7-Day ~ Flavors of Burgundy Knitting Cruise (May 2026)
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Flavors of Burgundy
Start Date:
May 14, 2026
End Date:
May 21, 2026
Flavors of Burgundy ~ Itinerary
Day 1 - PORT OF DIJON - FRANCE EMBARKATION
Arrival Date:
May 14, 2026
Departure Date: May 14, 2026
Board your ship in preparation for your 7-night Flavors of Burgundy cruise.
Day 2 - PORT OF DIJON - SEURRE, FRANCE
Arrival Date:
May 15, 2026
Departure Date: May 15, 2026
Famously known as the “Birthplace of Mustard,” Dijon was the home to the four Dukes of Burgundy from 1364 to 1477. On a guided tour, explore Dijon’s medieval center which overflows with art and cultural heritage, showcased within several spectacular museums. Alternatively, visit the stunning Château d’Arcelot, with elements dating back to the 13th century.
Day 3 - SEURRE - CHALON-SUR-SAONE, FRANCE
Arrival Date:
May 16, 2026
Departure Date: May 16, 2026
Visit the town of Beaune, a walled town nestled in the heart of Cote d’Or vineyards where you’ll stroll the cobblestone streets and take in such sights as the mosaic-tiled roof of the Hospices de Beaune, founded in the 15th century as a hospital for the less fortunate.
Day 4 - CHALON-SUR-SAONE - TOURNUS, FRANCE
Arrival Date:
May 17, 2026
Departure Date: May 17, 2026
Located in southern Burgundy at the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise wine region, Chalon-sur-Saône whispers the secrets of its medieval past, which you will discover on your historic city tour. You may also choose to explore the city on a guided bike tour. Later in the day, enjoy a scenic sailing to Tournus, or learn about centuries old traditions while sampling the region’s famous Chalonnaise wines.
Day 5 - TOURNUS - MACON, FRANCE
Arrival Date:
May 18, 2026
Departure Date: May 18, 2026
Today you have a choice of a number of excursions as you explore the cities of Tournus and Mâcon. Let your knowledgeable guide lead you through Tournus and to its magnificent Benedictine Abbey of Saint Philibert.
Day 6 - MACON , FRANCE
Arrival Date:
May 19, 2026
Departure Date: May 19, 2026
Join a guided tour through the “South Burgundy City” of Mâcon, learning about its local vineyards, museums, historical sites and perhaps its famous son, the poet and minister Alphonse de Lamartine.
Day 7 - LYON, FRANCE
Arrival Date:
May 20, 2026
Departure Date: May 20, 2026
Discover dynamic Lyon, starting with a tasting of Beaujolais wines at a traditional winery. In the afternoon, you may join a tour of Lyon that starts in Fourvière Hill, part of the city’s historic region that is now a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to the 19th-century basilica Notre-Dame de Fourvière.
Day 8 - LYON, FRANCE - DISEMBARKATION
Arrival Date:
May 21, 2026
Departure Date: May 21, 2026
Bid farewell to Lyon and prepare for your return flight home