Itinerary
- Day 1
Embarkation
You'll board your ship and get settled into your cabin for the 7-night Flavors of Burgundy river cruise. This evening, dinner is served on board so you can meet fellow travelers and relax after checking in.
- Meals
- Dinner
- Day 2
Lyon
Start in Lyon by heading up Fourvière Hill to see the 19th-century basilica, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From there, wander through the old town and St. Jean district where you'll find traboules, the city's covered walkways. You can choose between a guided bike tour through cyclist-friendly streets, a Les Halles Market tasting tour to try local foods, or a Beaujolais wine tasting. In the evening, an Illuminations cruise takes you into Lyon so you see the city lit up from the water.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Fourvière Hill and Notre-Dame de Fourvière basilica
- Guided walk through St. Jean district with introduction to traboules
- Illuminations cruise through Lyon
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour through Lyon
- Les Halles Market tasting tour with local delicacies
- Beaujolais wine tasting
Landmarks Notre-Dame de Fourvière Fourvière Hill St. Jean District - Day 3
Mâcon to Tournus
Take a guided tour of Mâcon, known as the 'South Burgundy City,' where you'll learn about local vineyards, museums, historical sites, and the poet Alphonse de Lamartine. If that doesn't appeal to you, the option to visit medieval Cluny Abbey is available instead. Later in the day, you either cruise to Tournus or take a guided bike tour from Mâcon to Tournus if you prefer being more active.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Mâcon
- Scenic cruise to Tournus
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Cluny Abbey
- Guided bike tour from Mâcon to Tournus
Landmarks Cluny Abbey 
- Day 4
Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône
In Tournus, a guided tour takes you to the Benedictine Abbey of Saint Philibert. Alternatively, visit the 17th-century moated Château de Cormatin with its ornate apartments and gardens, or head to the medieval village of Brancion. By evening, you'll either sail to Chalon-sur-Saône, take a wine tasting of Chalonnaise wines, or go on a guided bike tour instead.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Tournus and Benedictine Abbey of Saint Philibert
Optional Activities
- Visit to Château de Cormatin
- Excursion to medieval village of Brancion
- Chalonnaise wine sampling
- Guided bike tour from Tournus to Chalon-sur-Saône
Landmarks Benedictine Abbey of Saint Philibert Château de Cormatin Brancion - Day 5
Chalon-sur-Saône to Seurre
Explore Chalon-sur-Saône on a historic city tour in the Côte Chalonnaise wine region. You could also visit Château de Couches, a medieval fortress in the hills that was once used by the Dukes of Burgundy. After that, you'll sail to Seurre or take the option to visit Clos de Vougeot, the famous walled vineyard, and try regional wines.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Historic city tour of Chalon-sur-Saône
Optional Activities
- Visit to Château de Couches
- Visit to Clos de Vougeot vineyard
- Regional wine tasting
Landmarks Château de Couches Clos de Vougeot - Day 6
Beaune
Walk through the cobblestone streets of Beaune, a walled town in the Côte d'Or vineyards. You'll see the Hospices de Beaune with its distinctive mosaic-tiled roof, a 15th-century hospital. In the afternoon, either take a scenic sail or choose a more active bike tour through the area.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Stroll through walled town of Beaune
- View Hospices de Beaune
Optional Activities
- Scenic sailing
- Bike tour
Landmarks Hospices de Beaune 
- Day 7
Dijon
Spend the day in Dijon, famous as the 'Birthplace of Mustard' and home to the four Dukes of Burgundy from 1364 to 1477. On a guided tour, you'll walk through the medieval center with its art and cultural heritage in the museums. Another option is biking along the Saône River to see sites like the lock controlling river access to the Rhone-Rhine Canal, or visiting Château d'Arcelot with its medieval, neoclassical, and Chinese pavilion elements.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Dijon's medieval center
Optional Activities
- Guided bike tour along Saône River
- Visit to Château d'Arcelot
Landmarks Château d'Arcelot - Day 8
Departure
After breakfast, you'll leave Dijon and head to the airport for your flight home, wrapping up your Burgundy river cruise experience.
