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Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages 2026

8 days

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Start and end in Bordeaux

4.6

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Operator: Avalon Waterways
River Cruise: Scenic waterways and 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
Meals
Dinner
Optional Activities
- Explore Bordeaux city center independently
Landmarks
Bordeaux
Day 2
Bordeaux to Pauillac
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
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
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
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
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
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
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Bordeaux

Landmarks
Château de la Brède
Pauillac

Landmarks
Cussac Fort Médoc

Landmarks
Citadel of Blaye
Route de la Corniche
Citadel of Bourg
Bourg

Landmarks
Saint-Émilion
Libourne

Landmarks
Les Quais

Landmarks
La Cité du Vin
Arcachon

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Meals
Additional Services
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Flights
Insurance
Optional
Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

4.6

(234 reviews)

Number of tours

492

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

84%

Introduced in 2003, Avalon Waterways sets the standard in river and...

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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

Reviews from other tours by Avalon Waterways

Tour Operator
4.6

Charles
September 8th, 2025
5
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
Klaus
July 28th, 2024
5
ship was excellent, food and drinks were great, adventures perfectly organized,all crew members were extremely...
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Lindsay
April 30th, 2024
4
Great service, good guides, excellent food

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Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages 2026

Itinerary

Bordeaux

Optional Activities

Bordeaux to Pauillac

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Cussac Fort Médoc to Blaye

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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