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Dionne Roberts

Foster Perry Travel

2025 Bordeaux River Cruise

Apr 3, 2025 to Apr 10, 2025

Taste of Bordeaux on AmaDolce - A Special Wine Cruise

Departs Bordeaux April 3, 2025

From romantic walks to red wine, Bordeaux is the cultural capital of all that is quintessentially French. Follow wine's journey from countryside to cask as you tour centuries-old vineyards and taste Bordeaux's finest vintages throughout your river cruise experience. Step into living history when you visit historic Roquetaillade Castle and Château Boutinet, delighting in their elegant décor and regal architecture. Then, contrast their grandeur with the pastoral gems including the historic village of Saint-Émilion and the seaside resort of Soulac-sur-Mer. Explore the cobblestone streets of Bordeaux and the rolling hills of the French countryside by foot or by bicycle, experiencing southern France according to your tastes. After indulging in Bordeaux's colorful culture and rich flavors, you and your palate will remember this journey for years to come.

This special Wine Cruise offers guests a perfect blend of wine-related experiences and excursions in grand capitals and charming towns. Discover how wine is made and, of course, partake in tastings – all at no additional cost. Join Bion and Anna Rice, Owner and Winemaker of Artiste Winery, on board as they lead insightful discussions and share they passion and vision for making premium handcrafted wines. Learn more about our hosts here!

April 3, 2025 - Embark on AmaDolce in Bordeaux **all travelers are advised that they should plan to arrive in country no later than April 2nd to ensure against travel delays.*

April 4, 2025 - Morning Scenic Cruising and Arrival in 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 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 Saint-Émilion solely to discover more of the small historic town. If you prefer a more active adventure, pedal through the vineyard-rich countryside to Saint-Émilion.

April 5, 2025 - Libourne

Stroll through the colorful, open-air market, tasting some of the region’s specialties. Or, you can get your heart pumping by venturing deeper into town by hiking through one of Libourne’s renowned vineyards.

April 6, 2025 - 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 idyllic French countryside to Bourg. Or, in the ancient village of Bourg, take a walking tour and visit the Carriage Museum, which houses a wonderful collection of horse-drawn vehicles, and the World War II Petrol Cistern. Towards the evening, 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.

April 7, 2025 - Cussac-Fort-Medoc

Cussac-Fort-Medoc is a peaceful commune in southwestern France and your 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 estates, including Château Latour, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Pichon Longueville. You’ll then visit either Château Léoville Barton or Château Léoville Poyferré for a tasting of Grand Cru wines. More active guests can hike through the vineyards of Château Margaux and taste local specialties. Alternatively, you may enjoy a drive along the coast to Soulac-sur-Mer where you’ll see unique sights, such as the Statue of Liberty and the Cordouan lighthouse known to be the oldest in France.

April 8, 2025 - Cadillac

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 Château de Rayne Vigneau or Château Guiraud to taste the highly prized golden-hued 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.

April 9, 2025 - 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 visit to the famed indoor Les Halles de Bacalan market for a tasting of local specialties to please the palate. Bike enthusiasts will wish to join a tour along the city’s amazing network of bicycle paths. Depending on your interests, you have a choice from three excursions in the afternoon. Enjoy a visit to the immersive and interactive Bordeaux Wine Museum, housed in an awe-inspiring building. Alternately, be treated to a spectacular sound and light show, Les Bassins des Lumières. Or, explore the enriching city of Bordeaux at your own leisure.

April 10, 2025 - Disembark in Bordeaux

What's Included:

7 night river cruise the AmaDolce
All excursions offered by AmaWaterways
Onboard Wifi
Beverages onboard - Sparkling wine and juices at breakfast; beer, soft drinks and unlimited wines at lunch and dinner (new selections daily); a Sip & Sail cocktail hour with a selection of complimentary wine, beer and spirits; plus, gourmet coffee, tea and bottled water 24/7.

What's not included:

Roundtrip Air between your home airport and France
Travel Protection
Anything not specifically included above

Foster Perry Travel is happy to provide assistance with planning your pre- and post-cruise stay.

Deposits & Cancellation

Initial deposit of $400 per person is required at time of booking.

DAYS BEFORE DEPARTURE	CANCELLATION CHARGE
130 days or more prior to departure	$200 per person
129-95 days prior to departure	$400 per person
94-65 days prior to departure	35% of total price
64-35 days prior to departure	50% of total price
Less than 35 days prior to departure	100% of total price

Foster Perry Travel is strongly encourages the purchase of travel protection and is happy to assist you with this as part of our trip planning process.

Available Packages

Category S - French Balcony Suite
Unavailable as of June 30, 2024

$6,529.00
Deposit: $400.00 per person

Unavailable

This Suite is 255 square feet suite is located on the Violin Deck at the very front. Please note there are only three suites onboard the AmaDolce so availability will be confirmed at the time of your request.