A cruise in Aquitaine : the great wines of Southern France (port-to-port cruise)

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A cruise in Aquitaine : the great wines of Southern France (port

to-port cruise)



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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Wednesday 01 Apr 26 — Monday 06 Apr 26Starting at $1,163 Get a Quote
Saturday 11 Apr 26 — Thursday 16 Apr 26Starting at $1,210 Get a Quote
Sunday 03 May 26 — Friday 08 May 26Starting at $1,443 Get a Quote
Thursday 14 May 26 — Tuesday 19 May 26Starting at $1,382 Get a Quote
Saturday 04 Jul 26 — Thursday 09 Jul 26Starting at $1,302 Get a Quote
Wednesday 15 Jul 26 — Monday 20 Jul 26Starting at $1,391 Get a Quote
Saturday 01 Aug 26 — Thursday 06 Aug 26Starting at $1,391 Get a Quote
Wednesday 12 Aug 26 — Monday 17 Aug 26Starting at $1,391 Get a Quote
Sunday 23 Aug 26 — Friday 28 Aug 26Starting at $1,246 Get a Quote
Monday 14 Sep 26 — Saturday 19 Sep 26Starting at $1,842 Get a Quote
Monday 12 Oct 26 — Saturday 17 Oct 26Starting at $1,842 Get a Quote
Friday 23 Oct 26 — Wednesday 28 Oct 26Starting at $1,597 Get a Quote
Thursday 01 Apr 27 — Tuesday 06 Apr 27Starting at $1,655 Get a Quote
Tuesday 06 Apr 27 — Sunday 11 Apr 27Starting at $1,655 Get a Quote
Saturday 17 Apr 27 — Thursday 22 Apr 27Starting at $1,710 Get a Quote
Tuesday 04 May 27 — Sunday 09 May 27Starting at $1,972 Get a Quote
Saturday 15 May 27 — Thursday 20 May 27Starting at $1,972 Get a Quote
Monday 05 Jul 27 — Saturday 10 Jul 27Starting at $2,007 Get a Quote
Friday 16 Jul 27 — Wednesday 21 Jul 27Starting at $1,779 Get a Quote
Monday 02 Aug 27 — Saturday 07 Aug 27Starting at $1,779 Get a Quote
Friday 13 Aug 27 — Wednesday 18 Aug 27Starting at $1,834 Get a Quote
Sunday 05 Sep 27 — Friday 10 Sep 27Starting at $2,200 Get a Quote
Thursday 16 Sep 27 — Tuesday 21 Sep 27Starting at $2,029 Get a Quote
Sunday 03 Oct 27 — Friday 08 Oct 27Starting at $2,138 Get a Quote
Tuesday 26 Oct 27 — Sunday 31 Oct 27Starting at $1,655 Get a Quote
Sunday 31 Oct 27 — Friday 05 Nov 27Starting at $1,655 Get a Quote


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(1)
We'll begin towards Cussac-Fort-Médoc.In the afternoon, join us for the optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY 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(2)
We'll start sailing early this morning towards Blaye, whose Citadel built by Vauban is not to be missed. Join us on the optional excursions proposed:CLASSIC: Blaye and a visit to its citadel in a tourist train, plus a tastingof regional products and wine: Set off to discover the history and heritage ofBlaye and its citadel. Built by Vabaun under Louis the Great, the citadelprotected Bordeaux from invasions as part of the Verrou Vauban with theForts Pâté and Médoc. This three-garrison defense system is unique inFrance and has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, we'llvisit the Château Marquis de Vauban restaurant for a tasting of wine and someregional products.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(2) - LIBOURNE(2) - Saint-Emilion(1)
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 optional 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(2) - BORDEAUX
We'll cruise towards Bordeaux this morning. Join us on the optional 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.