Bordeaux
Bordeaux 10/27/2024
Fly to Bordeaux. We meet you at the airport and take you to your ship (airport meet & greet transfers are included when air is purchased from Viking River Cruises). The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore Bordeaux on your own. Second only to Paris in French historic monuments, Bordeaux's thoughtfully preserved 18th-century urban areas make it a desirable filming location, and its graceful port on the Garonne River is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We remain docked overnight. (D)
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!
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Bordeaux - Gourmet tour - 8 hours
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<div><span><span><span><span>We invite you to enjoy a </span></span><span><span>gourmet guided tour of Bordeaux </span></span><span><span>which has been listed as a World Heritage Site by </span></span><span><span>Unesco in June 2007. </span></span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span><span>“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. </span></span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span><span>From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the 18</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work.</span></span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span><span>Our visit offers to combine historic discovery with regional and typical "delicacies" punctuated by three stops at specialized producers: </span></span></span></span></div>

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<div><br />
<span><span>•<span><span>Tasting of ewe cheese</span></span><span><span> with jam of cherries from Pyrenean mountains</span></span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span>•<span><span>Tasting of </span></span><span><span>“</span></span><span><span>cannelé</span></span><span><span>”</span></span><span><span> a very local sweet specialty at </span></span><span><span>Baillardran,</span></span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span>•<span><span>And of course a "</span></span><span><span>wine tasting</span></span><span><span>" in a bistro…</span></span></span><br />
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<strong>Tour Duration: 8 hours</strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible: NO</strong><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light</u></span><br />

<div><span><strong><u><span><span>Package includes </span></span></u></strong></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port<br />
- English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- All entrance fees & tasting</span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- All tax and Vat </span></span></span></div>

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<span><strong><u><span><span>Does not include </span></span></u></strong></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Lunch </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Gratuities </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Travel insurance and personal expenses </span></span></span></div>

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<span><strong><u><span><span>Departure dates</span></span></u></strong><span><span> : all day , all year </span></span></span></div>

<div><span>Not available during French Bank Holiday</span></div>
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Bordeaux - Cultural tour - 8 hours
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<div><span><span><span><span>“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. </span></span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span><span>From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the </span></span><span><span>18</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span><span>The </span></span><span><span>futuristic tram network</span></span><span><span> 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 </span></span><span><span>Palais</span></span><span> </span><span><span>Gallien</span></span><span><span> amphitheatre (</span></span><span><span>4</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century), the Saint </span></span><span><span>Seurin</span></span><span><span> Basilica (</span></span><span><span>11</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century foundations), the Saint André Cathedral (</span></span><span><span>13</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century), the Porte </span></span><span><span>Cailhau</span></span><span><span> and the "Grosse Cloche" ("big bell", </span></span><span><span>15</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century). </span></span><br />
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<span><span>The 18th century gave the city its outstanding "</span></span><span><span>Grand Theatre</span></span><span><span>", a national opera house built in 1781, and the </span></span><span><span>Allées</span></span><span><span> de </span></span><span><span>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.</span></span><br />
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<strong>Tour Duration:8 hours</strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> <u>NO</u><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light</u><br />

<div><strong><u><span><span><span>Package includes</span></span></span></u></strong></div>

<ul>
<li>Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port</li>
<li><span><span><span>English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal </span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>All entrance fees</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>All tax and Vat </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

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<strong><u><span><span><span>Does not include </span></span></span></u></strong></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Lunch </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Gratuities </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Travel insurance and personal expenses </span></span></span></div>

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<strong><u><span><span><span>Departure dates</span></span></span></u></strong><span><span><span> : all day , all year </span></span></span></div>

<div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Not available on May 1st, January 01st & December 25</font></div>
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Bordeaux -Saint Emilion Wine Tour - 8 hours
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<div><span><span><span><span>In the morning</span></span><span><span>, departure with your English speaking driver guide to </span></span><span><span>Saint </span></span><span><span>Emilion</span></span><span><span>.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<div><span><span><span><span>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 </span></span><span><span>Unesco</span></span><span><span> in 1999.</span></span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span><span>“Grape production was introduced into this fertile region of Aquitaine by the Romans and was intensified during the Middle Age. The area of </span></span><span><span>Saint-</span></span><span><span>Émilion</span></span><span><span> benefited from its position on the pilgrim route to Santiago de </span></span><span><span>Compostella</span></span><span><span> and several churches, monasteries and hospices were built there from the </span></span><span><span>XIth</span></span><span><span> century onwards. It was granted its own jurisdictional status during the period of English rule in the </span></span><span><span>XIIth</span></span><span><span> century. This is an exceptional landscape entirely given over to grape-production and whose towns and villages are home to outstanding historic monuments.” (</span></span><span><span>Unesco</span></span><span><span> Cit.) </span></span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span><span>Centuries after the Latin poet </span></span><span><span>Ausonius</span></span><span><span>, the hermit </span></span><span><span>Emilion</span></span><span><span> 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.</span></span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span><span>Private guided tour</span></span><span><span> of the principal sights of the medieval town: the </span></span><span><span>Emilion</span></span><span><span> Hermitage, the Tour du Roy built in the </span></span><span><span>13</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century by Richard the Lion heart, the collegiate church and its </span></span><span><span>14</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century cloister and, above all, the exceptional monolithic church and its catacombs dug out of the limestone cliff between the </span></span><span><span>9</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> and the </span></span><span><span>11</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> centuries. Its 38 metre span makes it the largest such church in Europe.</span></span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span><span>Lunch will take place at a restaurant located in the city.</span></span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span><span>In the afternoon, visit with wine tasting</span></span><span><span> at </span></span><span><span>a Grand Cru </span></span><span><span>Classé</span></span><span><span> Saint </span></span><span><span>Emilion</span></span><span><span>.</span></span></span><br />
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<strong>Tour Duration:8 hours</strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> <u>No</u><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light, </u></span><br />

