Itinerary
- Day 1
Bordeaux
You'll arrive in Bordeaux by 3 pm, which gives you a few hours to walk around this wine capital on your own before heading to the ship. The evening brings a scenic sail along the Garonne, so you can settle in and watch the river from the deck as the light fades.
- Meals
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Bordeaux city center independently
Landmarks Bordeaux 
- Day 2
Bordeaux to Pauillac
This morning starts with a wine sommelier talking through the basics of what you'll be tasting throughout the day. After that, you pick between touring Château de la Brède (where Montesquieu was born) or doing a wine tasting at a local estate that focuses on Sauternes. By evening, you're back on ship for live entertainment.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard wine presentation by worldclass sommelier
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Château de la Brède with fortress-style castle and moat
- Guided visit with wine tasting at local wine estate featuring Sauternes
Landmarks Château de la Brède Pauillac 
- Day 3
Cussac Fort Médoc to Blaye
Following a relaxed cruise to Cussac Fort Méoc, you'll visit the Adventure Center and select one of three activities: e-bike ride through Bordeaux vineyards, a Margaux château tour with wine tasting, or a scenic drive through Médoc wine country sampling Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Later, the ship sails toward Blaye.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- E-bike guided tour in Bordeaux wine region
- Guided tour of Margaux château with wine tasting
- Scenic drive through Médoc wine country with wine tasting
Landmarks Cussac Fort Médoc - Day 4
Blaye to Bourg
Your morning has three different options depending on what interests you most. You can either power walk through Blaye's historic citadel, take a guided tour that includes an art gallery and wine tasting, or drive along Route de la Corniche and then visit a UNESCO heritage site. In the afternoon, you've got choices too: you can sail or bike over to Bourg to explore the citadel and carriage museum, plus there's an optional cognac tasting if that appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Power walk through historic Citadel of Blaye with Adventure Host
- Guided tour of Blaye including local art gallery visit with wine tasting
- Panoramic drive on Route de la Corniche along right banks of River Dordogne with guided visit to UNESCO World Heritage Citadel of Blaye
- Bike ride from Blaye to Bourg with Adventure Host
- Walking tour in Citadel of Bourg on banks of Dordogne River
- Visit to carriage museum in Bourg
- Guided excursion learning how Fine Champagne of Cognac is made with Rémy Martin tasting
Landmarks Citadel of Blaye Route de la Corniche Citadel of Bourg Bourg - Day 5
Libourne - Saint-Émilion
You've got several ways to spend your time while docked in Libourne. Head to the medieval village of Saint-Émilion for a guided walk through its historic streets and a wine tasting that shows you what makes this Bordeaux region so famous. If that's not your preference, take an orientation walk through Libourne's 12th-century fortified town and get a feel for the local history. There's also an onboard lecture from a history expert covering WWII if you'd rather stay closer to the ship. You'll be staying overnight here, so you can take your time with whichever option appeals to you.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to Saint-Émilion with wine tasting
- Guided tour of the medieval village of Saint-Émilion (UNESCO World Heritage site)
- Orientation walking tour of Libourne's history and 12th-century fortified town
- Onboard lecture about WWII hosted by a history expert
Landmarks Saint-Émilion Libourne - Day 6
Bordeaux
While sailing back to Bordeaux, you can watch a pastry demonstration on board. Once the ship arrives, choose between a bike ride along Les Quais with river views or a guided walking tour through Bordeaux's heart, seeing its main squares, avenues, and cathedral.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pastry demonstration onboard
Optional Activities
- Bike ride along Bordeaux Les Quais with river views
- Guided walking tour of Bordeaux's heart with squares, avenues, and cathedrals
Landmarks Les Quais - Day 7
Bordeaux - Arcachon
While you're docked in Bordeaux, you can choose between a couple of solid options. Visit La Cité du Vin, the city's wine museum and cultural center, to learn about wine production and history in a really well-designed space. Or go for a full-day guided tour down to Arcachon on the Atlantic coast, where you'll see the 19th-century seaside resort architecture and try local oysters paired with wine. You're staying overnight in Bordeaux, so you have the flexibility to explore at your own pace depending on which direction interests you more.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux's iconic wine museum and cultural center
- Full-day guided tour of Arcachon seaside resort with 19th-century architecture, oysters, and wine tasting
Landmarks La Cité du Vin Arcachon - Day 8
Bordeaux
Your cruise wraps up this morning. Have breakfast on board and then disembark, taking home memories of the Bordeaux wine region and your time sailing its rivers.
- Meals
- Breakfast
