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Biking past the Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux

The Dordogne and the Garonne, a cruise through Southern France

Example 8 Day Cruise aboard MS Cyrano de Bergerac
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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.
Libourne (Bordeaux, France)Couple raising glasses with wineSaint Emilion viewsBiking past the Place de la Bourse in Bordeaux
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
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Places Visited
Activity Level: Relaxed
Involves minimal physical effort and is typically associated with leisurely activities. Activities are low-intensity or last less than a few hours each day.
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Day 1: Bordeaux | Embark

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

Day 2: Pauillac | Médoc

Cruise towards Pauillac.

This afternoon's excursions are:

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.

Day 3: The Gironde Estuary | Blaye

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.

Day 4: Libourne | Saint-Emilion

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.

Day 5: Cadillac

This morning's excursions are:

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.

Day 6: Bordeaux

Cruise back to Bordeaux. Today's excursions are:

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.

Tonight's your gala dinner and evening.

Day 7: Arcachon Bay | Bordeaux

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.

Ship/Hotel

MS Cyrano de Bergerac

Upper and Middle Deck Cabins.

MS Cyrano de Bergerac

The MS Cyrano de Bergerac is a 3-deck river cruising ship which travels along the Gironde river. One of the newest ships in the fleet, the MS Cyrano de Bergerac was built in 2013 and is an oasis of comfort.
Main Deck Cabins.
Upper and Middle Deck Cabins.
The MS Cyrano de Bergerac

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Upper and Middle Deck Cabins.
Main Deck-Cat A
25 cabins with porthole (18 cabins with twin beds, 7 cabins with a double bed)
Upper and Middle Deck Cabins.
Main Deck- Cat B
13 double cabins- equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), satellite TV, hairdryer, safe.
Upper and Middle Deck Cabins.
Main Deck- Cat C
9 double cabins- equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), satellite TV, hairdryer, safe.
Main Deck Cabins.
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.
Main Deck Cabins.
Middle Deck-Cat B
4 double cabins 1 PRM - equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), satellite TV, hairdryer, safe.
Main Deck Cabins.
Middle Deck-Cat C
4 double cabins- equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), satellite TV, hairdryer, safe.
Upper and Middle Deck Cabins.
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 and Middle Deck Cabins.
Upper Deck-Cat B
18 double cabins- equipped with private en-suite facilities (shower and WC), satellite TV, hairdryer, safe.
Upper and Middle Deck Cabins.
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
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 Surcharge - to be invoiced separately
  • 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

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