Bilbao to Paris - 13 nights/14 days |
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Ship - Amadolce |
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Detailed itinerary:
Day 1: BILBAO, SPAIN
Check into your hotel for the beginning of your Basque Country land program.
Day 2: BILBAO
Travel to the Basque town of Guernica, infamously bombed by German and Italian air forces during the Spanish Civil War – and the subject of one of Picasso’s most renowned paintings. Immerse yourself in culture and visit the open-air market where you’ll find a variety of local specialties, from cheese to peppers to fish. Later in the day, take an informative walking tour through Bilbao and learn how to order Basque tapas, known locally as pintxos, and revered for their small size and big taste. (B)
Day 3: BILBAO – SAN SEBASTIAN
Take a deep dive into the contemporary art within the world-famous Guggenheim Museum, a work of art itself. Designed by architect Frank Gehry, the museum features a daring and innovative façade and showcases work by such artists as Andy Warhol, German artist Anselm Kiefer, and Basque masters Eduardo Chillida and Jorge Oteiza. Later in the day, transfer to San Sebastián and check into your hotel. In the evening, take a stroll through Old Town, the second oldest neighborhood in the city, where distinctive architecture and pintxos bars beckon, made even more romantic by the evening light. (B)
Day 4: SAN SEBASTIAN
Discover the charms of the “City by the Bay of Biscay.” Known in the Basque language as Donostia, San Sebastián was once a prominent fishing village and was burned to the ground in 1813 after being occupied by Napoleonic troops. However, by 1887, after rebuilding, the city flourished as a popular tourist destination and spa resort. Later in the day, enjoy some free time in the city renowned for holding the second highest number of Michelin stars per square meter. (B)
Day 5: SAN SEBASTIAN – BORDEAUX, FRANCE (EMBARKATION)
Check out of your hotel and transfer to Bordeaux via the French Basque town of Bayonne. Later, embark the ship in Bordeaux for your Taste of Bordeaux cruise. (B,D)
Day 6: BORDEAUX - LIBOURNE
Take in the romance of Bordeaux as you pass iconic sights on a scenic morning cruise. Later in the day, dock in Libourne, a gateway to one of Bordeaux’s most elite wine regions. Join an excursion to Saint Émilion, known for its celebrated vineyards, and while here, explore the monolithic church carved out of one piece of limestone rock, and then go under the church to discover its catacombs and caves. Afterwards, enjoy a Grand Cru Classé wine tasting at either Château de Ferrand or Château de Pressac. Alternately, you can enjoy an excursion to Saint-Émilion solely to discover more of the small historic town. If you prefer a more active adventure, pedal through the vineyard-rich countryside to Saint-Émilion and then to Château Soutard for a Grand Cru Classé wine tasting. You can also choose to tour the magnificent Château Vayres, one of the most prestigious historic buildings of Aquitaine. (B,L,D)
Day 7: LIBOURNE - BLAYE
The Libourne wine region, including Saint Émilion, Pomerol and Fronsac, is one of the major cradles of viticulture in the Bordeaux area, dating back to Gallo-Roman times. The first vines were planted in Fronsac two thousand years ago. In the 18th century, the wines of Fronsac enjoyed the best reputation in the Libourne region, selling for higher prices than their neighbors in Saint Émilion and Pomerol. Today, Fronsac includes several beautiful wine estates such as Château de la Dauphine, Château de la Rivière and Château Gaby. Here you will visit a cellar and taste local wines from one estate. (B,L,D)
Day 8:BLAYE – BOURG
Once in Blaye, you can join a tour of its 17th-century citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a more active excursion, take a bike ride around Blaye. Later in the day, you can choose to bike from Blaye through the idyllic French countryside to Bourg. While in the ancient village of Bourg, take a walking tour and visit the Carriage Museum, which houses a wonderful collection of horse-drawn vehicles. Later in the day, experience the hospitality of this charming medieval village with an exclusive wine festival. Meet the local wine growers and taste the fruits of their labors as well as enjoy live French music and dancing. (B,L,D)
Day 9: PAUILLAC
