How much does it cost?

From £2,799 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,781 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is train travel included?

Yes. Great Rail Journeys includes Eurostar Standard Class from London St Pancras to Paris, high-speed TGV rail from Paris to Dijon, and standard class return trains from Mulhouse to Strasbourg and Paris. Eurostar Plus Class is available as an optional upgrade.

MS Daniele, operated by Croisi Europe.

What meals are included?

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day. A drinks package with dinner is included every night of the cruise. A gala dinner is held on the final evening aboard the barge.

What happens on the return journey?

On Day 7, you disembark in Besançon and travel by coach to Mulhouse, then by train to Strasbourg and Paris. From Paris, you board Eurostar back to London St Pancras.

Great Rail Journeys · Barge cruise

Waterways of Burgundy

Seven-day barge cruise through Burgundy's wine country from London to Strasbourg

Great Rail Journeys' Waterways of Burgundy combines rail travel and river-barge cruising over 7 days, departing London and ending in Strasbourg. The journey begins with Eurostar and high-speed rail from London through Paris to Dijon, where you board MS Daniele for a 6-night cruise along the Burgundy Canal and the Saône and Doubs rivers. The itinerary balances leisure time aboard the barge with organized excursions: a coach trip along the Grand Crus wine route with tastings, guided walking tours in historic towns like Dole and Saint-Jean-de-Losne, and a visit to the UNESCO-listed Royal Saltworks at Arc-et-Senans. An experienced Tour Manager and Cruise Director lead the group, and all meals, drinks with dinner, and rail travel are included. The trip suits couples and food-and-wine enthusiasts seeking a guided, slow-paced exploration of Burgundy, as well as history-lovers interested in the region's monuments and cultural heritage.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has held at £2,799 every time.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

Single supplement is substantial: GBP 4,699 compared to GBP 2,799 for the base price, nearly double the per-person cost.
The from-price covers the package and included rail fares; Eurostar Plus Class and London hotels are optional upgrades.
Only two departures are scheduled: June 2027 and August 2027. Confirm availability before committing.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Aboard the barge, Dijon
Arrival in the historic city of Dijon
We meet the Tour Manager at London St Pancras and board the Eurostar to Paris, continuing by high-speed rail to Dijon. On arrival we transfer to our hotel barge, the MS Daniele, and settle into our cabins before a three-course welcome dinner onboard.
Day 2overnight: Aboard the barge, Petit-Ouges
Exploring the Grand Crus wine route
A coach excursion along the Grand Crus wine route through picturesque vineyard villages, including a wine tasting. We return to the boat and cruise onwards to Petit-Ouges, with the chance to walk the Path of the Three Wash Houses.
Day 3overnight: Aboard the barge, Saint-Jean-de-Losne
Sailing towards Saint-Jean-de-Losne
A full day sailing towards Saint-Jean-de-Losne, taking in quintessential French landscapes with the option to cycle alongside the boat. We moor in the historic village, renowned as the capital of canal barging in France.
Day 4overnight: Aboard the barge, Dole
Serene views along the Saône
A morning tour of Saint-Jean-de-Losne, including the monument to the 1636 siege and the Hôtel-Dieu, before joining the Saône River and sailing towards Dole, birthplace of Louis Pasteur.
Day 5overnight: Aboard the barge, Ranchot
Dole & the Trail of the Chat Perché
A guided tour of Dole following the 'Trail of the Chat Perché', taking in the collegiate church of Notre-Dame, before we set sail along the Rhône & Rhine Canal and Doubs River to Ranchot.
Day 6overnight: Aboard the barge, Besançon
Saline Royale of Arc-et-Senans
A morning cruising towards Besançon, then a coach transfer to the UNESCO World Heritage Saline Royale (Royal Saltworks) at Arc-et-Senans, before returning to Besançon for a gala dinner onboard.
Day 7rail
Homeward bound
After breakfast we disembark and travel by coach to Mulhouse, then by train to Paris via Strasbourg, boarding the Eurostar back to London St Pancras.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2Coach excursion along the Grand Crus wine route with a wine tasting, passing through picturesque villages where the world's finest Burgundy wines are produced.
Day 3Full day sailing the Burgundy Canal towards Saint-Jean-de-Losne, viewing rural French landscapes and pastoral architecture from the barge; optional cycling alongside the boat.
Day 5Guided walking tour of Dole following the Trail of the Chat Perché, exploring the town's history and limestone-built streets on a hillside overlooking the Doubs River.
Day 6Coach transfer to Arc-et-Senans to visit the Saline Royale, a UNESCO World Heritage Royal Saltworks built in the 1770s under Louis XVI.

Included

Tour Manager: escorted throughout your tour by our experienced Tour Manager/Cruise Director team
Cruise: 6-night cruise onboard MS Daniele, operated by Croisi Europe; excellent service onboard; complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
Transportation: Eurostar Standard Class rail travel; all rail and coach travel throughout your tour
Food & Drink: breakfast, lunch and dinner each day; drinks package with dinner every night of your cruise
Luggage: complimentary luggage service from your home to the ship and back (one case per cabin)
Small Group: average group size of 22; enhanced excursions and exclusive experiences
Excursions & Entertainment: a superb choice of excursions

Not included

Cancellation & Travel Insurance

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £2,799 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,781 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is train travel included?: Yes. Great Rail Journeys includes Eurostar Standard Class from London St Pancras to Paris, high-speed TGV rail from Paris to Dijon, and standard class return trains from Mulhouse to Strasbourg and Paris. Eurostar Plus Class is available as an optional upgrade.
Is this an escorted tour?: Yes. Great Rail Journeys provides an experienced Tour Manager and Cruise Director team throughout the entire 7 days.
Which barge am I on?: MS Daniele, operated by Croisi Europe.
What meals are included?: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner each day. A drinks package with dinner is included every night of the cruise. A gala dinner is held on the final evening aboard the barge.
What happens on the return journey?: On Day 7, you disembark in Besançon and travel by coach to Mulhouse, then by train to Strasbourg and Paris. From Paris, you board Eurostar back to London St Pancras.