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Tour Details
What to Expect
Historical and oenology ethusiasts, embark on a cruise along the Gironde, see the exceptional Bordeaux region. You will discover the precious wines from along the Garonne and the Dordogne estuaries. Explore the Medoc following a trail where you will discover a diversity in architecture unique in the world, from mansions to sumptuous buildings such as the Citadelle Vauban.
Tour Code
Departure & Return Location
Departure Date(s)
22/10/2025
Price Includes
- Airport to cruise transfer
- All meals and drinks
- Gala dinner and welcome cocktail
- Double-occupancy cabin (4 nights)
- Guided tours as mentioned in itinerary
- Onboard entertainment
- All port fees
- Cruise to hotel transfer
- 1 night 3-star hotel with breakfast
- Hotel to airport transfer
Price Excludes
- Any Private Expenses
- Drinks from special list
- Optional excursions
Supplements
- Blaye and its underground monuments (4h)
- Blaye and its Citadel in a Tourist Train with a Tasting of Regional Products and Wine (4h)
- Guided tour of Saint Emilion and wine tasting (3h)
- Libourne by bike and wine tasting (3h)
- Médoc Grands Crus discovery tour (4h)
Itinerary
Day 1 Bordeaux
A driver will pick you up at the airport and drop you off at the pier so you may board the ship.
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabin, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.
Day 2 Bordeaux - Cussac-Fort-Medoc - The Medoc
We will cruise down towards Cussac-Fort-Médoc.
In the afternoon, join us for the optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion proposed: Following the trail of the grands crus wines of Médoc(only on pre-booking before departure), a renowned region where the most famous of all red wines in the world are cultivated.
We'll return on board for dinner and an evening of entertainment.
Day 3 Cussac-Fort-Medoc - Gironde Estuary - Blaye
We'll start sailing early this morning towards Blaye, whose Citadel built by Vauban is not to be missed. Join us on the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Blaye and a visit to its citadel in a tourist train, plus a tasting of regional products and wine: Set off to discover the history and heritage of Blaye and its citadel. Built by Vabaun under Louis the Great, the citadel protected Bordeaux from invasions as part of the Verrou Vauban with the Forts Pâté and Médoc. This three-garrison defense system is unique in France and has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, we'll visit the Château Marquis de Vauban restaurant for a tasting of wine and some regional products.
DISCOVERY: Tour Blaye and its underground monuments on foot. After our tour, we'll get to taste some regional products with an excellent glass of wine*.
We'll return on board and cruise on the Gironde all the way to the estuary. Enjoy an evening of dancing.
Day 4 Blaye - Libourne - Saint-Emilion
We'll cruise to Libourne, a town rich with history and full of character located at the confluence with the Isle and the Dordogne Rivers. Upon arrival, join us for the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: tour of Saint-Emilion.
DISCOVERY: Libourne by bike and wine tasting*.
We'll return on board in Libourne. Tonight is our festive gala dinner and evening.
Day 5 Libourne - Bordeaux
We'll cruise to Bordeaux this morning. Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 11:00 a.m.
A driver will pick you up and drop you off at your local hotel to rest before your departure flight.
Overnight at 3* hotel
Day 6 Bordeaux Departure
After breakfast, a driver will pick you up at your local hotel and drop you off at the airport.
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