Day 1: Bordeaux - Embarkation
Welcome to Bordeaux, where you’ll board your luxurious river cruise. Meet your fellow passengers this evening. (D)
Day 2: Cadillac
Roquetaillade Castle and Sauternes wine tasting
Visit the impressive Castle of Roquetaillade, an amazingly preserved masterpiece of medieval military architecture owned by the same noble family for 700 years. Afterwards, travel to the Sauternes wine region to either Château de Rayne Vigneau or Château Guiraud to taste the highly prized golden-hued sweet wines produced here. (B,L,D)
Day 3: Pauillac
Médoc Grand Cru Classé wine tasting and scenic vineyard tour
Pauillac, a lovely village on the Left Bank of the Gironde Estuary, is the gateway to the famed Médoc 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 Château Latour, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Pichon Longueville. You’ll then visit either Château Gruaud Larose or Château Léoville Poyferré for a tasting of Grand Cru wines. (B,L,D)
Day 4: Blaye - Bourg
Blaye Citadel visit OR Blaye bike tour
Afternoon Blaye to Bourg bike tour
Bourg walking tour, Carriage Museum and exclusive Bourg wine celebration
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 from Blaye through the idyllic French countryside. During the afternoon, you can cruise to Bourg or join a bike tour along Santiago’s path—a famous pilgrimage route—to Bourg. While in the ancient village of Bourg, visit the Carriage Museum, which houses a wonderful collection of horse-drawn vehicles and then explore the underground passageways that lead you to the immense oil tanks from the Second World War. Later in the day, experience the hospitality of this charming medieval village with an exclusive wine festival complete with live French music, dancing, wine and hors d'oeuvres. (B,L,D)
Day 5: Libourne
Saint-Émilion excursion and Grand Cru Classé wine tasting
OR Saint-Émilion bike tour and wine tasting
Libourne provides a gateway to one of Bordeaux’s most elite wine regions, Saint-Émilion, known for its picturesque architecture, monuments and celebrated vineyards. Join an excursion to historic Saint Émilion, 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 wine tasting at either Château de Ferrand or Château de Pressac. Prefer a more active adventure, pedal through the vineyard-rich countryside to Saint-Émilion and then to Château Soutard for a Grand Cru Classé wine tasting. (B,L,D)
Day 6: Libourne
Château de Vayres OR French country market visit with tastings OR Countryside hike with wine tasting
Afternoon Château de Montaigne OR Fronsac wine tasting
Tour the magnificent Château Vayres, one of the most prestigious historic buildings of Aquitaine, or spend time discovering the Bastide town of Libourne and then stroll through its colorful open-air market tasting some of the region’s specialties. For a more active exploration of the countryside, enjoy a hike followed by a wine tasting. Later in the day, you can visit Fronsac, where you can taste some of the regional wines at a grand wine cellar; or if you missed the countryside hike in the morning, you can do it in the afternoon, followed by a wine tasting. (B,L,D)
Day 7: Bordeaux
UNESCO city tour and Wine Museum OR Bordeaux bike tour
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 Bordeaux Wine Museum, housed in an awe-inspiring building. Bike enthusiasts will wish to join a tour along the city’s amazing network of bicycle paths. (B,L,D)
Day 8: Bordeaux - Disembarkation
Your cruise comes to an end as you prepare for your homeward flight. (B)
Dates, prices & itineraries are subject to change
Our carefully curated pre- and post-cruise/tour extensions make it easy to add a few days to the front or back end of your trip.
Optional Pre & Post-Cruise Land Program:
2 Nights Bilbao and 2 Nights San Sebastian Pre-Cruise
2 Nights Loire Valley and 1 Night Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport Post-Cruise
$2,340 per person (for 2 guests)
Solo travelers: Please contact us for single supplement charge details
♦ 2 Nights deluxe hotel in Bilbao with breakfast daily
♦ Bilbao Excursions: “A City of Contrasts” tour, Guggenheim Museum, Mercado de la Ribera and Guernica
♦ Transfer to San Sebastian and 2 Nights deluxe hotel in San Sebastian with breakfast daily
♦ San Sebastian Excursions: Evening walk of Old Town, “City by the Bay of Biscay” tour
♦ Transfer to Bordeaux through the “French Basque” countryside with stops in Saint Jean de Luz and Arcachon
♦ Transfer by motorcoach to Amboise via Tours (stop and walking tour) and 2 Nights deluxe hotel in Amboise with breakfast daily
♦ Loire Valley Excursions: Château de Chenonceau, Du Clos Lucé, Château d’Amboise, Château de Chambord and Blois Royal Château excursion
♦ Transfer by motorcoach to your hotel at Charles De Gaulle Airport, 1 Night hotel stay with breakfast
AmaDolce
Enjoy the sweet life aboard AmaDolce. Your experience starts in your elegantly appointed stateroom, where Entertainment-On-Demand and soothing bath and body products bring you the ultimate in comfort before your cozy bed envelops you in sweet dreams. Warm caramel and honey-colored tones adorn the ro...All rates are per person for 7-Night Cruise only, based on double occupancy.
Single Supplement for Cruise: Category E and D 25% of twin price; Category C, B, and A 50% of twin price; Suite 100% of twin price.
ADD 2 NIGHTS BILBAO, 2 NIGHTS SAN SEBASTIAN PRE-CRUISE AND 2 NIGHTS LOIRE VALLEY, 1 NIGHT PARIS CHARLES DE GAULLE POST-CRUISE
$2,400 per person
Port Charges not included in cruise price = $189 per person
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