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AmaWaterways Flavors of Burgundy

7 nights on the Saône · Dijon to Lyon or Lyon to Dijon · from A$4,675 pp

Flavors of Burgundy at a glance

Flavors of Burgundy is a 7-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Saône, in both directions (Dijon to Lyon, or Lyon to Dijon), on AmaCello. There are 24 departures between November 2026 and December 2028, from A$4,675 per person twin share in a Window stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.

A dedicated celebration of Burgundy's food and wine culture, this 7-night sailing follows the Saône from the Port of Dijon (Saint-Jean-de-Losne) to Lyon. Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune vineyards, Dijon's mustard and épicerie shops and Lyon's legendary bouchons give the region its full flavor.

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Flavors of Burgundy facts
Length7 nights
RiverSaône
Starts and endsDijon to Lyon; Lyon to Dijon
CountriesFrance
ShipAmaCello
Departures24, 26 Nov 2026 to 7 Dec 2028
Themed sailingsFestive Delights sailing, Wine sailing
FromA$4,675 pp, Window

Itinerary and fares from AmaWaterways, checked 2 November at 7:29am.

Flavors of Burgundy day by day

DayWhereThe day
1Dijon, FranceThe gateway to Burgundy
2Dijon, FranceDiscovering Dijon
3Chalon-sur-Saône, FranceThe art of wine and heritage
4Tournus, FranceThe wine road of Chalonnaise
5Mâcon, FranceAbbeys, châteaux, and timeless villages
6Macon, FranceBurgundy’s scenic heart
7Lyon, FranceToast your adventure
8Lyon, FranceBid farewell to Lyon and prepare for your journey home

As published by AmaWaterways, in one direction; the reverse sailings visit the same places the other way round. Excursions and timings can change with river levels and local conditions.

Flavors of Burgundy dates and fares

Every departure we list, with the lowest fare in each stateroom type, per person for two sharing, in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. Press Quote on a date and a specialist confirms what is open and the price for two before you pay.

2026

DepartsShipWindowBalconySuiteQuote
26 Nov 2026Dijon to Lyon · Festive Delights sailingAmaCelloA$4,675A$6,922A$9,471
3 Dec 2026Lyon to Dijon · Wine sailingAmaCelloA$6,099A$8,346A$10,895

2027

DepartsShipWindowBalconySuiteQuote
18 Mar 2027Dijon to Lyon · Wine sailingAmaCelloA$4,997A$7,298A$9,888
25 Mar 2027Lyon to Dijon · Wine sailingAmaCelloA$5,441A$7,742A$10,332
22 Apr 2027Lyon to Dijon · Wine sailingAmaCelloA$7,804A$10,105A$12,695
13 May 2027Dijon to LyonAmaCelloA$7,454A$9,755A$12,345
20 May 2027Lyon to DijonAmaCelloA$7,454A$9,755A$12,345
10 June 2027Dijon to Lyon · Wine sailingAmaCelloA$7,598A$9,899A$12,489
17 June 2027Lyon to DijonAmaCelloA$7,054A$9,355A$11,945
22 July 2027Dijon to Lyon · Wine sailingAmaCelloA$7,198A$9,499A$12,089
29 July 2027Lyon to DijonAmaCelloA$6,004A$8,305A$10,895
28 Oct 2027Dijon to Lyon · Wine sailingAmaCelloA$6,767A$9,068A$11,658
4 Nov 2027Lyon to Dijon · Wine sailingAmaCelloA$5,573A$7,874A$10,464
25 Nov 2027Dijon to LyonAmaCelloA$4,997A$7,298A$9,888
2 Dec 2027Lyon to Dijon · Festive Delights sailingAmaCelloA$5,297A$7,598A$10,188

