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Aquitaine Reimagined: Bordeaux, Its Rivers and Great Wines ¿ An Exclusive Cruise with Lunch at a Château (port-to-port cruise)

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Start and end in Bordeaux
3.8 (4 reviews)
Aquitaine Reimagined: Bordeaux, Its Rivers and Great Wines ¿ An Exclusive Cruise with Lunch at a Château (port-to-port cruise) - CroisiEurope River Cruises

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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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
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Bordeaux to Cussac-Fort-Medoc

    Bordeaux to Cussac-Fort-Medoc
    Meals
    Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Welcome cocktail and crew introduction
    Landmarks
    Garonne River
    Gironde River
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Cussac-Fort-Medoc to Royan

    Cussac-Fort-Medoc to Royan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Dinner and dancing evening

    Optional Activities

    • Médoc vineyards tour with wine tasting (pre-booking required)
    • Royan guided walking tour
    Landmarks
    Château Lafite-Rothschild
    Château Latour
    Château Mouton Rothschild
    Royan Church
    Royan Harbor
  4. Day 3

    Rochefort - La Rochelle

    Rochefort - La Rochelle
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant in La Rochelle)

    Optional Activities

    • Coach excursion to Rochefort and La Rochelle (must be pre-booked before departure)
    • Visit to Corderie Royale with tour of the main building and learning about rope-making techniques
    • Guided tour of La Rochelle old town and port including Grosse-Horloge gate, Renaissance arcades, half-timbered homes, sculpted facades of private mansions, and the cathedral
    • Free time in La Rochelle
    Landmarks
    Corderie Royale
    Grosse-Horloge Gate
    La Rochelle Cathedral
  5. Day 4

    Libourne to Bordeaux

    Libourne to Bordeaux
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Saint-Émilion guided tour with underground monuments and vineyard wine tasting
    • Libourne bike tour with Pomerol wine tasting
    Landmarks
    Saint-Émilion
    Saint-Émilion Monolithic Church
    Libourne
    Saint John the Baptist Church
    Abel Surchamp Square
    Pomerol wine-growing area
  6. Day 5

    Bordeaux to Cadillac

    Bordeaux to Cadillac
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Gala dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Gala evening

    Optional Activities

    • Château de Roquetaillade tour with Sauternes wine tasting and Cadillac guided tour
    • Gourmet walking tour of Cadillac with wine tasting and local specialties
    Landmarks
    Château de Roquetaillade
    Cadillac
    Garonne River
    Sauternes wine region
  7. Day 6

    Bordeaux - Arcachon Bay

    Bordeaux - Arcachon Bay
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch served onboard), Dinner (Dinner with evening entertainment)

    Optional Activities

    • Coach excursion to Arcachon Bay (must be pre-booked before departure)
    • Boat trip on the Bassin d'Arcachon to see Bird Island, traditional stilted houses (Cabanes tchanquées), and oyster beds
    • Free time in Arcachon
    • Visit to the Great Dune of Pilat with panoramic views from the top
    • Walking tour of the Chartrons District with guide (optional alternative excursion)
    • Visit to the Wine and Commerce Museum with wine tasting (optional alternative excursion)
    • Free time exploring Bordeaux city
    Landmarks
    Bird Island
    Great Dune of Pilat
    Bassins des Lumières
    Wine and Commerce Museum
  8. Day 7

    Bordeaux

    Bordeaux
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast onboard), Lunch (Refined cuisine with local specialties and regional wines in a château), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Bordeaux
    • Lunch at a château with local specialties and regional wine pairings
    Landmarks
    Bordeaux Historic Centre
    Garonne River
  9. Day 8

    Bordeaux

    Bordeaux
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at the hotel)

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Traveler Reviews

3.8
Overall rating based on 4 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    3.0
  • Transport
    4.5
  • Guide
    4.5
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    4.5
  • 4.3

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  • Lillian
    Lillian3.0•May 2026
    The Bordeaux region is beautiful and we enjoyed the cruise. Food was very good, but dietary restrictions were not...
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    Traveled in May 2026
  • Anonymous3.0•July 2025
    Disappointed in the selection of places to visit Not very interesting yet expensive.
    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that the selection of visits did not meet your expectations. Your comments are important to us, and we’ll review them carefully as we continue working on improving our itineraries. We do hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you again on board under better circumstances. The CroisiEurope Team
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  • Christine
    Christine4.0•July 2025
    Croisieurope tours are well organised and I love the fact that I don't have to choose what to eat, the menus are...
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    Traveled in June 2025
    Reply from: CroisiEurope River Cruises
    Dear Mrs. DUNN, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the comfort of your cabin, the all-inclusive meals and drinks, and the attentive service of our crew. We also value your feedback about the excursion, which helps us improve. We look forward to welcoming you on board again soon! The CroisiEurope Team
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  • Barbara5.0•June 2024
    Food and staff were superb together with the excursions and facilities on the boat.
    Traveled in June 2024

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