Burgundy Walking Tour
Highlights
This hiking tour combines the most important and treasured assets of Burgundy : wine, cuisine, and heritage. It is also the perfect Burgundy wine tour to discover the most famous and delicious wines of the region. The tour starts in Dijon and finishes in Beaune. Follow the Burgundy Wine Route or "Route du Vin" famous since the Gallo-Roman era, the trail runs through the heart of the Gevrey-Chambertin and Nuits Saint Georges vineyards, through the wine village of Savigny les Beaune and many more renowned vineyards. Along the road you will find numerous wine cellars. Here are some suggestions on your itinerary. Most of the time, but not always, wine tasting is free if it is followed by a sale. If you decide not to buy anything, you could be asked to pay a fee for the tasting. Prices vary from cellars to cellars, and it can be anywhere from 5€ up to 15€ or more, depending among other things on how many wines you tasted.To avoid any confusion, when you arrive at a cellar always ask if there is any fee to taste the wine.
To see
Dijon old city, the beautiful Palace of the Burgundy Dukes, which houses the Art Museum, Route des Grands Crus
Gastronomy
Chicken cooked in wine, beef bourguinon, Dijon Mustard
Wine
Beaune, Nuits-St-Georges, Chablis, and Meursault
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PROGRAM
Arrival in Dijon
From Dijon to Gevrey Chambertin
From Gevrey Chambertin to Nuits St Georges
From Nuits St Georges LOOP to Meuilley
From Nuits St Georges to Beaune
Departure from Beaune
CUSTOMIZED
TOUR
This is a catalog tour, it can be modified as you wish : add extra nights, extra activities (wine tastings, visits, transfers...).
ARRIVALS & DEPARTURES
Arrival city is Dijon; via Paris Gare de Lyon by TGV; 1 hour, 35 min.
Trains from CDG airport to Dijon possible.
Departure city is Beaune, 2Hrs 10 min to Paris Gare de Lyon.
Details
Included
ACCOMODATIONS
- 5 nights of accommodation in superior hotels of charm with private shower and/or bath
MEALS
- Daily breakfast at each hotel
GEAR
- Complimentary Discover France Gear (including water bottle, drawstring bag)
- 1 GPS for every 1-3 people
SUPPORT
- Orientation in person with our local guide
- Detailed ROAD BOOK, including detailed maps, touristic information, step by step itinerary and cue sheets
- Comprehensive trip literature
- Technical and emergency support available at all times
- Concierge service available to assist you for your requests during your trip (taxi transfer, restaurant, activities...)
TRANSFER
- All luggage transfers
Not included
- Airfare to and from the trip
- Lodging before and after the trip
- Drinks
- Some meals are not included in each destination, which gives you the opportunity to explore regional cuisine on your own. You will find all information needed with our team support in your roadbook.
- Option for an in-person orientation with a supplement.
- Multirisk travel insurance