A cruise in Aquitaine : the great wines of Southern France (port-to-port cruise)

BORDEAUX - CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC - BLAYE(2) - LIBOURNE(2) - Saint-Emilion(1) - 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 and evening.

We'll begin towards Cussac-Fort-Médoc.
In the afternoon, join us for the optional CLASSIC / DISCOVERY excursion proposed: Following the trail of the grands crus wines of Médoc* (only on pre-booking before departure), a renowned region where the most famous of all red wines in the world are cultivated.
We'll return on board for dinner and an evening of entertainment.

We'll start sailing early this morning towards Blaye, whose Citadel built by Vauban is not to be missed. Join us on the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: Blaye and a visit to its citadel in a tourist train, plus a tastingof regional products and wine: Set off to discover the history and heritage ofBlaye and its citadel. Built by Vabaun under Louis the Great, the citadelprotected Bordeaux from invasions as part of the Verrou Vauban with theForts Pâté and Médoc. This three-garrison defense system is unique inFrance and has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterwards, we'llvisit the Château Marquis de Vauban restaurant for a tasting of wine and someregional products.

DISCOVERY: Tour Blaye and its underground monuments on foot. After our tour, we'll get to taste some regional products with an excellent glass of wine*.
We'll return on board and cruise on the Gironde all the way to the estuary. Enjoy an evening of dancing.

We'll cruise to Libourne, a town rich with history and full of character located at the confluence with the Isle and the Dordogne Rivers. Upon arrival, join us on the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: tour of Saint-Emilion.
DISCOVERY: Libourne by bike and wine tasting*.
We'll return on board in Libourne. Tonight is our festive gala dinner and evening.

We'll cruise towards Bordeaux this morning. Join us on the optional excursions proposed:
CLASSIC: The Chartrons District, Wine and Commerce Museum.
DISCOVERY: The Bassins des Lumières.
Enjoy an evening of entertainment. 

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

For an optimal organization of the cruise, the organization of excursions can be modified according to the tide.

Note to coach: double-decker buses are not allowed on many roads in Gironde, including Libourne, Saint Emilion, Blaye and Cadillac.