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Nature, Harmony, and Hiking on a Cruise in the Gironde Region
Tour Description:
This exclusive cruise combines the pleasures of a vacation on the water with hiking. Five days to explore the first-rate paths in the Gironde. Trek across the banks of an estuary dotted with traditional fishing cabins, through Bordeaux and its historic downtown, along the Fort-Médoc Loop following the footsteps of French military engineer Vauban, and into the medieval city of Saint-Émilion and its vineyards.
The Fédération Française de Randonnées has chosen vigorous or family-friendly hikes focusing on nature and culture, just for you. Their ultimate priority is helping you explore the magnificent Gironde Region.
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Destination & Sightseeing ITINERARY
ITINERARYBORDEAUX
Meet at 2:45 p.m. to drop off your luggage on the ship. Included excursions:- HIKERS: Urban hike through the center of Bordeaux. 3-hour walk with no elevation gain.- NON-HIKERS: The Chartrons District.Boarding.We’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.
BORDEAUX - CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC - The Médoc
Cruise to Cussac-Fort-MédocIncluded excursions:- HIKERS: Fort-Médoc Loop. 3.5-hour hike, 8 miles (13 km), no elevation gain.- NON-HIKERS: Tour through the Médoc vineyards
CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC - Gironde Estuary - BLAYE(2)
Cruise to Blaye.Included excursions:- HIKERS: Blaye Loop- NON-HIKERS: Route de la Corniche Fleurie and the Blaye CitadelCruise on the Gironde to the estuary.
BLAYE(2) - LIBOURNE(2) - Saint-Emilion
Our ship will cruise to Libourne.Included excursions:- HIKERS: A day on the hills and slopes (picnic lunch)- NON-HIKERS: Saint-ÉmilionCruise on the Gironde to the estuary.
LIBOURNE(2) - BORDEAUX
Cruise to Bordeaux.Disembarkation at 11:00 a.m.
