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ETX Travel & Rising Sun Vineyard's 

Avalon Bonjour Bordeaux River Cruise

What's not included:

1. International Airfare - Available on Request when flights become available 
2. Vacation protection - Available upon request
3. Pre & Post stays - Paris or Bordeaux. Options to add available!

Itinerary:

• Day 1, Tuesday October, 20, 2026, Welcome to France:
  • Welcome to France! Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding. 
  • Flights 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 city, capital of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and famous worldwide for its vineyards and wines.  OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BORDEAUX*
  • (Dinner)
  • *Ship may sail in the evening to Cadillac-sur-Garonne based on tide and water levels. 

• Day 2, Wednesday October 21, 2026 - CADILLAC-SUR-GARONNE
  • DISCOVERY -On the Steps of Montesquieu  - Join a delicious onboard experience in Bordeaux wines with a presentation by a worldclass wine sommelier.  
  •  CLASSIC - Take a guided tour of Château de la Brède—birthplace of Montesquieu—political philosopher and author of “The Spirit of Law.” Visit the fortress-style castle still reflected in its impressive moat, OR:  DISCOVERY Join a guided visit with wine tasting at a local wine estate. Sip the sweet notes and fresh acidity of Sauternes, the beloved golden-yellow wine. 
  • This evening, enjoy live entertainment on board your Suite Ship®. 
  • OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN CADILLAC-SUR-GARONNE
  • (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
  • *Sailing to Cadillac-sur-Garonne pending tides and water levels. Alternative motorcoach transportation for today’s excursions provided. 
  • OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN CADILLAC-SUR-GARONNE

• Day 3, Thursday October 22, 2026 - CUSSAC FORT MÉDOC
  • Bikes, Vines, and Wines 
  • This morning, enjoy a leisurely sailing to Cussac Fort Médoc-
  • Visit 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. You will be amazed by the picturesque
    countryside while you enjoy a wonderful ride through the vineyards, OR:-
    DISCOVERY Take a scenic drive through the famed Médoc wine country and enjoy a tasting of their wonderful wines,
    with Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon as protagonists.
  • This evening, enjoy a brief sailing to Blaye.
  • OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BLAYE

• Day 4, Friday October 23, 2026 - BLAYE–BOURG
  • Fine Art, Fine Bubbly, and a Fine Day for a Drive
  • ACTIVE Join a refreshing power walk through the historic Citadel of Blaye with your Adventure Host, OR: -
    DISCOVERY Join a guided tour to discover Blaye from a different perspective, including a visit to a local art gallery with wine tasting, OR: CLASSIC Take a a panoramic drive following the famed Route de la Corniche along the right banks of the River Dordogne, followed by guided visit to the Citadel of Blaye, an UNESCO World Heritage site.
    Relaxing afternoon sailing on the Dordogne River to Bourg. 
  • CLASSIC Take a wonderful walking tour in the Citadel of Bourg on the banks of the Dordogne River and visit the carriage
    museum. 
    Alternatively, join an optional guided excursion to learn how the Fine Champagne of Cognac is made while enjoying a
    Rémy Martin tasting. -
    Later, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship.
  • OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BOURG

• Day 5, Saturday October 24, 2026 - LIBOURNE. EXCURSION TO SAINT-ÉMILION
  • The Village Amid the Vineyards
  • DISCOVERY 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: 
  • CLASSIC Join a guided tour of the medieval village of Saint-Émilion—a UNESCO World Heritage site of legends and
    legendary landscapes,OR:-
  • CLASSIC Take an orientation walking tour to discover the history and beauty of Libourne, where wine and wonderful views
    are cherished in the 12th-century fortified town. 
  • OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN LIBOURNE

• Day 6, Sunday October 25, 2026 - BORDEAUX
  • Bordeaux Sights and Brilliant Lights
  • Join your Adventure Host for today’s special activities
  • DISCOVERY While sailing to Bordeaux, enjoy a pastry demonstration. 
  • ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along Bordeaux’ postcard river views of the Les Quais, OR:
  • CLASSIC Join a guided walking tour to discover the heart of Bordeaux with a stroll amid its stunning squares, avenues,
    and cathedrals sights.
  • OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BORDEAUX

• Day 7, Monday October 26, 2026 - BORDEAUX. EXCURSION TO ARCACHON’S BAY
  • Seas, Shells, and Sips 
  • ACTIVE Join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along Bordeaux’ postcard river views of the Les Quais, OR
  • CLASSIC Take a guided tour to La Cité du Vin, Bordeaux’s iconic wine museum and cultural center, OR
  • CLASSIC Join a full-day guided tour of the seaside resort of Arcachon on the Atlantic coast. Gaze upon its 19th-century
    architectural treasures and taste its local delicacy of oysters and wine.
  • This afternoon, consider an optional guided excursion to Les Bassins des Lumières for a breathtaking visit to the submarine base where art and music surround you in an immersive experience.
  • OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN BORDEAUx

• Day 8, Tuesday October 27, 2026 -  BORDEAUX (DISEMBARKATION

Cancellation policy: