BELMOND AMARYLLIS OFFERS

Members of the Club (free to join) benefit from:

- Luxury RiverBoat and Luxury Train Club Members receive a 2.5% discount.

- Free First Class Train transfers to/from Paris.

- Bellini Benefits when booking Amaryllis or any Belmond iconic hotel, train or Afloat in France river cruise.

- On-board credit per person for Afloat in France bookings - USD 100 pp (EUR 84 / ~GBP 70).

- An exclusive USD 500 (EUR 421) gift voucher valid for a future Belmond experience presented with the Luxury Train Club's compliments to Members who spend over USD 5,000 (EUR 4,210) in a single Belmond booking.

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Belmond Amaryllis

Amaryllis is perfect for a group of friends, whether wine connoisseurs or francophiles, or a family holiday, on which grandchildren can be enjoyed away from the busy day-to-day, and parents have the opportunity of some quality time together.

Belmond Amaryllis exemplifies French finesse. Antique Louis XVI furniture, a trompe l’oeil wall mural, embroidered Parisian bedcovers and marble en-suite bathrooms create lavish but comfortable living areas.

Each day brings a new adventure. Sample acclaimed Burgundy wine, tour historic chateaux, explore buzzing cities… Belmond’s river cruises in France will prove to be a feast for all of the sense.

Capacity: 8 passengers

Total length: 128ft/39m Width: 16.567ft/5.05m Decks: 2 Crew: 6

Belmond Amaryllis is available for private hire charter only.

Accommodation

Cabins. Four generous cabins offer king or twin beds, with private bathrooms - shower, toilet, wash basin.

Dining Room. Formal dining room for dinners.

Lounge. Savour lunch in the lounge, with full-width doors that open up for an alfresco atmosphere.

Heated pool and sundeck. Soak up the sun while relaxing in the heated pool on deck, or relax in the shade under the canopy.

WiFi and computer with internet access, Bose iPod docking station, selection of books, games, satellite TV, DVDs and CDs. Bicycles.

Belmond Afloat in France Map

Special Itineraries

Cycling and Vineyard Luxury River Cruise.

Highlights

Cycling the Ouche Valley and surroundings: the natural beauty of the Ouche Valley landscape lends its own unique charm to the many cycling routes branching away from it. The un-spoilt and unpolluted environment is a delight for the discerning cyclist, who can cycle as many km’s outside of mealtimes and optional visits. You can meet the barge at one of the many locks along the way or at one of the overnight moorings. Our expert guide will be happy to discuss any alternative routes with you.

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Dijon to St Léger sur Dheune

Celebrated as one of the finest barging regions in France, Burgundy’s many treasures are waiting to be discovered as you cruise in unrivalled luxury. Stroll through charming market towns and enjoy privileged access to iconic chateaux for rare wine tastings. Taste Côte d’Or and Burgundy wines, visit traditional markets and beautiful ports.

7 Days / 6 Nights

Day 1. Board at Port du Canal; enjoy a champagne reception and meet the crew. Your luxury journey commences as you cruise along the river. Later on, dine on superb local cuisine and fine wines.

Day 2. Drive through the Côte d'Or, which produces some of the world's most famous wines. Visit Clos de Vougeot, a medieval château and headquarters of the Chevaliers du Tastevin society. Afterwards, you'll be treated to an exclusive wine tasting. Back on board, cruise to Longecourt village. You can choose to walk or cycle alongside the Amaryllis.

Day 3. Walk around historic Dijon and visit the magnificent Ducal Palace, market, and the Grey Poupon mustard shop. Browse the many shops, or simply relax in a pavement café. Enjoy lunch on board and marvel at the scenery as you cruise to St-Jean-de-Losne. In the evening stroll around the port and see the many barges.

Day 4. Cruise along the majestic River Sâone and pass through the impressive lock at Crissey. After lunch, visit Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy. Tour the magnificent 15th-century Hôtel-Dieu a charity hospital that reveals Burgundy’s history. Explore the charming town and shops before enjoying a wine tasting, then rejoin the barge at Fragnes.

Day 5. Cruise along the relaxing Canal du Centre, or choose to cycle or walk alongside the barge. After lunch, tour the Château de Germolles, the only remaining residence of the Dukes of Burgundy. Moor in Rully and dine at a wonderful local Michelin-starred restaurant.

Day 6. Cruise to St Léger, another quaint village along the Canal du Centre. Here you'll visit Château de Chamirey, a family wine estate in Mercurey. Enjoy a tour of the vineyards, property and cellar and conclude by sampling its fine wines. Back on board, a magnificent farewell gala dinner awaits.

