Itinerary
- Day 1
Bordeaux
You'll arrive in Bordeaux by 3 pm and board your ship by 5 pm. Before the cruise departs on the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, you have some free time to walk around this wine region capital and get a feel for the city.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Bordeaux city
Landmarks Bordeaux - Day 2
Pauillac
After a wine presentation from a sommelier on board, you can pick between touring Château de la Brède (where philosopher Montesquieu was born) or heading to a local Sauternes estate for wine tasting. Back on the ship, there's live entertainment in the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard wine presentation by world-class sommelier
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Château de la Brède with fortress and moat
- Guided visit with wine tasting at local Sauternes wine estate
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Château de la Brède Pauillac - Day 3
Blaye
The morning is yours to relax as the ship sails toward Cussac Fort Médoc. Your options are an e-bike tour through the vineyards or a drive through Médoc wine country with tastings of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. By evening, you'll sail briefly to Blaye.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- E-bike guided tour in Bordeaux wine region vineyards
- Scenic drive through Médoc wine country with wine tasting
Landmarks Cussac Fort Médoc Médoc Wine Region Blaye - Day 4
Bourg
You can start with a power walk through Blaye Citadel, tour art galleries with wine tasting, or take a scenic drive along the Dordogne and visit the Citadel. After sailing to Bourg, there's a walking tour of the town and carriage museum, plus an optional trip to learn about Cognac with a Rémy Martin tasting.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour in Citadel of Bourg with carriage museum visit
Optional Activities
- Power walk through historic Citadel of Blaye
- Guided tour of Blaye with local art gallery visit and wine tasting
- Panoramic Route de la Corniche drive along Dordogne River with guided Citadel of Blaye visit (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Guided excursion to Cognac with Fine Champagne production learning and Rémy Martin tasting
- Live entertainment on board
Landmarks Citadel of Blaye Citadel of Bourg Bourg - Day 5
Libourne
Choose between visiting Saint-Émilion (wine tasting included), touring the UNESCO medieval village, or a walking tour of Libourne to see the 12th-century fortified town. If you're interested, there's also an onboard WWII history lecture available.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to Saint-Émilion wine-growing town with wine tasting
- Guided tour of medieval village of Saint-Émilion (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Orientation walking tour of Libourne 12th-century fortified town
- Onboard WWII history lecture by expert
Landmarks Saint-Émilion Libourne - Day 6
Bordeaux
While sailing back to Bordeaux, you can watch a pastry demonstration on board. Then pick between a bike ride along the river with postcard views of Les Quais or a guided walking tour exploring Bordeaux's squares, avenues, and cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pastry demonstration while sailing to Bordeaux
Optional Activities
- Bike ride along Bordeaux river with postcard views of Les Quais
- Guided walking tour of Bordeaux heart with squares, avenues, and cathedrals
Landmarks Les Quais, Bordeaux Bordeaux - Day 7
Bordeaux
You have three main options today: a bike ride along Les Quais, a tour of La Cité du Vin wine museum, or a full day to the seaside town of Arcachon with 19th-century architecture and oyster and wine tasting. There's also an optional visit to Les Bassins des Lumières for art and music in a submarine base.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Bike ride along Bordeaux river with postcard views of Les Quais
- Guided tour of La Cité du Vin iconic wine museum and cultural center
- Full-day guided tour of seaside resort Arcachon on Atlantic coast with 19th-century architecture and local oyster and wine tasting
- Optional guided excursion to Les Bassins des Lumières for immersive art and music experience in submarine base
Landmarks La Cité du Vin Arcachon Les Bassins des Lumières Les Quais, Bordeaux - Day 8
Bordeaux
Your cruise wraps up this morning with breakfast on board before you disembark in Bordeaux.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Landmarks Bordeaux