<div><strong><u><span><span><span>Package Includes </span></span></span></u></strong></div>

<ul>
<li>Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port</li>
<li><span><span><span>English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal </span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>All entrance fees & tasting</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>All tax and Vat </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

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<div><br />
<strong><u><span><span><span>Does not include </span></span></span></u></strong></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Lunch</span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Gratuities </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Travel insurance and personal expenses </span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<strong><u><span><span><span>Departure dates</span></span></span></u></strong><span><span><span> : all day , all year </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>May 1st - due to French law, cost double and most of the Wine estate are close </span></span></span></div>
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Bordeaux - A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… - 8 hours
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<p><span><span><span> A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… </span></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><span>Taste and identify the differences between the great Bordeaux wines, according to the vintage…</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>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.</span></span></span><br />
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<p><span><span><u><span>Château Grand Vertical Tasting Workshop</span></u></span></span></p>

<p><span>The privilege of tasting 6 great vintages dating back </span><span>as far as 20 years:</span></p>

<p><span><span><span>• Château de Ferrand 1988 & 1989</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>• Château de Ferrand 1998 & 1999</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>• Château de Ferrand 2008 & 2009</span></span></span></p>

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<span><span><span>This workshop includes a private tour, an initiation into aromas, a tasting of 6 vintages, and a food/wine pairing with our “Assiette Gourmande”.<br />
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<u>Schedule: </u></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><span>09:00am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux </span></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><span>10:00am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères </span></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><span>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.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>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. </span></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><span>12:30pm to 02:00pm - Time to stroll and have lunch</span></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><span>02:30 pm - Wine tasting at Chateau La Dominique </span></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><span>05:00pm - End of the tour</span><br />
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<strong>Tour Duration: 8 hours</strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> <u>NO</u><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light,</u></span></span></p>

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<span><span><u><span>Package price includes</span></u></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span><span>Transportation: Pick up/drop off at the Port</span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Day Tour: English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>2 winery visits and vertical workshop</span></span></span></li>
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Bordeaux - About Grape Varietals… - 8 hours
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<div><span><span><span>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. </span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>It's possible to have this activity in any Bordeaux wine appellation!</span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>Wine tasting: Merlot or Cabernet? </span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>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? </span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>Theory put in practice:<br />
<strong>Blending is an art</strong></span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>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. </span></span></span></div>

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<span><strong><span><span>Wine taster & Expert</span></span></strong></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>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. </span></span></span><br />
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<div><span><span><span>09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>10:00 am - First winery tour </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>02:30 pm - Wine tasting separate grapes varieties and then have a blending session </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>05:00pm - End of the tour</span></span><br />
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<strong>Tour Duration: 8 hours </strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> <u>NO</u><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light,</u></span><br />

<div><u><span><span><span>Package price includes</span></span></span></u></div>

<ul>
<li>Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port</li>
<li><span><span><span>English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>2 winery visits</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Blending sessions</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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Bordeaux - Wine Architecture in Saint-Emilion - 8 hours
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<div><span><span><span>Modern Temples of Bacchus</span></span></span><br />
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<div><span><span><span>To wine lovers everywhere, the grand vintages of the Bordeaux region of France have long been regarded as the true pinnacle of excellence.</span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>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.</span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>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.</span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>Discover Architectures / Understand Classification/Discover techniques of wine making and appreciate wine tastings! </span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>10:00 am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>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.</span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>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. </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch</span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>02:30 pm - Wine tasting Chateau La Dominique </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>05:00pm - End of the tour</span></span></span><br />
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<strong>Tour Duration: 8 hours</strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> <u> no</u><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light,</u>

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<u><span><span><span>Package price includes </span></span></span></u></div>

<ul>
<li>Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port</li>
<li><span><span><span>English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>2 winery visits</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Monument tour in Saint-Emilion</span></span></span></li>
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Bordeaux
Bordeaux 10/28/2024
Tour the city center this morning and see some of Bordeaux's highlights, including the Place des Quinconces, one of the largest squares in Europe; the neoclassical Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux; and several spectacular churches. Visit the Musée d'Aquitaine for a guided tour of the collections that highlight the region's triangular trade route and Bordeaux's position in it. Later this afternoon, we sail upstream along the Garonne River to Cadillac, a small town with a towering castle that gave its name to the American car brand. (B,L,D)
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!
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Bordeaux - Gourmet tour - 8 hours
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<div><span><span><span><span>We invite you to enjoy a </span></span><span><span>gourmet guided tour of Bordeaux </span></span><span><span>which has been listed as a World Heritage Site by </span></span><span><span>Unesco in June 2007. </span></span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span><span>“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. </span></span></span></span></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span><span>From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the 18</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work.</span></span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span><span>Our visit offers to combine historic discovery with regional and typical "delicacies" punctuated by three stops at specialized producers: </span></span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<span><span>•<span><span>Tasting of ewe cheese</span></span><span><span> with jam of cherries from Pyrenean mountains</span></span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span>•<span><span>Tasting of </span></span><span><span>“</span></span><span><span>cannelé</span></span><span><span>”</span></span><span><span> a very local sweet specialty at </span></span><span><span>Baillardran,</span></span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span>•<span><span>And of course a "</span></span><span><span>wine tasting</span></span><span><span>" in a bistro…</span></span></span><br />
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<strong>Tour Duration: 8 hours</strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible: NO</strong><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light</u></span><br />

