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20 Night Beautiful Bordeaux with Iberian Grandeur Cruise and Land Tour

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20 Night Beautiful Bordeaux with Iberian Grandeur Cruise and Land Tour

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

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Scenic Diamond
Scenic Cruises
5 Stars

Cruise #: 3513601

Sail Date: Saturday, Sep 14, 2024

Return Date: Friday, Oct 4, 2024

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Room Types & Rates:

Riverview		$19,655
Suite		$23,255

*Prices are per person based on double occupancy

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20 Night Beautiful Bordeaux with Iberian Grandeur Cruise and Land Tour

Cruise Segment of Itinerary

Saturday - Sep 14, 2024

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Bordeaux, France

Welcome to Bordeaux. Your friendly crew are ready to receive you onboard the luxurious Scenic Diamond. The moniker 'Sleeping Beauty' or La Belle Endormie was given to Bordeaux when industry was moved to the outskirts and the city was all but abandoned. The quiet waterfront was a vestige of a once bustling port, shops were empty... it was a once beautiful city that lay dormant. In the late 20th century, the city was woken and restored to its former glory, a project headed by former mayor Alain Juppe. The city center was pedestrianized, limestone was revealed under blackened facades, and Bordeaux was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than 300 structures declared historical monuments. It's now 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 - Sep 15, 2024

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Bordeaux, France

Libourne, France

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Saint-Emilion, France

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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. Download the Scenic Tailormade app to listen to river commentary and gain insight to the villages and sites you're passing. 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. It's also the birthplace of macarons. The town bears the name of a monk who is said to have performed miracles, such as restoring a local woman's sight, and lived in a natural grotto here in the 8th century. 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, a 13th-century city located at the confluence of the Dordogne and Isle rivers. ...
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Monday - Sep 16, 2024

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Libourne, France

Fort Medoc, France

This morning, why not ask your personal butler to wake you with a coffee delivered to your suite? Then, enjoy a leisurely breakfast at Crystal Dining. This afternoon, your Scenic Space-Ship will sail onwards to Fort Medoc where you will dock overnight.

Tuesday - Sep 17, 2024

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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 - Sep 18, 2024

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Cadillac, France

This morning will be spent cruising towards Cadillac. Perhaps you'd like to spend time in the state-of-the-art gym for an invigorating workout or if you'd prefer to wind down, head to the wellness center for a relaxing massage. Founded in the 13th century, the charming, fortified city of Cadillac is centered around its magnificent chateau. It has a unique connection to the United States and, ultimately, the car that shares its name. Seventeenth-century French explorer Antoine Laumet was born in a nearby village but reinvented himself as Antoine de la Mothe, sieur de Cadillac (sire of Cadillac). He 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 - Sep 19, 2024

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Cadillac, France

Today you have the choice between many different experiences in the region surrounding Cadillac, from its bucolic countryside to its historic castles. Tonight, enjoy a sumptuous welcome dinner created by your onboard team using regionally sourced truffles.

Friday - Sep 20, 2024

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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. The city of Bordeaux was founded by the Celts around 300 BC and became part of Julius Caesar's Roman Empire in the 1st century. It has been an important trading port since the Middle Ages, thanks to its strategic location on the river flowing to a sea port, and even acted as the seat of French government at the start of both the First and Second world wars. 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 - Sep 21, 2024

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Bordeaux, 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. You may want to relax in your suite, many of which have a window that converts into a Scenic Sun Lounge, allowing you uninterrupted views to watch a rolling tapestry of river life as you cruise the Gironde. ...
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Sunday - Sep 22, 2024

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Bourg, France

Your 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. This quiet village sits among many famous UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites and, though it is just as charming, remains largely undiscovered by the masses. ...
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Monday - Sep 23, 2024

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Blaye, France

Bordeaux, France

This morning. your luxury Scenic Space-Ship will sail towards Blaye, a small town with a rich military history and surrounded by vineyards known for red wine production. Most famously, this petite hamlet is home to a UNESCO World Heritage-listed citadel that was constructed to protect the city of Bordeaux, 50 kilometers upstream, from enemy attacks. This afternoon, your Scenic Space-Ship will make its way back to Bordeaux for your final evening onboard. ...
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Tuesday - Sep 24, 2024

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Bordeaux, France

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Day 11 - Tuesday - Sep 24, 2024

Day
11

Air Travel

Lisbon, Portugal

Fly to Lisbon. Settle into your hotel before meeting your tour director and fellow travelers for a welcome drink.

Wednesday - Sep 25, 2024

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Lisbon, Portugal

Take a guided tour of Lisbon this morning, including the National Tile Museum, which explains the significance and traditions of Portuguese tile work - from geometric patterns to intricate artworks - that adorns the facades of the city's historic buildings. This museum, founded in 1509, displays five centuries of decorative tiles. You will also visit Jeronimos Monastery, a masterpiece of 16th-century architecture in which lies the tomb of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama. Enjoy a taste of pasteis de nata, Portuguese custard tarts, which were first invented by local monks right here in the 18th century. ...
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Thursday - Sep 26, 2024

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Lisbon, Portugal

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Vila Nogueira de Azeitao, Portugal

Bus Travel

Evora, Portugal

Head to Evora today, traveling through the winegrowing region of Setubal. Stop in Azeitao to visit a traditional tile manufacturer, one of the most important in the region. From here continue to Evora, where you will spend the next two nights. Once an important trading route and religious center, this walled city is dotted with crumbling Roman ruins, whitewashed buildings and elaborate cloisters and cathedrals lining its narrow, cobbled streets. Here, you will enjoy a guided tour, where you'll see the Evora Cathedral, a large Gothic-style medieval church completed in the 13th century. It boasts an impressive marble portal and a Renaissance organ, one of the oldest in Europe. ...
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Friday - Sep 27, 2024

