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Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
Bordeaux Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Bordeaux - About Grape Varietals… - 8 hours Several possibilities based on the theme of grape varietals, be it wine tastings or, practical activities. The great Bordeaux wines will no longer hold any secrets for you. It's possible to have this activity in any Bordeaux wine appellation! Wine tasting: Merlot or Cabernet? There are 2 major top grape varieties in Bordeaux: Cabernet Sauvignon produces Ch. Mouton Rothschild and Merlot Pétrus. Each grape variety taste very different. The terroir and the work carried out by Man can exalt each grape and create amazing Bordeaux wines. During the blind tasting find out which grape has been used in the wine before or after its oak ageing. Merlot or Cabernet? Theory put in practice: Blending is an art Several grape varieties tasting different are available to the wine maker. He/she is an artist making rational or subjective choices in order to elaborate a great wine. Be the wine maker and create your own cuvée but explain your logic first. Does it match? Each group forms a team. Wine taster & Expert Learn how to taste wines like a professional with fun. You also learn about the tricks of the trade. Words like single variety, futures, blended wines, bottled wine and ageing wine will have no more secrets for you. While tasting several wines, you may recognize which wine and term match together. 09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux 10:00 am - First winery tour 12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch 02:30 pm - Wine tasting separate grapes varieties and then have a blending session 05:00pm - End of the tour Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light, Package price includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car 2 winery visits Blending sessions Bordeaux - Wine Architecture in Saint-Emilion - 8 hours Modern Temples of Bacchus To wine lovers everywhere, the grand vintages of the Bordeaux region of France have long been regarded as the true pinnacle of excellence. The methods and philosophies used in their production have by and large remained true to the old traditions; modern technology however has undeniably played an ever-more important role in recent years. To add even more significance to this glorious culture of the grape, if that was possible, the past decade has seen some of Europe’s most highly-acclaimed and imaginative architects taking time off from their ground-breaking and spectacular major urban projects to contribute their innovative designs to the cellars and vat rooms of some of the region’s top châteaux. Discover Architectures / Understand Classification/Discover techniques of wine making and appreciate wine tastings! 09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux 10:00 am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères 11:30 am - Discover the enchanting medieval village of Saint-Emilion, classified by Unesco in 1999. A luminous, ochre-colored jewel built of limestone and Roman roof tiles, it’s perched on a plateau and completely surrounded by a sea of vineyards. The steep and narrow cobblestone streets are lined with remnants of monasteries and convents dating from the 11th to 18th centuries that tell the story of the village. A Unesco World Heritage-inspired scavenger hunt will bring you face to face with the art, wine and stunning landscapes of Saint-Emilion. 12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch 02:30 pm - Wine tasting Chateau La Dominique 05:00pm - End of the tour Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: no Physical Activity Level: Light, Package price includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car 2 winery visits Monument tour in Saint-Emilion Bordeaux - Gourmet tour - 8 hours We invite you to enjoy a gourmet guided tour of Bordeaux which has been listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco in June 2007. “The historic centre of Bordeaux forms an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble, created in the Age of Enlightenment, whose values continued up to the first half of the 20th century, with more protected buildings than any other French city, except Paris. It is also recognized for its historic role as a place of exchange of cultural values over more than 2,000 years, particularly since the 12th century due to commercial links with Britain and the Low Countries. From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the 18th Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work. Our visit offers to combine historic discovery with regional and typical "delicacies" punctuated by three stops at specialized producers: •Tasting of ewe cheese with jam of cherries from Pyrenean mountains •Tasting of “cannelé” a very local sweet specialty at Baillardran, •And of course a "wine tasting" in a bistro… Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - All entrance fees & tasting - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year Not available during French Bank Holiday Bordeaux - Cultural tour - 8 hours “The historic centre of Bordeaux forms an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble, created in the Age of Enlightenment, whose values continued up to the first half of the 20th century, with more protected buildings than any other French city, except Paris. It is also