After arriving in Cussac Fort Medoc, venture to Pauillac, a lovely village on the Left Bank of the Gironde Estuary. This is a gateway to the famed Médoc region, renowned for producing some of the world’s finest Bordeaux wines. You will see some of the most beautiful and famous wine estates, including Château Latour, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Pichon Longueville. You’ll then visit either Château Gruaud Larose or Château Léoville Poyferré for a tasting of Grand Cru wines. Alternately, you can visit Lynch Bages, a quaint wine estate and village, followed by a wine and local specialties tasting. Or, enjoy a coast drive to Soulac-sur-Mer where you’ll see unique sights, such as the Statue of Liberty and the Cordouan lighthouse known to be the oldest in France. (B,L,D)
Day 10: CADILLAC
Visit the impressive Castle of Roquetaillade, an amazingly preserved masterpiece of medieval military architecture owned by the same noble family for 700 years and travel to the Sauternes wine region to either Chateau de Rayne Vigneau or Chateau Guiraud to taste the highly prized golden-hued sweet wines produced here. For those wishing to explore more of the history on the decadent castles, you can enjoy a visit to the Roquetaillade castle and Cadillac castle. Or, pedal through the charming town of Cadillac for a guided bike tour. (B,L,D)
Day 11: BORDEAUX
The breathtaking capital of the wine world, Bordeaux is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and classified as a “City of Art and History.” You’ll have an opportunity to experience much of the rich culture and architecture on a city tour followed by a visit to the famed indoor Les Halles de Bacalan market for a tasting of local specialties to please the palate. Bike enthusiasts will wish to join a tour along the city’s amazing network of bicycle paths. Depending on your interests, you have a choice from three excursions in the afternoon. Enjoy a visit to the immersive and interactive Bordeaux Wine Museum, housed in an awe-inspiring building. Alternately, be treated to a spectacular sound and light show, Les Bassins des Lumières. Or, explore the enriching city of Bordeaux at your own leisure. In the evening, enjoy a spectacular illumination cruise, gazing at the iconic structures of Bordeaux as they glow against the night sky. (B,L,D)
Day 12: BORDEAX (DISEMBARKATION) – LOIRE VALLEY – AMBOISE
Disembark the ship and transfer to Tours for free time for lunch before arriving in the Loire Valley, where you will check in to your Amboise hotel. (B)
Day 13: AMBOISE
Visit three of the Loire Valley’s regal châteaux starting with the Château de Chenonceau, one of the most beautiful castles in France. This château has been referred to as the “Women’s Castle” since it is the only castle in the region that has been built, inhabited and saved by women during the Renaissance. Château du Clos Lucé was Leonardo da Vinci’s last home where he completed some of his most famous works under the patronage of the King of France. The Château d’Amboise, perched on a promontory overlooking the Loire River, was the first Renaissance château built in the Loire Valley and features extravagant residences, gardens and a Gothic chapel, where Leonardo da Vinci is buried. (B)
Day 14: AMBOISE – PARIS
Check out of your Amboise hotel and, en route to Paris, visit two more majestic châteaux. While Château de Chambord, located at the heart of Europe’s largest enclosed wooded park, began as an unassuming hunting lodge, it is now the biggest château in the Loire Valley with 426 rooms, 77 staircases and 282 fireplaces. Next, either marvel at the residence of seven kings and ten queens of France at the famous Château de Blois where you'll discover the secrets of the French court, or enjoy free time. Afterwards, transfer by motorcoach to your hotel at Charles De Gaulle Airport. (B)
Day 15: PARIS
Bid farewell to Paris and prepare for your flight home. (B)
Departures & Pricing
Advisements:
- A valid passport is required for travel. Passports must be valid at least 6 months after the last day of travel.
- Please check visa requirements with your local consulate(s); responsibility for obtaining visas rests with the traveler.
- For reasons of navigation and passenger safety, the cruise operator and the Captain of the ship reserves the right to modify the itinerary of the cruise.
- Guided bicycle tours are capacity contolled.
