aug 1 - 22 Sep 12 - Oct 10
2. Dijon - Escommes	Apr 25 May 2 - 30
3. Lyon - St Leger	Jun 13; Jul 4; Oct 17
4. Lyon - Avignon	Jun 20 & 27
5. Lyon - Dijon	Aug 29; Sep 5
6. Lyon - St Jean	Oct 24
7. Grand Cru Wines (Open to individuals)	Jul 18 & 25

On alternate weeks, some cruises run in the reverse direction. All cruise routes are subject to change without notice. Contact us for detailed itineraries for the above routes.

Included

• Accommodations with private bathroom
• All meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 7
• Wine with lunch and dinner and bar drinks on board
• Sightseeing tours and entrance fees as specified

Available at Additional Cost

• Round-trip transfers via first class TGV (high-speed train) from/to Paris Gare de Lyon station
• Optional activities when available
• Health and travel insurance

Not Included

• Barge crew gratuities (suggested 5% of cruise price)
• Personal expenses
• Other items not specifically listed under "Included"

Barge Features

• 4 cabins can be set up as twin or double (8 passengers)
• Cabin 1 (upper deck): 11' 9" x 11' 3"
  bath 8' 7"x 5' 6" with shower
• Cabin 2 (lower deck): 15" 3" x 11' 7"
  bath 8' 8"x 5' 8" with bathtub and overhead shower
  
• Cabin 3 (lower deck): 14' 8" x 15'
  bath 11' 8"x 5 with shower
• Cabin 4 (lower deck): 14' 8" x 15'
  bath 9' 5"x 6' with bathtub and overhead shower
  
• 5/6 crew members
• Size: 129 ft. x 17.5 ft.
  
• Air conditioning
• Lounge has guest computer with Internet access and a Bose iPod docking station.

This barge is for private charters only, except the Grand Cru Wine Cruise, which is open to individuals. Various themes can be arranged to fit the specific interests of each group.

  

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