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Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages

8 days

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Start and end in Bordeaux

4.6 (234 reviews)

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Gold Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
Group Tour: Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Meals
Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Bordeaux city
Landmarks
Bordeaux
Day 2
Bordeaux to Pauillac
Bordeaux to Pauillac
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Onboard wine presentation by sommelier
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Château de la Brède with fortress and moat
- Guided visit with wine tasting at local Sauternes wine estate
Landmarks
Château de la Brède
Day 3
Cussac Fort Médoc
Cussac Fort Médoc
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- E-bike guided tour through Bordeaux vineyards in wine region
- Guided tour of Margaux château with culture, traditions and wine tasting
- Scenic drive through Médoc wine country with wine tasting
Landmarks
Cussac Fort Médoc
Médoc Wine Region
Day 4
Blaye to Bourg
Blaye to Bourg
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Power walk through historic Citadel of Blaye
- Guided tour of Blaye with art gallery visit and wine tasting
- Panoramic drive on Route de la Corniche along Dordogne River banks with Citadel of Blaye UNESCO World Heritage site visit
- Bike ride from Blaye to Bourg
- Walking tour in Citadel of Bourg with carriage museum visit
- Guided excursion to Cognac distillery with Rémy Martin tasting
Landmarks
Citadel of Blaye
Route de la Corniche
Citadel of Bourg
Day 5
Libourne - Saint-Émilion
Libourne - Saint-Émilion
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided visit to Saint-Émilion 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 lecture about WWII by history expert
Landmarks
Saint-Émilion
Libourne
Day 6
Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Pastry demonstration while sailing to Bordeaux
Optional Activities
- Bike ride along Bordeaux river Les Quais
- Guided walking tour of Bordeaux with squares, avenues, and cathedrals
Landmarks
Les Quais de Bordeaux
Day 7
Bordeaux - Arcachon
Bordeaux - Arcachon
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of La Cité du Vin wine museum and cultural center
- Full-day guided tour of Arcachon seaside resort with 19th-century architecture, oyster tasting and wine
Landmarks
La Cité du Vin
Arcachon
Day 8
Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Meals
Breakfast
Landmarks
Bordeaux

Landmarks
Bordeaux

Landmarks
Château de la Brède

Landmarks
Cussac Fort Médoc
Médoc Wine Region

Landmarks
Citadel of Blaye
Route de la Corniche
Citadel of Bourg

Landmarks
Saint-Émilion
Libourne

Landmarks
Les Quais de Bordeaux

Landmarks
La Cité du Vin
Arcachon

Landmarks
Bordeaux

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Avalon Waterways

Gold Operator

Rating: 4.6 (234 reviews)
Response time: within 1 day
Response rate: 87%
Cancellation policy

Avalon Waterways Ship

Avalon Artistry II
Cruise on Europe's most loved rivers with views that become part of your suite. The Avalon Artistry II delivers an intimate setting,… Read more
Built
2013
Guests
65 - 130
Crew
37
Length
110 m / 361 ft
Width
12
Suites
52
Gross Tonnage
2022 gt
Beam
12 m / 39 ft
Cruising Speed
12 kn / 22 kph / 14 mph
Staterooms / Suites Deck Plans Dining

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4.6

Charles5.0•September 2025
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and...
We would like to thank our Statesman Attendee that took care of all our needs in our room 107. He was friendly and did an amazing job, Marisio our waiter served us with the highest respect and friendliness. Over all Avalon have very good staff and always a smile- nothing too much trouble. The ship was so clean, food was spectacular. We had a surprise group of singers Gwen and Charles who brought great entertainment. The other entertainer was amazing. Loved the top deck BBQ. We met lots of new friends aboard. Thank you Avalon for a trip well executed.Show more
ANNA5.0•July 2022
It was a very comfortable and enjoyable cruise. The service staff were very friendly and attentive. The fellow...
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Julie5.0•August 2025
Unforgettable, stress-free trip.

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Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages

Itinerary

Bordeaux

Optional Activities

Bordeaux to Pauillac

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cussac Fort Médoc

Optional Activities

Blaye to Bourg

Optional Activities

Libourne - Saint-Émilion

Optional Activities

Bordeaux

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Bordeaux - Arcachon

Optional Activities

Bordeaux

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