TASTE OF

WINE CRUISE

Travel to ’s legendary wine capital, Bordeaux. Iconic châteaux, timeless vineyards and delicious wine tastings are plentiful as you visit Libourne, , Bourg, and Cadillac. This trip is a must for anyone interested in the best of French culture, lifestyle, wine and food.

DATES: 2021: 7/29; 8/5W, 12W, 19W, 26; 9/2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 10/7, 21, 28; 11/4, 11W 2022: 3/17W, 24W, 31; 4/7, 14, 21, 28; 5/5, 12, 19, 26; 6/2, 9, 23, 30: 7/7, 14W, 21, 28W: 8/4, 11W, 18, 25; 9/1, 8, 29; 10/6, 13, 20, 27; 11/3, 10W 2023: 3/16, 23W, 30W; 4/6W, 13, 27; 5/4, 11, 18, 25; 6/1, 8, 15W, 29; 7/6W, 13W, 20, 27; 8/3W, 10W, 17, 24, 31; 9/7, 14, 21 28; 10/5, 12, 19, 26 | 11/2, 9W W=Wine Cruise

DURATION: 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS

ROUND TRIP: BORDEAUX, FRANCE

SHIP: AMA DOLCE

FROM: $2,549 + Port Charges

COUNTRIES VISITED: FRANCE Saint­Émilion and then to Château Soutard for a Grand Cru Classé wine tasting. RIVERS: GARONNE, You can also choose to tour the magnificent Château ITINERARY Vayres, one of the most prestigious historic buildings of Aquitaine. (B,L,D) DAY 1 - BORDEAUX We highly recommend arriving at least one day early to avoid complications arising from travel delays. We are happy to make arrangements to suit your interests.

Embark the ship for your Taste of Bordeaux cruise. (D)

DAY 3 - LIBOURNE ­ BLAYE The Libourne wine region, including Saint Émilion, and Fronsac, is one of the major cradles of viticulture in the Bordeaux area, dating back to Gallo­Roman times. The first vines were planted in Fronsac two thousand years ago. In the 18th century, the DAY 2 - BORDEAUX ­ LIBOURNE wines of Fronsac enjoyed the best reputation in the Take in the romance of Bordeaux as you pass iconic sights Libourne region, selling for higher prices than their on a scenic morning cruise. Later in the day, dock in neighbors in Saint Émilion and Pomerol. Today, Fronsac Libourne, a gateway to one of Bordeaux’s most elite wine includes several beautiful wine estates such as Château regions. Join an excursion to Saint Émilion, known for its de la Dauphine, Château de la Rivière and Château Gaby. celebrated vineyards, and while here, explore the Here you will visit a cellar and taste local wines from one monolithic church carved out of one piece of limestone estate. (B,L,D) rock, and then go under the church to discover its catacombs and caves. Afterwards, enjoy a Grand Cru Classé wine tasting at either Château de Ferrand or Château de Pressac. Alternately, you can enjoy an excursion to Saint­Émilion solely to discover more of the small historic town. If you prefer a more active adventure, pedal through the vineyard­rich countryside to

DAY 4 - BLAYE ­ BOURG Once in Blaye, you can join a tour of its 17th­century citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a more active excursion, take a bike ride around Blaye. Later in the day, you can choose to bike from Blaye through the idyllic French countryside to Bourg. While in the ancient village of Bourg, take a walking tour and visit the Carriage Museum, which houses a wonderful collection of horse­drawn vehicles. Later in the day, experience the hospitality of this charming medieval village with an exclusive wine festival. Meet the local wine growers and taste the fruits of their labors as well as enjoy live French music and dancing. (B,L,D)

DAY 5 - CUSSAC FORT MEDOC After arriving in Cussac Fort Medoc, venture to Pauillac, a lovely village on the Left Bank of the Estuary. This is a gateway to the famed Médoc region, renowned for producing some of the world’s finest Bordeaux wines. You DAY 7 – BORDEAUX will see some of the most beautiful and famous wine The breathtaking capital of the wine world, Bordeaux is a estates, including Château Latour, Château Mouton UNESCO World Heritage Site and classified as a “City of Rothschild, Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Pichon Art and History.” You’ll have an opportunity to experience Longueville. You’ll then visit either Château Gruaud Larose much of the rich culture and architecture on a city tour or Château Léoville Poyferré for a tasting of Grand Cru followed by a visit to the famed indoor Les Halles de wines. Alternately, you can visit Lynch Bages, a quaint Bacalan market for a tasting of local specialties to please wine estate and village, followed by a wine and local the palate. Bike enthusiasts will wish to join a tour along specialties tasting. Or, enjoy a coast drive to the city’s amazing network of bicycle paths. Depending on Soulac­sur­Mer where you’ll see unique sights, such as your interests, you have a choice from three excursions in the Statue of Liberty and the Cordouan lighthouse known the afternoon. Enjoy a visit to the immersive and to be the oldest in France. (B,L,D) interactive Museum, housed in an awe­inspiring building. Alternately, be treated to a DAY 6 - CADILLAC ­ BORDEAUX spectacular sound and light show, Les Bassins des Visit the impressive Castle of Roquetaillade, an amazingly Lumières. Or, explore the enriching city of Bordeaux at preserved masterpiece of medieval military architecture your own leisure. In the evening, enjoy a spectacular owned by the same noble family for 700 years and travel illumination cruise, gazing at the iconic structures of to the Sauternes wine region to either Chateau de Rayne Bordeaux as they glow against the night sky. (B,L,D) Vigneau or Chateau Guiraud to taste the highly prized golden­hued sweet wines produced here. For those wishing to explore more of the history on the decadent castles, you can enjoy a visit to the Roquetaillade castle and Cadillac castle. Or, pedal through the charming town of Cadillac for a guided bike tour. (B,L,D)

DAY 8 – BORDEAUX Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home, or visit other areas of France or Europe. (B)

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