Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages
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- Onboard welcome reception
- Choice of guided visit to Château de la Brêde or Sauternes tasting in a local Château
- Choice of wine tasting in a Médoc-area Château or e-bike guided tour in the vineyards
- Choice of Panoramic drive with visit to the Citadel of Blaye or art and wine experience; free time in Bourg
- Visit to Saint-Émilion village
- Guided walking tour
- Choice of guided visit to Arcachon with oysters tasting or biking with your Adventure Host
- Bid bonjour to the bountiful beauty of Bordeaux with a captivating cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers to delight in one of France’s most exquisite regions
- Embark from Bordeaux itself, the capital of the splendid Nouvelle-Aquitaine region—famed for its legendary vineyards and wines
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Welcome to France! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding
Flights into Bordeaux must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
Your day is free to explore the city before starting your cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne. Get acquainted with thi...
On the Steps of Montesquieu
CLASSIC Take a guided tour of Château de la Brêde—birthplace of Montesquieu—political philosopher and author of “The Spirit of Law.” Visit the fortress-style castle still reflected in its impressive moat, OR: DISCOVERY Join a Guided...
Bikes, Vines, and Wines
This morning, enjoy a leisurely sailing to Cussac Fort Médoc
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
ACTIVE Enjoy a relaxing E-bike guided tour in Bordeaux’s finest wine region. You will b...
Fine Art, Fine Bubbly, and a Fine Day for a Drive
A brief morning sailing to Blaye. Ask your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
CLASSIC Take a guided visit to the Citadel of Blaye, an UNESCO World Heritage site, followed by a panoramic drive fo...
The Village Amid the Vineyards
CLASSIC Join a guided tour of the medieval village of Saint-Émilion—a UNESCO World Heritage site of legends and legendary landscapes. Later, sail Bordeaux.
OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BORDEAUX
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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Bordeaux Sights and Brilliant Lights
Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.
CLASSIC Join a guided walking tour to discover the heart of Bordeaux with a stroll amid its stunning squares, avenues, and cathedrals sights. This afternoon, c...
Seas, Shells, and Sips
ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along Bordeaux’ postcard river views of the Les Quais, OR: CLASSIC Join a full-day guided tour of the seaside resort of Arcachon on the Atlantic coast. Gaze upon its 19th-century architectu...
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)
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As you set sail down the world’s most legendary waters, we’ve curated a collection of the most intriguing experiences to immerse yourself in – both on board and off.
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On a typical cruise, you see waves, water and more water. On an Avalon cruise, legendary landmarks and postcard-perfect landscapes are always in view. Dock to discovery takes mere minutes.
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While we naturally present the signature delicacies of the regions you visit, we enrich the gastronomic journey by offering multiple dining venues, bringing unexpected culinary experiences to the table.
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