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10 Night Beautiful Bordeaux Cruise from Bordeaux
Ship: Scenic Diamond
Cruise Line: Scenic Cruises
Sailed: Wednesday, Apr 9, 2025 from Bordeaux, France
Ended: Saturday, Apr 19, 2025
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Wednesday, Apr 9, 2025
departure of the Scenic Diamond. If Scenic Cruises modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing
, the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Your journey starts in Bordeaux on a luxurious river cruise. Your friendly crew are ready to receive you onboard the luxurious Scenic Diamond. Bordeaux is one of the most desirable places in France to live and visit, with its waterfront rich in architecture and bustling with locals and visitors promenading, sipping coffee or wine from the surrounding renowned vineyards, a landscape that's also dotted with beautiful castles.
Day 2 - Thursday - Apr 10, 2025
Bordeaux, France
Libourne, France
Bus Travel
Saint-Emilion, France
Bus Travel
Libourne, France
This morning is spent onboard relaxing as you cruise into the beautiful 13th-century port of Libourne. Head up to the Sun Deck to bask in the sunshine and enjoy the scenery along the Dordogne River rolling by. Or perhaps drop into Scenic Culinaire for a French cooking class. Spend the afternoon in the nearby town of Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed medieval village with world-famous wineries, beautiful architecture, and historic monuments. You will enjoy a guided tour of the caves and catacombs beneath the city, including a Monolithic Church built from limestone, whose 38-meter-long bell tower can be seen above ground. This evening, your Scenic Space-Ship will be docked overnight in Libourne.
Day 3 - Friday - Apr 11, 2025
Libourne, France
Fort Medoc, France
Day 4 - Saturday - Apr 12, 2025
Fort Medoc, France
The name Medoc is synonymous with exceptional wines. Considered the world's leading red wine producer, Medoc has been a winemaking region since the 18th century. Today you will have the chance to explore this remarkable wine region.
Day 5 - Sunday - Apr 13, 2025
Cadillac, France
This morning will be spent cruising towards Cadillac. Founded in the 13th century, the charming, fortified city of Cadillac is centered around its magnificent chateau. Seventeenth-century French explorer Anthony Laumet rose high in the French fur trade and in 1701 established the port of Fort Pontchartrain du Detroit, which would become modern day Detroit where the American auto industry began. The Cadillac car is named in his honor.
Day 6 - Monday - Apr 14, 2025
Cadillac, France
Today, you have the choice between many different experiences in the region surrounding Cadillac, from its bucolic countryside to its historic castles.
Day 7 - Tuesday - Apr 15, 2025
Bordeaux, France
This morning you will wake in the fascinating city of Bordeaux, which you can explore by foot, bike, or through a cooking class. It has been an important trading port since the Middle Ages, thanks to its strategic location on the river flowing to a sea port. Back onboard, your cruise director will organize a special treat for you, with a tasting of fresh oysters delivered straight from the waters of Arcachon Bay.
Day 8 - Wednesday - Apr 16, 2025
Bordeaux, France
Bourg, France
Today, you'll continue your exploration of Bordeaux and its surrounding regions. This afternoon, you'll enjoy time at leisure onboard as you sail towards Bourg.
Day 9 - Thursday - Apr 17, 2025
Bourg, France
Your ultra-luxury Scenic Space-Ship will be docked in Bourg today, a picturesque town set on a rocky promontory. Built as a defensive chateau, it's a maze of ancient alleyways, moats, and bell towers on the Dordogne.
Day 10 - Friday - Apr 18, 2025
Blaye, France
Bordeaux, France
This morning, you will sail towards Blaye. Most famously, this petite hamlet is home to a UNESCO World Heritage-listed citadel that was constructed to protect Bordeaux city from enemy attacks. This afternoon, your Scenic Space-Ship will make its way back to Bordeaux.
Day 11 - Saturday - Apr 19, 2025
Bordeaux, France
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to Bordeaux airport or train station for your onward journey. Please note: The Gironde, Dordogne, and Garonne waterways are part of a tidal river system which results in changing water levels in the region. Every effort is made to keep to the brochure itinerary however based on tides it will be amended or modified.