<div><span><strong><u><span><span>Package includes </span></span></u></strong></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port<br />
- English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- All entrance fees & tasting</span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- All tax and Vat </span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<span><strong><u><span><span>Does not include </span></span></u></strong></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Lunch </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Gratuities </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Travel insurance and personal expenses </span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<span><strong><u><span><span>Departure dates</span></span></u></strong><span><span> : all day , all year </span></span></span></div>

<div><span>Not available during French Bank Holiday</span></div>
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Bordeaux - Cultural tour - 8 hours
<div>
<div><span><span><span><span>“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. </span></span></span></span></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span><span>From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the </span></span><span><span>18</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work. </span></span></span></span><br />
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<span><span>The </span></span><span><span>futuristic tram network</span></span><span><span> 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 </span></span><span><span>Palais</span></span><span> </span><span><span>Gallien</span></span><span><span> amphitheatre (</span></span><span><span>4</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century), the Saint </span></span><span><span>Seurin</span></span><span><span> Basilica (</span></span><span><span>11</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century foundations), the Saint André Cathedral (</span></span><span><span>13</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century), the Porte </span></span><span><span>Cailhau</span></span><span><span> and the "Grosse Cloche" ("big bell", </span></span><span><span>15</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century). </span></span><br />
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<span><span>The 18th century gave the city its outstanding "</span></span><span><span>Grand Theatre</span></span><span><span>", a national opera house built in 1781, and the </span></span><span><span>Allées</span></span><span><span> de </span></span><span><span>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.</span></span><br />
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<strong>Tour Duration:8 hours</strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> <u>NO</u><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light</u><br />

<div><strong><u><span><span><span>Package includes</span></span></span></u></strong></div>

<ul>
<li>Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port</li>
<li><span><span><span>English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal </span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>All entrance fees</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>All tax and Vat </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

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<strong><u><span><span><span>Does not include </span></span></span></u></strong></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Lunch </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Gratuities </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Travel insurance and personal expenses </span></span></span></div>

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<strong><u><span><span><span>Departure dates</span></span></span></u></strong><span><span><span> : all day , all year </span></span></span></div>

<div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Not available on May 1st, January 01st & December 25</font></div>
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Bordeaux -Saint Emilion Wine Tour - 8 hours
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<div><span><span><span><span>In the morning</span></span><span><span>, departure with your English speaking driver guide to </span></span><span><span>Saint </span></span><span><span>Emilion</span></span><span><span>.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<div><span><span><span><span>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 </span></span><span><span>Unesco</span></span><span><span> in 1999.</span></span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span><span>“Grape production was introduced into this fertile region of Aquitaine by the Romans and was intensified during the Middle Age. The area of </span></span><span><span>Saint-</span></span><span><span>Émilion</span></span><span><span> benefited from its position on the pilgrim route to Santiago de </span></span><span><span>Compostella</span></span><span><span> and several churches, monasteries and hospices were built there from the </span></span><span><span>XIth</span></span><span><span> century onwards. It was granted its own jurisdictional status during the period of English rule in the </span></span><span><span>XIIth</span></span><span><span> century. This is an exceptional landscape entirely given over to grape-production and whose towns and villages are home to outstanding historic monuments.” (</span></span><span><span>Unesco</span></span><span><span> Cit.) </span></span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span><span>Centuries after the Latin poet </span></span><span><span>Ausonius</span></span><span><span>, the hermit </span></span><span><span>Emilion</span></span><span><span> 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.</span></span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span><span>Private guided tour</span></span><span><span> of the principal sights of the medieval town: the </span></span><span><span>Emilion</span></span><span><span> Hermitage, the Tour du Roy built in the </span></span><span><span>13</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century by Richard the Lion heart, the collegiate church and its </span></span><span><span>14</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century cloister and, above all, the exceptional monolithic church and its catacombs dug out of the limestone cliff between the </span></span><span><span>9</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> and the </span></span><span><span>11</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> centuries. Its 38 metre span makes it the largest such church in Europe.</span></span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span><span>Lunch will take place at a restaurant located in the city.</span></span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span><span>In the afternoon, visit with wine tasting</span></span><span><span> at </span></span><span><span>a Grand Cru </span></span><span><span>Classé</span></span><span><span> Saint </span></span><span><span>Emilion</span></span><span><span>.</span></span></span><br />
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<strong>Tour Duration:8 hours</strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> <u>No</u><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light, </u></span><br />

<div><strong><u><span><span><span>Package Includes </span></span></span></u></strong></div>

<ul>
<li>Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port</li>
<li><span><span><span>English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal </span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>All entrance fees & tasting</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>All tax and Vat </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<strong><u><span><span><span>Does not include </span></span></span></u></strong></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Lunch</span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Gratuities </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Travel insurance and personal expenses </span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<strong><u><span><span><span>Departure dates</span></span></span></u></strong><span><span><span> : all day , all year </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>May 1st - due to French law, cost double and most of the Wine estate are close </span></span></span></div>
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Bordeaux - A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… - 8 hours
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<p><span><span><span> A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… </span></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><span>Taste and identify the differences between the great Bordeaux wines, according to the vintage…</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>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.</span></span></span><br />
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<p><span><span><u><span>Château Grand Vertical Tasting Workshop</span></u></span></span></p>

<p><span>The privilege of tasting 6 great vintages dating back </span><span>as far as 20 years:</span></p>