recognized for its historic role as a place of exchange of cultural values over more than 2,000 years, particularly since the 12th century due to commercial links with Britain and the Low Countries. From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the 18th Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work. The futuristic tram network established in 2005 is evidence of the dynamism of today’s Bordeaux and the historic heart which has been given back to pedestrians, allow the visitors to discover the principal monuments illustrating the city’s History: the Palais Gallien amphitheatre (4th century), the Saint Seurin Basilica (11th century foundations), the Saint André Cathedral (13th century), the Porte Cailhau and the "Grosse Cloche" ("big bell", 15th century). The 18th century gave the city its outstanding "Grand Theatre", a national opera house built in 1781, and the Allées de Tourny, as well as the remarkable waterfront buildings and the Place de la Bourse (formerly the Place Royale), a quarter over 4 kilometres in length which serves as the backdrop for the port’s trading activities. Tour Duration:8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal All entrance fees All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year Not available on May 1st, January 01st & December 25 Bordeaux -Saint Emilion Wine Tour - 8 hours In the morning, departure with your English speaking driver guide to Saint Emilion. Surrounded by its vineyards, the city offers ancient ramparts, monuments and narrow streets. The village and the vineyards have been classed as a World Heritage Site by the Unesco in 1999. “Grape production was introduced into this fertile region of Aquitaine by the Romans and was intensified during the Middle Age. The area of Saint-Émilion benefited from its position on the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostella and several churches, monasteries and hospices were built there from the XIth century onwards. It was granted its own jurisdictional status during the period of English rule in the XIIth century. This is an exceptional landscape entirely given over to grape-production and whose towns and villages are home to outstanding historic monuments.” (Unesco Cit.) Centuries after the Latin poet Ausonius, the hermit Emilion found here peace and tranquility, which were necessary for his meditation. He discovered a grotto watered by a natural spring in the rocky centre of what is now the town bearing his name, where he lived until his death. Private guided tour of the principal sights of the medieval town: the Emilion Hermitage, the Tour du Roy built in the 13th century by Richard the Lion heart, the collegiate church and its 14th century cloister and, above all, the exceptional monolithic church and its catacombs dug out of the limestone cliff between the 9th and the 11th centuries. Its 38 metre span makes it the largest such church in Europe. Lunch will take place at a restaurant located in the city. In the afternoon, visit with wine tasting at a Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion. Tour Duration:8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Light, Package Includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal All entrance fees & tasting All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year May 1st - due to French law, cost double and most of the Wine estate are close Bordeaux - A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… - 8 hours A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… Taste and identify the differences between the great Bordeaux wines, according to the vintage… Wine experts give a great importance to Vintages. Why is it so important? How to recognize the quality of the vintage? How to guess the vintage? Should we agree or is it a matter of taste? Let us taste 4 vintages from the same wine property and comment. The expert guides you and shares his knowledge while you comment and learn tricks of the trade. Château Grand Vertical Tasting Workshop The privilege of tasting 6 great vintages dating back as far as 20 years: • Château de Ferrand 1988 & 1989 • Château de Ferrand 1998 & 1999 • Château de Ferrand 2008 & 2009 This workshop includes a private tour, an initiation into aromas, a tasting of 6 vintages, and a food/wine pairing with our “Assiette Gourmande”. Schedule: 09:00am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux 10:00am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères 11:30am - Discover the enchanting medieval village of Saint-Emilion, classified by Unesco in 1999. A luminous, ochre-colored jewel built of limestone and Roman roof tiles, it is perched on a plateau and completely surrounded by a sea of vineyards. The steep and narrow cobblestone streets are lined with remnants of monasteries and convents dating from the 11th to 18th centuries that tell the story of the village. A Unesco World Heritage-inspired scavenger hunt will bring you face to face with the art, wine and stunning landscapes of Saint-Emilion. 12:30pm to 02:00pm - Time to stroll and have lunch 02:30 pm - Wine tasting at Chateau La Dominique 05:00pm - End of the tour Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light, Package price includes Transportation: Pick up/drop off at the Port Day Tour: English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car 2 winery visits and vertical workshop	10/10/2027	10/11/2027
Dordogne River	10/11/2027	10/11/2027
Libourne	10/11/2027	10/12/2027
