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Avalon Waterways River Cruises

21 Night Vineyards, Chateaux & Bordeaux aboard the Avalon Envision departing from Basel, Switzerland, on 2026-10-13, cruises to Breisach am Rhein, Germany, Mainz, Germany, Cologne, Germany, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, Vernon, France, Caudebec-les-Elbeuf, France, Rouen, France, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, France, Paris, France, Cussac-Fort-Medoc, France, Blaye, France, Bordeaux, France and Bordeaux, France, starting at 11597.0 per person.

21 Night Vineyards, Chateaux & Bordeaux

7 Night Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages aboard the Avalon Artistry II departing from Bordeaux, France, on 2026-09-08, cruises to Cussac-Fort-Medoc, France and Blaye, France, starting at 4149.0 per person.

7 Night Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages

14 Night French Masterpiece: Paris, Normandy & Bordeaux aboard the Avalon Tapestry II departing from Paris, France, on 2026-10-27, cruises to Vernon, France, Caudebec-les-Elbeuf, France, Rouen, France, Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, France, Cussac-Fort-Medoc, France, Blaye, France, Bordeaux, France and Bordeaux, France, starting at 7298.0 per person.

14 Night French Masterpiece: Paris, Normandy & Bordeaux

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7 Night Taste Of Bordeaux (Wine Cruise) aboard the AmaDolce departing from Bordeaux, France, on 2027-11-11, cruises to Libourne, France, Libourne, France, Blaye, France, Bourg, France and Cadillac, France, starting at 4079.0 per person.

7 Night Taste Of Bordeaux (Wine Cruise)

7 Night Taste Of Bordeaux (Smithsonian Journeys) aboard the AmaDolce departing from Bordeaux, France, on 2026-10-01, cruises to Libourne, France, Libourne, France, Blaye, France, Bourg, France and Cadillac, France, starting at 5849.0 per person.

7 Night Taste Of Bordeaux (Smithsonian Journeys)

7 Night Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages aboard the Avalon Artistry II departing from Bordeaux, France, on 2026-11-03, cruises to Cussac-Fort-Medoc, France and Blaye, France, starting at 4099.0 per person.

7 Night Taste Of Bordeaux (Wine Cruise) aboard the AmaDolce departing from Bordeaux, France, on 2027-11-04, cruises to Libourne, France, Libourne, France, Blaye, France, Bourg, France and Cadillac, France, starting at 3829.0 per person.

7 Night Taste Of Bordeaux aboard the AmaDolce departing from Bordeaux, France, on 2027-11-18, cruises to Libourne, France, Blaye, France, Libourne, France, Blaye, France, Bourg, France and Cadillac, France, starting at 3229.0 per person.

7 Night Taste Of Bordeaux

7 Night Taste Of Bordeaux (Taste Of Christmas) aboard the AmaDolce departing from Bordeaux, France, on 2027-11-25, cruises to Libourne, France, Libourne, France, Blaye, France, Bourg, France and Cadillac, France, starting at 3229.0 per person.

7 Night Taste Of Bordeaux (Taste Of Christmas)

Viking River Cruises

7 Night Chateaux,Rivers & Wine aboard the Viking Forseti departing from Bordeaux, France, on 2026-11-15, cruises to Libourne, France, Libourne, France, Bourg-en-Bresse, France, Blaye, France and Pauillac, France, starting at 2999.0 per person.

7 Night Chateaux,Rivers & Wine

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Basel, Switzerland

Welcome to Switzerland! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. Flights into Zürich or Basel must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night on board.EVENING CRUISE TO B

German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Enjoy the view on a relaxing bike ride along the Rhine with your Adventure Host, OR:

Breisach am Rhein, Germany

A Grand Cathedral and La Petite FranceACTIVE Discover Strasbourg by bike with your Adventure Host, OR:

Castle Walls and the World’s Biggest Wine BarrelACTIVE Join your Avalon Adventure Host for an inspiring walk in Heidelberg, the Philosophers' Way, OR:

Mainz, Germany

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine CountryACTIVE Enjoy a hike with your Avalon Adventure Host through the picturesque vineyards of Rüdesheim, OR:

Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE Enjoy a bike ride like the locals in Cologne with your Adventure Host, OR:

Cologne, Germany

Canals of Colorful AmsterdamACTIVE Start your day joining your Adventure Host on an early morning walk in Amsterdam, OR:

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

This morning, board a high-speed train for Paris to embark on your Avalon Suite Ship® and enjoy dinner onboard this evening. EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VERNON

Monet’s Fleurs and Crêpes du JourVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:

Vernon, France

Ancient Abbeys Along the SeineACTIVE Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the river with your Adventure Host, OR:

Caudebec-les-Elbeuf, France

Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemeter

The Cathedral of Our Lady and a Heroine for France ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour to discover and explore the most famous monuments and the lesser known hidden gems of Rouen on two wheels, OR:

Rouen, France

The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV ACTIVE Enjoy a relaxing bike ride along the Seine with your Adventure Host, OR:

Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, France

Cafés, Cathedrals and Canvases in the City of Light Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE Experience the Seine river by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:

Paris, France

Your Suite Ship® is Ready for BoardingThis morning, travel to Bordeaux to board your Suite Ship® and start your cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers.OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BORDEAUX*

On the Steps of MontesquieuDISCOVERY Join a delicious onboard experience in Bordeaux wines with a presentation by a worldclass wine sommelier.

