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Beautiful Bordeaux with Paris & Madrid

16 days
From Paris to Madrid
4.4
44 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and 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 10 - 50
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Paris

    Landmarks
    Eiffel Tower
    Seine River
    Champs-Élysées
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  2. Day 2

    Paris

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Paris by coach - scenic districts and monuments including Seine River, Palais Garnier, the Louvre, and Les Invalides
    • Secrets of Montmartre - winding cobblestone streets, greenspace, and Clos Montmartre vineyard (or Montmartre Museum if vineyard unavailable)
    Landmarks
    Palais Garnier
    Louvre
    Les Invalides
    Seine River
    Montmartre
    Clos Montmartre vineyard
    Montmartre Museum
  3. Day 3

    Paris to Bordeaux

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer via high-speed train to Bordeaux
    • Board Scenic Diamond cruise ship
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Bordeaux to Libourne

    Meals
    Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour to Saint-Émilion including the Monolithic Church
    Landmarks
    Saint-Émilion
    Monolithic Church
  5. Day 5

    Libourne to Pauillac

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Libourne with rich history of wool, wine, salt and wood trade
    • Scenic Freechoice: Wines and Vineyards of Saint-Émilion with vineyard exploration and tasting
    • Scenic Freechoice: Cycling from Libourne through rolling hills, vineyard-covered slopes and medieval châteaux of Fronsac with refreshment stop
    • Scenic Freechoice: Paint and Pour watercolor class with local artist and local wines
    Landmarks
    Libourne
    Saint-Émilion
    Fronsac
    Pauillac
  6. Day 6

    Pauillac to Fort Médoc

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Médoc wine tasting by coach
    • Scenic Freechoice: Médoc wine tasting by bicycle
    • Scenic Enrich: Classical Concert at Château d'Agassac
    Landmarks
    Médoc
    Route des Châteaux
    Château d'Agassac
  7. Day 7

    Fort Médoc to Cadillac

    Meals
    Lunch

    Optional Activities

    • Spa treatment on board
    • Scenic Culinaire cooking school class on board
    Landmarks
    Cadillac
  8. Day 8

    Cadillac

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Sauternes by coach through vineyards to tasting
    • Scenic Freechoice: Sauternes by bike through rolling vineyards to tasting
    • Scenic Freechoice: Roquetaillade Castle guided tour with current family residents
    • Scenic Freechoice: Biking in Loupiac wine region with Château Benauge viewing
    • Scenic Freechoice: Château Toulouse-Lautrec guided tour including historic rooms and painter's apartments
    Landmarks
    Roquetaillade Castle
    Château Benauge
    Château Toulouse-Lautrec
  9. Day 9

    Bordeaux

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bordeaux including Gothic cathedral and Place de la Bourse
    • Cycling tour of Bordeaux with sampling of canelé
    • Shop with a chef at local food market and cooking demonstration
    • Tasting of fresh oysters from Arcachon Bay
    • After hours access to Bassins des Lumières with exclusive digital art show and Champagne welcome
    Landmarks
    Bordeaux Cathedral
    Place de la Bourse
    Bassins des Lumières
    Arcachon Bay
  10. Day 10

    Bordeaux

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Cité du Vin Museum visit with local tram transfer and interactive wine discovery journey
    • Scenic Freechoice: Tour Bordeaux by motorbike and sidecar with host
    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Arcachon bayside town with Baltard food market visit
    Landmarks
    Cité du Vin Museum
    Arcachon
    Baltard Market
  11. Day 11

    Bourg

    Meals
    Lunch (lunch during full day excursion to Cognac)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Bourg with Carriages Museum visit guided tour inside Bourg Castle grounds
    • Scenic Freechoice: Historic Saintes guided tour through charming 2,000-year-old town with gardens
    • Scenic Freechoice: Full day excursion to Cognac with walking tour, lunch, Rémy Martin estate tour, and cognac tasting
    Landmarks
    Bourg Castle
    Saintes
    Cognac
    Rémy Martin Estate
  12. Day 12

    Bourg to Blaye

    Included Activities

    • Scenic Freechoice: Walking tour of Blaye with local guide viewing World Heritage monument
    • Scenic Freechoice: Active walking tour of Blaye citadel with guide exploring Vauban's defence system
    • Scenic Freechoice: Cycling along the Captain's Road
    • Scenic Freechoice: Guided visit to Château de la Roche Courbon with fortified castle and manicured gardens
    Landmarks
    Blaye Citadel
    Château de la Roche Courbon
  13. Day 13

    Blaye to Madrid

    Included Activities

    • Flight from Bordeaux to Madrid
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  14. Day 14

    Madrid

    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner in a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Madrid including Austrian Quarter, Sabatini Gardens, Cibeles Fountain, Neptuno Fountain, traditional bullfighting ring, Royal Palace panorama, and Templo de Debod
    • Dinner at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Sabatini Gardens
    Cibeles Fountain
    Neptuno Fountain
    Templo de Debod
    Royal Palace of Madrid
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  15. Day 15

    Madrid

    Included Activities

    • Prado Museum visit with guide escort through collections from 12th to 20th century
    • Tastes of Madrid walking tour with local guide including stop at Mercado de San Miguel, tasting jamón ibérico and tapas

    Optional Activities

    • Shop at fashionable boutiques in city centre plazas
    • Relax in Madrid's manicured gardens
    • Self-guided exploration of surrounding area
    Landmarks
    Prado Museum
    Mercado de San Miguel
  16. Day 16

    Madrid

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Madrid airport

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    April 30th, 2026
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    April 17th, 2026
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