<p><span><span><span>• Château de Ferrand 1988 & 1989</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>• Château de Ferrand 1998 & 1999</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>• Château de Ferrand 2008 & 2009</span></span></span></p>

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<span><span><span>This workshop includes a private tour, an initiation into aromas, a tasting of 6 vintages, and a food/wine pairing with our “Assiette Gourmande”.<br />
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<u>Schedule: </u></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><span>09:00am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux </span></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><span>10:00am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères </span></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><span>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.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>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. </span></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><span>12:30pm to 02:00pm - Time to stroll and have lunch</span></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><span>02:30 pm - Wine tasting at Chateau La Dominique </span></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><span>05:00pm - End of the tour</span><br />
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<strong>Tour Duration: 8 hours</strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> <u>NO</u><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light,</u></span></span></p>

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<span><span><u><span>Package price includes</span></u></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span><span>Transportation: Pick up/drop off at the Port</span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Day Tour: English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>2 winery visits and vertical workshop</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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Bordeaux - About Grape Varietals… - 8 hours
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<div><span><span><span>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. </span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>It's possible to have this activity in any Bordeaux wine appellation!</span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>Wine tasting: Merlot or Cabernet? </span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>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? </span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>Theory put in practice:<br />
<strong>Blending is an art</strong></span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>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. </span></span></span></div>

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<span><strong><span><span>Wine taster & Expert</span></span></strong></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>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. </span></span></span><br />
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<div><span><span><span>09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>10:00 am - First winery tour </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>02:30 pm - Wine tasting separate grapes varieties and then have a blending session </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>05:00pm - End of the tour</span></span><br />
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<strong>Tour Duration: 8 hours </strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> <u>NO</u><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light,</u></span><br />

<div><u><span><span><span>Package price includes</span></span></span></u></div>

<ul>
<li>Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port</li>
<li><span><span><span>English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>2 winery visits</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Blending sessions</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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Bordeaux - Wine Architecture in Saint-Emilion - 8 hours
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<div><span><span><span>Modern Temples of Bacchus</span></span></span><br />
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<div><span><span><span>To wine lovers everywhere, the grand vintages of the Bordeaux region of France have long been regarded as the true pinnacle of excellence.</span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>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.</span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>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.</span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>Discover Architectures / Understand Classification/Discover techniques of wine making and appreciate wine tastings! </span></span></span></div>

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<div><br />
<span><span><span>09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>10:00 am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>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.</span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>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. </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch</span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>02:30 pm - Wine tasting Chateau La Dominique </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>05:00pm - End of the tour</span></span></span><br />
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<strong>Tour Duration: 8 hours</strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> <u> no</u><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light,</u>

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<u><span><span><span>Package price includes </span></span></span></u></div>

<ul>
<li>Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port</li>
<li><span><span><span>English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>2 winery visits</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Monument tour in Saint-Emilion</span></span></span></li>
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10/28/2024 |
10/28/2024 |
Cadillac
Cadillac 10/29/2024
Begin your day with a tour of Cadillac then head across the river for your excursion to Sauternes where you will learn how the area's sweet dessert wines are made, and taste some examples during your tour. (B,L,D)
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10/29/2024 |
10/29/2024 |
Sauternes
Sauternes 10/29/2024
Begin your day with a walking tour of Cadillac and then head across the river for your excursion to Sauternes. View picturesque landscapes where vineyards blanket the countryside hills and visit a château to learn how their prized wines are made. Enjoy a tasting before returning to your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner),
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10/29/2024 |
10/29/2024 |
Libourne
Libourne 10/30/2024
Disembark this morning for a leisurely stroll to Libourne's picturesque city square, lined with buildings dating as far back as the 16th century; or take part in one of two optional excursions: an exploration of the Bergerac area in the Dordogne to learn more about truffles, a great French delicacy; or a wine tasting, at a nearby château, of some local vintages from the Saint-Émilion and Pomerol appellations. Later, take a tour to Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you see the town's superb medieval lanes and delightful views of the surrounding vineyards from the upper town. Spend a pleasant afternoon exploring the town's streets and shops. (B,L,D)
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10/30/2024 |
10/30/2024 |
St. Emilion
St. Emilion 10/30/2024
Disembark this morning for a leisurely stroll to Libourne's picturesque city square, lined with buildings dating as far back as the 16th century; or take part in one of two optional excursions: an exploration of the Bergerac area in the Dordogne to learn more about truffles, a great French delicacy; or a wine tasting, at a nearby château, of some local vintages from the Saint-Émilion and Pomerol appellations. Later, take a tour to Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you see the town's superb medieval lanes and delightful views of the surrounding vineyards from the upper town. Spend a pleasant afternoon exploring the town's streets and shops. (B,L,D)
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10/30/2024 |
10/30/2024 |
Bourg-en-Bresse
Bourg-en-Bresse 10/31/2024
After a morning at leisure in Libourne, sail to Bourg. Upon arrival, take an afternoon stroll through the historic village. Or, you may choose to take an optional excursion to the charming medieval town of Cognac, birthplace of one of the world's best-known types of brandy. Here, you will tour the Camus family business, one of the most tradition-steeped Cognac houses in the area, and try your hand at blending. Early this evening, continue cruising to Blaye. (B,L,D)
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10/31/2024 |
10/31/2024 |
Blaye
Blaye 10/31/2024
Blaye boasts an extraordinary 17th-century citadel, dramatically set on a rock beside the river, incorporating the ruins of an ancient Gothic château that contains the tomb of Charibert II, king of Aquitaine. The citadel of Blaye, its city walls, and two other forts are collectively listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a guided tour of the citadel, then return to your ship for lunch as we sail downstream, passing islands and gentle slopes, arriving in Pauillac in the early afternoon. Enjoy a wine country tour featuring several wine-tasting opportunities, including the area's famous full-flavored Margaux. This evening, travel through the rolling vineyard-laced hills to dinner at a château, accompanied by the château's own wines. (B,L,D)
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10/31/2024 |
10/31/2024 |
Fort Medoc
Fort Medoc 11/01/2024
Cussac-Fort-Médoc is a gateway to the Médoc wine country, home to the famed wine growing villages of Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Estèphe and Saint-Julien. Collectively, they produce some of the world’s most prestigious wines with four of the five Premier cru classé hailing from the Médoc region; Château Margaux, Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour and Château Mouton Rothschild. In addition, there are 60 Grand cru classé vineyards and many more incredible wineries, each offering insight into their rich winemaking heritage that has been passed on for generations.
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11/01/2024 |
11/01/2024 |
Bordeaux
Bordeaux 11/02/2024
Relax aboard your ship this morning as we make our way back to Bordeaux. You have the afternoon at leisure, giving you more time to appreciate the well-preserved architecture of Ange-Jacques Gabriel and son, and to taste the city's cuisine and wine appellations. Perhaps pick up a few bottles to take home with you. You won't want to miss the Place de la Bourse, with its mirror-like reflecting pool, impressive by day but absolutely stunning at night. You also have the option of taking a full-day excursion to Arcachon, a commune on the Atlantic coast, to see the Victorian-era villas, walk on the boardwalk, and taste the oysters, a local delicacy. Or, you have the option of participating in a market visit with the Viking chef to see where the local chefs of Bordeaux find their fruit, vegetables, meats, and fish. (B,L,D)
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!
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Bordeaux - Gourmet tour - 8 hours
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<div><span><span><span><span>We invite you to enjoy a </span></span><span><span>gourmet guided tour of Bordeaux </span></span><span><span>which has been listed as a World Heritage Site by </span></span><span><span>Unesco in June 2007. </span></span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span><span>“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. </span></span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span><span>From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the 18</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work.</span></span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span><span>Our visit offers to combine historic discovery with regional and typical "delicacies" punctuated by three stops at specialized producers: </span></span></span></span></div>

