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Croisi Barge Cruise: BDJ_AIPP
7 Days
Besancon | Ranchot | Dole | Saint-Jean-De-Losne | Petit-Ouges | Dijon
From Besançon to Dijon, this majestic cruise on the Rhône-Rhine canal will take you through authentic and traditional cities with different stories and hidden gems. You will be able to visit the Saline Royale of Arc-et-Senans, Dole or the charming city of Saint-Jean-de-Losne, first river port of France home to the Musée de la Batellerie, recounting the history of navigation on inland waterways.
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
- Gala dinner and evening : Welcome cocktail
- All meals included : Refined European cuisine, with table service for lunch & dinner
- Drinks included : With meals
- Open bar : Including Cocktails, Mocktails, Regional wines, Beer, Spirits & Soft drinks (excluding premium list)
- Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
- Headsets included for excursions
- Bicycles available on board
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
- La Saline Royale (Royal Salt works), listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site
- Dole, hilltop city and birthplace of Louis Pasteur
- Saint-Jean-de-Losne and its monuments telling the story of its prestigious past
- The charming country village of Petit-Ouges
- The Burgundy Grands Crus Wine Route
- Tastings* of local wine and delicacies
- Itinerary
- Important Information
Day 1: Besancon
Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6.00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabin, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.
Day 2: Besancon - Ranchot
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. Return on board after your tour and cruise towards Ranchot.
Day 3: Ranchot - Dole
This morning will be spent cruising towards Dole. In the afternoon, join 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
You will spend this morning cruising towards Saint-Jean-de-Losne. In the afternoon, join 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
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”(1).
(1) The Circuit of the Three Washhouses is not a guided tour.
Day 6: Petit-Ouges - Dijon
This morning will be spent cruising towards Dijon. Enjoy some time on your own. Explore the Cité de la Gastronomie et du Vin at your own pace. In the afternoon, join 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 your gala evening and dinner.
Day 7: Dijon
One last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9.00 a.m. End of our services.
INCLUSIONS:
- Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day
- Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from the special lists)
- Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
- Excursions mentioned in the program
- Assistance from the onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
- Welcome cocktail
- Gala dinner
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees
EXCLUSIONS:
- Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
- Cancellation and baggage insurance
- Transfers to/from departure/arrival points
- Personal expenses
For the safety of our passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational itinerary. The itinerary is subject to mooring availability at locks or ports, and may be modified as necessary.
Trip prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however all offers are subject to reconfirmation at the time of booking. All featured tour itineraries and offers may be subject to change due to seasonal variations without notice, or due to local conditions or other conditions. Please confirm all details at time of booking. Travel insurance is mandatory for all Innovative Travel bookings. All passports must be valid for 6 months prior to your return to your home country. Visas are the responsibility of the traveller. Special VIP meet and assist offers are available in some destinations for New Zealand passport holders, for other nationalities please check at the time of booking. For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Booking Conditions page.