A cruise in Aquitaine : the great wines of Southern France

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A cruise in Aquitaine : the great wines of Southern France



Tour Description:

Let yourself be carried by an inspiring cruise along the Garonne and the Dordogne. This will transport you to the heart of Bordeaux and its region. You will discover this unmissable and surprising city many of whose monuments are listed as World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, and visit the Blaye citadel which majestically dominates the estuary.

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Dates & Pricing

Saturday 04 May 24 — Thursday 09 May 24Starting at $2,435 Get a Quote
Saturday 22 Jun 24 — Thursday 27 Jun 24Starting at $2,070 Get a Quote
Friday 19 Jul 24 — Wednesday 24 Jul 24Starting at $1,581 Get a Quote
Tuesday 30 Jul 24 — Sunday 04 Aug 24Starting at $1,919 Get a Quote
Monday 26 Aug 24 — Saturday 31 Aug 24Starting at $2,258 Get a Quote
Sunday 22 Sep 24 — Friday 27 Sep 24Starting at $2,435 Get a Quote
Saturday 19 Oct 24 — Thursday 24 Oct 24Starting at $2,414 Get a Quote
Monday 28 Oct 24 — Saturday 02 Nov 24Starting at $2,151 Get a Quote
Sunday 06 Apr 25 — Friday 11 Apr 25Starting at $2,221 Get a Quote
Thursday 17 Apr 25 — Tuesday 22 Apr 25Starting at $2,255 Get a Quote
Wednesday 14 May 25 — Monday 19 May 25Starting at $2,507 Get a Quote
Monday 16 Jun 25 — Saturday 21 Jun 25Starting at $2,507 Get a Quote
Sunday 13 Jul 25 — Friday 18 Jul 25Starting at $2,327 Get a Quote
Wednesday 30 Jul 25 — Monday 04 Aug 25Starting at $2,327 Get a Quote
Thursday 14 Aug 25 — Tuesday 19 Aug 25Starting at $2,327 Get a Quote
Wednesday 10 Sep 25 — Monday 15 Sep 25Starting at $2,507 Get a Quote
Saturday 27 Sep 25 — Thursday 02 Oct 25Starting at $2,507 Get a Quote
Wednesday 08 Oct 25 — Monday 13 Oct 25Starting at $2,507 Get a Quote
Friday 17 Oct 25 — Wednesday 22 Oct 25Starting at $2,221 Get a Quote


Destination & Sightseeing

ITINERARY

BORDEAUX
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail and evening.

BORDEAUX - CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC - The Médoc
We'll begin towards Cussac-Fort-Médoc.In the afternoon, join us for the CLASSIC / DICOVERY excursion proposed: Following the trail of the grands crus wines of Médoc (only on pre-booking before departure), a renowned region where the most famous of all red wines in the world are cultivated.We'll return on board for dinner and an evening of entertainment.

CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC - The Gironde Estuary - BLAYE(1)
We'll start sailing early this morning towards Blaye, whose Citadel built by Vauban is not to be missed. Join us on the excursions proposed: CLASSIC: The Route de la Corniche Fleurie and the Blaye Citadel, journey through tradition and authenticity. DISCOVERY: Tour Blaye and its underground monuments on foot. After our tour, we'll get to taste some regional products with an excellent glass of wine*. We'll return on board and cruise on the Gironde all the way to the estuary. Enjoy an evening of dancing.

BLAYE(1) - LIBOURNE(1) - Saint-Emilion
We'll cruise to Libourne, a town rich with history and full of character located at the confluence with the Isle and the Dordogne Rivers. Upon arrival, join us on the excursions proposed:CLASSIC: tour of Saint-Emilion.DISCOVERY: Libourne by bike and wine tasting*.We'll return on board in Libourne. Tonight is our festive gala dinner and evening.

LIBOURNE(1) - BORDEAUX
We'll cruise towards Bordeaux this morning. Join us on the excursions proposed:CLASSIC: The Chartrons District, Wine and Commerce Museum.DISCOVERY: The Bassins des Lumières.Enjoy an evening of entertainment.

BORDEAUX
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.   For an optimal organization of the cruise, the organization of excursions can be modified according to the tide. Note to coach: double-decker buses are not allowed on many roads in Gironde, including Libourne, Saint Emilion, Blaye and Cadillac.