St. Emilion	10/12/2027	10/12/2027
Bourges	10/13/2027	10/13/2027
Blaye	10/13/2027	10/13/2027
Medoc & Margaux Wine Country	10/14/2027	10/14/2027
Bordeaux Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Bordeaux - About Grape Varietals… - 8 hours Several possibilities based on the theme of grape varietals, be it wine tastings or, practical activities. The great Bordeaux wines will no longer hold any secrets for you. It's possible to have this activity in any Bordeaux wine appellation! Wine tasting: Merlot or Cabernet? There are 2 major top grape varieties in Bordeaux: Cabernet Sauvignon produces Ch. Mouton Rothschild and Merlot Pétrus. Each grape variety taste very different. The terroir and the work carried out by Man can exalt each grape and create amazing Bordeaux wines. During the blind tasting find out which grape has been used in the wine before or after its oak ageing. Merlot or Cabernet? Theory put in practice: Blending is an art Several grape varieties tasting different are available to the wine maker. He/she is an artist making rational or subjective choices in order to elaborate a great wine. Be the wine maker and create your own cuvée but explain your logic first. Does it match? Each group forms a team. Wine taster & Expert Learn how to taste wines like a professional with fun. You also learn about the tricks of the trade. Words like single variety, futures, blended wines, bottled wine and ageing wine will have no more secrets for you. While tasting several wines, you may recognize which wine and term match together. 09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux 10:00 am - First winery tour 12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch 02:30 pm - Wine tasting separate grapes varieties and then have a blending session 05:00pm - End of the tour Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light, Package price includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car 2 winery visits Blending sessions Bordeaux - Wine Architecture in Saint-Emilion - 8 hours Modern Temples of Bacchus To wine lovers everywhere, the grand vintages of the Bordeaux region of France have long been regarded as the true pinnacle of excellence. The methods and philosophies used in their production have by and large remained true to the old traditions; modern technology however has undeniably played an ever-more important role in recent years. To add even more significance to this glorious culture of the grape, if that was possible, the past decade has seen some of Europe’s most highly-acclaimed and imaginative architects taking time off from their ground-breaking and spectacular major urban projects to contribute their innovative designs to the cellars and vat rooms of some of the region’s top châteaux. Discover Architectures / Understand Classification/Discover techniques of wine making and appreciate wine tastings! 09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux 10:00 am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères 11:30 am - Discover the enchanting medieval village of Saint-Emilion, classified by Unesco in 1999. A luminous, ochre-colored jewel built of limestone and Roman roof tiles, it’s perched on a plateau and completely surrounded by a sea of vineyards. The steep and narrow cobblestone streets are lined with remnants of monasteries and convents dating from the 11th to 18th centuries that tell the story of the village. A Unesco World Heritage-inspired scavenger hunt will bring you face to face with the art, wine and stunning landscapes of Saint-Emilion. 12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch 02:30 pm - Wine tasting Chateau La Dominique 05:00pm - End of the tour Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: no Physical Activity Level: Light, Package price includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car 2 winery visits Monument tour in Saint-Emilion Bordeaux - Gourmet tour - 8 hours We invite you to enjoy a gourmet guided tour of Bordeaux which has been listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco in June 2007. “The historic centre of Bordeaux forms an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble, created in the Age of Enlightenment, whose values continued up to the first half of the 20th century, with more protected buildings than any other French city, except Paris. It is also recognized for its historic role as a place of exchange of cultural values over more than 2,000 years, particularly since the 12th century due to commercial links with Britain and the Low Countries. From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the 18th Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work. Our visit offers to combine historic discovery with regional and typical "delicacies" punctuated by three stops at specialized producers: •Tasting of ewe cheese with jam of cherries from Pyrenean mountains •Tasting of “cannelé” a very local sweet specialty at Baillardran, •And of course a "wine tasting" in a bistro… Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - All entrance fees & tasting - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year Not available during French Bank Holiday Bordeaux - Cultural tour - 8 hours “The historic centre of Bordeaux forms an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble, created in the Age of Enlightenment, whose values continued up to the first half of the 20th century, with more protected buildings than any other French city, except Paris. It is also recognized for its historic role as a place of exchange of cultural values over more than 2,000 years, particularly since the 12th century due to commercial links with Britain and the Low Countries. From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the 18th Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work. The futuristic tram network established in 2005 is evidence of the dynamism of today’s Bordeaux and the historic heart which has been given back to pedestrians, allow the visitors to discover the principal monuments illustrating the city’s History: the Palais Gallien amphitheatre (4th century), the Saint Seurin Basilica (11th century foundations), the Saint André Cathedral (13th century), the Porte Cailhau and the "Grosse Cloche" ("big bell", 15th century). The 18th century gave the city its outstanding "Grand Theatre", a national opera house built in 1781, and the Allées de Tourny, as well as the remarkable waterfront buildings and the Place de la Bourse (formerly the Place Royale), a quarter over 4 kilometres in length which serves as the backdrop for the port’s trading activities. Tour Duration:8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal All entrance fees All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year Not available on May 1st, January 01st & December 25 Bordeaux -Saint Emilion Wine Tour - 8 hours In the morning, departure with your English speaking driver guide to Saint Emilion. Surrounded by its vineyards, the city offers ancient ramparts, monuments and narrow streets. The village and the vineyards have been classed as a World Heritage Site by the Unesco in 1999. “Grape production was introduced into this fertile region of Aquitaine by the Romans and was intensified during the Middle Age. The area of Saint-Émilion benefited from its position on the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostella and several churches, monasteries and hospices were built there from the XIth century onwards. It was granted its own jurisdictional status during the period of English rule in the XIIth century. This is an exceptional landscape entirely given over to grape-production and whose towns and villages are home to outstanding historic monuments.” (Unesco Cit.) Centuries after the Latin poet Ausonius, the hermit Emilion found here peace and tranquility, which were necessary for his meditation. He discovered a grotto watered by a natural spring in the rocky centre of what is now the town bearing his name, where he lived until his death. Private guided tour of the principal sights of the medieval town: the Emilion Hermitage, the Tour du Roy built in the 13th century by Richard the Lion heart, the collegiate church and its 14th century cloister and, above all, the exceptional monolithic church and its catacombs dug out of the limestone cliff between the 9th and the 11th centuries. Its 38 metre span makes it the largest such church in Europe. Lunch will take place at a restaurant located in the city. In the afternoon, visit with wine tasting at a Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion. Tour Duration:8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Light, Package Includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal All entrance fees & tasting All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year May 1st - due to French law, cost double and most of the Wine estate are close Bordeaux - A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… - 8 hours A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… Taste and identify the differences between the great Bordeaux wines, according to the vintage… Wine experts give a great importance to Vintages. Why is it so important? How to recognize the quality of the vintage? How to guess the vintage? Should we agree or is it a matter of taste? Let us taste 4 vintages from the same wine property and comment. The expert guides you and shares his knowledge while you comment and learn tricks of the trade. Château Grand Vertical Tasting Workshop The privilege of tasting 6 great vintages dating back as far as 20 years: • Château de Ferrand 1988 & 1989 • Château de Ferrand 1998 & 1999 • Château de Ferrand 2008 & 2009 This workshop includes a private tour, an initiation into aromas, a tasting of 6 vintages, and a food/wine pairing with our “Assiette Gourmande”. Schedule: 09:00am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux 10:00am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères 11:30am - Discover the enchanting medieval village of Saint-Emilion, classified by Unesco in 1999. A luminous, ochre-colored jewel built of limestone and Roman roof tiles, it is perched on a plateau and completely surrounded by a sea of vineyards. The steep and narrow cobblestone streets are lined with remnants of monasteries and convents dating from the 11th to 18th centuries that tell the story of the village. A Unesco World Heritage-inspired scavenger hunt will bring you face to face with the art, wine and stunning landscapes of Saint-Emilion. 12:30pm to 02:00pm - Time to stroll and have lunch 02:30 pm - Wine tasting at Chateau La Dominique 05:00pm - End of the tour Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light, Package price includes Transportation: Pick up/drop off at the Port Day Tour: English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car 2 winery visits and vertical workshop	10/15/2027	10/15/2027
