Bordeaux to Bordeaux - 7 nights/ 8 days |
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Detailed Itinerary:
Note: The itineraries presented are subject to modification due to water levels, closures because of public holidays or other uncontrollable factors. Every effort will be made to operate programs as planned, but changes may still be necessary throughout the cruise. This day-to-day schedule is subject to change. Your final day-to-day schedule will be provided onboard on the first day of your cruise.
Day 1: Bordeaux (Embarkation)
Arrive at Bordeaux-Mérignac International Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a cruise representative and transferred to the ship.
Day 2: Cadillac
The French phrase “la douceur de vivre” is an accurate description for your time in Cadillac, known for its deliciously flavored dessert wines. Visit Château Royal de Cazeneuve, site of Henry IV’s and Queen Margot’s tempestuous love. Meet the owner around a glass of Sauternes in the reception hall.
In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Choose between a Private owner's tour of Royal Chateau with Sauternes toast -OR- The colorful life of Toulouse Lautrec at Chateau de Malrome
Note: Sailing this stretch of the Garonne depends on the tides. If it is not possible to sail to Cadillac, you will be transferred to your destination via motorcoach.
Day 3: Cussac Fort Médoc
The legendary Médoc region abounds with prestigious wine châteaux in a dizzying array of architectural styles, as well as miles of grapevines stretching to infinity. Take a scenic drive through the storied Médoc wine route, followed by a wine tasting at a beautiful wine estate.
Featured Excursion: Fresh Médoc oysters tasting
Choose between "Let's Go" bike in the Médoc vineyards -OR- Medoc Chateaux route with private wine tasting
Day 4: Blaye, Bourg Sur Gironde
The Route de la Corniche Fleurie…could this be the most beautiful road you’ve ever traveled? Find out today on the drive to Blaye Fortress, passing through one impossibly picturesque hamlet after another. Once you arrive, you’ll discover the wonders of this historic fortress, a UNESCO-designated citadel that once protected Bordeaux from attacks by sea.
Choose between Intimate Experience with Local Wine and
Art Connoisseurs -OR- Panoramas of Route de la Corniche Fleurie with Blaye Fortress
Day 5: Libourne (Saint-Émilion)
With Libourne as your base, travel to nearby breathtaking Saint-Émilion and immerse yourself more deeply in the region’s history and wine culture. The medieval town of Saint-Émilion is an ideal place to linger. Wander its cobblestone lanes lined with wine shops and bakeries, and stop to admire the amazing rock-hewn church that extends beneath the city’s streets. Another treasure awaiting you underground? A wine tasting in the cellars of a Grand Cru estate.
Featured Excursion: Saint-Émilion walking tour with wine tasting
Note: Today's lunch will be on your own; ask your Cruise Manager for recommendations on the best nearby restaurants
Day 6: Libourne, Bordeaux
France’s rich agricultural tradition is the heart and soul of the region’s exquisite cuisine—and what better way to get a taste for the freshest vegetables, cheeses, breads and fruits than with a visit to Libourne’s lively farmers’ market?
Featured Excursion: Libourne “Village Day” with farmer's market; Nights Out: After Hours at the Bassins des Lumières
Day 7: Bordeaux
Discover Bordeaux’s many charms today, either on foot with a local expert or on two wheels—the locals’ preferred way to navigate the city’s charming backstreets. You have a wonderful selection of active opportunities to see this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Choose between “Do as the Locals Do” Bordeaux walking tour -OR- ”Let’s Go” biking in Bordeaux backstreets
In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Day 8: Bordeaux (Disembarkation)
Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Bordeaux-Mérignac International Airport for your flight home.
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.
- Order of sightseeing may change throughout the itinerary. Substitute visits to other sites may occur during your trip due to water levels or other uncontrollable factors.
- 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.
- Travel Protection is recommended. Click here for more information.