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<span><span>•<span><span>Tasting of ewe cheese</span></span><span><span> with jam of cherries from Pyrenean mountains</span></span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span>•<span><span>Tasting of </span></span><span><span>“</span></span><span><span>cannelé</span></span><span><span>”</span></span><span><span> a very local sweet specialty at </span></span><span><span>Baillardran,</span></span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span>•<span><span>And of course a "</span></span><span><span>wine tasting</span></span><span><span>" in a bistro…</span></span></span><br />
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<strong>Tour Duration: 8 hours</strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible: NO</strong><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light</u></span><br />

<div><span><strong><u><span><span>Package includes </span></span></u></strong></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port<br />
- English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- All entrance fees & tasting</span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- All tax and Vat </span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<span><strong><u><span><span>Does not include </span></span></u></strong></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Lunch </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Gratuities </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Travel insurance and personal expenses </span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<span><strong><u><span><span>Departure dates</span></span></u></strong><span><span> : all day , all year </span></span></span></div>

<div><span>Not available during French Bank Holiday</span></div>
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Bordeaux - Cultural tour - 8 hours
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<div><span><span><span><span>“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. </span></span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span><span>From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the </span></span><span><span>18</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work. </span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span><span>The </span></span><span><span>futuristic tram network</span></span><span><span> 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 </span></span><span><span>Palais</span></span><span> </span><span><span>Gallien</span></span><span><span> amphitheatre (</span></span><span><span>4</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century), the Saint </span></span><span><span>Seurin</span></span><span><span> Basilica (</span></span><span><span>11</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century foundations), the Saint André Cathedral (</span></span><span><span>13</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century), the Porte </span></span><span><span>Cailhau</span></span><span><span> and the "Grosse Cloche" ("big bell", </span></span><span><span>15</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century). </span></span><br />
<br />
<span><span>The 18th century gave the city its outstanding "</span></span><span><span>Grand Theatre</span></span><span><span>", a national opera house built in 1781, and the </span></span><span><span>Allées</span></span><span><span> de </span></span><span><span>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.</span></span><br />
<br />
<strong>Tour Duration:8 hours</strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> <u>NO</u><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light</u><br />

<div><strong><u><span><span><span>Package includes</span></span></span></u></strong></div>

<ul>
<li>Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port</li>
<li><span><span><span>English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal </span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>All entrance fees</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>All tax and Vat </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<strong><u><span><span><span>Does not include </span></span></span></u></strong></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Lunch </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Gratuities </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Travel insurance and personal expenses </span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<strong><u><span><span><span>Departure dates</span></span></span></u></strong><span><span><span> : all day , all year </span></span></span></div>

<div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Not available on May 1st, January 01st & December 25</font></div>
</div>
</div>

<div></div>
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Bordeaux -Saint Emilion Wine Tour - 8 hours
<div>
<div><span><span><span><span>In the morning</span></span><span><span>, departure with your English speaking driver guide to </span></span><span><span>Saint </span></span><span><span>Emilion</span></span><span><span>.</span></span></span></span><br />
</div>