Day 7. In the morning, enjoy breakfast aboard before the crew bids you farewell and you disembark.

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St-Léger-sur-Dheune to Dijon

Along the Canal du Centre and River Saône, find wonderful architecture and gastronomic delights.

7 Days / 6 Nights

Day One. Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune. Board the barge at Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune for your culinary cruise through Burgundy. Enjoy a welcome champagne reception and a chance to meet the crew. Later in the evening your first gastronomic dinner, prepared on board by your private chef, is served.

Day Two: Cruise to Chagny along the Canal du Centre. You may wish to alight and take a stroll or cycle along the towpath. Late morning, your Belmond guide will meet you at one of the locks for a short, scenic ride to the picturesque wine village of Pernand-Vergelesses. This is home to one-Michelin-starred restaurant Le Charlemagne, where you will participate in an exclusive cooking class with masterchef Laurent Peugeot, who is renowned for his exceptional Asian-inspired French cuisine. After this memorable experience you visit the 18th-century Château de Chamirey, a wine estate in Mercurey run by the Devillard family. Enjoy a tour of the vineyards followed by a guided visit to the property and wine cellar and a tasting of the exquisite Premier Cru wines. A scenic drive takes you back to Belmond Hirondelle in time for cocktails.

Day Three: Cruise to Fragnes. This morning, relax on board or explore by foot or bicycle as the barge meanders along the Canal du Centre towards the pretty village of Fragnes. Lunch is served on board. In the afternoon, your guide will take you by minivan to the town of Chalon-sur-Saône, where you have a chance to stroll around the historic centre and visit the shops. Chalon, the second largest town in Burgundy after Dijon, was first mentioned over 2000 years ago during Julius Caesar’s Gallic Wars. It has since been an important trading post and commercial centre, served by the River Saône. Head to St Vincent Square to soak up the local atmosphere, perhaps in one of the attractive pavement cafés. Tonight’s dinner will be at a renowned, Michelin-rated restaurant, accompanied by superb local wines.

Day Four: Cruise to Saint-Jean-de-Losne. This morning visit the delightful town of Beaune and enjoy a sumptuous tasting with the famous cheese maker, Alain Hess. Plunge into the famous market with culinary expert Marjorie from The Cook’s Atelier and choose some local, seasonal produce. Then return to Marjorie’s kitchen to conjure up a delicious lunch, accompanied by specially selected wines. Afterwards visit the famous Hôtel-Dieu, a magnificent 15th-century building that was once a charitable hospital, part of the Hospices de Beaune. Behind its gothic façade, beautiful tiled roofs and flamboyant colours you will discover stunning collections of furniture, paintings and objets d’art. Return to the barge in Seurre for a scenic late afternoon cruise along the River Saône to Saint-Jean-de-Losne, the barging capital of France. During the cruise Chef will teach you how to make a classic boeuf bourguignon.

Day Five: Cruise to Longecourt. This morning the barge leaves the river and enters the Burgundy Canal. Take the opportunity to stretch your legs on the towpath, or you may wish to help Chef in the galley as he prepares a picnic lunch. This alfresco feast is enjoyed in the surroundings of 12th-century Château de Longecourt, where you also enjoy a private visit to the charismatic owner’s home. Your next exciting stop is the historic Clos de Vougeot, where Cistercian monks first began making wine in the 12th century. The splendid château is now the headquarters of the celebrated Burgundian wine society, the Confrérerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin, and boasts a cellar and wine presses dating from the medieval era. Rejoin the barge in a tranquil setting near Longecourt, our mooring for the night.

Day Six: Cruise to Dijon. Today your guide takes you on a walking tour of historic Dijon, capital of the great Dukes of Burgundy. Visit the Ducal Palace, the Grey Poupon mustard shop and browse the sensational stalls at the covered food market, soaking up the delightful aromas, flavours and colours of the local produce. Lunch on board will be based on specialities picked up at the market and will include mouthwatering Burgundy delicacy jambon persillé with an array of different mustards. Tonight the barge moors in the port of Dijon. As Chef prepares your farewell gala dinner, perhaps indulge in a kir, an aperitif blending the locally produced cassis (blackcurrant) liqueur, with aligoté white wine.

Day Seven: Dijon. After breakfast the crew bids you farewell before you alight from the barge for your onward travel arrangements.

Please note: This itinerary is subject to availability and is for guidance only, a confirmed schedule will be supplied with your travel documents. Prices are based on minimum occupancy, please be advised that supplements may apply.

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