Embark on MS Cyrano de Bergerac and cruise from the Gironde estuary to the Dordogne via the Garonne, your cruise will take you to the heart of the South West, famous for its idyllic landscapes, reknown wines, historical monuments and emblematic places. By bike or on foot, discover vineyards and castles between Bordeaux and the Arcachon basin.
Highlights
Tour Blaye and its underground monuments on foot
Discover Médoc, where the most famous wines in the world are cultivated
Visit Bordeaux, renowned for its exceptional architectural heritage
See the Arcachon Bay and the Dune of Pilat, the highest sand dune in Europe
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 the ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail and evening.
*Passengers will choose either the Classic or Discovery package to participate in for the duration of the voyage
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. You'll 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 along the Gironde River all the way to the estuary before reaching Blaye. Today's excursions are:
Classic: The Route de la Corniche Fleurie and the Blaye Citadel, journey through tradition and authenticity.
Discovery: Tour Blaye and its underground monuments on foot. After the tour, you'lll get to taste some regional products with an excellent glass of wine.
Return on board for dinner and an evening of dancing.
Begin to cruise early this morning along the Dordogne River towards Libourne. Upon arrival, join the tour of Saint-Emilion. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Classic: Guided tour of the Roquetaillade castle where famous movies such as "Brotherhood of the Wolf" and "Fanfan la Tulipe" were filmed, followed by a tour of Cadillac.
Discovery: Guided tour on foot of the hillsides in Cadillac. Stroll through the city before hiking up the vineyard trails to some of the most beautiful viewpoints over the river found in the area. Finish up our tour with a tasting of local specialties and wines*.
Afterwards, you'll return on board. The evening is free to do as you please.
Classic: Guided tour of Bordeaux, renowned for its exceptional architectural heritage.
Discovery: Guided bike tour of Bordeaux that will take you past the main sites and monuments listed by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites. Afterwards, visit the Wine Museum.
Join an excursion for both packages in the heart of the Arcachon Bay. You'll then return to Bordeaux at the end of the day. Enjoy an evening of entertainment.
Day 8: Bordeaux | Disembark
1 Breakfast
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m.
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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
For full cancellation policy details, please contact us for a quote.
Included
7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners
7 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
Our guide and driver were very good with their knowledge and were very helpful with our questions. It was a very pleasant visit that would have been impossible to do on our own. Hotels and restaurants were fantastic. The special places we got to go to, like the kitchens, were great. Enjoyed the entire trip!