<div><span><span><span><span>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 </span></span><span><span>Unesco</span></span><span><span> in 1999.</span></span></span></span></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span><span>“Grape production was introduced into this fertile region of Aquitaine by the Romans and was intensified during the Middle Age. The area of </span></span><span><span>Saint-</span></span><span><span>Émilion</span></span><span><span> benefited from its position on the pilgrim route to Santiago de </span></span><span><span>Compostella</span></span><span><span> and several churches, monasteries and hospices were built there from the </span></span><span><span>XIth</span></span><span><span> century onwards. It was granted its own jurisdictional status during the period of English rule in the </span></span><span><span>XIIth</span></span><span><span> century. This is an exceptional landscape entirely given over to grape-production and whose towns and villages are home to outstanding historic monuments.” (</span></span><span><span>Unesco</span></span><span><span> Cit.) </span></span></span></span></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span><span>Centuries after the Latin poet </span></span><span><span>Ausonius</span></span><span><span>, the hermit </span></span><span><span>Emilion</span></span><span><span> 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.</span></span></span></span></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span><span>Private guided tour</span></span><span><span> of the principal sights of the medieval town: the </span></span><span><span>Emilion</span></span><span><span> Hermitage, the Tour du Roy built in the </span></span><span><span>13</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century by Richard the Lion heart, the collegiate church and its </span></span><span><span>14</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century cloister and, above all, the exceptional monolithic church and its catacombs dug out of the limestone cliff between the </span></span><span><span>9</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> and the </span></span><span><span>11</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> centuries. Its 38 metre span makes it the largest such church in Europe.</span></span></span></span></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span><span>Lunch will take place at a restaurant located in the city.</span></span></span></span></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span><span>In the afternoon, visit with wine tasting</span></span><span><span> at </span></span><span><span>a Grand Cru </span></span><span><span>Classé</span></span><span><span> Saint </span></span><span><span>Emilion</span></span><span><span>.</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<strong>Tour Duration:8 hours</strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> <u>No</u><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light, </u></span><br />

<div><strong><u><span><span><span>Package Includes </span></span></span></u></strong></div>

<ul>
<li>Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port</li>
<li><span><span><span>English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal </span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>All entrance fees & tasting</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>All tax and Vat </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<strong><u><span><span><span>Does not include </span></span></span></u></strong></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Lunch</span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Gratuities </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Travel insurance and personal expenses </span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<strong><u><span><span><span>Departure dates</span></span></span></u></strong><span><span><span> : all day , all year </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>May 1st - due to French law, cost double and most of the Wine estate are close </span></span></span></div>
<br />
</div>
</div>

<div></div>
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Bordeaux - A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… - 8 hours
<div>
<p><span><span><span> A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… </span></span></span></p>

<p></p>

<p><span><span><span>Taste and identify the differences between the great Bordeaux wines, according to the vintage…</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>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.</span></span></span><br />
</p>

<p></p>

<p><span><span><u><span>Château Grand Vertical Tasting Workshop</span></u></span></span></p>

<p><span>The privilege of tasting 6 great vintages dating back </span><span>as far as 20 years:</span></p>

<p><span><span><span>• Château de Ferrand 1988 & 1989</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>• Château de Ferrand 1998 & 1999</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>• Château de Ferrand 2008 & 2009</span></span></span></p>

<p><br />
<span><span><span>This workshop includes a private tour, an initiation into aromas, a tasting of 6 vintages, and a food/wine pairing with our “Assiette Gourmande”.<br />
<br />
<u>Schedule: </u></span></span></span></p>

<p></p>

<p></p>

<p><span><span><span>09:00am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux </span></span></span></p>

<p></p>

<p><span><span><span>10:00am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères </span></span></span></p>

<p></p>

<p><span><span><span>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.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>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. </span></span></span></p>

<p></p>

<p><span><span><span>12:30pm to 02:00pm - Time to stroll and have lunch</span></span></span></p>

<p></p>

<p><span><span><span>02:30 pm - Wine tasting at Chateau La Dominique </span></span></span></p>

<p></p>

<div>
<p><span><span><span>05:00pm - End of the tour</span><br />
<br />
<strong>Tour Duration: 8 hours</strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> <u>NO</u><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light,</u></span></span></p>

<p><br />
<span><span><u><span>Package price includes</span></u></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span><span>Transportation: Pick up/drop off at the Port</span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Day Tour: English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>2 winery visits and vertical workshop</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>

<div></div>
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Bordeaux - About Grape Varietals… - 8 hours
<div>
<div><span><span><span>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. </span></span></span></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span>It's possible to have this activity in any Bordeaux wine appellation!</span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span>Wine tasting: Merlot or Cabernet? </span></span></span></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span>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? </span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span>Theory put in practice:<br />
<strong>Blending is an art</strong></span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>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. </span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<span><strong><span><span>Wine taster & Expert</span></span></strong></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>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. </span></span></span><br />
</div>

<div></div>

<div><span><span><span>09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>10:00 am - First winery tour </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>02:30 pm - Wine tasting separate grapes varieties and then have a blending session </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>05:00pm - End of the tour</span></span><br />
<br />
<br />
<strong>Tour Duration: 8 hours </strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> <u>NO</u><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light,</u></span><br />

<div><u><span><span><span>Package price includes</span></span></span></u></div>

<ul>
<li>Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port</li>
<li><span><span><span>English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>2 winery visits</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Blending sessions</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>

<div></div>
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Bordeaux - Wine Architecture in Saint-Emilion - 8 hours
<div>
<div><span><span><span>Modern Temples of Bacchus</span></span></span><br />
</div>