Garonne River Cruising	10/15/2027	10/15/2027
Cadillac	10/16/2027	10/16/2027
Garonne River Cruising	10/16/2027	10/16/2027
Bordeaux Optional Private Excursions Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience! Bordeaux - About Grape Varietals… - 8 hours Several possibilities based on the theme of grape varietals, be it wine tastings or, practical activities. The great Bordeaux wines will no longer hold any secrets for you. It's possible to have this activity in any Bordeaux wine appellation! Wine tasting: Merlot or Cabernet? There are 2 major top grape varieties in Bordeaux: Cabernet Sauvignon produces Ch. Mouton Rothschild and Merlot Pétrus. Each grape variety taste very different. The terroir and the work carried out by Man can exalt each grape and create amazing Bordeaux wines. During the blind tasting find out which grape has been used in the wine before or after its oak ageing. Merlot or Cabernet? Theory put in practice: Blending is an art Several grape varieties tasting different are available to the wine maker. He/she is an artist making rational or subjective choices in order to elaborate a great wine. Be the wine maker and create your own cuvée but explain your logic first. Does it match? Each group forms a team. Wine taster & Expert Learn how to taste wines like a professional with fun. You also learn about the tricks of the trade. Words like single variety, futures, blended wines, bottled wine and ageing wine will have no more secrets for you. While tasting several wines, you may recognize which wine and term match together. 09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux 10:00 am - First winery tour 12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch 02:30 pm - Wine tasting separate grapes varieties and then have a blending session 05:00pm - End of the tour Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light, Package price includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car 2 winery visits Blending sessions Bordeaux - Wine Architecture in Saint-Emilion - 8 hours Modern Temples of Bacchus To wine lovers everywhere, the grand vintages of the Bordeaux region of France have long been regarded as the true pinnacle of excellence. The methods and philosophies used in their production have by and large remained true to the old traditions; modern technology however has undeniably played an ever-more important role in recent years. To add even more significance to this glorious culture of the grape, if that was possible, the past decade has seen some of Europe’s most highly-acclaimed and imaginative architects taking time off from their ground-breaking and spectacular major urban projects to contribute their innovative designs to the cellars and vat rooms of some of the region’s top châteaux. Discover Architectures / Understand Classification/Discover techniques of wine making and appreciate wine tastings! 09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux 10:00 am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères 11:30 am - Discover the enchanting medieval village of Saint-Emilion, classified by Unesco in 1999. A luminous, ochre-colored jewel built of limestone and Roman roof tiles, it’s perched on a plateau and completely surrounded by a sea of vineyards. The steep and narrow cobblestone streets are lined with remnants of monasteries and convents dating from the 11th to 18th centuries that tell the story of the village. A Unesco World Heritage-inspired scavenger hunt will bring you face to face with the art, wine and stunning landscapes of Saint-Emilion. 12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch 02:30 pm - Wine tasting Chateau La Dominique 05:00pm - End of the tour Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: no Physical Activity Level: Light, Package price includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car 2 winery visits Monument tour in Saint-Emilion Bordeaux - Gourmet tour - 8 hours We invite you to enjoy a gourmet guided tour of Bordeaux which has been listed as a World Heritage Site by Unesco in June 2007. “The historic centre of Bordeaux forms an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble, created in the Age of Enlightenment, whose values continued up to the first half of the 20th century, with more protected buildings than any other French city, except Paris. It is also recognized for its historic role as a place of exchange of cultural values over more than 2,000 years, particularly since the 12th century due to commercial links with Britain and the Low Countries. From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the 18th Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work. Our visit offers to combine historic discovery with regional and typical "delicacies" punctuated by three stops at specialized producers: •Tasting of ewe cheese with jam of cherries from Pyrenean mountains •Tasting of “cannelé” a very local sweet specialty at Baillardran, •And of course a "wine tasting" in a bistro… Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - All entrance fees & tasting - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year Not available during French Bank Holiday Bordeaux - Cultural tour - 8 hours “The historic centre of Bordeaux forms an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble, created in the Age of Enlightenment, whose values continued up to the first half of the 20th century, with more protected buildings than any other French city, except