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Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages

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  • Impressive neoclassical building with a courtyard in Bordeaux.
  • Aerial view of Bordeaux with the Garonne river and bridge.
  • Pont de Pierre bridge over the Garonne river with cityscape.
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bordeaux

    Bordeaux
    Meals
    Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Bordeaux city before embarkation
    Landmarks
    Bordeaux
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  3. 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 and wine tasting at local wine estate - Sauternes tasting
    Landmarks
    Château de la Brède
    Pauillac
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 3

    Cussac Fort Médoc

    Cussac Fort Médoc
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • E-bike guided tour through Bordeaux wine region vineyards
    • Guided tour of Margaux château with wine tasting
    • Scenic drive through Médoc wine country with wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Cussac Fort Médoc
    Blaye
  5. Day 4

    Blaye to Bourg

    Blaye to Bourg
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Power walk through historic Citadel of Blaye with Adventure Host
    • Guided tour of Blaye with local art gallery visit and wine tasting
    • Panoramic drive on Route de la Corniche along Dordogne with Citadel of Blaye visit
    • Bike from Blaye to Bourg with Adventure Host
    • Walking tour of Citadel of Bourg with carriage museum visit
    • Guided excursion to Cognac with Rémy Martin distillery tour and tasting
    Landmarks
    Citadel of Blaye
    Route de la Corniche
    Citadel of Bourg
    Bourg
  6. Day 5

    Libourne - Saint-Émilion

    Libourne - Saint-Émilion
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    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 historic fortified town
    • Onboard WWII lecture by history expert
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    Saint-Émilion
    Libourne
  7. Day 6

    Bordeaux

    Bordeaux
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Onboard pastry demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Bike ride along Les Quais with Adventure Host
    • Guided walking tour of Bordeaux heart - squares, avenues, and cathedrals
    Landmarks
    Les Quais, Bordeaux
  8. Day 7

    Bordeaux - Arcachon

    Bordeaux - Arcachon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of Cité du Vin wine museum and cultural center
    • Full-day guided tour of Arcachon seaside resort with 19th-century architecture and oyster and wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Cité du Vin
    Arcachon
  9. Day 8

    Bordeaux

    Bordeaux
    Meals
    Breakfast

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  • 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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