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13 Night Beautiful Bordeaux with Madrid Cruise and Land Tour

From Bordeaux, (France) to Madrid, (Spain)

Scenic Diamond
Scenic Cruises
5 Stars
Cruise #: 14037528
Sail Date: Saturday, Apr 26, 2025
Return Date: Friday, May 9, 2025
Room Types & Rates:
Riverview
Call to Book1-800-543-1915
Suite
$8,910
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy
Includes taxes & fees

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13 Night Beautiful Bordeaux with Madrid Cruise and Land Tour

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Saturday - Apr 26, 2025
Day
1
  • Bordeaux, France
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. ...
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Sunday - Apr 27, 2025
Day
2
  • 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. ...
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Monday - Apr 28, 2025
Day
3
Libourne, France
  • Libourne, France
  • Fort Medoc, France
Tuesday - Apr 29, 2025
Day
4
Fort Medoc, France
  • 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.
Wednesday - Apr 30, 2025
Day
5
Cadillac, France
  • 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. ...
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Thursday - May 1, 2025
Day
6
Cadillac, France
  • Cadillac, France
Today, you have the choice between many different experiences in the region surrounding Cadillac, from its bucolic countryside to its historic castles.
Friday - May 2, 2025
Day
7
  • 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. ...
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Saturday - May 3, 2025
Day
8
  • 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.
Sunday - May 4, 2025
Day
9
Bourg, France
  • 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.
Monday - May 5, 2025
Day
10
  • 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.
Tuesday - May 6, 2025
Day
11
  • Bordeaux, France
  • Cruise Ends

Land Segment of Itinerary

Day 11 - Tuesday - May 6, 2025
Day
11
  • Air Travel
  • Madrid, Spain
Board your included flight from Bordeaux to Madrid where you will stay three glorious nights.

Land Segment of Itinerary

Wednesday - May 7, 2025
Day
12
Madrid, Spain
  • Madrid, Spain
There's so much to discover in just a short time in Madrid, so spend this morning on a guided tour of the highlights. Start in Madrid de los Austrias (the Austrian Quarter), the most historic area of the city that dates back to the reign of the Habsburgs. Discover the iconic Plaza Mayor, a 400-year-old square surrounded by neat rows of brightly colored buildings, the impossibly picturesque Plaza de la Villa, and the bustling Plaza de la Paja, lined with restaurants and bars. Wander through the elegant Sabatini Gardens, built in front of the Royal Palace in the 1930s and admire the formal garden, fountains, and statues. More classic fountains await in the leafy plaza near the famed Prado Museum, the 19th-century Cibeles and Neptune fountains. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Thursday - May 8, 2025
Day
13
Madrid, Spain
  • Madrid, Spain
Today is yours to enjoy at leisure. Madrid is truly one of Europe's most inclusive, engaging, and entertaining cities, meaning there is something that appeals to every type of traveller. If the sun is shining (as it usually is), head for the lake at the center of Buen Retiro Park. Rent a rowboat to paddle lazily past the grand monuments, water features, and leafy forest that line the shores. There's an excellent crop of museums and galleries where you can while away the day, like the Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, Museo Lazaro Galdiano, and the National Archaeological Museum. If you'd prefer to be able to buy the beautiful things on display, join the crowds at Gran Via, look for luxury labels in Barrio de Salamanca, or find vintage treasures in the Chueca and Malasana districts. Foodies should make their way to the Mercado de San Miguel, a century-old cast-iron covered market filled with the finest produce from all over Spain. The market draws more than 10 million visitors a year to sample meat, cheese, fruit, vegetables, ice cream, and more. ...
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Land Segment of Itinerary

Friday - May 9, 2025
Day
14
Madrid, Spain
  • Madrid, Spain
Madrid is famous for its nightlife, but the mornings can be just as special. Take some time on your last day for one last walk around the tranquil grounds of Sabatini Park, just a few minutes from your hotel, or sit at a pavement cafe for one last cup of strong Spanish coffee. After check-out, you'll transfer to the airport where you will farewell Madrid, taking with you memories of an unforgettable journey. ...
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