Paris. It is also recognized for its historic role as a place of exchange of cultural values over more than 2,000 years, particularly since the 12th century due to commercial links with Britain and the Low Countries. From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the 18th Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work. The futuristic tram network established in 2005 is evidence of the dynamism of today’s Bordeaux and the historic heart which has been given back to pedestrians, allow the visitors to discover the principal monuments illustrating the city’s History: the Palais Gallien amphitheatre (4th century), the Saint Seurin Basilica (11th century foundations), the Saint André Cathedral (13th century), the Porte Cailhau and the "Grosse Cloche" ("big bell", 15th century). The 18th century gave the city its outstanding "Grand Theatre", a national opera house built in 1781, and the Allées de Tourny, as well as the remarkable waterfront buildings and the Place de la Bourse (formerly the Place Royale), a quarter over 4 kilometres in length which serves as the backdrop for the port’s trading activities. Tour Duration:8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal All entrance fees All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year Not available on May 1st, January 01st & December 25 Bordeaux -Saint Emilion Wine Tour - 8 hours In the morning, departure with your English speaking driver guide to Saint Emilion. Surrounded by its vineyards, the city offers ancient ramparts, monuments and narrow streets. The village and the vineyards have been classed as a World Heritage Site by the Unesco in 1999. “Grape production was introduced into this fertile region of Aquitaine by the Romans and was intensified during the Middle Age. The area of Saint-Émilion benefited from its position on the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostella and several churches, monasteries and hospices were built there from the XIth century onwards. It was granted its own jurisdictional status during the period of English rule in the XIIth century. This is an exceptional landscape entirely given over to grape-production and whose towns and villages are home to outstanding historic monuments.” (Unesco Cit.) Centuries after the Latin poet Ausonius, the hermit Emilion found here peace and tranquility, which were necessary for his meditation. He discovered a grotto watered by a natural spring in the rocky centre of what is now the town bearing his name, where he lived until his death. Private guided tour of the principal sights of the medieval town: the Emilion Hermitage, the Tour du Roy built in the 13th century by Richard the Lion heart, the collegiate church and its 14th century cloister and, above all, the exceptional monolithic church and its catacombs dug out of the limestone cliff between the 9th and the 11th centuries. Its 38 metre span makes it the largest such church in Europe. Lunch will take place at a restaurant located in the city. In the afternoon, visit with wine tasting at a Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion. Tour Duration:8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: No Physical Activity Level: Light, Package Includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal All entrance fees & tasting All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year May 1st - due to French law, cost double and most of the Wine estate are close Bordeaux - A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… - 8 hours A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… Taste and identify the differences between the great Bordeaux wines, according to the vintage… Wine experts give a great importance to Vintages. Why is it so important? How to recognize the quality of the vintage? How to guess the vintage? Should we agree or is it a matter of taste? Let us taste 4 vintages from the same wine property and comment. The expert guides you and shares his knowledge while you comment and learn tricks of the trade. Château Grand Vertical Tasting Workshop The privilege of tasting 6 great vintages dating back as far as 20 years: • Château de Ferrand 1988 & 1989 • Château de Ferrand 1998 & 1999 • Château de Ferrand 2008 & 2009 This workshop includes a private tour, an initiation into aromas, a tasting of 6 vintages, and a food/wine pairing with our “Assiette Gourmande”. Schedule: 09:00am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux 10:00am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères 11:30am - Discover the enchanting medieval village of Saint-Emilion, classified by Unesco in 1999. A luminous, ochre-colored jewel built of limestone and Roman roof tiles, it is perched on a plateau and completely surrounded by a sea of vineyards. The steep and narrow cobblestone streets are lined with remnants of monasteries and convents dating from the 11th to 18th centuries that tell the story of the village. A Unesco World Heritage-inspired scavenger hunt will bring you face to face with the art, wine and stunning landscapes of Saint-Emilion. 12:30pm to 02:00pm - Time to stroll and have lunch 02:30 pm - Wine tasting at Chateau La Dominique 05:00pm - End of the tour Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light, Package price includes Transportation: Pick up/drop off at the Port Day Tour: English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car 2 winery visits and vertical workshop	10/17/2027	10/17/2027

