| Cruise Line |
Uniworld Boutique River Cruises |
| Ship |
Bon Voyage |
| Destination |
EU Rivers |
| Nights |
7 |
| Departure Date |
31 Oct 2021 |
| Description |
7 Night Cruise sailing from Bordeaux roundtrip aboard Bon Voyage.
Day 1: Bordeaux (Embark)
Embark 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.
Featured Excursion:
Bourg sur Gironde walking tour
Choice of Panoramas of Route de la Corniche Fleurie with Blaye Fortress or “Let’s Go†yoga in the historic heart of Blaye Fortress
In the evening, a special Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Day 3: Cussac Fort Médoc, Pauillac la Fayette
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.
Featured Excursion:
Fresh Médoc oysters tasting
Choice of Médoc Châteaux route with private wine tasting or Bunker archaeology tour or “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.
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: 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.
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 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.
Featured Excursion:
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 farmers’ market?
Featured Excursion:
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 selection of active opportunities to see this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Featured Excursion:
Cité du Vin museum visit
Choice of “Do as the Locals Do†Bordeaux walking tour or â€Let’s Go†bike Bordeaux backstreets
In the evening, a special Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner will be prepared for you.
Day 8: Bordeaux (Disembark)
Disembark the ship. |
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| Sailing Dates |
- 21 Mar 2021
- 28 Mar 2021
- 04 Apr 2021
- 11 Apr 2021
- 18 Apr 2021
- 25 Apr 2021
- 02 May 2021
- 09 May 2021
- 23 May 2021
- 30 May 2021
- 06 Jun 2021
- 13 Jun 2021
- 20 Jun 2021
- 27 Jun 2021
- 04 Jul 2021
- 11 Jul 2021
- 18 Jul 2021
- 25 Jul 2021
- 01 Aug 2021
- 08 Aug 2021
- 15 Aug 2021
- 22 Aug 2021
- 29 Aug 2021
- 05 Sep 2021
- 12 Sep 2021
- 19 Sep 2021
- 26 Sep 2021
- 03 Oct 2021
- 10 Oct 2021
- 17 Oct 2021
- 24 Oct 2021
- 31 Oct 2021
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| Itinerary |
Cruise Itinerary
| Day | Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 1 |
31/10 |
Bordeaux, France |
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| 2 |
01/11 |
Blaye, France |
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| 3 |
02/11 |
Pauillac, France |
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| 4 |
03/11 |
Cadillac, France |
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| 5 |
04/11 |
Libourne, France |
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| 6 |
05/11 |
Libourne, France |
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| 6 |
05/11 |
Bordeaux, France |
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| 7 |
06/11 |
Bordeaux, France |
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| 8 |
07/11 |
Bordeaux, France |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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