- Travel Protection is recommended. Click here
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Departure Dates & Per Person USD Rates
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Program Start Day From Bilbao |
Cruise Embarkation Day (in Bordeaux)
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Cat. E - Lower Deck aft w/ fixed windows |
Cat. D - Lower Deck w/ fixed windows |
Cat. C - Middle Deck aft & Upper Deck aft w/ french balcony |
Cat. B - Middle Deck w/french balcony |
Cat. A - Upper Deck w/french balcony
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Cat. A+ Upper Deck w/french balcony |
Suite - Upper Deck w/french balcony |
Mar 13, 2022 |
Mar 17, 2022† |
$6,099 |
$6,398 |
$7,198 |
$7,498 |
$7,598 |
$8,598 |
$8,898 |
Mar 20, 2022 |
Mar 24, 2022† |
$6,199 |
$6,498 |
$7,298 |
$7,598 |
$7,698 |
$8,698 |
$8,998 |
Mar 27, 2022 |
Mar 31, 2022 |
$6,399 |
$6,698 |
$7,248 |
$7,798 |
$7,898 |
$8,898 |
$9,198 |
Apr 3, 2022 |
Apr 7, 2022† |
$6,599 |
$6,898 |
$7,448 |
$7,998 |
$8,098 |
$9,098 |
$9,398 |
Apr 10, 2022 |
Apr 14, 2022 |
$6,699 |
$6,998 |
$7,548 |
$8,098 |
$8,198 |
$9,198 |
$9,498 |
Apr 17, 2022 |
Apr 21, 2022 |
$6,799 |
$7,098 |
$7,648 |
$8,198 |
$8,298 |
$9,298 |
$9,598 |
Apr 24, 2022 |
Apr 28, 2022 |
$6,899 |
$7,198 |
$7,748 |
$8,298 |
$8,398 |
$9,398 |
$9,698 |
May 1, 2022 |
May 5, 2022 |
$6,999 |
$7,298 |
$7,848 |
$8,398 |
$8,498 |
$9,498 |
$9,798 |
May 8, 2022 |
May 12, 2022 |
$6,999 |
$7,298 |
$7,848 |
$8,398 |
$8,498 |
$9,498 |
$9,798 |
May 15, 2022 |
May 19, 2022 |
$6,999 |
$7,298 |
$7,848 |
$8,398 |
$8,498 |
$9,498 |
$9,798 |
May 22, 2022 |
May 26, 2022 |
$6,999 |
$7,298 |
$7,848 |
$8,398 |
$8,498 |
$9,498 |
$9,798 |
May 29, 2022 |
Jun 2, 2022 |
$6,999 |
$7,298 |
$7,848 |
$8,398 |
$8,498 |
$9,498 |
$9,798 |
Jun 5, 2022 |
Jun 9, 2022 |
$6,999 |
$7,298 |
$7,848 |
$8,398 |
$8,498 |
$9,498 |
$9,798 |
Jun 19, 2022 |
Jun 23, 2022 |
$6,999 |
$7,298 |
$7,848 |
$8,398 |
$8,498 |
$9,498 |
$9,798 |
Jun 26, 2022 |
Jun 30, 2022 |
$6,999 |
$7,298 |
$7,848 |
$8,398 |
$8,498 |
$9,498 |
$9,798 |
Jul 3, 2022 |
Jul 7, 2022 |
$6,999 |
$7,298 |
$7,848 |
$8,398 |
$8,498 |
$9,498 |
$9,798 |
Jul 10, 2022 |
Jul 14, 2022 |
$6,999 |
$7,298 |
$7,848 |
$8,398 |
$8,498 |
$9,498 |
$9,798 |
Jul 17, 2022 |
Jul 21, 2022 |
$6,999 |
$7,298 |
$7,848 |
$8,398 |
$8,498 |
$9,498 |
$9,798 |
Jul 24, 2022 |
Jul 28, 2022† |
$6,999 |
$7,298 |
$7,848 |
$8,398 |
$8,498 |
$9,498 |
$9,798 |
Jul 31, 2022 |
Aug 4, 2022 |
$6,999 |
$7,298 |
$7,848 |
$8,398 |
$8,498 |
$9,498 |
$9,798 |
Aug 7, 2022 |
Aug 11, 2022† |
$6,999 |