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Evora, Portugal

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Herdade do Esporao, Portugal

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Evora, Portugal

Travel through landscapes blanketed with lush vineyards and olive groves to the estate of Herdade do Esporao. Enjoy a tour of this exclusive estate and enjoy a World of Wines workshop, where you'll learn about the wines produced in this region. Sample some during a relaxing long lunch in the Galeria do Esporao restaurant. Return to Evora later this afternoon for time at leisure. Wander the ancient streets to see the ruins of the Roman Temple of Diana built some 2,000 years ago, pay a visit to the Chapel of Bones, which is decoratively adorned in human bones, or spend time in Giraldo Square, with a coffee or a regional wine or beer. ...
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Saturday - Sep 28, 2024

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Evora, Portugal

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Jabugo, Spain, Spain

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Seville, Spain

Today, you will travel to Siera de Aracena, a mountain range that straddles the Portuguese and Spanish borders and is famous for its production of Iberian pork. You'll visit the little village of Jabugo, famous for its cured jamon (ham), before visiting a renowned local producer for a tasting. Enjoy a lunch of fine Spanish delicacies before heading to your hotel in Seville, Spain. This Andalusian city was built on the Guadalquivir River, the only navigable river in Spain, which made it an important trading center. Today it is renowned for its Moorish buildings, having the world's largest Gothic cathedral, which houses the tomb of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, a breathtaking palace that has been built over 11 centuries, and flamenco dancing. ...
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Sunday - Sep 29, 2024

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Seville, Spain

Your exploration of Seville starts with a walking tour of Barrio de Santa Cruz, a labyrinth of winding streets that lies within the historic center. Once the old Jewish quarter, this district leaves a lasting impression with impressive landmarks including the immense Seville Cathedral and Real Alcazar, which has a 1,000-year history and is still a working palace to this day. Within these atmospheric streets you'll also find tapas bars and a flamenco museum. ...
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Monday - Sep 30, 2024

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Seville, Spain

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Ronda, Spain, Spain

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Granada, Spain

Enjoy a scenic drive to Ronda, an Andalusian town dramatic in scenery and history. Teetering on a clifftop above the El Tajo Gorge, an 18th-century bridge spans the 100-metre drop to connect the town. Located on the site of an ancient Iberian settlement, it's home to original Arab baths that were used for 600 years, and Spain's oldest bullfighting ring, which is said to have inspired Ernest Hemingway's Death in the Afternoon. Soak up the splendor of this town on a walking tour, visiting the bull ring constructed entirely of stone and Casa Don Bosco, a local mansion with views across the canyon. Continue to Granada, where you will spend the evening. At the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and nestled between two rivers, Granada is one of Spain's most striking cities, resplendent in Islamic architecture and overlooked by an impressive hilltop fortress. ...
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Tuesday - Oct 1, 2024

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Granada, Spain

Bus Travel

Cordoba , Spain

During a morning tour of Granada, you will visit the Alhambra, the 13th-century palace and fortress set against the peaks of Sierra Nevada. The complex of ancient buildings is a sight to behold, built on a high plateau above the city, and is a remnant of the Nasrid Dynasty, the last Islamic kingdom in Western Europe. It's also home to Generalife Gardens, featuring manicured flower beds, water features, colonnades, and pavilions. Afterwards, you will travel to the mountain village of Alfarnatejo, where you'll sit down to a home-hosted lunch with hospitable locals who will share insights into the customs and traditions of the region. After lunch, you will continue to Cordoba where you'll stay overnight. Cordoba is the only city in the world to have four UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sites, ahead of Rome and Paris. It includes the archeological site of Medina Azahara, a 10th-century city, the UNESCO-protected Patio Festival, when floral blooms adorn the city, the Historic Centre, and its 8th-century Great Mosque, which boasts a breathtaking sea of orange-and-white-striped arches. You will see the latter two on a city tour this afternoon. After an exciting day of touring, enjoy time to relax tonight at your unique hotel. ...
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Wednesday - Oct 2, 2024

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Cordoba , Spain

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Toledo, Spain

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Madrid, Spain

On your way to Madrid this morning, you will stop in the fascinating 2,000-year-old city of Toledo, which sits on a gorge of the Tagus River and was the former Spanish capital before Madrid. Within its historic center, you'll find mosques, synagogues, and cathedrals coexisting, which gave the city its name the 'City of Three Cultures'. Continue to Madrid for a two-night stay. At almost precisely the heart of the Iberian Peninsula, Madrid became the capital of Spain in 1562 and has held the role continuously since 1606. All of Spain's roads lead to Madrid, quite literally. The square at the center of the city is named Puerta del Sol, serving as 'kilometer zero'. And while the city has a storied past, it has a youthful energy, exciting nightlife, excellent gastronomy, and is home to some of the best art galleries and museums in the world. On arrival, join a guided tour to see the 17th-century Austrian Quarter (Madrid's oldest surviving district), as well as other significant sites. This evening in Madrid, you will enjoy dinner at a well-known local restaurant featuring tuna folk music, traditional Spanish music typically performed by students. The tradition is said to date back to the 13th century. ...
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Thursday - Oct 3, 2024

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Madrid, Spain

The remainder of the day is at leisure to explore Madrid on your own. Perhaps this evening, you'd like to find a cozy tapas bar and enjoy these popular bite-sized foods with a regional wine or beer, dine at Sobrino de Botin, the world's oldest continually operating restaurant and one of Hemingway's favorite haunts. ...
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Friday - Oct 4, 2024

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Madrid, Spain

After breakfast, transfer to Madrid Airport for your homebound flight. 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. ...
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