Board the MS Princesse d'Aquitaine in the evening. Settle in to your cabin and meet the crew during a welcome cocktail party. Enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment as you set sail toward Pauillac.

Cruise down the Garonne to the Gironde to Pauillac. Excursions proposed:

**DISCOVERY as a supplement: Helicopter ride: Fly over the gorgeous Médoc! Experience a bird's eye view of the numerous châteaux and famous vineyards that give the region its reputation. It's a once in a lifetime experience!
(Flight subject to favorable weather conditions. RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BEFORE THE CRUISE BEGINS AND ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY).

In the afternoon, choose one of the optional excursions available:

CLASSIC: Visit the Médoc (only available through pre-reservation with your travel agency before your departure)—a renowned region where the most famous of all red wines in the world are cultivated. Enjoy the opportunity to see the “must see” châteaux Lafite-Rothschild, Latour and Mouton Rothschild.

**DISCOVERY as a supplement: Medoc: Biking, wine, and cheese. Get ready to discover the history, architecture and out-of-the-way places in this exceptionally beautiful area. What better reward for the effort than a lovely glass of grand cru and some regional cheeses served in a prestigious château in the heart of Pauillac.

Return on board for dinner and an evening of entertainment. Remain in port overnight.

Cruise along the Gironde to the estuary. Arrive in Blaye at 2:00 p.m. Excursions proposed:

CLASSIC: The Route de la Corniche Fleurie and the Blaye Citadel.

**DISCOVERY as a supplement: Leave on foot to visit the Blaye Citadel, built in the 17th century by Vauban in order to better protect the city of Bordeaux.

Return on board for dinner and an evening of dancing. Remain in port overnight.

Begin to cruise early this morning, heading towards Libourne. Visit Saint-Emilion and its famous monolithic church followed by a wine tasting session. Tonight's entertainment is provided by the crew. Remain in port overnight.

Spend the morning cruising to Cadillac. Proposed Excursions:

CLASSIC: Château de Roquetaillade and Cadillac.

**DISCOVERY as a supplement: Set out for a guided tour on foot of the hillsides in Cadillac. Cross the city, passing in front of the imposing Château des Ducs d'Épernon before hiking up the vineyard trails to some of the most beautiful points of view of the river found in the area.

Return on board and the rest of the evening is yours to do as you please. Remain in port overnight.

Continue your cruise back to Bordeaux, arriving in the early afternoon. Proposed Excursions:

CLASSIC: Guided tour of Bordeaux.

**DISCOVERY as a supplement: Leave by bike from the Quai des Chartrons to see the locations and monuments in Bordeaux that have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Cycling along the Garonne to the Pont de Pierre, keep an eye out for the many amusing mascarons decorating the building facades.

Tonight join your exclusive gala evening on board. 

Enjoy one last breakfast on board before disembarking.