Discover UNESCO-listed Bordeaux and its Médoc wine region and maritime ports on this cruise along France’s Gironde estuary and Garonne and Dordogne Rivers. Explore medieval towns, experience elegant Bordeaux, and enjoy the idyllic landscapes and Atlantic coastline of this beautiful slice of southwestern France.
Bordeaux
La Rochelle
St Emilion
Itinerary
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Embark in Bordeaux & sail to Cussac-Fort-Médoc
We arrive in Bordeaux, board our ship at 18.00 and cruise to Cussac-Fort-Médoc.
Day 2 Cussac-Fort-Médoc – Royan: Médoc Vineyards & Royan
Today, we visit the vineyards of the Médoc region. Alternatively, enjoy an optional tour and free time in the seaside city of Royan. There is dinner & dancing this evening.
Day 3 Royan: Rochefort & La Rochelle
Today, we visit the city of Rochefort. Next we head to La Rochelle for a guided tour.
Day 4 Libourne/Bourg – Bordeaux: Saint-Émilion
We travel to Saint-Émilion, followed by a visit to a vineyard with tasting. We spend the afternoon cruising to Bordeaux.
Day 5 Bordeaux – Cadillac: Château de Roquetaillade & Cadillac
Today we visit Château de Roquetaillade, a wine cellar to taste Sauternes and enjoy a guided tour of Cadillac. We cruise back to Bordeaux before our gala evening tonight.
Day 6 Bordeaux
Today, we visit the Wine and Commerce Museum with a wine tasting & have free time in Bordeaux.
OR choose a full-day excursion to Arcachon.
Day 7 Disembark in Bordeaux
Hotel
MS Cyrano de Bergerac
Accommodating 174 passengers, the MS Cyrano de Bergerac features distinctive blue décor throughout, from the night blue shade on the walls to the soft blue of the leather sofas. The upper deck cabins have wide windows with French balconies, the ones on the middle deck have large windows and those on the main deck have portholes. All meals are served in the restaurant on the middle deck while the lounge/bar at the front of the ship welcomes passengers for evening entertainment. The sundeck is furnished with armchairs and sun loungers.
Pricing
MS Cyrano de Bergerac (premium ship)
6 Nights Inclusive
Inclusions
• Return short sea crossing
• Porterage
• Captain’s welcome cocktail reception
• Complimentary drinks (water, juice, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beer, most spirits and house wine)
• 3 course lunch (set menu) on 4 days
• Lunch in a restaurant in La Rochelle
• 3 course dinner (set menu) on 5 nights
• Gala evening with 4 course dinner (set menu) on 1 night
• On-board entertainment, activities, informative speakers & performers
• Médoc vineyards
• Rochefort & La Rochelle
• Saint-Émilion & vineyard
• Château de Roquetaillade, wine tasting & Cadillac guided tour
• Bordeaux guided tour & wine tasting
• Arcachon
