Itinerary
Start in Bordeaux and end in Bordeaux! With the River Cruise tour Brilliant Bordeaux, you have a 8 days tour package setting sail along three stunning rivers, the Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde. Brilliant Bordeaux includes accommodation, an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
Day 1 - Bordeaux (Embark)
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.
Day 2 - Blaye, Bourg sur Gironde
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.
Excursions included:
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Bourg sur Gironde walking tour
Excursions to choose - pick 1:
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Panoramas of Route de la Corniche Fleurie with Blaye Fortress
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"Let's Go" yoga in the historic heart of Blaye Fortress
Connoisseur Collection Excursion:
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Rendez-vous chez Rémy Martin
Day 3 - Cussac Fort Médoc, Pauillac la Fayette
The legendary Médoc region abounds with prestigious wine châteaux in a dizzyling array of architectural styles, as well as miles of grapevices stretching to infinity. Take a scenic drive through the storied Médic 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.
Excursions included:
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Fresh Médoc oysters tasting
Excursions to choose - pick 1:
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Médoc Châteaux route with private wine tasting
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Bunker archaeology tour
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"Let's Go" bike in the Médoc vineyards
Day 4 - Cadillac
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.
Excursions to choose - pick 1:
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The colorful life of Toulouse Lautrec at Château de Malromé
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Sauternes vineyard visit with private wine tasting at Château de Cazeneuve
Day 5 - Libourne (Saint-Émilion)
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 street. 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.
Excursions included:
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Saint-Émilion walking tour with wine tasting
Day 6 - Libourne, Bordeaux
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 farmer's market?
Excursions included:
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Libourne "Village Day" with farmer's market
Day 7 - Bordeaux
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 selected of active opportunities to see this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Excursions included:
Excursions to choose - pick 1:
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"Do as the Locals Do" Bordeaux walking tour
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"Let's Go" bike Bordeaux backstreets
Connoisseur Collection Excursion:
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Bordeaux walking tour with caviar tasting
Day 8 - Bordeaux (Disembark)
Disembark the ship. If your cruise package includes a group departure transfer or if you purchased a private departure transfer, you will be transferred to Bordeaux-Mérignac International Airport for your flight home.