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Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages

8 days
Start and end in Bordeaux
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Plan your adventure:
River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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

  1. Day 1

    Bordeaux

    Bordeaux
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bordeaux city
    Landmarks
    Bordeaux
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  2. Day 2

    Bordeaux to Pauillac

    Bordeaux to Pauillac
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard wine presentation by a sommelier

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Château de la Brède with fortress and moat
    • Guided visit with wine tasting at a local wine estate featuring Sauternes
    Landmarks
    Château de la Brède
    Pauillac
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  3. Day 3

    Cussac Fort Médoc

    Cussac Fort Médoc
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • E-bike guided tour through Bordeaux's finest wine region vineyards
    • Guided tour of Médoc region culture and traditions at a Margaux château with wine tasting
    • Scenic drive through Médoc wine country with wine tasting of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon
    Landmarks
    Cussac Fort Médoc
    Médoc
    Blaye
  4. Day 4

    Blaye to Bourg

    Blaye to Bourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Power walk through the historic Citadel of Blaye
    • Guided tour of Blaye including local art gallery with wine tasting
    • Panoramic drive along Route de la Corniche with guided visit to Citadel of Blaye UNESCO World Heritage site
    • Bike from Blaye to Bourg
    • Walking tour in the Citadel of Bourg with carriage museum visit
    • Guided excursion to learn about Fine Champagne Cognac with Rémy Martin tasting
    Landmarks
    Citadel of Blaye
    Bourg
  5. Day 5

    Libourne - Saint-Émilion

    Libourne - Saint-Émilion
    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 discovering 12th-century fortified town history and views
    • Onboard lecture about WWII hosted by a history expert
    Landmarks
    Saint-Émilion
    Libourne
  6. Day 6

    Bordeaux

    Bordeaux
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Pastry demonstration while sailing to Bordeaux

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride along Bordeaux's Les Quais with postcard river views
    • Guided walking tour of Bordeaux's heart with squares, avenues, and cathedrals
    Landmarks
    Bordeaux
  7. Day 7

    Bordeaux - Arcachon Bay

    Bordeaux - Arcachon Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux's 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
  8. Day 8

    Bordeaux

    Bordeaux
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Bordeaux

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Avalon Waterways

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • Avalon Artistry II
    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

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