Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages

Welcome to France! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BORDEAUX (D)

On the Steps of Montesquieu.

• Discovery: Join a delicious onboard experience in Bordeaux wines with a presentation by a worldclass wine sommelier.
• Classic: Take a guided tour of Château de la Brède—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 visit with wine tasting at a local wine estate. Sip the sweet notes and fresh acidity of Sauternes, the beloved golden - yellow wine.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN PAUILLAC (B/L/D)

Bikes, Vines, and Wines

• Active: Enjoy a relaxing E-bike guided tour in Bordeaux's finest wine region. You will be amazed by the picturesque countryside while you enjoy a wonderful ride through the vineyards, OR:
• Discovery: Join a guided tour to discover the culture and traditions of the southern Médoc region at one of Margaux' beautiful château and enjoy a wine tasting, OR:
• Classic: Take a scenic drive through the famed Médoc wine country and enjoy a tasting of their wonderful wines, with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon as protagonists.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BLAYE (B/L/D)

Fine Art, Fine Bubbly, and a Fine Day for a Drive.

• Active: Join a refreshing power walk through the historic Citadel of Blaye with your Adventure Host, OR:
• Discovery: Join a guided tour to discover Blaye from a different perspective, including a visit to a local art gallery with wine tasting, OR:
• Classic: Take a panoramic drive following the famed Route de la Corniche along the right banks of the River Dordogne, followed by a guided visit to the Citadel of Blaye, an UNESCO World Heritage site.

• Classic: Take a wonderful walking tour in the Citadel of Bourg on the banks of the Dordogne River and visit the carriage museum.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BOURG (B/L/D)

The Village Amid the Vineyards.

• Discovery: Enjoy a guided visit to Saint - Émilion to discover one Bordeaux' must - see wine-growing towns and celebrate your day with a wine tasting, OR:
• Classic: Join a guided tour of the medieval village of Saint - Émilion—a UNESCO World Heritage site of legends and legendary landscapes, OR:
• Classic: Take an orientation walking tour to discover the history and beauty of Libourne, where wine and wonderful views are cherished in the 12th-century fortified town.
• Discovery: Onboard lecture about WWII hosted by a history expert.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LIBOURNE (B/L/D)

Bordeaux Sights and Brilliant Lights

• Discovery: While sailing to Bordeaux, enjoy a pastry demonstration.
• Active: Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along Bordeaux' postcard river views of the Les Quais, OR:
• Classic: Join a guided walking tour to discover the heart of Bordeaux with a stroll amid its stunning squares, avenues, and cathedrals sights.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BORDEAUX (B/L/D)

Seas, Shells, and Sips

• Active: Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along Bordeaux' postcard river views of the Les Quais, OR:
• Classic: Take a guided tour to La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux's iconic wine museum and cultural center, OR:
• Classic: Join a full-day guided tour of the seaside resort of Arcachon on the Atlantic coast. Gaze upon its 19th-century architectural treasures and taste its local delicacy of oysters and wine.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BORDEAUX (B/L/D)

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)