$7,298 |
$7,848 |
$8,398 |
$8,498 |
$9,498 |
$9,798 |
Aug 14, 2022 |
Aug 18, 2022 |
$6,999 |
$7,298 |
$7,848 |
$8,398 |
$8,498 |
$9,498 |
$9,798 |
Aug 21, 2022 |
Aug 25, 2022 |
$7,099 |
$7,398 |
$7,948 |
$8,498 |
$8,598 |
$9,598 |
$9,898 |
Aug 28,2022 |
Sep 1, 2022 |
$7,099 |
$7,398 |
$7,948 |
$8,498 |
$8,598 |
$9,598 |
$9,898 |
Sep 4, 2022 |
Sep 8, 2022 |
$7,099 |
$7,398 |
$7,948 |
$8,498 |
$8,598 |
$9,598 |
$9,898 |
Sep 11, 2022 |
Sep 15, 2022 |
$7,099 |
$7,398 |
$7,948 |
$8,498 |
$8,598 |
$9,598 |
$9,898 |
Sep 18, 2022 |
Sep 22, 2022 |
$7,099 |
$7,398 |
$7,948 |
$8,498 |
$8,598 |
$9,598 |
$9,898 |
Sep 25, 2022 |
Sep 29, 2022 |
$7,099 |
$7,398 |
$7,948 |
$8,498 |
$8,598 |
$9,598 |
$9,898 |
Oct 2, 2022 |
Oct 6, 2022 |
$6,999 |
$7,298 |
$7,848 |
$8,398 |
$8,498 |
$9,498 |
$9,798 |
Oct 9, 2022 |
Oct 13, 2022 |
$6,899 |
$7,198 |
$7,748 |
$8,298 |
$8,398 |
$9,398 |
$9,698 |
Oct 16, 2022 |
Oct 20, 2022 |
$6,799 |
$7,098 |
$7,648 |
$8,198 |
$8,298 |
$9,298 |
$9,598 |
Oct 23, 2022 |
Oct 27, 2022† |
$6,599 |
$6,898 |
$7,448 |
$7,998 |
$8,098 |
$9,098 |
$9,398 |
Oct 30, 2022 |
Nov 3, 2022 |
$6,399 |
$6,698 |
$7,248 |
$7,798 |
$7,898 |
$8,898 |
$9,198 |
Nov 6, 2022 |
Nov 10, 2022† |
$6,299 |
$6,598 |
$7,198 |
$7,698 |
$7,798 |
$8,798 |
$9,098 |
Mar 12, 2023 |
Mar 16, 2023 |
$5,879 |
$6,178 |
$6,978 |
$7,278 |
$7,378 |
$8,378 |
$8,678 |
Mar 19, 2023 |
Mar 23, 2023† |
$5,979 |
$6,278 |
$7,078 |
$7,378 |
$7,478 |
$8,478 |
$8,778 |
Mar 26, 2023 |
Mar 30, 2023 † |
$6,179 |
$6,478 |
$7,278 |
$7,578 |
$7,678 |
$8,678 |
$8,978 |
Apr 2, 2023 |
Apr 6, 2023† |
$6,379 |
$6,678 |
$7,478 |
$7,778 |
$7,878 |
$8,878 |
$9,178 |
Apr 9, 2023 |
Apr 13, 2023 |
$6,479 |
$6,778 |
$7,578 |
$7,878 |
$7,978 |
$8,978 |
$9,278 |
Apr 23, 2023 |
Apr 27, 2023 |
$6,679 |
$6,978 |
$7,778 |
$8,078 |
$8,178 |
$9,178 |
$9,478 |
Apr 30, 2023 |
May 4, 2023 |
$6,779 |
$7,078 |
$7,878 |
$8,178 |
$8,278 |
$9,278 |
$9,578 |
May 7, 2023 |
May 11, 2023 |
$6,779 |
$7,078 |
$7,878 |
$8,178 |
$8,278 |
$9,278 |
$9,578 |
May 14, 2023 |
May 17, 2023 |
$6,779 |
$7,078 |
$7,878 |
$8,178 |
$8,278 |
$9,278 |
$9,578 |
May 21, 2023 |
May 25, 2023 |
$6,779 |
$7,078 |
$7,878 |
$8,178 |
$8,278 |
$9,278 |
$9,578 |
May 28, 2023 |
Jun 1, 2023 |
$6,779 |
$7,078 |
$7,878 |
$8,178 |
$8,278 |
$9,278 |
$9,578 |
Jun 4, 2023 |
Jun 8, 2023 |
$6,779 |
$7,078 |
$7,878 |
$8,178 |
$8,278 |
$9,278 |
$9,578 |
Jun 11, 2023 |
Jun 15, 2023 |
$6,779 |
$7,078 |
$7,878 |
$8,178 |
$8,278 |
$9,278 |
$9,578 |
Jun 25, 2023 |
Jun 29, 2023 |
$6,779 |
$7,078 |
$7,878 |
$8,178 |
$8,278 |
$9,278 |
