Travel Dates:
- 18 - 24 April, 2019
- 25 - 31 July, 2019
Inclusions:
- Six nights aboard a boutique hotel barge
- Experienced driver and tour leader
- Premium mini-coach transportation
- Daily European-style breakfasts (B), five lunches (L), six evening meals (D)
- Entrance included to all attractions in the itinerary, including: the Citadel of Besancon and the Palace of Fontainebleau
Exclusions:
- International flights
- Visas
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Itinerary:
Day One: Paris – Dijon
After meeting in Paris you'll move on to Dijon, where your crew will welcome you as you step aboard the private barge. This afternoon, you’ll enjoy cocktails and a delicious included dinner. What better way to get to know the group and start the cruise with a bang. (D)
Accommodation: MS Jeanine
Day Two: Dijon – Petit Ouges
This morning you'll return to dry land to enjoy a leisurely drive through the beautiful French countryside. Here, row upon row of vines and honey-stone villages will have you thinking you've slipped inside a romantic landscape painting.This afternoon, you'll climb back aboard the barge and depart for Petit Ouges. On this tour, you'll savour the journey just as much as your arrival at each destination – especially with the green and pleasant landscape of the Saône Valley rippling around us. As you go, you’ll enjoy both lunch and dinner on board. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: MS Jeanine
Day Three: Petit Ouges – Saint-Jean-De-Losne
Today, you’re free to simply sit back in our luxurious surrounds and take in some of France’s most sublime wine country – enjoying a tasty lunch as you drift down the canal. You’ll arrive in Saint-Jean-de-Losne late this afternoon, where there will be just enough time to take a walk or ride along the bike path before meeting for dinner at a local restaurant. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: MS Jeanine
Day Four: Saint-Jean-De-Losne – Dole
After breakfast, you’ll leave our barge moored alongside the riverboats lining the banks of Saint-Jean-de-Losne and stretch your legs with a walk around the town’s pretty streets. You’ll soon discover the port’s boating heritage and characteristic Saône Valley buildings. Back on board the barge you’ll cruise to Dole, this afternoon’s final destination, where you’ll share a meal together in town. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: MS Jeanine
Day Five: Dole – Ranchot
This morning you’ll take some time to explore Dole and its charming town centre. After settling down to lunch back on board the barge, you’ll set off for Ranchot – but you don’t have to cruise the whole way if you don’t want to. With bicycles on board for exclusive use, you could swap the decks for dry land and ride the bike path alongside the canal. When you’ve worked up an appetite, enjoy another included dinner together on board. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: MS Jeanine
Day Six: Ranchot - Besancon
Today you’ll wake up to a leisurely morning as you cruise further along the Canal de Bourgogne. After lunch, you’ll board a coach and depart for Besançon, where you’ll have plenty of time to explore the area at your own pace. Later, you’ll tour the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Royal Saltworks before celebrating your final evening on the water with a gala evening dinner. (B,L,D)
Accommodation: MS Jeanine
Day Seven: Besancon – Palace of Fontainebleau – Paris
After a hearty breakfast, you’ll move on to the elegant Palace of Fontainebleau – one of the largest French royal châteaux. Then, you’ll bid farewell to our barge and reminisce on your tour on one last drive to Paris. (B)
Conditions
Valid from Oct 28, 2018
Expires Nov 20, 2018
Limit: 4 per user and 2 as gift for others
Bookings essential and must be made within 7 days of purchase or by 20th November 2018. Travel Dates: 18 - 24 April 2019 or 25 - 31 July, 2019. The per-person twin-share option is valid for one person on a twin share basis i.e. two vouchers must be purchased at this price. A single traveller must purchase the solo traveller option. Deposit option full payment is due 10th December 2018. Passports must be supplied at the time of booking. Inclusions: Six-Nights aboard a boutique hotel barge, Experienced Driver and Tour Leader, Premium mini-coach transportation, Daily European-style breakfasts (B), 5 lunches (L), 6 evening meals (D), Entrance included to all attractions in the itinerary, including: the Citadel of Besancon and the Palace of Fontainebleau. Excludes: International flights, Visas, Travel insurance (recommended). Due to the specific date of departure for this deal, once you have received the GrabOne email confirming your purchase, this purchase is not refundable unless required by law. No cashback. Not to be used with other offers.
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