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TASTE OF BORDEAUX

WINE CRUISE

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TASTE OF BORDEAUX
BORDEAUX TO BORDEAUX, FRANCE
RIVER CRUISE THROUGH THE GARONNE AND DORDOGNE RIVERS
7 Nights  |  November 12 - 19, 2020  |  Aboard the AmaWaterways AmaDolce
Highlights: Bordeaux | Libourne | Saint-Émilion | Blaye | Bourg | Pauillac | Cadillac

Hosted by Jim Wilford of Fletcher Bay Winery, Bainbridge Island, WA
OPTIONAL LAND EXTENSION AVAILABLE
Pre-cruise 2 nights Bilbao & 2 nights San Sebastian from $1,200 pp
Post-cruise 2 nights Loire Valley & 1 night Paris from $1,200 pp

There’s no more fitting starting point for this sailing than Bordeaux, an
undisputed wine capital. Enjoy exquisite tastings just as unforgettable as the
wines you’ll sip. Visit the renowned vineyards of Saint-Émilion, Pauillac and
Libourne, discovering timeless wine-making traditions, and visit the Bordeaux
Wine Museum, a spectacular sensory experience with the power to turn even
the most hesitant wine drinkers into connoisseurs.

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DAY 1 | BORDEAUX
EMBARKATION

Board the ship for your Enticing Douro cruise.

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DAY 2 | BORDEAUX | LIBOURNE

EXCURSION OPTIONS:

Saint-Émilion excursion and
Grand Cru Classé wine tasting

Saint-Émilion bike tour and wine tasting

Vineyard hike

Château de Vayres

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DAY 3 | LIBOURNE | BLAYE

EXCURSION OPTIONS:

French country market visit with tastings

Libourne bike tour

Vineyard hike

Free evening

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DAY 4 | BLAYE | BOURGE

EXCURSION OPTIONS:

Citadel visit
 Bourg walking tour

Carriage Museum and
exclusive wine festival
Blaye bike tour

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DAY 5 | PAUILLAC

EXCURSION OPTIONS:

Médoc Grand Cru Classé wine tasting

and scenic vineyard tour

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DAY 6 | CADILLAC

EXCURSION OPTIONS:

Roquetaillade Castle with wine tasting
Sauternes wine tasting

INCLUDED WITH YOUR FARE

EXTRA INCLUDED FEATURES ONLY ON WINE CRUISES
• Special tours and tastings at local wineries and private cellars
• Learn about winemaking in renowned vineyards
• Onboard wine pairings with award-winning cuisine
• A wine expert who leads tastings and discussions

INCLUDED WITH YOUR FARE
• 7 nights deluxe accommodation in river view stateroom
• Unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner on board
• Fine dining at The Chef’s Table and Main Restaurant
• Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour
• Captain’s Gala Dinner and Cocktail Reception
• Exclusive Wine Cruise features including tastings, tours and discussions
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access on board
• A variety of guided shore excursions in every port
• Complimentary bicycles and helmets

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