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Day by Day Summary and Map
Cruise Segment of Itinerary
Thursday - Aug 28, 2025
Day 1
Bordeaux, France
Embark the ship for your Taste of Bordeaux cruise. (D)
Friday - Aug 29, 2025
Day 2
Libourne, France
Bus Travel
Saint-Emilion, France
Bus Travel
Libourne, France
Welcome to Libourne, a gateway to one of Bordeaux's most elite wine regions. Join an excursion to Saint-Emilion, known for its celebrated vineyards, and while here, explore the monolithic church carved out of one piece of limestone rock, and then go under the church to discover its catacombs and caves. Afterwards, enjoy a Grand Cru Classe wine tasting at either Chateau de Ferrand or Chateau de Pressac. Alternatively, you can enjoy an excursion to Saint-Emilion solely to discover more of the small historic town. For a closer look at the grandeur of French regal architecture, join a guided tour of the Chateau de Vayres. Dating back to the medieval ages, this storied estate is one of the most prestigious historic buildings of Aquitaine, complete with an elegantly decorated interior and stunning gardens. If you prefer a more active adventure, pedal through the vineyard-rich countryside to Saint-Emilion. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Saturday - Aug 30, 2025
Day 3
Libourne, France
Stroll through the colorful open-air market, tasting some of the region's specialties. You can also choose to enjoy a tasting of local wines from one of the beautiful wine estates in the Fronsac region. Or, you can get your heart pumping by venturing deeper into town by hiking through one of Libourne's renowned vineyards. ... Read More
Sunday - Aug 31, 2025
Day 4
Blaye, France
Bourg, France
Once in Blaye, you can join a tour of its 17th-century citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a more active excursion, take a bike ride around Blaye along a former railway. Later in the day, you can choose to bike from Blaye through the idyllic French countryside to Bourg. Or, while in the ancient village of Bourg, take a walking tour and visit the Carriage Museum, which houses a wonderful collection of horse-drawn vehicles. Towards the evening, experience the hospitality of this charming medieval village with an exclusive wine festival. Meet the local wine growers and taste the fruits of their labor, and enjoy live French music and dancing. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Monday - Sep 1, 2025
Day 5
Fort Medoc, France
Cussac-Fort-Medoc is a peaceful commune in southwestern France and your gateway to the famed Medoc region, renowned for producing some of the world's finest Bordeaux wines. You will see some of the most beautiful and famous wine estates, including Chateau Latour, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Chateau Lafite Rothschild, and Chateau Pichon Longueville. You'll then visit either Chateau Gruaud-Larose or Chateau Leoville Poyferre for a tasting of Grand Cru wines. Later in the day, you may hike through the vineyards of Chateau Margaux and taste local specialties, or enjoy a coast drive to Soulac-sur-Mer where you'll see unique sights, such as the Statue of Liberty and the Cordouan Lighthouse, known to be the oldest in France. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Tuesday - Sep 2, 2025
Day 6
Cadillac, France
Bus Travel
Chateau de Roquetaillade, France
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Sauternes, France
Bus Travel
Cadillac, France
Bordeaux, France
Visit the impressive Castle of Roquetaillade, an amazingly preserved masterpiece of medieval military architecture owned by the same noble family for 700 years, and travel to the Sauternes wine region to either Chateau de Rayne Vigneau or Chateau Guiraud to taste the highly prized golden-hued sweet wines produced here. For those wishing to explore more of the history on the decadent castles, you can enjoy a visit to the Roquetaillade and Cadillac castles. Or, pedal through the charming town of Cadillac for a guided bike tour. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Wednesday - Sep 3, 2025
Day 7
Bordeaux, France
The breathtaking capital of the wine world, Bordeaux is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and classified as a "City of Art and History". You'll have an opportunity to experience much of the rich culture and architecture on a city tour followed by a visit to the famed indoor Les Halles de Bacalan market for a tasting of local specialties to please the palate. Bike enthusiasts will wish to join a tour along the city's amazing network of bicycle paths. Depending on your interests, you have a choice from three excursions in the afternoon. Enjoy a visit to the immersive and interactive Bordeaux Wine Museum, housed in an awe-inspiring building. Alternatively, be treated to a spectacular sound and light show, Les Bassins de Lumieres. Later in the evening, delight in a special illuminations cruise, gazing at the iconic structures of Bordeaux as they glow against the night sky. (B,L,D) ... Read More
Thursday - Sep 4, 2025
Day 8
Bordeaux, France
Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home. (B)
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