<div><span><span><span>To wine lovers everywhere, the grand vintages of the Bordeaux region of France have long been regarded as the true pinnacle of excellence.</span></span></span></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span>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.</span></span></span></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span>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.</span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span>Discover Architectures / Understand Classification/Discover techniques of wine making and appreciate wine tastings! </span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span>09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>10:00 am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>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.</span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>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. </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch</span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>02:30 pm - Wine tasting Chateau La Dominique </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>05:00pm - End of the tour</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<strong>Tour Duration: 8 hours</strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> <u> no</u><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light,</u>

<div><br />
<u><span><span><span>Package price includes </span></span></span></u></div>

<ul>
<li>Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port</li>
<li><span><span><span>English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>2 winery visits</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Monument tour in Saint-Emilion</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
</div>
</div>

<div></div>
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11/02/2024 |
11/02/2024 |
Bordeaux
Bordeaux 11/03/2024
After a final onboard breakfast, disembark and we take you to the airport for your flight home. Airport meet & greet transfers included when air is purchased from Viking River Cruises. Or, extend your journey with three nights in Paris. (B)
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!
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Bordeaux - Gourmet tour - 8 hours
<div>
<div><span><span><span><span>We invite you to enjoy a </span></span><span><span>gourmet guided tour of Bordeaux </span></span><span><span>which has been listed as a World Heritage Site by </span></span><span><span>Unesco in June 2007. </span></span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span><span>“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. </span></span></span></span></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span><span>From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the 18</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work.</span></span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span><span>Our visit offers to combine historic discovery with regional and typical "delicacies" punctuated by three stops at specialized producers: </span></span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<span><span>•<span><span>Tasting of ewe cheese</span></span><span><span> with jam of cherries from Pyrenean mountains</span></span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span>•<span><span>Tasting of </span></span><span><span>“</span></span><span><span>cannelé</span></span><span><span>”</span></span><span><span> a very local sweet specialty at </span></span><span><span>Baillardran,</span></span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span>•<span><span>And of course a "</span></span><span><span>wine tasting</span></span><span><span>" in a bistro…</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<strong>Tour Duration: 8 hours</strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible: NO</strong><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light</u></span><br />

<div><span><strong><u><span><span>Package includes </span></span></u></strong></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port<br />
- English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- All entrance fees & tasting</span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- All tax and Vat </span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<span><strong><u><span><span>Does not include </span></span></u></strong></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Lunch </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Gratuities </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Travel insurance and personal expenses </span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<span><strong><u><span><span>Departure dates</span></span></u></strong><span><span> : all day , all year </span></span></span></div>

<div><span>Not available during French Bank Holiday</span></div>
</div>
</div>

<div></div>
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Bordeaux - Cultural tour - 8 hours
<div>
<div><span><span><span><span>“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. </span></span></span></span></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span><span>From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the </span></span><span><span>18</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work. </span></span></span></span><br />
<br />
<span><span>The </span></span><span><span>futuristic tram network</span></span><span><span> 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 </span></span><span><span>Palais</span></span><span> </span><span><span>Gallien</span></span><span><span> amphitheatre (</span></span><span><span>4</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century), the Saint </span></span><span><span>Seurin</span></span><span><span> Basilica (</span></span><span><span>11</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century foundations), the Saint André Cathedral (</span></span><span><span>13</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century), the Porte </span></span><span><span>Cailhau</span></span><span><span> and the "Grosse Cloche" ("big bell", </span></span><span><span>15</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century). </span></span><br />
<br />
<span><span>The 18th century gave the city its outstanding "</span></span><span><span>Grand Theatre</span></span><span><span>", a national opera house built in 1781, and the </span></span><span><span>Allées</span></span><span><span> de </span></span><span><span>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.</span></span><br />
<br />
<strong>Tour Duration:8 hours</strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> <u>NO</u><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light</u><br />

<div><strong><u><span><span><span>Package includes</span></span></span></u></strong></div>

<ul>
<li>Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port</li>
<li><span><span><span>English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal </span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>All entrance fees</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>All tax and Vat </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<strong><u><span><span><span>Does not include </span></span></span></u></strong></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Lunch </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Gratuities </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Travel insurance and personal expenses </span></span></span></div>

<div></div>

<div><br />
<strong><u><span><span><span>Departure dates</span></span></span></u></strong><span><span><span> : all day , all year </span></span></span></div>

<div><font face="arial, sans-serif">Not available on May 1st, January 01st & December 25</font></div>
</div>
</div>

<div></div>
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Bordeaux -Saint Emilion Wine Tour - 8 hours
<div>
<div><span><span><span><span>In the morning</span></span><span><span>, departure with your English speaking driver guide to </span></span><span><span>Saint </span></span><span><span>Emilion</span></span><span><span>.</span></span></span></span><br />
</div>

<div><span><span><span><span>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 </span></span><span><span>Unesco</span></span><span><span> in 1999.</span></span></span></span></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span><span>“Grape production was introduced into this fertile region of Aquitaine by the Romans and was intensified during the Middle Age. The area of </span></span><span><span>Saint-</span></span><span><span>Émilion</span></span><span><span> benefited from its position on the pilgrim route to Santiago de </span></span><span><span>Compostella</span></span><span><span> and several churches, monasteries and hospices were built there from the </span></span><span><span>XIth</span></span><span><span> century onwards. It was granted its own jurisdictional status during the period of English rule in the </span></span><span><span>XIIth</span></span><span><span> century. This is an exceptional landscape entirely given over to grape-production and whose towns and villages are home to outstanding historic monuments.” (</span></span><span><span>Unesco</span></span><span><span> Cit.) </span></span></span></span></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span><span>Centuries after the Latin poet </span></span><span><span>Ausonius</span></span><span><span>, the hermit </span></span><span><span>Emilion</span></span><span><span> 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.</span></span></span></span></div>

