RIVER CRUISING
7 DAYS
Pont de Pierre, Bordeaux
Cruise the Aquitaine Region to Bordeaux, Dordogne & Atlantic Coast
ALL INCLUSIVE
La Rochelle
Discover UNESCO-listed Bordeaux and its Médoc wine region and maritime ports on this cruise along France’s Gironde estuary and Garonne and Dordogne Rivers. View leafy vineyards and impressive chateaux, explore medieval towns, experience elegant Bordeaux, and enjoy the idyllic landscapes and Atlantic coastline of this beautiful slice of southwestern France.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS • Take in magnificent riverside views of the rivers Dordogne & Garonne • Relax in the Atlantic coastal resort of Royan
PACKAGED ITINERARY
Day 1 Embark in Bordeaux & sail - Cussac- Fort-Médoc We arrive in Bordeaux and board our ship at 18.00, before cruising to Cussac-Fort-Médoc. Day 2 Cussac-Fort-Médoc - Royan: Médoc Vineyards & Royan This morning, we visit the vineyards of France’s Médoc region . Nestled between the Atlantic Ocean and Gironde estuary, this picturesque area produces prestigious reds like Saint-Julien and Haut-Médoc. Following its celebrated wine route, we taste some illustrious wines and glimpse iconic Grand Cru estates including Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour and Château Mouton Rothschild. In the afternoon enjoy a panoramic tour and free time in the city of Royan. There is dinner and dancing on board this evening. Day 3 Royan: Rochefort & La Rochelle Today, we visit Rochefort , a 17th-century port on the River Charente. This lovely city boasts handsome naval houses and the Corderie Royale rope-making factory built in 1666. We tour the main building and discover the rope-making techniques used here before continuing to 1,000-year-old La Rochelle, on the Bay of Biscay. We will stop for lunch in a local restaurant before enjoying a guided tour of its half-timbered old town before enjoying free time to stroll independently. Later, we cruise the Dordogne toward Libourne. Day 4 Libourne/Bourg - Bordeaux: Saint-Émilion We travel to the pretty medieval town of Saint-Émilion, where we discover its Roman roots and 12th-century monolithic church with a guided tour . Afterwards, we visit a vineyard to learn how local wines are produced before sampling regional produce . We spend the afternoon cruising to Bordeaux. Day 5 Bordeaux - Cadillac: Château de Roquetaillade & Cadillac Today we cruise the Garonne to Cadillac, for a magical excursion to the fairy-tale-like Château de Roquetaillade . Next, we visit a wine cellar to taste
Sauternes wine before enjoying a guided tour of walled, 13th-century Cadillac. We cruise back to Bordeaux this afternoon before our gala evening tonight. Day 6 Bordeaux This morning, we head for Chartrons, Bordeaux’s historic wine merchants’ quarter, where we visit the Wine & Commerce Museum to enjoy a wine tasting. This afternoon, we enjoy time at leisure in Bordeaux. OR choose another full-day excursion to Arcachon, which includes a Bassin d’Arcachon boat trip, lunch in a local restaurant & visit to Great Dune of Pilat. There is entertainment on board this evening. Day 7 Disembark in Bordeaux After breakfast, we disembark at 09.00 and begin our journey home. INCLUSIONS • Return short sea crossing • Porterage • Captain’s welcome cocktail reception • Complimentary drinks (water, juice, soft drinks, tea, coffee, beer, most spirits and house wine) • 3 course lunch (set menu) on 4 days • Dinner on 6 nights, incl. Captain’s gala dinner on 1 night (set menu) • On-board entertainment, activities, informative speakers and local performers • Morning excursion to Médoc vineyards • Afternoon excursion to Royan • Full day excursion to Rochefort and La Rochelle incl. lunch in local restaurant • Morning excursion to Saint-Émilion • Morning excursion to Château de Roquetaillade & Cadillac • Half day excursion to The Chartrons District OR • Full day excursion to Bassin d’Arcachon We can offer this cruise with shorter or longer durations. Ask your Account Manager for details.
Premium Cruise Ship MS Cyrano de Bergerac
6 Nights Inclusive April-October 2027
CroisiEurope©Gregory Gerault
St Émilion
La Rochelle
Atlantic Ocean
Dordogne
Great Dune of Pilat
Garonne
Cruise itineraries & excursions are based on 2026 schedules and may be subject to change for 2027
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