Bikes, Vines, and Wines This morning, enjoy a leisurely sailing to Cussac Fort MédocVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Enjoy a relaxing E-bike guided tour in Bordeaux’s finest wine region.

Cussac-Fort-Medoc, France

Fine Art, Fine Bubbly, and a Fine Day for a DriveAsk your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE Join a refreshing power walk through the historic Citadel of Blaye with your Adventure Host, OR:

Blaye, France

The Village Amid the VineyardsDISCOVERY Enjoy a guided visit to Saint-Émilion to discover one Bordeaux’ must-see wine-growing towns and celebrate your day with a wine tasting, OR:

Bordeaux Sights and Brilliant Lights Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.CLASSIC Join a guided walking tour to discover the heart of Bordeaux with a stroll amid its stunning squares, avenues, and cathedrals sights.

Bordeaux, France

Seas, Shells, and Sips ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along Bordeaux’ postcard river views of the Les Quais, OR:

Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Avalon Envision

Welcome to France! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for BoardingFlights into Bordeaux must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.Your day is free to explore the city before starting your cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne. Get acquainted with this

Avalon Artistry II

Welcome to France! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.Flights into Paris must arrive by 2:30 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.Your day is free to explore the world’s most romantic city before starting your cruise on the Seine. Get acquainted w

Monet’s Muses, Castle Courtyards, and Crêpes du JourVisit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.ACTIVE Explore Vernon's Chateau des Tourelles by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:

Heroic Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions CLASSIC Join a Guided Tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, visit significant U.S. sites, including Omaha Beach, the Pointe du Hoc monument, and the American Cemetery,

Cafés, Cathedrals, and Canvases in the City of Light Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities.ACTIVE Experience the Seine river by foot with your Adventure Host, OR:

Avalon Tapestry II

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

LIBOURNE, FRANCE. Welcome to Libourne, a gateway to one of Bordeaux’s most elite wine regions. Join an excursion to Saint Émilion, known for its celebrated vineyards, and while here, explore the monolithic church carved out of one piece of limestone rock,

Libourne, France

LIBOURNE. Stroll through the colorful, open-air market, tasting some of the region’s specialties. As a unique alternative, visit a wine cellar and enjoy a special tasting of Fronsac wines from a local estate. Or, you can get your heart pumping by venturin

BLAYE – BOURG, FRANCE. Once in Blaye, you can join a tour of its 17th-century citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a more active excursion, take a bike ride around Blaye along a former railway. Later in the day, you can choose to bike from Blaye thr

Bourg, France

CUSSAC-FORT MEDOC. Cussac-Fort-Medoc is a peaceful commune in southwestern France and your gateway to the famed Médoc region, renowned for producing some of the world’s finest Bordeaux wines. You will see some of the most beautiful and famous wine estates

CADILLAC – BORDEAUX, FRANCE. Visit the impressive Castle of Roquetaillade, an amazingly preserved masterpiece of medieval military architecture owned by the same noble family for 700 years and travel to the Sauternes wine region to either Chateau de Rayne

Cadillac, France

BORDEAUX. The breathtaking capital of the wine world, Bordeaux is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and classified as a “City of Art and History.” You’ll have an opportunity to experience much of the rich culture and architecture on a city tour followed by a v

BORDEAUX – DISEMBARKATION. Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home. (B). . B,L,D – Indicates Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included on this day.

AmaDolce

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

LIBOURNE. Welcome to Libourne, a gateway to one of Bordeaux’s most elite wine regions. Join an excursion to Saint Émilion, known for its celebrated vineyards, and while here, explore the monolithic church carved out of one piece of limestone rock, and the

LIBOURNE. Stroll through the colorful, open-air market, tasting some of the region’s specialties. As a unique alternative, travel back in time to visit an ancient watermill and learn the tradition of breadmaking. Or, you can get your heart pumping by vent

BLAYE – BOURG. Once in Blaye, you can join a tour of its 17th-century citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a more active excursion, take a bike ride around Blaye along a former railway. Later in the day, you can choose to bike from Blaye through the

CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC. Across the estuary lies Cussac-Fort-Médoc, a lovely base from which to explore the famed Médoc region, renowned for producing some of the finest Bordeaux wines. The town is home to Fort Médoc, another of Vauban’s World Heritage-listed f

CADILLAC. Visit the impressive Castle of Roquetaillade, an amazingly preserved masterpiece of medieval military architecture owned by the same noble family for 700 years. For those wishing to explore more of the history on the decadent castles, you can en

