8 Day Southwestern France Wine Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Bordeaux - Cussac-fort-Medoc
2 stops
1
A driver will pick you up at the airport and drop you off at the pier so you may board the ship.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail and enjoy our first evening together. Our ship will begin to cruise to Cussac-Fort-Médoc. We’ll begin on the Garonne River, before entering the Gironde River, where we’ll pass the islands of Cazeau and Patiras before reaching Cussac-Fort-Médoc.
12 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Cussac-Fort-Medoc - Gironde Estuary - Royan
2 stops
3
This morning, join us on a CLASSIC / DISCOVERY optional excursion: Tour through the Médoc vineyards(only on pre-booking before departure). Visit the prestigious earth that nurtures the most renowned red wines of the planet, tucked between an ocean and an estuary. We’ll cross through most of the famed names in the Médoc region—Saint Julien, Haut-Médoc, etc.—stopping along the celebrated wine route to have a tasting of some of the illustrious regional wines.* While we are on the road, we’ll also get a glimpse of the famous label vineyards and domains such as Châteaux Lafite-Rothschild, Latour, and Mouton Rothschild.
8 hours • Admission ticket included
4
CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion: Royan, guided tour on foot. You’ll set out on foot with your guide to discover this Atlantic seaside resort known for its early- to mid-20th-century architecture and vibrant energy. Old villas, luxuriant gardens, quaint boutiques, and the beautiful harbor forge the city’s charm. The impressive church was rebuilt in the 1950s using sleek lines and natural light as the focus. Enjoy some time on your own.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Royan - Rochefort - La Rochelle - Royan
1 stop
5
Optional excursion for both packages: The seaside cities of Rochefort and La Rochelle. Enjoy some free time before returning to the ship. After we return on board, we’ll spend the rest of our day cruising up the Dordogne to Libourne.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Libourne - Bordeaux
1 stop
6
This morning, we offer two optional excursions: CLASSIC: Saint-Émilion. We will take a guided tour of Saint-Émilion’s underground monuments, discovering the rich history of this medieval city, including its enigmatic monolithic church. We’ll then head to a vineyard where we’ll learn about how the famous local wine is produced. We’ll enjoy a tasting of local products at the end of our tour.* DISCOVERY: Libourne by bike and wine tasting*. Guided tour of Libourne. Discover this former English bastide. Located at the confluence of the Isle and Dordogne Rivers, Libourne expanded around its port. We’ll see the Saint John the Baptist Church, Abel Surchamp Square, and the imposing clock tower in the grand harbor. Then, we’ll hop on our bikes and head over to the Pomerol wine-growing area. We’ll enjoy a tasting of wine.* We’ll return to the ship in Libourne and spend the afternoon cruising to Bordeaux.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Bordeaux - Cadillac
2 stops
7
We’ll cruise along the Garonne, getting a good glimpse of Bordeaux from the water as we continue on to Cadillac. This morning, we offer two optional excursions: CLASSIC: a visit to the magnificent and prestigious Château de Roquetaillade. DISCOVERY: Gourmet hikes in Cadillac.
8 hours • Admission ticket free
8
We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Bordeaux, and we’ll arrive during the evening.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Bordeaux - Arcachon Bay - Bordeaux
3 stops
9
Optional excursion for both packages: To the center of Arcachon Bay boat trip
2 hours • Admission ticket free
10
CLASSIC: The Chartrons District, Wine and Commerce Museum.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
11
DISCOVERY: The Bassins des Lumières.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Bordeaux
1 stop
12
Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. A driver will pick you up and drop you off at your local hotel to rest before your departure flight.
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Bordeaux Departure
1 stop
13
After breakfast, a driver will pick you up at your local hotel and drop you off at the airport.
2 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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