Departure Dates & Per Person USD Rates
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Cruise Start Date From Bordeaux |
Classic |
Deluxe |
French Balcony |
Suite |
Grand Suite |
Mar 31, 2024 |
$3,299 |
$3,999 |
$4,899 |
$7,699 |
$9,899 |
Apr 7, 2024 |
$3,599 |
$4,299 |
$5,199 |
$7,999 |
$10,199 |
Apr 14, 2024 |
$3,599 |
$4,299 |
$5,199 |
$7,999 |
$10,199 |
Apr 21, 2024 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,599 |
$8,399 |
$10,599 |
Apr 28, 2024 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,599 |
$8,399 |
$10,599 |
May 5, 2024 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,599 |
$8,399 |
$10,599 |
May 12, 2024 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,599 |
$8,399 |
$10,599 |
May 19, 2024 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,599 |
$8,399 |
$10,599 |
May 26, 2024 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,599 |
$8,399 |
$10,599 |
Jun 2, 2024 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,599 |
$8,399 |
$10,599 |
Jun 9, 2024 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,599 |
$8,399 |
$10,599 |
Jun 16, 2024 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,599 |
$8,399 |
$10,599 |
Jun 23, 2024 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,599 |
$8,399 |
$10,599 |
Jun 30, 2024 |
$3,599 |
$4,299 |
$5,199 |
$7,999 |
$10,199 |
Jul 7, 2024 |
$3,599 |
$4,299 |
$5,199 |
$7,999 |
$10,199 |
Jul 14, 2024 |
$3,599 |
$4,299 |
$5,199 |
$7,999 |
$10,199 |
Jul 21, 2024 |
$3,599 |
$4,299 |
$5,199 |
$7,999 |
$10,199 |
Jul 28, 2024 |
$3,599 |
$4,299 |
$5,199 |
$7,999 |
$10,199 |
Aug 4, 2024 |
$3,599 |
$4,299 |
$5,199 |
$7,999 |
$10,199 |
Aug 11, 2024 |
$3,599 |
$4,299 |
$5,199 |
$7,999 |
$10,199 |
Aug 18, 2024 |
$3,599 |
$4,299 |
$5,199 |
$7,999 |
$10,199 |
Sep 1, 2024 |
$4,299 |
$4,999 |
$5,899 |
$8,699 |
$10,899 |
Sep 8, 2024 |
$4,299 |
$4,999 |
$5,899 |
$8,699 |
$10,899 |
Sep 15, 2024 |
$4,299 |
$4,999 |
$5,899 |
$8,699 |
$10,899 |
Sep 22, 2024 |
$4,299 |
$4,999 |
$5,899 |
$8,699 |
$10,899 |
Sep 29, 2024 |
$4,299 |
$4,999 |
$5,899 |
$8,699 |
$10,899 |
Oct 6, 2024 |
$4,299 |
$4,999 |
$5,899 |
$8,699 |
$10,899 |
Oct 13, 2024 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,599 |
$8,399 |
$10,599 |
Oct 20, 2024 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,599 |
$8,399 |
$10,599 |
Oct 27, 2024 |
$3,299 |
$3,999 |
$4,899 |
$7,699 |
$9,899 |
Mar 30, 2025 |
$3,299 |
$3,999 |
$4,999 |
$7,999 |
$10,399 |
Apr 6, 2025 |
$3,599 |
$4,299 |
$5,299 |
$8,299 |
$10,699 |
Apr 13, 2025 |
$3,599 |
$4,299 |
$5,299 |
$8,299 |
$10,699 |
Apr 13, 2025 |
$3,599 |
$4,299 |
$5,299 |
$8,299 |
$10,699 |
Apr 20, 2025 |
$3,599 |
$4,299 |
$5,299 |
$8,299 |
$10,699 |
Apr 27, 2025 |
$3,599 |
$4,299 |
$5,299 |
$8,299 |
$10,699 |
May 4, 2025 |
$4,299 |
$4,999 |
$5,999 |
$8,999 |
$11,399 |
May 11, 2025 |
$4,299 |
$4,999 |
$5,999 |
$8,999 |
$11,399 |
May 18, 2025 |
$4,299 |
$4,999 |
$5,999 |
$8,999 |
$11,399 |
May 25, 2025 |
$4,299 |
$4,999 |
$5,999 |
$8,999 |
$11,399 |
Jun 1, 2025 |
$4,299 |
$4,999 |
$5,999 |
$8,999 |
$11,399 |
Jun 8, 2025 |
$4,299 |
$4,999 |
$5,999 |
$8,999 |
$11,399 |
Jun 15, 2025 |
$4,299 |
$4,999 |
$5,999 |
$8,999 |
$11,399 |
Jun 22, 2025 |
$4,299 |
$4,999 |
$5,999 |
$8,999 |
$11,399 |
