VIEW PACKAGE ROSA - BORDEAUX CRUISE (9875) Hotel barge Rosa cruises along the beautiful Bordeaux region. Hotel Barge Rosa takes you on a breathtaking odyssey along the calmer canals of southwest France. This premier class cruise includes tour and wine tasting in Saint Emilion and visit to the Duration impressive Château de Duras. 6 nights France / Barge Destinations CULTURAL LUXURY France BARGE Travel Departs Bordeaux Highlights Travel Ends Cruise across the 1,900 foot Agen Tour of the famous Saint Émilion Bordeaux aqueduct Visit the impressive Château de Duras Wine, cheese and Armagnac tastings Experiences Cultural, Luxury Rosa features a clipper-style barge that was built in Netherlands in 1907. She was converted to a hotel barge in 1990. Beautiful and elegant, this barge was featured in the successful television series, "Rick Stein’s French Odyssey" where it was taken on a relaxing voyage across the colourful, captivating part of southern France. Rosa features a dining room, saloon bar, sun deck and 4 staterooms accommodating 8 passengers with full en-suite facilities. The crew includes the captain, tour guide, master chef and a housekeeper. There are bikes available for guests. Rosa still cruises in the calmer canals of southwest France, taking you to captivating locations such as the famous Saint Émilion, the impressive Château de Duras, the 1,900 foot Agen aqueduct, and other stunning places known for wine, cheese and Armagnac tastings. Included On-Board Facilities 6 nights onboard at Hotel Barge Rosa in a Stateroom Maximum of 8 passengers Crew of 4 (Captain, tour guide, chef and hostesses) 4 Staterooms (1 twin bed & 3 double beds) 8 folding bicycles Transfers by an air-conditioned minivan Small library of books and maps Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily prepared by your chef Collection of board games Captains farewell dinner on your last night Saloon with 6 USB ports for fast charging Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages Hi-Fi system with CD player, radio and iPod docking station Excursions as per itinerary Binoculars Sun deck Use of barge facilities On-deck spa pool Wi-Fi access Itinerary Day 1 Bordeaux → Boé You are met in Bordeaux** and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to Rosa. Following a champagne welcome, there is time for a stroll before returning for your first dinner on board. Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Rosa in a Stateroom. Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included. Dinner HOTEL BARGE ROSA IN LOCK. Day 2 Boé → Serignac-sur-Garonne Morning cruise to Serignac-sur-Garonne, where you cross the Plan Canal d’Agen, one of the longest aqueducts in France which spans the River Garonne. After lunch visit the medieval town of Nerac and tread in the footsteps of King of France Henry IV and Queen Margot. The château was built in the 15th century, but much was destroyed during the French Revolution and today only the impressive north wing remains. Finally, stop at the Lapeyrade Estate for a cellar tasting of Armagnac, the oldest alcohol in France. Dinner on board. Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Rosa in a Stateroom. Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner THE SCENIC RIVER GARONNE. Day 3 Serignac-sur-Garonne → Buzet-sur-Baise This morning, depart early to enjoy breakfast at the colourful market of Aiguillon and then cruise to our mooring at Buzet-sur-Baise, a pretty fortified village with pastel-coloured houses. Lunch on board is followed by an informative guided tour of the sustainable wine co-operative of Buzet, with a tasting of course! Next, visit the cork museum at Mezin to learn about the history of cork- making, before heading to the 13th century bastide village of Vianne. In the evening you will go to Barbaste with its fortified mill, protected by four square towers, and the nearby 12th century bridge with its 12 curved arches. Dinner tonight is a gourmet affair at the “Auberge du Goujon qui frétille”, a delightful local restaurant with a highly inventive menu. Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Rosa in a Stateroom. Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner CHARMING SALOON OF BARGE ROSA. Day 4 Buzet-sur-Baise → Lagruère Start the day with a relaxing cruise to the lovely little village of Lagruère, with time to walk or cycle the towpath through stunning countryside. Following lunch on board cruise along the Garonne river aboard a traditional flat-bottomed boat, after which we visit the beautiful village of Le Mas d’Agenais, its 11th century church playing host to an ornate Romanesque doorway and an original masterpiece by Rembrandt. After this, take a short drive to an artisanal dairy farm at Ramier where we experience the entire cheese making process, culminating in a delicious tasting. Dinner, if the weather permits, is a gourmet barbecue beside the barge, overlooking the River Garonne. Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Rosa in a Stateroom. Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner SCENIC CRUISING ABOARD ROSA. Day 5 Lagruère → Meilhan-sur-Garonne Your morning cruise takes you to the village of Meilhan-sur-Garonne, with an expansive view over the valley of the Garonne. In the afternoon, visit the 14th century Château de Duras, an architectural wonder, which has been both a fortress and a stately home over its 900-year history. Wander through its 35 rooms and museum before returning to the hotel barge. Dinner on board. Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Rosa in a Stateroom. Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner READING CORNER OF HOTEL BARGE ROSA. Day 6 Meilhan-sur-Garonne → Castet-en-Dorthe Today, your final cruise is to Castet-en-Dorthe, where the canal ends and drops into the River Garonne. After lunch on board. visit the medieval town of Saint Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site and centre of the most famous of the Bordeaux appellations. Later, stop at Château Beau-Sejour-Becot, producer of premier and grand crus wines, where we discover the secrets of the vine and, of course, enjoy a tasting. Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board. Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Rosa in a Stateroom. Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner THE MEDIEVAL TOWN OF SAINT EMILION. Day 7 Castet-en-Dorthe → Bordeaux After breakfast, you are transferred by private chauffeured minibus to your choice of location in Bordeaux**. Breakfast Additional information Official language Local currency French EUR Optional Extras Departure dates and pricing: 2021 dates: 11,18 April - $6,593pp 25 April - $7,914pp 2,9,16,23,30 May - $7,914pp 6,13,20,27 June - $8,053pp 4,11 July - $8,053pp 18,25 July - $6,825pp 1,8,15,22 August - $6,946pp 29 August - $8,196pp 5,12,19,26 September - $8,196pp 3,10,17,24 October - $7,073pp 2022 dates: 10,17 April - $7,073pp 24 April - $8,345pp 1,8,15,22,29 May - $8,345pp 5,12,19,26 June - $8,345pp 3,10 July - $8,345pp 17,24,31 July - $7,073pp 7,14,21 August - $7,073pp 28 August - $8,345pp 4,11,18,25 September - $8,345pp 2,9,16,23 October - $7,073pp Important notes Itinerary is subject to change. On alternate weeks, the cruise is in the reverse direction. Approximate transfer duration for Rosa cabin bookings are 1 or 1.5 hours, depending on the cruise route. For departures from 12 April to 7 June 2020 (Gascony) Pick-up Point Cabin bookings - Hotel Pullman in Toulouse centre at 4:00 pm Charter bookings - One location of the groups choice in Toulouse or Bordeaux at 4:00 pm Drop-off Point Cabin bookings - Guests' choice of location in Toulouse by 10:30 am Charter bookings - One location of the group's choice in Toulouse or Bordeaux by 10:30 am For departures from 14 June to 25 October 2020 (Bordeaux & Gascony) Pick-up Point Cabin bookings - The Intercontinental Bordeaux – Le Grand hotel (if guests stay the prior night) at 4:00 pm or Bordeaux Train Station (in HALLE 3 by black and yellow sign ‘Point Rencontre Groups/Group Meeting Point’) at 4:20 pm Charter bookings - One location of the group's choice in Bordeaux or Toulouse for pick-up at 4:00 pm Drop-off Point Cabin bookings - Guests' choice of location in Bordeaux by 11:00 am Charter bookings - One location of the group's choice in Bordeaux or Toulouse by 11:00 am.