BORDEAUX - LIBOURNE. Take in the romance of Bordeaux as you pass iconic sights on a scenic morning cruise. Later in the day, dock in Libourne, a gateway to one of Bordeaux’s most elite wine regions. Join an excursion to Saint Émilion, known for its celebr

LIBOURNE - BLAYE. Stroll through Libourne’s colorful, open-air market, tasting some of the region’s specialties. Or, you can get your heart pumping by venturing deeper into town on an invigorating bike tour or hiking through one of Libourne’s renowned vin

BLAYE – BOURG. Once in Blaye, you can join a tour of its 17th-century citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a more active excursion, take a bike ride around Blaye along a former railway. Later in the day, in the ancient village of Bourg, take a walki

CUSSAC-FORT MEDOC. Cussac-Fort Medoc, a lovely village on the bank of the Gironde Estuary, is gateway to the famed Médoc region, renowned for producing some of the world’s finest Bordeaux wines. You will see some of the most beautiful and famous wine esta

CADILLAC. Visit the impressive Castle of Roquetaillade, an amazingly preserved masterpiece of medieval military architecture owned by the same noble family for 700 years. Next, travel to the Sauternes wine region to either Chateau de Rayne Vigneau or Chat

CADILLAC. Visit the impressive Royal Chateau Cazeneauve, an amazingly preserved masterpiece owned by the same noble family for generations to the current day. For those wishing to explore more of the history on the decadent castles, you can enjoy a visit 

CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC. Cussac-Fort-Medoc is a peaceful commune in southwestern France and your gateway to the famed Médoc region, renowned for producing some of the world’s finest Bordeaux wines. Today, you can join a tour of the commune's famous wine estates

Capital of the Aquitaine region, Bordeaux is celebrated for its thoughtfully preserved 18th-century architecture. Together, its glorious buildings, many of them built on the wine trade, comprise the world&rsquo;s largest urban UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

As you sail along the lush, green banks of the Dordogne, you will understand why writer Henry Miller called this fertile region a &ldquo;country of enchantment.&rdquo; Behind the tree-lined shores that you drift past, vast vineyards stretch into this peac

Built as a fortified town intended to help colonize the wilderness areas of southwestern France, Libourne has hugged the confluence of the Dordogne and Isle Rivers since 1270. Libourne was founded and named by Roger de Leybourne under the English Crown an

The village of Bourg reclines along the Gironde, just beyond the confluence of the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers. Perched on a rocky slope and encircled by medieval walls, it has always had a clear view of ships, friend or foe, heading toward Bordeaux. The 

Bourg-en-Bresse, France

A producer of fine red wines, the scenic town of Blaye rests on the Gironde River, just north of Bordeaux. Blaye boasts an extraordinary 17th-century citadel, dramatically set on a rock along the river. The sprawling fortress was built on the orders of Ki

Pauillac is a famed wine-growing village in the southwest of France. Set along the Gironde estuary, it neighbors other iconic wine locations, including Margaux, Saint-Estéphe and Saint-Julien. Collectively, they produce some of the world’s most prestigiou

Pauillac, France

Though its name may not be familiar, the Garonne River is among the most beloved waterways in the world of wine lovers. As you sail its languid waters, gaze upon gentle hills laden with vineyards and riverside outcroppings dotted with honey-colored castle

Cadillac was built as a fortified town to protect Bordeaux. Its mighty towers gave watchmen a clear view of the Garonne, and a clear shot should any foe attempt to pass. This charming town and its 17th-century castle retain much of their old-world charm. 

Viking Forseti

The Dordogne River in southwestern France is famed for its stunning scenery, dotted with ancient castles and picturesque medieval towns like Sarlat and Bergerac. This river offers a tranquil cruise experience, inviting travelers to delve into the region’s deep historical roots and sample the culinary delights of the Périgord region, renowned for its truffles and foie gras.

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21 Night Vineyards, Chateaux & Bordeaux

7 Night Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages

14 Night French Masterpiece: Paris, Normandy & Bordeaux

7 Night Taste Of Bordeaux (Wine Cruise)

7 Night Taste Of Bordeaux (Smithsonian Journeys)

7 Night Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages

7 Night Taste Of Bordeaux (Wine Cruise)

7 Night Taste Of Bordeaux

7 Night Taste Of Bordeaux (Taste Of Christmas)

7 Night Chateaux,Rivers & Wine

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Competitive pricing

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No hidden fees

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Top-rated Dordogne cruises

21 Night Vineyards, Chateaux & Bordeaux

7 Night Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages

14 Night French Masterpiece: Paris, Normandy & Bordeaux

7 Night Taste Of Bordeaux (Wine Cruise)

7 Night Taste Of Bordeaux (Smithsonian Journeys)

7 Night Bonjour Bordeaux: Chateaux, Wineries & Charming Villages

7 Night Taste Of Bordeaux (Wine Cruise)

7 Night Taste Of Bordeaux

7 Night Taste Of Bordeaux (Taste Of Christmas)

7 Night Chateaux,Rivers & Wine

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