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DAYS 1–2 Warm up with a leisurely ride beginning in the Margaux region and passing through several picturesque villages | Arrive in enchanting Bordeaux, one of the largest urban World Heritage sites, with more than half the city restored and protected | Get to know St-Émilion’s beautifully restored Romanesque architecture and narrow cobblestone streets | Spin through a bucolic grapevine-laden landscape, home to world-famous wineries and Grand Cru wines | An oenologist at a wine school offers an initiation into the art of tasting—you’ll learn how to recognize Bordeaux vintages by color, smell and flavor | Pedal inland through the French countryside en route to the wine-making town of Libourne, where the Isle and Dordogne Rivers meet. DAYS 3–5 Follow a gorgeous corniche road to the town of Blaye, known for its impressive 17th-century citadel, a World Heritage site | Venture into the rolling hills of the Côtes de Bourg AOC and admire the bounty of the Dordogne River as you ride by stately châteaux | Wine and revelry await you in Bourg | Cruise the Dordogne River and then hop on the bike to spin through Haut-Médoc’s most celebrated AOCs of Saint Julien, Pauillac and Saint Estèphe | Soak up fairy-tale scenery paired with some of the world’s most prestigious vineyards, from Pichon Longueville and Pontet-Canet to Mouton Rothschild. DAYS 6–8 A beautiful ride takes us into the coastal Sauternes AOC, renowned for its fungus-affected sweet wines | Leave vineyards behind to explore the Atlantic coast, catching sight of the Dune de Pilat, Europe’s tallest sand dune | Discover the golden beaches of Arcachon Bay, a favorite seaside escape of the 19th-century French bourgeoisie | Cap off your adventure with a ferry ride and the chance to sample fresh Cap Ferret oysters | We dock in the heart of Bordeaux, where city lights accompany a memorable meal on our final night aboard the ship.
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