Cycle Burgundy's Vineyards

Burgundy is to wine what Darjeeling is to tea. The Cote d'Or is where Burgundy's most exclusive wines are found and is the focus of this cycle trip, where 'Grand Cru' wines are aged between 10 and 20 years and are identified only by the name of their vineyard.

To get you started, a private cellar tour and lunch with tasting is included in a small winery as an introduction to the region.

And whilst the focus is firmly on wine, the other attractions of the region are not forgotten.

The relaxed pace of the cycle leaves plenty of time to visit the small villages which typify Burgundy, the chateaux, the canal paths and the many attractions of Beaune.

Staying in specially selected hotels, with dinner in the hotel or a quality local restaurant, this cycle trip offers the full smorgasbord including fine French cuisine, classic scenery of vine covered rolling hills, rambling chateaux and peaceful villages coupled with a lively cultural heritage to explore.

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Itinerary / Highlights

DAY 1 Arrive Dijon, embark and meet the crew

DAY 2 A short cycle in the northwest Dijon region (20km)

DAY 3 Sail the Burgundy Canal then cycle to the village of Longecourt en Plaine (45km)

DAY 4 Cycle to the pretty town of Auxonne on the river Saône and continue to St Jean de Losne where we visit the Burgundy Canal Museum (45km)

DAY 5 Visit Beaune then cycle to Verdun sur les Doubs (55km)

DAY 6 Cycle through the forests of Gergy to Chalon sur Saône, afternoon at leisure (25km)

DAY 7 Visit wineries en route to Tournus (55km)

DAY 8 Transfer by train to Dijon, trip concludes - Note: *Itinerary operates in reverse each alternate trip - ie. from Tournus to Dijon starting with a transfer by train to Tournus.

Other Details

Accommodation Details

7 nights accommodation in bunk bed cabin with shower/toilet

Departure Dates, Options & Prices

30 April 2011 - 07 May 2011
07 May 2011 - 14 May 2011
14 May 2011 - 21 May 2011
21 May 2011 - 28 May 2011
28 May 2011 - 04 June 2011
04 June 2011 - 11 June 2011
11 June 2011 - 18 June 2011
18 June 2011 - 25 June 2011
25 June 2011 - 02 July 2011
02 July 2011 - 09 July 2011
23 July 2011 - 30 July 2011
30 July 2011 - 06 August 2011
06 August 2011 - 13 August 2011
13 August 2011 - 20 August 2011
20 August 2011 - 27 August 2011
27 August 2011 - 03 September 2011
03 September 2011 - 10 September 2011
10 September 2011 - 17 September 2011
17 September 2011 - 24 September 2011
24 September 2011 - 01 October 2011
01 October 2011 - 08 October 2011

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