<div><br />
<span><span><span><span>Private guided tour</span></span><span><span> of the principal sights of the medieval town: the </span></span><span><span>Emilion</span></span><span><span> Hermitage, the Tour du Roy built in the </span></span><span><span>13</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century by Richard the Lion heart, the collegiate church and its </span></span><span><span>14</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> century cloister and, above all, the exceptional monolithic church and its catacombs dug out of the limestone cliff between the </span></span><span><span>9</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> and the </span></span><span><span>11</span></span><span><span>th</span></span><span><span> centuries. Its 38 metre span makes it the largest such church in Europe.</span></span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span><span>Lunch will take place at a restaurant located in the city.</span></span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span><span>In the afternoon, visit with wine tasting</span></span><span><span> at </span></span><span><span>a Grand Cru </span></span><span><span>Classé</span></span><span><span> Saint </span></span><span><span>Emilion</span></span><span><span>.</span></span></span><br />
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<strong>Tour Duration:8 hours</strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> <u>No</u><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light, </u></span><br />

<div><strong><u><span><span><span>Package Includes </span></span></span></u></strong></div>

<ul>
<li>Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port</li>
<li><span><span><span>English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal </span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>All entrance fees & tasting</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>All tax and Vat </span></span></span></li>
</ul>

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<strong><u><span><span><span>Does not include </span></span></span></u></strong></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Lunch</span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Gratuities </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>- Travel insurance and personal expenses </span></span></span></div>

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<strong><u><span><span><span>Departure dates</span></span></span></u></strong><span><span><span> : all day , all year </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>May 1st - due to French law, cost double and most of the Wine estate are close </span></span></span></div>
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Bordeaux - A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… - 8 hours
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<p><span><span><span> A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… </span></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><span>Taste and identify the differences between the great Bordeaux wines, according to the vintage…</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>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.</span></span></span><br />
</p>

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<p><span><span><u><span>Château Grand Vertical Tasting Workshop</span></u></span></span></p>

<p><span>The privilege of tasting 6 great vintages dating back </span><span>as far as 20 years:</span></p>

<p><span><span><span>• Château de Ferrand 1988 & 1989</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>• Château de Ferrand 1998 & 1999</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>• Château de Ferrand 2008 & 2009</span></span></span></p>

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<span><span><span>This workshop includes a private tour, an initiation into aromas, a tasting of 6 vintages, and a food/wine pairing with our “Assiette Gourmande”.<br />
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<u>Schedule: </u></span></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><span>09:00am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux </span></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><span>10:00am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères </span></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><span>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.</span></span></span></p>

<p><span><span><span>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. </span></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><span>12:30pm to 02:00pm - Time to stroll and have lunch</span></span></span></p>

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<p><span><span><span>02:30 pm - Wine tasting at Chateau La Dominique </span></span></span></p>

<p></p>

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<p><span><span><span>05:00pm - End of the tour</span><br />
<br />
<strong>Tour Duration: 8 hours</strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> <u>NO</u><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light,</u></span></span></p>

<p><br />
<span><span><u><span>Package price includes</span></u></span></span></p>

<ul>
<li><span><span>Transportation: Pick up/drop off at the Port</span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Day Tour: English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>2 winery visits and vertical workshop</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
</div>
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Bordeaux - About Grape Varietals… - 8 hours
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<div><span><span><span>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. </span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>It's possible to have this activity in any Bordeaux wine appellation!</span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>Wine tasting: Merlot or Cabernet? </span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>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? </span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>Theory put in practice:<br />
<strong>Blending is an art</strong></span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>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. </span></span></span></div>

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<span><strong><span><span>Wine taster & Expert</span></span></strong></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>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. </span></span></span><br />
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<div><span><span><span>09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>10:00 am - First winery tour </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>02:30 pm - Wine tasting separate grapes varieties and then have a blending session </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>05:00pm - End of the tour</span></span><br />
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<strong>Tour Duration: 8 hours </strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> <u>NO</u><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light,</u></span><br />

<div><u><span><span><span>Package price includes</span></span></span></u></div>

<ul>
<li>Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port</li>
<li><span><span><span>English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>2 winery visits</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Blending sessions</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
</div>
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Bordeaux - Wine Architecture in Saint-Emilion - 8 hours
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<div><span><span><span>Modern Temples of Bacchus</span></span></span><br />
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<div><span><span><span>To wine lovers everywhere, the grand vintages of the Bordeaux region of France have long been regarded as the true pinnacle of excellence.</span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>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.</span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>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.</span></span></span></div>

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<span><span><span>Discover Architectures / Understand Classification/Discover techniques of wine making and appreciate wine tastings! </span></span></span></div>

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<div><br />
<span><span><span>09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>10:00 am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>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.</span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>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. </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch</span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>02:30 pm - Wine tasting Chateau La Dominique </span></span></span></div>

<div><span><span><span>05:00pm - End of the tour</span></span></span><br />
<br />
<strong>Tour Duration: 8 hours</strong><br />
<strong>Wheelchair Accessible:</strong> <u> no</u><br />
<strong>Physical Activity Level:</strong> <u>Light,</u>

<div><br />
<u><span><span><span>Package price includes </span></span></span></u></div>

<ul>
<li>Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port</li>
<li><span><span><span>English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>2 winery visits</span></span></span></li>
<li><span><span><span>Monument tour in Saint-Emilion</span></span></span></li>
</ul>
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11/03/2024 |
11/03/2024 |