Jun 29, 2025 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,699 |
$8,699 |
$11,099 |
Jul 6, 2025 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,699 |
$8,699 |
$11,099 |
Jul 13, 2025 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,699 |
$8,699 |
$11,099 |
Jul 20, 2025 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,699 |
$8,699 |
$11,099 |
Jul 27, 2025 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,699 |
$8,699 |
$11,099 |
Aug 3, 2025 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,699 |
$8,699 |
$11,099 |
Aug 10, 2025 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,699 |
$8,699 |
$11,099 |
Aug 17, 2025 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,699 |
$8,699 |
$11,099 |
Aug 24, 2025 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,699 |
$8,699 |
$11,099 |
Aug 31, 2025 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,699 |
$8,699 |
$11,099 |
Sep 7, 2025 |
$4,299 |
$4,999 |
$5,999 |
$8,999 |
$11,399 |
Sep 14, 2025 |
$4,299 |
$4,999 |
$5,999 |
$8,999 |
$11,399 |
Sep 21, 2025 |
$4,299 |
$4,999 |
$5,999 |
$8,999 |
$11,399 |
Sep 28, 2025 |
$4,299 |
$4,999 |
$5,999 |
$8,999 |
$11,399 |
Oct 5, 2025 |
$4,299 |
$4,999 |
$5,999 |
$8,999 |
$11,399 |
Oct 12, 2025 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,699 |
$8,699 |
$11,099 |
Oct 19, 2025 |
$3,999 |
$4,699 |
$5,699 |
$8,699 |
$11,099 |
Oct 26, 2025 |
$3,299 |
$3,999 |
$4,999 |
$7,999 |
$10,399 |
Important: Dates, prices & itineraries are subject to change. |
Port Charges: Additional $230 USD per person. |
For Single Traveler: Single Supplement applies. Please Inquire. |
Prices Include:
▪ 7-night Cruise in selected riverview stateroom |
▪ All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients |
▪ 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 7 dinners |
▪ Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Receptions |
▪ Welcome and Farewell Gala Dinners |
▪ Unlimited beverages onboard, including fine wine, beer, spirits, soft drinks , speciality coffee and tea, and mineral water
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▪ Excursions including “Choice Is Yours” options, all fully hosted by English-speaking local experts |
▪ Guided “Let's Go,” "Village Day", and “Do as the Locals Do” programs |
▪ 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites |
▪ Services of an experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff
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▪ State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions |
▪ Use of bicycles and Nordic walking sticks |
▪ Captivating onboard local entertainment |
▪ Cultural enrichment, including Signature Lectures |
▪ Concierge services |
▪ All gratuities for onboard personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/ Tour Manager) |
▪ Free Internet and Wi-Fi access onboard |
▪ Airport to ship// ship to airport transfers on arrival and departure days. Transfers are subject to transfer guidelines. Please ask for details. |
▪ Taxes |
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Prices Do Not Include: |
▪ Individual arrival and departure (airfare) |
▪ Travel insurance |
▪ Gratuities for local drivers and tour guides |
▪ Port charges |
▪ Personal expenses |
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