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Ship Statistics

Built Year: 2013
Ship Length: 443 ft (135 m)
Passenger Capacity: 190
Number of Crew: 50
Dining / Restaurants: 2

Bars / Lounges: 2
Number of Staterooms: 95
Number of Suites: 9
Laundry: Yes
Internet: Yes

Dining

Bars & Lounges

Onboard Activities

Outdoor Activities

Wellness

Shopping

Shipboard Policies

Pregnancy Policy
Viking reserves the right not to accept passengers who are in an advanced state of pregnancy either upon commencement of or at any time during the river or ocean cruise.
Smoking Policy
All Viking ship interiors, staterooms, and verandas are non-smoking. Each ship has an outdoor smoking area, generally on the sun deck.
Special Dietary Needs - Advance Notice Required
Viking will make every effort to accommodate special dietary needs. Every meal has vegetarian options on the menu, and chefs are able to prepare low-salt or gluten-free cuisine. Guests requiring special diets, such as diabetic or low-cholesterol meals, must alert Viking Cruises one month prior to departure and inform the Maitre d’ when on board, and the chefs will make make reasonable efforts to fulfill these requests.
Wheelchair Access & Special Needs
Guests must report any disability requiring special attention while on their Viking Cruises itinerary to Viking at the time the reservation is made. All vessels and motorcoaches are equipped to European standards. Most transportation services, including the vessels and motorcoaches, are not equipped with elevators or wheelchair ramps. Viking will make reasonable attempts to accommodate the special needs of disabled travelers, but is not responsible in the event it is unable to do so nor is it responsible for any denial of services by vessel operators, air carriers, hotels, restaurants, or other independent suppliers. Viking cannot provide individual assistance to a vacation participant for walking, dining, getting on and off vessels, motorcoaches and other vehicles, or other personal needs. A qualified and physically able companion must accompany travelers who need such assistance and must assume full responsibility for their well being. The guest assumes the full risk of use and of any prohibitions imposed by vendors. Motorized scooters are not typically suitable on international cruises and cannot be accommodated.
Guests who have any medical, physical, or other special needs should contact Viking River Cruises directly at 1-877-668-4546 (1-877-66VIKING) with additional questions, and to obtain a copy of Viking's Policy Statement.

Stateroom Amenities

Bath Amenities/Toiletries
Bath Robes
Complimentary Bottled Water (and/or Other Beverages)
Hair Dryer
In-Stateroom Movies
Minibar and/or Refrigerator
Private Safe
Slippers
Television / Radio

Entertainment

Internet Access
For guests' convenience, all Viking ships have Internet access, as follows:
- Ships in Europe, Russia and Ukraine - There is free Wi-Fi available, so you can bring your laptop and get online at any time. Alternatively, each ship has a few computers for guest use; there are desktop machines in Russia and laptops in Europe that guests may use free of charge. Guests who bring laptops to Russia may wish to bring a LAN cable for use in their stateroom; this may work a bit better than the wireless LAN in rural areas along the river.
- Ships in China - There is an Internet café with desktop stations for guest use, free of charge. There is no onboard wireless network in China or Southeast Asia, so you will not be able to get Internet service on your personal computer while on the ship, although you may be able to do so during hotel stays.
- Please note - Shipboard service may be unreliable during certain parts of the journey. The Internet connection functions via cellular service or satellite downlink, and there may be times when reception is not possible and/or when the connection is quite slow. For this reason, it is recommended that guests use the internet connection checking and sending email only, and not for downloading large files or watching video online.
Classes and Workshops
Guest Lecturers
Local Entertainment
Educational/Enrichment Programs

