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Explore Burgundy 7-day Wine Tour
The tour starts in the beautiful city of Auxerre, Burgundy's northernmost city. Burgundy is a historical territory and a former administrative region of France. It takes its name from the Burgundians, an East Germanic people who moved westwards beyond the Rhine during the late Roman period.
Famous for Dijon mustard and its signature dishes of coq-au-vin and boeuf bourguignon, it is also France's main wine-producing region. As well as its gastronomic delights, Burgundy has some important sites of historical and cultural significance: the Vezelay Basilica and Cluny Abbey, as well as chateaux and the palace of the Dukes of Burgundy.
The city of Beaune is the hub of France’s most revered wine region, situated in the middle of Burgundy. Well known for its Hotel Dieu, a hospital built for the poor, with its beautiful roof and practical but elegant interior, this charming town is a great place to stay and visit local wineries.
Your tour finishes near the small town of Macon which sits on the banks of the river Saone.
Transfer from Auxerre train station on arrival
Transfer to Macon train station or Lyon airport on departure
Welcome dinner
6 nights in 3* and 4* accommodation
6 breakfasts
5 x 3-course meals (either lunch or dinner) with a glass of wine or beer included
Excursions as per itinerary
Entry fees
Visitors taxes
Bike and canoe hire for the energetic
Boat trips as per itinerary
Meals not mentioned above
Drinks not mentioned above
Travel insurance
Travel to Auxerre for arrival and from Macon or Lyon on departure
Gratuities
Travel is in a comfortable new vehicle
Maximum 14 people
This tour may be combined with a 6-day Small Group Tour of Alsace 8-13 September 2019 and if you would like to continue travelling with us, this tour is followed by our Italian Lakes tour 22-29 September.
Individual arrival in Auxerre and settle into your accommodation at Vezelay before a Chablis wine-tasting. Discover the village and Basilica before dinner at your hotel.
Learn more about the Burgundy region wines along the Burgundy wine routes known as the 'Route des Grands Crus', and the 'Cote d'Or'. Visit the Hospices in Beaune and the old part of this pretty town.
Discover some of the 38 picturesque wine villages of the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune, wineries, and the Vougeot chateau between Dijon and Beaune.
A day in Dijon with a guided tour of the town, former Palace of the Dukes of Burgundy and of course, some mustard tasting.
Transfer to your hotel not far from Macon with a visit to Tournus Abbey on the way. When we have settled in, we will take an afternoon drive to Macon where you can discover this charming village on the banks of the river Saone.
A day in the Jura's fresh air and countryside with a visit to the Baume Abbey, a pleasant walk to the Tuf waterfalls and a delicious lunch in Baumes-les-Messieurs. Return to your hotel
Free morning for a bike ride through the vineyards, a canoe on the river or relax and read a good book. After lunch, a walk through the village of Ige, where we can enjoy wine-tasting of Marsannay, a 'Cote de Nuits' region. A special dinner farewell this evening.
After breakfast, transfer and departure to Macon TGV train station or to Lyon airport.
Tours marked with are special prices.
| Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 13 2019 | Sep 20 2019 | 14 | Single rooms | 2,470€ | ||
| Double rooms | 2,580€ |
If you would like to drive yourself before or after your tour, ask us for a quote on any brand new Renault, Peugeot or Citroen vehicle for driving in Europe.
Pick up your vehicle from most capital cities in Europe and return it to your drop off destination. Top insurance cover. Email [email protected] for a competitive quote
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