Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages

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 this city, capital of the Nouvelle - Aquitaine region and famous worldwide for its vineyards and wines.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BORDEAUX* (D)

*Ship may sail in the evening to Cadillac-sur-Garonne based on tide and water levels.

On the Steps of Montesquieu

• Classic: Take a guided tour of Chateau de la Brede - 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 chateau. Sip the sweet notes and fresh acidity of Sauternes, the beloved golden - yellow wine.

This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your Suite Ship.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN CADILLAC-SUR-GARONNE (B/L/D)

*Sailing to Cadillac-sur-Garonne pending tides and water levels. Alternative motorcoach transportation for today's excursions provided.

Bikes, Vines, and Wines

This morning, enjoy a leisurely sailing to Cussac Fort Medoc.

Visit the Adventure Centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host.

• 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: Take a Guided Visit to an historic Chateau in the Medoc area and enjoy a tasting of their wonderful wines, with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon as protagonists.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN CUSSAC FORT MEDOC (B/L/D)

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 following the famed Route de la Corniche along the right banks of the River Dordogne, OR:
• Discovery: Join a Guided Tour to discover Blaye from a different perspective, including a visit to a local art gallery with wine tasting.

Scenic afternoon sailing on the Dordogne River to Bourg. Enjoy free time to explore this storybook village or join an optional guided excursion to learn how the Fine Champagne of Cognac is made while enjoying a Remy Martin tasting.

Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BOURG (B/L/D)

The Village Amid the Vineyards

• Classic: Join a guided tour of the medieval village of Saint-Emilion - a UNESCO World Heritage site of legends and legendary landscapes.

Later, sail Bordeaux.

OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BORDEAUX (B/L/D)

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, consider an optional guided excursion to Les Bassins des Lumieres for a breathtaking visit to the submarine base where art and music surround you in an immersive experience.

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: 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)