2028

DepartsShipWindowBalconySuiteQuote
30 Mar 2028Dijon to LyonAmaCelloA$6,657A$8,958A$11,548
6 Apr 2028Lyon to DijonAmaCelloA$6,945A$9,245A$11,835
27 Apr 2028Dijon to LyonAmaCelloA$7,839A$10,139A$12,729
4 May 2028Lyon to DijonAmaCelloA$7,632A$9,933A$12,523
12 Oct 2028Lyon to DijonAmaCelloA$7,345A$9,645A$12,235
2 Nov 2028Dijon to LyonAmaCelloA$5,319A$7,620A$10,210
9 Nov 2028Lyon to DijonAmaCelloA$5,175A$7,476A$10,066
30 Nov 2028Dijon to LyonAmaCelloA$5,031A$7,332A$9,922
7 Dec 2028Lyon to DijonAmaCelloA$5,031A$7,332A$9,922

Staterooms on Flavors of Burgundy

The lowest fare in each stateroom type across the departures above, per person twin share. Each type has several categories by deck and size; we quote the one you prefer.

A window stateroom on AmaWaterways

Window

  • The lowest deck (Piano Deck), with a fixed picture window
  • About 160 to 170 sq ft on the European ships, 205 sq ft on AmaMagna
  • The lowest fare on board, with the same dining and excursions as every stateroom
FromA$4,675ppA$9,350 for 2Choose a date
A balcony stateroom on AmaWaterways

Balcony

  • A French balcony, and on most ships a step-out balcony beside it: AmaWaterways’ twin balcony
  • From about 14 to 22 square metres, on the upper decks
  • Two twin beds or one larger bed, set up before you board
FromA$6,922ppA$13,844 for 2Choose a date
A suite stateroom on AmaWaterways

Suite

  • A larger sitting area and bathroom, from about 30 to 33 square metres
  • Twin balcony or a full outside balcony, depending on the ship
  • The top category on most ships; AmaMagna adds Grand Suites and an Owner’s Suite
FromA$9,471ppA$18,942 for 2Choose a date

What’s included in your fare

AmaWaterways covers the dining, the guided excursions and the bikes. Drinks come with lunch and dinner and at the nightly cocktail hour, rather than all day.

  • All meals on board, including dinner at The Chef’s Table
  • Wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
  • The Sip and Sail cocktail hour before dinner, in Europe
  • Guided shore excursions, most days with a choice of pace
  • Bicycles in Europe
  • Wi-Fi
  • A cruise manager with you throughout
  • Port charges and gratuities, on the fly and cruise fares sold in Australia

Available at an additional cost

  • Premium and imported wines, and drinks outside the included times
  • Some excursions on selected sailings
  • Flights, fuel surcharges and baggage fees
  • Airport transfers, unless you book your flights through AmaWaterways
  • Laundry, insurance, visas and vaccinations

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Flavors of Burgundy, answered

How much does the AmaWaterways Flavors of Burgundy cruise cost?

From A$4,675 per person, twin share (A$9,350 for two), in a Window stateroom. By stateroom type: Window from A$4,675, Balcony from A$6,922, Suite from A$9,471. Fares are in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. They differ by date, so the table of departures above has each one.

When does Flavors of Burgundy sail?

24 times between 26 Nov 2026 and 7 Dec 2028: 2 departures in 2026, 13 departures in 2027, 9 departures in 2028. Some dates are themed sailings: festive delights sailing, wine sailing.

Where does it start and finish?

It sails both ways: Dijon to Lyon, and Lyon to Dijon. The places are the same each way, in the reverse order. Each departure in the table shows its direction.

Which ship sails it?

AmaCello. Every AmaWaterways ship is small, most carrying fewer than 200 guests, with twin-balcony staterooms above the Window category.

What is included in the fare?

All meals on board, with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, guided excursions in most places you stop, Wi-Fi, port charges and gratuities, and bicycles to borrow. Flights, travel insurance, visas and premium drinks are extra.

How do I book Flavors of Burgundy?

Choose a date in the table and press Quote, or send the form with any date. A AmaWaterways specialist replies with the staterooms open on your date and the price for two in Australian dollars, before you pay anything. Or call us on 1300 214 840.

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