Taste of Bordeaux

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Taste of Bordeaux



Tour Description:

Start from Bordeaux, one of the world’s undisputed wine regions. Iconic châteaux, timeless vineyards and delicious wine tastings are plentiful as you visit Cadillac, Pauillac, Saint-Émilion and Libourne. Be treated to an exclusive experience in Bourg, featuring live French music, dancing, wine and hors d'oeuvres. This trip is a must for anyone interested in the best of French culture, lifestyle, wine and food.

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Dates & Pricing

Thursday 18 Apr 24 — Thursday 25 Apr 24Starting at $4,299 Get a Quote
Thursday 25 Apr 24 — Thursday 02 May 24Starting at $4,399 Get a Quote
Thursday 02 May 24 — Thursday 09 May 24Starting at $4,499 Get a Quote
Thursday 09 May 24 — Thursday 16 May 24Starting at $4,499 Get a Quote
Thursday 23 May 24 — Thursday 30 May 24Starting at $4,499 Get a Quote
Thursday 30 May 24 — Thursday 06 Jun 24Starting at $4,499 Get a Quote
Thursday 13 Jun 24 — Thursday 20 Jun 24Starting at $4,499 Get a Quote
Thursday 27 Jun 24 — Thursday 04 Jul 24Starting at $4,499 Get a Quote
Thursday 04 Jul 24 — Thursday 11 Jul 24Starting at $4,499 Get a Quote
Thursday 11 Jul 24 — Thursday 18 Jul 24Starting at $4,499 Get a Quote
Thursday 25 Jul 24 — Thursday 01 Aug 24Starting at $4,499 Get a Quote
Thursday 01 Aug 24 — Thursday 08 Aug 24Starting at $4,499 Get a Quote
Thursday 08 Aug 24 — Thursday 15 Aug 24Starting at $4,499 Get a Quote
Thursday 29 Aug 24 — Thursday 05 Sep 24Starting at $4,599 Get a Quote
Thursday 05 Sep 24 — Thursday 12 Sep 24Starting at $4,599 Get a Quote
Thursday 12 Sep 24 — Thursday 19 Sep 24Starting at $4,599 Get a Quote
Thursday 19 Sep 24 — Thursday 26 Sep 24Starting at $4,599 Get a Quote
Thursday 26 Sep 24 — Thursday 03 Oct 24Starting at $4,599 Get a Quote
Thursday 03 Oct 24 — Thursday 10 Oct 24Starting at $4,499 Get a Quote
Thursday 10 Oct 24 — Thursday 17 Oct 24Starting at $4,399 Get a Quote
Thursday 24 Oct 24 — Thursday 31 Oct 24Starting at $4,099 Get a Quote
Thursday 31 Oct 24 — Thursday 07 Nov 24Starting at $3,899 Get a Quote
Thursday 13 Mar 25 — Thursday 20 Mar 25Starting at $3,699 Get a Quote
Thursday 27 Mar 25 — Thursday 03 Apr 25Starting at $3,999 Get a Quote
Thursday 24 Apr 25 — Thursday 01 May 25Starting at $4,499 Get a Quote
Thursday 08 May 25 — Thursday 15 May 25Starting at $4,599 Get a Quote
Thursday 15 May 25 — Thursday 22 May 25Starting at $4,599 Get a Quote
Thursday 22 May 25 — Thursday 29 May 25Starting at $4,599 Get a Quote
Thursday 29 May 25 — Thursday 05 Jun 25Starting at $4,599 Get a Quote
Thursday 05 Jun 25 — Thursday 12 Jun 25Starting at $4,599 Get a Quote
Thursday 12 Jun 25 — Thursday 19 Jun 25Starting at $4,599 Get a Quote
Thursday 19 Jun 25 — Thursday 26 Jun 25Starting at $4,599 Get a Quote
Thursday 26 Jun 25 — Thursday 03 Jul 25Starting at $4,599 Get a Quote
Thursday 31 Jul 25 — Thursday 07 Aug 25Starting at $4,599 Get a Quote
Thursday 07 Aug 25 — Thursday 14 Aug 25Starting at $4,599 Get a Quote
Thursday 04 Sep 25 — Thursday 11 Sep 25Starting at $4,699 Get a Quote
Thursday 11 Sep 25 — Thursday 18 Sep 25Starting at $4,699 Get a Quote
Thursday 18 Sep 25 — Thursday 25 Sep 25Starting at $4,699 Get a Quote
Thursday 25 Sep 25 — Thursday 02 Oct 25Starting at $4,699 Get a Quote
Thursday 09 Oct 25 — Thursday 16 Oct 25Starting at $4,499 Get a Quote
Thursday 16 Oct 25 — Thursday 23 Oct 25Starting at $4,399 Get a Quote
Thursday 23 Oct 25 — Thursday 30 Oct 25Starting at $4,199 Get a Quote


