OUR ROUTE
Bordeaux to Bordeaux
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Travel to France’s legendary wine capital, Bordeaux. Iconic châteaux, timeless vineyards and delicious wine tastings are plentiful as you visit Libourne, Blaye, Bourg, Pauillac and Cadillac. This trip is a must for anyone interested in the best of French culture, lifestyle, wine and food.
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A Taste of Bordeaux
Wine River Cruise
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On this AMA Waterways cruise, you will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours. In many cases, you will have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and Special Interest Tours. We always include a large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder.
Day 1
Bordeaux
Thursday, June 20th
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Enjoy a half-day tour of Bordeaux. Embark the ship for your Taste of Bordeaux cruise.
Day 2
Bordeaux • Libourne
Friday, June 21st
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Take in the romance of Bordeaux as you pass iconic sights on a scenic morning cruise. Later in the day, dock in Libourne, a gateway to one of Bordeaux’s most elite wine regions. Join an excursion to Saint Émilion, 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 Classé wine tasting at either Château de Ferrand or Château de Pressac. If you 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. You can also choose to tour the magnificent Château Vayres, one of the most prestigious historic buildings of Aquitaine. Back aboard the ship participate in a private wine class exclusive to this group.
Day 3
Libourne • Blaye
Saturday, June 22nd
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Stroll through the colorful, open-air market, tasting some of the region’s specialties. Or, you can get your heart pumping by venturing deeper into town on an invigorating bike tour or hiking through one of Libourne’s renowned vineyards. Later in the day, set sail for Blaye, where you’ll enjoy an exclusive evening wine class with Palate Partner's experts.
Day 4
Blaye • Bourg
Sunday, June 23rd
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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. 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. Later in the day, experience the hospitality of this charming medieval village with an exclusive wine festival. Meet the local wine growers and taste the fruits of their labors as well as enjoy live French music and dancing.
Day 5
Pauillac
Monday, June 24th
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Pauillac, a lovely village on the Left Bank of the Gironde Estuary, is 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.
Day 6
Cadillac
Tuesday, June 25th
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Visit the impressive Castle of Roquetaillade, an amazingly preserved masterpiece of medieval military architecture owned by the same noble family for 700 years. Or, 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. In the evening, participate in a third wine class exclusive to this group. Enjoy a special bottle of wine, for our group only, during the spectacular illumination cruise, gazing at the iconic structures of Bordeaux as they glow against the night sky.
Day 7
Cognac
Wednesday, June 26th
Private tour just for our group in Cognac!
Day 8
Bordeaux
Thursday, June 27th
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Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home.
Included Extras:
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For those arriving early, there will be a cocktail reception in Bordeaux on Wednesday, June 19th.
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One evening there will be a dinner off the boat at a local winery for our group only.
Package pricing from $3,598 per person based on double occupancy.
Airfare and additional pre/post package travel cost not included.
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Bookings for this trip are no longer available.
BOOK YOUR TASTE OF BORDEAUX CRUISE TODAY!
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