Brilliant Bordeaux

Arrive at Bordeaux-Mérignac International Airport. If your cruise package includes a group arrival transfer or if you have purchased a private arrival transfer, you will be greeted by a Uniworld representative and transferred to the ship. (D)

The Route de la Corniche Fleurie…could this be the most beautiful road you've ever traveled? Find out today on the drive to Blaye Fortress, passing through one impossibly picturesque hamlet after another. Once you arrive, you'll find your center with a unique and expertly led yoga session in the heart of this historic fortress, a UNESCO-designated citadel that once protected Bordeaux from attacks by sea. (B/L/WD)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Bourg sur Gironde walking tour OR Panoramas of Route de la Corniche Fleurie with Blaye Fortress OR “Let's Go” yoga in the historic heart of Blaye Fortress OR Rendez-vous chez Rémy Martin

Note: In the evening, a special Captain's Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

The legendary Médoc region abounds with prestigious wine châteaux in a dizzying array of architectural styles, as well as miles of grapevines stretching to infinity. Take a scenic drive through the storied Médoc wine route, followed by a wine tasting at a beautiful wine estate. Enjoy the waters of the Garonne River and the Gironde Estuary before heading to the pretty town of Pauillac, gateway to the storied Médoc wine route, the Atlantic coast and remnants of the Atlantic Wall erected during WWII. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Fresh Médoc oysters tasting OR Médoc Châteaux route with private wine tasting OR Bunker archaeology tour OR “Let's Go” bike in the Médoc vineyards

The French phrase “la douceur de vivre” is an accurate description for your time in Cadillac, known for its deliciously flavored dessert wines. Visit Château Royal de Cazeneuve, site of Henry IV's and Queen Margot's tempestuous love. Meet the owner around a glass of Sauternes in the reception hall. (B/L/D)

Featured Excursions: Choice of The colorful life of Toulouse Lautrec at Château de Malromé OR Sauternes vineyard visit with private wine tasting at Château de Cazeneuve

Note: Note: Sailing this stretch of the Garonne depends on the tides. If it is not possible to sail to Cadillac, you will be transferred to your destination via motorcoach.

The medieval town of Saint-Émilion is an ideal place to linger. Wander its cobblestone lanes lined with wine shops and bakeries, and stop to admire the amazing rock-hewn church that extends beneath the city's streets. Another treasure awaiting you underground? A wine tasting in the cellars of a Grand Cru estate. With Libourne as your base, travel to nearby breathtaking Saint-Émilion and immerse yourself more deeply in the region's history and wine culture. (B/D)

Featured Excursion: Saint-Émilion walking tour with wine tasting

France's rich agricultural tradition is the heart and soul of the region's exquisite cuisine—and what better way to get a taste for the freshest vegetables, cheeses, breads and fruits than with a visit to Libourne's lively farmers' market? (B/L/D)

Featured Excursion: Libourne “Village Day” with farmer's market

Discover Bordeaux's many charms today, either on foot with a local expert or on two wheels—the locals' preferred way to navigate the city's charming backstreets. You have a wonderful selection of active opportunities to see this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site. (B/L/FD)

Featured Excursions: Choice of Cité du Vin museum visit OR “Do as the Locals Do” Bordeaux walking tour OR ”Let's Go” bike Bordeaux backstreets OR Bordeaux walking tour with caviar tasting

Note: In the evening, a special Captain's Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.

Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you have purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Bordeaux-Mérignac International Airport for your flight home. (B)