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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
| Sunday 06 Apr 25 — Friday 11 Apr 25 | Starting at $2,284 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 14 May 25 — Monday 19 May 25 | Starting at $2,437 | Get a Quote | |
| Monday 16 Jun 25 — Saturday 21 Jun 25 | Starting at $2,437 | Get a Quote | |
| Sunday 13 Jul 25 — Friday 18 Jul 25 | Starting at $2,395 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 30 Jul 25 — Monday 04 Aug 25 | Starting at $2,262 | Get a Quote | |
| Thursday 14 Aug 25 — Tuesday 19 Aug 25 | Starting at $2,312 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 10 Sep 25 — Monday 15 Sep 25 | Starting at $2,437 | Get a Quote | |
| Saturday 27 Sep 25 — Thursday 02 Oct 25 | Starting at $2,437 | Get a Quote | |
| Wednesday 08 Oct 25 — Monday 13 Oct 25 | Starting at $2,437 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 17 Oct 25 — Wednesday 22 Oct 25 | Starting at $2,159 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing ITINERARY
ITINERARYBORDEAUX
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: Blaye and a visit to its citadel in a tourist train, plus a tasting of regional products and wine: Set off to discover the history and heritage of Blaye and its citadel. Built by Vabaun under Louis the Great, the citadel protected Bordeaux from invasions as part of the Verrou Vauban with the Forts Pâté and Médoc. This three-garrison defense system is unique in France and has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, we'll visit the Château Marquis de Vauban restaurant for a tasting of wine and some regional 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(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.
