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Today, make you own way to the port to embark the ship for your Taste of Bordeaux cruise. Meals: Dinner
Welcome to Libourne, a gateway to one of Bordeaux’s most elite wine regions. Join an excursion to Saint-Émilion, which is known for its celebrated vineyards, and while here explore the monolithic Church carved out of one piece of Limestone rock and go under the Church to discover its Catacombs and caves. If you prefer a more active adventure, pedal through the vineyard rich countryside to Saint-Émilion. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Stroll through the colourful, open-air market, tasting some of the region’s specialties. As a unique alternative, travel back in time to visit an ancient watermill and learn the tradition of breadmaking. Alternatively, you can get your heart pumping by venturing deeper into town by hiking through one of Libourne’s renowned vineyards, accompanied by a tasting of local wine and tapas. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Once in Blaye, you can join a tour of its 17th Century Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a more active excursion, take a bike ride around Blaye along a former Railway. Later in the day, you can choose to bike from Blaye through the idyllic French countryside to Bourg, or in the ancient village of Bourg, take a walking tour and visit the Carriage Museum, which houses a wonderful collection of horse drawn vehicles and the World War II Petrol Cistern. Towards the evening, experience the hospitality of this charming medieval village with an exclusive wine festival. Meet the local wine growers and taste the fruits of their labours as well as enjoy live French music and dancing. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, you can join a tour of the Médoc region's renowned wine estates and savour a tasting of Grand Cru Wines. The more active guests can hike through the vineyards, followed by a tasting of local specialties. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit the impressive Castle of Roquetaillade, an amazingly preserved masterpiece of medieval military architecture owned by the same Noble family for 700 years. For those wishing to explore more of the history on the decadent Castles, you can enjoy a visit to the Roquetaillade Castle and Cadillac Castle. Alternatively, pedal through the charming town of Cadillac for a guided bike tour. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The breathtaking Capital of the wine world, Bordeaux is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and classified as a 'City of Art and History'. You will have the opportunity to experience much of the rich culture and architecture on a city tour followed by a visit to the famed indoor Les Halles de Bacalan Market for a tasting of local specialties to please the palate. Bike enthusiasts will wish to join a tour along the city’s amazing network of bicycle paths. Depending on your interests, you have a choice from three excursions in the afternoon. Alternatively, enjoy a visit to the immersive and interactive Bordeaux Wine Museum, housed in an awe inspiring building. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, disembark the ship and prepare for your onward journey or return flight home. Meals: Breakfast
River Cruise Prices are per person twin share in Australian Dollars. Conditions apply and group tours are subject to change and availability. Prices are subject to currency fluctuations. (aw)