$9,578 |
Jul 2, 2023 |
Jul 6, 2023 |
$6,779 |
$7,078 |
$7,878 |
$8,178 |
$8,278 |
$9,278 |
$9,578 |
Jul 9, 2023 |
Jul 16, 2023 |
$6,779 |
$7,078 |
$7,878 |
$8,178 |
$8,278 |
$9,278 |
$9,578 |
Jul 16, 2023 |
Jul 20, 2023 |
$6,779 |
$7,078 |
$7,878 |
$8,178 |
$8,278 |
$9,278 |
$9,578 |
Jul 23, 2023 |
Jul 27, 2023 |
$6,779 |
$7,078 |
$7,878 |
$8,178 |
$8,278 |
$9,278 |
$9,578 |
Jul 30, 2023 |
Aug 3, 2023† |
$6,779 |
$7,078 |
$7,878 |
$8,178 |
$8,278 |
$9,278 |
$9,578 |
Aug 6, 2023 |
Aug 10, 2023† |
$6,779 |
$7,078 |
$7,878 |
$8,178 |
$8,278 |
$9,278 |
$9,578 |
Aug 13, 2023 |
Aug 17, 2023 |
$6,779 |
$7,078 |
$7,878 |
$8,178 |
$8,278 |
$9,278 |
$9,578 |
Aug 20, 2023 |
Aug 24, 2023 |
$6,879 |
$7,178 |
$7,978 |
$8,278 |
$8,378 |
$9,378 |
$9,678 |
Aug 27, 2023 |
Aug 31, 2023 |
$6,879 |
$7,178 |
$7,978 |
$8,278 |
$8,378 |
$9,378 |
$9,678 |
Sep 3, 2023 |
Sep 7, 2023 |
$6,879 |
$7,178 |
$7,978 |
$8,278 |
$8,378 |
$9,378 |
$9,678 |
Sep 10, 2023 |
Sep 14, 2023 |
$6,879 |
$7,178 |
$7,978 |
$8,278 |
$8,378 |
$9,378 |
$9,678 |
Sep 17, 2023 |
Sep 21, 2023 |
$6,879 |
$7,178 |
$7,978 |
$8,278 |
$8,378 |
$9,378 |
$9,678 |
Sep 24, 2023 |
Sep 28, 2023 |
$6,879 |
$7,178 |
$7,978 |
$8,278 |
$8,378 |
$9,378 |
$9,678 |
Oct 1, 2023 |
Oct 5, 2023 |
$6,779 |
$7,078 |
$7,878 |
$8,178 |
$8,278 |
$9,278 |
$9,578 |
Oct 8, 2023 |
Oct 12, 2023 |
$6,679 |
$6,978 |
$7,778 |
$8,078 |
$8,178 |
$9,178 |
$9,478 |
Oct 15, 2023 |
Oct 19, 2023 |
$6,579 |
$6,878 |
$7,678 |
$7,978 |
$8,078 |
$9,078 |
$9,378 |
Oct 22, 2023 |
Oct 26, 2023 |
$6,379 |
$6,678 |
$7,478 |
$7,778 |
$7,878 |
$8,878 |
$9,178 |
Oct 29, 2023 |
Nov 2, 2023† |
$6,179 |
$6,478 |
$7,278 |
$7,578 |
$7,678 |
$8,678 |
$8,978 |
Nov 5, 2023 |
Nov 9, 2023† |
$6,079 |
$6,378 |
$7,178 |
$7,478 |
$7,578 |
$8,578 |
$8,878 |
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Important: Dates, prices & itineraries are subject to change. |
Port Charges: Additional $210 USD per person. |
† Departures offered as Wine Cruises with modified itineraries. Please ask for details. |
For 7-Night Bordeaux Cruise Only (No Bilbao, San Sebastian, Loire Valley and Paris land extension): Subtract $2,800 USD from above per person rates(2022 departures); Subtract $2,580 USD from above per person rates (2023 departures) |
Transfers from Start/End of Program are available for purchase. Please call for details. |
Please select bedding configuration at the time of booking. The choices are: Choice A - Two twin beds; Choice B - One large bed (larger than queen size) |
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