Oceanview

Window Stateroom (F) Call for pricing

Category: F
Main Deck
Square Feet: 150

Window Stateroom. Stateroom size: 150 sq. ft. Features: Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Half-height picture window, Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily, Bathrobe and slippers available upon request.

Window Stateroom (E) Call for pricing

Category: E
Main Deck
Square Feet: 150

Window Stateroom. Stateroom size: 150 sq. ft. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Half-height picture window, Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily, Bathrobe and slippers available upon request, Individual climate control, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”.

Suite

Explorer Suite (ES) Call for pricing

Category: ES
Upper Deck
Square Feet: 445

Suite size: 445 sq. ft. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration). Private wraparound veranda off the spacious living room offers 270-degree views. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a French balcony, in the bedroom. Large bathroom with double sinks, shower, heated mirror & floor, premium bath products. Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily. Bathrobe and slippers available upon request. Individual climate control. Space under bed for storing suitcases. Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers. Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”.

Veranda Suite (AA) Call for pricing

Category: AA
Upper Deck
Square Feet: 275

Balcony Stateroom. Stateroom size: 275 sq. ft. Full-size veranda off the spacious living room. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, known as a French balcony, in the bedroom. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Half-height picture window, Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily, Bathrobe and slippers available upon request, Individual climate control, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”.

Balcony

French Balcony Stateroom (D) Call for pricing

Category: D
Middle Deck
Square Feet: 135

Balcony Stateroom. Stateroom size: 135 sq. ft. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to create a French balcony. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Half-height picture window, Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily, Bathrobe and slippers available upon request, Individual climate control, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”.

French Balcony Stateroom (C) Call for pricing

Category: C
Upper Deck
Square Feet: 135

Veranda Stateroom (B) Call for pricing

Category: B
Middle Deck
Square Feet: 205

Balcony Stateroom. Stateroom size: 205 sq. ft. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors open to a full-size veranda. Hotel-style beds 79 inches x 63 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration), Half-height picture window, Private bathroom with shower and premium bath products, Telephone, refrigerator, safe, hair dryer & bottled water replenished daily, Bathrobe and slippers available upon request, Individual climate control, Space under bed for storing suitcases, Roomy wardrobe with wooden hangers, Voltage: 220V and 110V in stateroom. Sony 40-inch flat-panel TV with premium entertainment package including: CNBC, CNN, FOX, ESPN, National Geographic, MGM Movies, Sky Cinema, videos on demand and “View From the Bridge”.

Veranda Stateroom (A) Call for pricing

Category: A
Upper Deck
Square Feet: 205

All fares and offers are for new bookings only, as of , are subject to availability, may not be combinable with other offers except Viking Explorer Society Travel Credit and Referral Rewards Credit, are capacity-controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice.

Cruise fares listed are cruise only in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Cruise fares listed are valid for U.S. and Canadian residents only. Cruise ship fuel surcharge may apply. 2-for-1 fares are based upon published full brochure fares; cruise fares do not include pre-paid charges, optional facilities and service fees, and personal charges, as defined in the terms and conditions of the Passenger Ticket Contract. Full brochure fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all stateroom categories and may not have been in effect during the last 90 days. Promotional fares may remain in effect after the expiration date. Viking reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees and surcharges at any time. Please call for the most up-to-date prices, as pricing and availability may change at any time. The cruise ship fuel surcharge is additional revenue to Viking River Cruises, as are any additional charges relating to currency fluctuation other than for fully paid cruise fares and full fares, which fluctuations are beyond our control. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Passenger Ticket Contract.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

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