Wine and natural treasures, the stunning Bordeaux region offers an astonishing range of delights that captivate the eyes and taste buds alike. The diverse tasting profiles of this wines will surprise you. Bordeaux is the most famous and highly coveted wine blend in the world. Like many wines with a long history, there's a lot to learn, so you'll learn the basics. While there are both red and white Bordeauxs, the name Bordeaux is primarily associated with the red wine blend. It's important to note that a large part of what makes this region wine great, is that 99% of all the top wines are produced from blends of different grape varieties.
Highlights
Visit Médoc, where the most famous red wines are cultivated
Taste some regional products with an excellent glass of wine
Take a tour of the enchanting town of Saint-Emilion
Enjoy Bordeaux, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
Passengers are welcome to board your ship in the evening. After comfortably settling into your cabins, be introduced the crew at a welcome cocktail, followed by dinner.
Start cruising towards Pauillac. Join an optional 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!
In the afternoon, join one of the proposed excursions:
CLASSIC: Following the trail of the Grands Crus wines of Médoc, a renowned region where the most famous of all red wines in the world are cultivated.
DISCOVERY: Visit the Médoc through biking, wine, and cheese. Get ready to discover the vineyards and châteaux of the region in this exceptionally beautiful area. Be rewarded for the effort with a lovely glass of grand cru and some regional cheeses.
Return on board for dinner and an evening of entertainment.
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, take atour of Saint-Emilion. Return on board in Libourne. Tonight, enjoy you exclusive festive gala dinner and evening on board.
Cruise towards Bordeaux this morning. Join on of the proposed excursions:
CLASSIC: Guided tour of Bordeaux, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
DISCOVERY: Guided bike tour of Bordeaux through the locations and monuments in Bordeaux that have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Learn about the city and region’s wine-making history while visiting the Wine Museum, followed by a wine-tasting session.
Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Day 6: Bordeaux, France | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking and returning home.
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Main Deck-Cat A
25 cabins with porthole (18 cabins with twin beds, 7 cabins with a double bed)
Main Deck- Cat B
13 double cabins- equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), satellite TV, hairdryer, safe.
Main Deck- Cat C
9 double cabins- equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), satellite TV, hairdryer, safe.
Middle Deck-Cat A
21 cabins with porthole (18 cabins with twin beds, 7 cabins with a double bed) equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), satellite TV, hairdryer, safe.
Middle Deck-Cat B
4 double cabins
1 PRM
- equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), satellite TV, hairdryer, safe.
Middle Deck-Cat C
4 double cabins- equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), satellite TV, hairdryer, safe.
Upper Deck-Cat A
41 cabins (16 cabins with twin beds, 4 cabins with a double bed (can be separated into 2 singles), 1 disabled cabin with a double bed, equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), satellite TV, hairdryer, safe.
Upper Deck-Cat B
18 double cabins- equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), satellite TV, hairdryer, safe.
Upper Deck-Cat C
3 double cabins- equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), satellite TV, hairdryer, safe.
Notes
20% discount on children between 2-10 years
30% discount for 3rd person in triple cabin
Initial deposit is 25%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Bank transfer or credit card. All final payments by credit card may be subject to a surcharge and maximum of $20,000 charge
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Included
5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners
5 Nights Accommodations
Accommodations as listed
Ground transportation as listed
Activities as listed
Meals as listed
Access to a 24-7 Emergency line while traveling
Accommodation in double cabins
Wi-fi access
All meals are served in one service. Breakfast is buffet style, and lunch and dinner are served at the table
In the case of cruises offering extensions in hotels, the catering services are only as those detailed in the programs concerned
Drinks (unless stated otherwise in the cruise program). The drinks included in the package are those provided by CroisiEurope and consumed as part of the meals taken aboard the boat, as well as in the bar (with the exception of the special bar card and wine list). Their non-exhaustive list is: water, wine, beer, fruit juice, coffee
Port taxes
Insurance assistance / repatriation
Excluded
Gratuities
Personal Expenses
Flight costs (please request a quote)
Additional excursions during free time
Fuel and transportation surcharges (when applicable)
Cancellation and baggage insurance
Routings (unless otherwise stated), airport taxes, and handling fees
All services not mentioned in the program
Drinks on the bar's and restaurant's special wine lists
Drinks taken during meals during excursions, extensions or transfers
The trip might have been the absolute best of our lifetime (thus far). We particularly want to commend our guide Peter in the Guilin area-he was so incredibly attentive, energetic, enthusiastic-and absolutely dedicated to ensuring that our meals were 100% vegetarian.
