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| Duration | 10 days | 5 days |
| Price From | $ 4,420 | $ 2,257 |
| Price Per Day | $ 442 | $ 451 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | River cruise |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | N/A | N/A |
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Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore the city by yourselves. Prestigious Médoc wine region today with a guide and small group. |
Embark on a memorable cruise through Bordeaux and its region and celebrate a unique New Year's Eve! Explore the Grands Crus Wine Route of the Medoc as well as Blaye and its citadel, proudly dominating the estuary, as well as the Route de la Corniche. |
Day 1: Bordeaux
Accommodation options: L’Hôtel Particulier, Terrace, Le Boutique Hotel, Le Boutique Hotel & YNDO Hotel
On arrival into Bordeaux, you’ll be met by your private driver, who will take you to your hotel in central Bordeaux. Once you’ve settled in, make your own way to the port for your wine cruise along the Garonne River.
Day 2: Bordeaux
Accommodation options: L’Hôtel Particulier, Terrace, Le Boutique Hotel, Le Boutique Hotel & YNDO Hotel
Meet your private guide this morning for a gourmet walking tour of Bordeaux. Then enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore the city by yourselves.
Day 3: Bordeaux
Accommodation options: L’Hôtel Particulier, Terrace, Le Boutique Hotel, Le Boutique Hotel & YNDO Hotel
Embark on a shared tour of the prestigious Médoc wine region today with a guide and small group.
Day 4: Saint-Émilion
Accommodation options: Au Logis des Remparts, Restaurant, Hostellerie de Plaisance & Hostellerie des Plaisance
Your private driver collects you at your hotel this morning for your local train journey to Saint-Émilion. After you’ve settled in to your hotel, take a privately guided bike tour of the vineyards.
Day 5: Sarlat-la-Canéda
Accommodation options: Hôtel La Couleuvrine, La Villa Romaine, Plaza Madeleine, Sarlat-la-Canéda
Your private driver collects you at your hotel this morning for your train journey to Sarlat-la-Canéda. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
Day 6: Sarlat-la-Canéda
Accommodation options: Hôtel La Couleuvrine, La Villa Romaine & Plaza Madeleine
Your private guide meets you at your hotel today for a walking tour of the medieval city. The afternoon is spent at leisure to wander the well-preserved cobbled streets, enjoy some shopping or visit the church.
Day 7: Sarlat-la-Canéda
Accommodation options: Hôtel La Couleuvrine, La Villa Romaine & Plaza Madeleine
Your private driver takes you into the Dordogne countryside for your shared full-day cooking class, starting with a visit to a local market to buy seasonal produce.
Day 8: Sarlat-la-Canéda
Accommodation: Hôtel La Couleuvrine, La Villa Romaine & Plaza Madeleine
Set off on a private tour of the Dordogne today, including Château de Beynac, Château de Castelnaud, a troglodyte village along the river, and a short, shared cruise along the river in a traditional Gabarre boat
Day 9: Sarlat-la-Canéda
Accommodation options: Hôtel La Couleuvrine, La Villa Romaine & Plaza Madeleine
Delve into this region’s extensive prehistoric artwork today with your private guide starting at Lascaux IV Cave, then to Les Eyzies National Prehistory Museum and finally to Rouffignac Cave.
Day 10: Return home
Your private driver takes you to the train station today for your journey back to Bordeaux and private transfer to the airport and flight home.
Day 1 28 December: BORDEAUX
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. Join us on a guided tour of Bordeaux by night.
Day 1 28 December: BORDEAUX
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. Join us on a guided tour of Bordeaux by night.
Day 2 29 December: BORDEAUX - CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC - The Médoc - BLAYE
The morning will be spent cruising. This afternoon, join us on an excursion to the Medoc along the Grands Crus Wine Route (only on pre-booking before departure). Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Day 2 29 December: BORDEAUX - CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC - The Médoc - BLAYE
The morning will be spent cruising. This afternoon, join us on an excursion to the Medoc along the Grands Crus Wine Route (only on pre-booking before departure). Enjoy an evening of onboard entertainment.
Day 3 30 December: BLAYE - LIBOURNE(1)
Blaye. Its citadel built by Vauban is undisputedly Blaye's major attraction today. Join us on an excursion by coach along the Route de la Corniche Fleurie before we visit the citadel. We'll return on board and cruise to Libourne. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
Day 3 30 December: BLAYE - LIBOURNE(1)
Blaye. Its citadel built by Vauban is undisputedly Blaye's major attraction today. Join us on an excursion by coach along the Route de la Corniche Fleurie before we visit the citadel. We'll return on board and cruise to Libourne. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
Day 4 31 December: LIBOURNE(1) - Saint-Emilion - BORDEAUX
Join on an excursion to Saint-Emilion. We'll return on board and cruise to Bordeaux. Tonight is our special New Year's Eve dinner and evening.
Day 4 31 December: LIBOURNE(1) - Saint-Emilion - BORDEAUX
Join on an excursion to Saint-Emilion. We'll return on board and cruise to Bordeaux. Tonight is our special New Year's Eve dinner and evening.
Day 5 1 January: BORDEAUX
Enjoy brunch on board before disembarking at 10:00 a.m. End of our services.
