- 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
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
- ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED:
- Beaune, prestigious Burgundy city
- The Cluny Abbey, impressive ruins
- The Beaujolais Route and the Hameau Duboeuf museum and park
- Beaujeu, the former capital of Beaujolais
- Exceptional evening in Beaujeu to greet the annual release of Beaujolais Nouveau
- Gastronomic meal
- Torch-lit stroll at midnight
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- Itinerary
- Important Information
Day 1: Lyon
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. Enjoy dinner on board this evening as you begin to cruise towards Chalon-Sur-Saône. Your ship will cruise through the night.
Day 2: Chalon-Sur-Saone
Day 3: Mãcon
Day 4: Mãcon - Belleville
Spend the morning cruising the Saône River. After you arrive in Belleville, set out on an excursion to Beaujeu, the medieval capital of the Beaujolais. Wine lovers will be able to discover the 12 appellations of Beaujolais while listening to great music and admiring the fantastic scenery and quaint architecture of the tiny city. Put your senses to work and take part in the wine tasting competition! Later on, enjoy a lovely soirée in the center of town including cabaret entertainment and fantastic food concocted by one of the best chefs in the region. At midnight, set off on a torch-lit stroll to welcome Beaujolais Nouveau Day and watch a fireworks show. Following your festive evening, return to the ship which will remain in port overnight.
Day 5: Belleville - Lyon
Begin to cruise for Lyon early in the morning. Enjoy 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 private bathroom
- The excursions in the program
- All entertainment
- 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
- Personal expenses
For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary.
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.
