Spend 3 nights in Geneva and embark upon an enchanting 7-night cruise to the Port of Dijon, France, ending with 3 nights in Paris

1. Day 1
   Mon, Mar 22, 2027

   GENEVA, SWITZERLAND. Check into your Geneva hotel for the beginning of your Essence of Burgundy & Provence pre-cruise land program.
2. Day 2
   Tue, Mar 23, 2027

   GENEVA. Get acquainted with Geneva, the '''Peace City,''' and gateway to the Swiss Alps, on your guided walking tour. With traditions in both watchmaking and chocolate making, this beautiful city has a rich history, which you will glimpse during your excursion. (B)
3. Day 3
   Wed, Mar 24, 2027

   GENEVA. Venture to Montreux and visit Chillon Castle, a picture-perfect medieval island fortress with three formal great halls, a chapel and beautifully arched underground rooms that once served as a prison. (B)
4. Day 4
   Thu, Mar 25, 2027

   GENEVA ''' LYON, FRANCE ''' EMBARKATION. Transfer to Lyon with a stop in Annecy, home to beautiful castles, including the Ch''teau d'''Annecy, home to the Counts of Geneva, and natural green spaces with bike trails winding through along the lake. Board your ship in preparation for your 7-night Flavors of Burgundy cruise. (B,D)
5. Day 5
   Fri, Mar 26, 2027

   LYON, FRANCE. Discover dynamic Lyon, starting in Fourvi''re 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 Fourvi''re. Continue to the old town of Lyon, followed by a guided walk through the St. Jean district, where you will be introduced to the city'''s unique covered walkways, known as '''traboules.''' Or get active a guided bike tour through the city designed with cyclists in mind. If you'''re a self-described foodie, our Les Halles Market tasting tour is for you, during which you'''ll have a chance to taste some of Lyon'''s local delights. Later in the day, enjoy a tasting of Beaujolais wines. During the evening, enjoy a special Illuminations cruise ''' a highlight of your river cruise ''' as you enter the city of Lyon. (B,L,D)
6. Day 6
   Sat, Mar 27, 2027

   M''CON ''' TOURNUS, FRANCE. Join a guided tour through the '''South Burgundy City''' of M''con, learning about its local vineyards, museums, historical sites and perhaps its famous son, the poet and minister Alphonse de Lamartine. Or venture somewhat off the beaten path to Cluny, known for its large abbey. Return to the ship and enjoy a scenic cruise to Tournus. Or, instead, join a guided bike tour from M''con to Tournus. (B,L,D)
7. Day 7
   Sun, Mar 28, 2027

   TOURNUS - CHALON-SUR-SA''NE, FRANCE. Let your knowledgeable guide lead you through Tournus and to its magnificent Benedictine Abbey of Saint Philibert. Or choose instead to visit the moated Ch''teau de Cormatin, which dates back to the early 17th century and features ornate apartments as well as a beautifully manicured garden. As an alternative, venture to the medieval village of Brancion with its preserved gateway, church and market hall. Later in the day, enjoy a scenic sailing to Chalon-sur-Sa''ne, or learn about centuries old traditions while sampling the region'''s famous Chalonnaise wines. Alternatively, pedal from Tournus to Chalon-sur-Sa''ne on an exhilarating guided bike tour. (B,L,D)
8. Day 8
   Mon, Mar 29, 2027

   CHALON-SUR-SA''NE ''' SEURRE, FRANCE. Located in southern Burgundy at the heart of the C''te Chalonnaise wine region, Chalon-sur-Sa''ne whispers the secrets of its medieval past which you will discover on your historic city tour. Or visit the storybook Ch''teau de Couches, a medieval fortress enveloped in idyllic hills and greenery that once served the Dukes of Burgundy. Later in the day, enjoy a scenic sailing to Seurre. Alternatively, visit Clos de Vougeot, a wall-enclosed vineyard and savor the flavors of the regional wines. (B,L,D)
9. Day 9
   Tue, Mar 30, 2027

   SEURRE ''' PORT OF DIJON, FRANCE. 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. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic sailing or opt for a more active outing with a bike tour. (B,L,D)
10. Day 10
    Wed, Mar 31, 2027

    PORT OF DIJON, FRANCE. 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, embark on a guided bike tour along the Sa''ne River and witness captivating sites such as the lock controlling the river'''s access to the Rhone-Rhine Canal. Or choose to visit the stunning Ch''teau d'''Arcelot, with elements dating back to the 13th century. The Ch''teau d'''Arcelot blends medieval religious structures, neoclassical architecture, and even a Chinese pavilion into a fascinating architectural marvel. (B,L,D)
11. Day 11
    Thu, Apr 01, 2027

    PORT OF DIJON, FRANCE ''' DISEMBARKATION ''' PARIS. Disembark the ship, board your high-speed train to Paris and check into your hotel. (B)
12. Day 12
    Fri, Apr 02, 2027

    PARIS. Enjoy taking in the signature sites of Paris in your guided city tour, including the awe-inspiring Arc de Triomphe and iconic Eiffel Tower. You'''ll see Champs ''lys''es with its cinemas, sidewalk cafes and luxury specialty shops. (B)
13. Day 13
    Sat, Apr 03, 2027

    PARIS. Enjoy a full day at your leisure to discover more of this romantic city, such as the world-renowned Louvre Museum or Mus''e d'''Orsay. Perhaps go shopping in the Faubourg Saint-Honor'' district or simply relax and spend the day like a local ''' by scoping out a local caf'' for a caf'' au lait, toasted baguette or croissant. In the evening, visit Montmartre, long known as the city'''s premier artist's enclave. During the mid to late 1800s, artists also began calling Montmartre home. Pissarro and Jongkind were two of the first to live there, followed by other notable artists, including Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, Toulouse-Lautrec, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and Pablo Picasso. You'''ll be taken on an evening illumination tour, discovering why Paris is renowned as the '''City of Light.''' (B)
14. Day 14
    Sun, Apr 04, 2027

    DEPART PARIS. Bid farewell to Paris and prepare for your flight home.