Mooring the Amaryllis
The Amaryllis
Amaryllis Barge 'Grand Cru' Wine Cruise
17 - 23 July 2011, 24 - 30 July 2011
from St Leger to Dijon
This 6-night tour aboard The Amaryllis barge is an unmissable opportunity for the wine connoisseur to taste the 33 Grand Crus of Burgundy, including Bonne Mares, Montrachet and Romanée Conti.
Travel in superb comfort on this luxury barge, where you will enjoy the delightful scenery and culture of Burgundy at a very relaxed pace. The wines that you will come to enjoy during the cruise are the heart and soul of the region, and have an honoured place in the wine-cellers and at the dinner tables of wine lovers all over the world.
The Amaryllis barge is one of the finest river cruisers in Europe, with all the amenities of a luxury hotel and the ambience of a country inn.
There are two sailings for the Grand Cru itinerary on the Amaryllis – the 24th July departure is the exact reverse itinerary of the 17th July itinerary. Both sail for the same length of time, starting on a Sunday.
Deposit: £0.00
17 - 23 July 2011
£5,800.00 
per person
Tour completed.Price Includes:
6 nights accommodation on board your péniche-hôtel
Breakfast, lunch & candlelit dinner each day
Refreshments on board after excursions.
Wine with meals, liqueurs and bar drinks on board
Sightseeing excursions, including entrance fees
Use of bicycles
Air-conditioned vehicle with guide for sightseeing
Return private-driver transfer service between Paris and the Amaryllis
(Itinerary opposite is based on 17th July departure. 24th July departure is the same itinerary but in reverse)
Travel: Meet at DestinationSole Occupancy: Call
Deposit: £1,450.00
Room Upgrade: N/A
Amaryllis Barge 'Grand Cru' Wine Cruise
Outline Itinerary
Day One – St. Léger sur Dheune
On arrival at St Leger sur Dheune you are met by the Afloat in France guide and transferred to the Amaryllis for your Grand Cru cruise. A champagne reception welcomes you on board and gives you a chance to meet the crew. Later that evening enjoy your first dining experience on board, hosted by your resident expert, accompanied by the first selection of Grand Crus.
Day Two – mooring Rully
A leisurely cruise on the Canal du Centre gives you a chance to savor the beauty of the French countryside. Mid morning join your resident expert on the sun deck for a wine class on Burgundy and its ‘terroir’. After lunch on board, your guide takes you for a drive across the countryside to visit the wonderful Château Germolles. Dinner on board.
Day Three – mooring Chalon-sur-Saône
Relax on board while the barge cruises the River Saône and admire the ever changing scenery along the banks of this beautiful river. Arrive in Beaune, capital of the wine region of Burgundy, for a delightful lunch at the Hotel Cep followed by a visit to the famous Hôtel Dieu, Hospices de Beaune. This afternoon explore Domaine Joseph Drouhin’s cellar where the King of France and the Duke of Burgendy used to store wines, followed by tastings of the winemaker’s choice. Dinner on board with your afternoon’s vineyard host and her selection of Grand Crus.
Day Four – mooring St Jean de Losne
Spend the morning cruising before lunch on board. Later visit the family owned vineyards at the Domaine Ponsot for a tasting from the barrels followed by a walk in the vineyard. Dinner on board with the winemaker and his choice of Grand Crus.
Day Five – mooring Longecourt
This morning we spend cruising on the Canal du Bourgogne towards the countryside mooring at Longecourt. After lunch on board, explore Clos de Vougeot, set in the heart of the vvines and head quaters of the famous Chevaliers de Tastevin. A tour of this remarkable building is followed by tastings at the Grand cave. This evening we take a visit to Drouhin-Laroze estate in Gevrey Chambertin where a Burgundian dinner is served in the family cellar with the winemaker’s choice of Grand Crus.
Day Six – mooring Dijon
Today your guide takes you on a walking tour of Dijon to visit the market, Ducal Palace, and the Grey Poupon mustard shop. Enjoy some free time for shopping or to explore at leisure. After lunch on board, enjoy a relaxing afternoon cruise to the port of Dijon, our final destination. Dinner on board with your resident wine expert and his choice of Grand Crus, finishing with a tasting of the most famous Grand Cru of Burgundy – La Romanée Conti.
Day Seven – Dijon
After breakfast disembark the barge for your onward journey.
24 - 30 July 2011
£5,800.00
per person
Tour completed.Price Includes:
6 nights accommodation on board your péniche-hôtel
Breakfast, lunch & candlelit dinner each day
Refreshments on board after excursions.
Wine with meals, liqueurs and bar drinks on board
Sightseeing excursions, including entrance fees
Use of bicycles
Air-conditioned vehicle with guide for sightseeing
Return private-driver transfer service between Paris and the Amaryllis
(Itinerary opposite is based on 17th July departure, but in reverse)
Travel: Meet at DestinationSole Occupancy: Call
Deposit: £1,450.00
Room Upgrade: N/A
Amaryllis Barge 'Grand Cru' Wine Cruise
Outline Itinerary
Sunday 24th July: Dijon
On arrival at Dijon’s Port du Canal you are met by the Afloat in France guide and transferred to the Amaryllis for your Grand Cru cruise. A champagne cruise welcomes you on board. Dinner on board hosted by your resident wine expert, accompanied by the first selection of Grand Crus.
Monday 25th July: mooring Longecourt
The morning is spent taking a Burgundy wine class as you cruise towards Longecourt. After lunch on board, explore Clos de Vougeot, set in the heart of the vines and head quaters of the famous Chevaliers de Tastevin. A tour of this remarkable building is followed by tastings at the Grand cave. Dinner on board with your afternoon’s vineyard host and his selection of Grand Crus. Overnight on board at Longecourt.
Tuesday 26th July: mooring St. Jean de Losne
Take a walking tour past the elegant houses of Dijon and visit the Ducal Palace, shops and the “Maille” mustard shop. Enjoy some free time to explore at leisure. After lunch on board, enjoy a relaxing afternoon cruise to St Jean de Losne before a visit to Drouhin-Laroze estate in Gevrey Chambertin for a “dégustation” followed by a Burgundian dinner served in the family cellar with the winemaker’s choice of Grand Crus.
Please take a wrap or jacket with you this evening as the dining cellar is a little cool.
Wednesday 27th July: mooring Chalon sur Saône
Continue to cruise the peaceful valley of the River Saône. Arrive in Beaune, capital of the wine region of Burgundy, for a delightful lunch at the Hotel Cep followed by a visit to the famous Hôtel Dieu, Hospices de Beaune. This afternoon explore Domaine Joseph Drouhin’s cellar where the King of France and the Duke of Burgundy used to store wines, followed by tastings of the winemaker’s choice. Dinner on board with your afternoon’s vineyard host and their selection of Grand Crus.
Thursday 28th July: mooring Rully
Spend the morning cruising before lunch on board. Later visit the third of your Grand Crus vineyards at the Domaine Ponsot for a tasting from the barrels followed by a walk in the vineyard. Dinner onboard with the winemaker and his choice of Grands Crus.
Friday 29th July: mooring St. Léger sur Dheune
After breakfast, disembark for a visit to the barrel makers at St Aubin. Following a lunch onboard, enjoy a drive to see the vines at Vosne Romanee which produce the most prestigious wines in Burgundy at the Domaine de la Romanée Conti. Dinner on board with your resident wine expert and the last of the 33 Grand Crus.
Saturday 30th July After breakfast disembark the barge and transfer to Le Creusot train station for your onward travel arrangements.