ITINERARY

Day 1
BORDEAUX – EMBARKATION. Embark the ship for your Taste of Bordeaux cruise.

Day 2
LIBOURNE. Welcome to Libourne, a gateway to one of Bordeaux’s most elite wine regions. Join an excursion to Saint Émilion, known for its celebrated vineyards, and while here, explore the monolithic church carved out of one piece of limestone rock, and then go under the church to discover its catacombs and caves. Afterwards, enjoy a Grand Cru Classé wine tasting at either Château de Ferrand or Château de Pressac. Alternately, you can enjoy an excursion to Saint-Émilion solely to discover more of the small historic town. If you prefer a more active adventure, pedal through the vineyard-rich countryside to Saint-Émilion.

Day 3
LIBOURNE. Stroll through the colorful, open-air market, tasting some of the region’s specialties. Or, you can get your heart pumping by venturing deeper into town by hiking through one of Libourne’s renowned vineyards.

Day 4
BLAYE – BOURG. Once in Blaye, you can join a tour of its 17th-century citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a more active excursion, take a bike ride around Blaye along a former railway. Later in the day, you can choose to bike from Blaye through the idyllic French countryside to Bourg. Or, in the ancient village of Bourg, take a walking tour and visit the Carriage Museum, which houses a wonderful collection of horse-drawn vehicles, and the World War II Petrol Cistern. Towards the evening, experience the hospitality of this charming medieval village with an exclusive wine festival. Meet the local wine growers and taste the fruits of their labors as well as enjoy live French music and dancing.

Day 5
CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC. Cussac-Fort-Medoc is a peaceful commune in southwestern France and your is gateway to the famed Médoc region, renowned for producing some of the world’s finest Bordeaux wines. You will see some of the most beautiful and famous wine estates, including Château Latour, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Pichon Longueville. You’ll then visit either Château Léoville Barton or Château Léoville Poyferré for a tasting of Grand Cru wines. More active guests can hike through the vineyards of Château Margaux and taste local specialties. Alternatively, you may enjoy a drive along the coast to Soulac-sur-Mer where you’ll see unique sights, such as the Statue of Liberty and the Cordouan lighthouse known to be the oldest in France.

Day 6
CADILLAC. Visit the impressive Castle of Roquetaillade, an amazingly preserved masterpiece of medieval military architecture owned by the same noble family for 700 years and travel to the Sauternes wine region to either Château de Rayne Vigneau or Château Guiraud to taste the highly prized golden-hued sweet wines produced here. For those wishing to explore more of the history on the decadent castles, you can enjoy a visit to the Roquetaillade castle and Cadillac castle. Or, pedal through the charming town of Cadillac for a guided bike tour.

Day 7
BORDEAUX. The breathtaking capital of the wine world, Bordeaux is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and classified as a “City of Art and History.” You’ll have an opportunity to experience much of the rich culture and architecture on a city tour followed by a visit to the famed indoor Les Halles de Bacalan market for a tasting of local specialties to please the palate. Bike enthusiasts will wish to join a tour along the city’s amazing network of bicycle paths. Depending on your interests, you have a choice from three excursions in the afternoon. Enjoy a visit to the immersive and interactive Bordeaux Wine Museum, housed in an awe-inspiring building. Alternately, be treated to a spectacular sound and light show, Les Bassins des Lumières. Or, explore the enriching city of Bordeaux at your own leisure.

Day 8
BORDEAUX – DISEMBARKATION. Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home.

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