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Cruise through the Aquitaine Region from Bordeaux to Royan, along the Gironde Estuary and the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers (port-to-port cruise)

This magnificent itinerary will take you to the heart of Southwestern France, well known for its idyllic landscapes, famous wines, historical monuments, and emblematic sites.

What better way to explore this corner of French paradise than through its longstanding maritime cities and its unequivocal art of living?

Trip code : BYA_PP

Duration : 6 days

Destination :

Travel Dates :2022/2023

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

  • All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
  • Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
  • Free Wi-Fi onboard
  • Headsets are included for excursions
  • Official welcome from the captain and crew
  • Onboard activities
  • Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
  • All port fees included

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

  • Discover(1):
    • The Médoc Wine Route
    • The charming, retro city of Royan
    • Rochefort and the Corderie Royale
    • The seaside city of La Rochelle
    • Arcachon Bay and the Dune of Pilat(1)

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail and enjoy our first evening together. Our ship will begin to cruise to Cussac-Fort-Médoc. We’ll begin on the Garonne River, before entering the Gironde River, where we’ll pass the islands of Cazeau and Patiras before reaching Cussac-Fort-Médoc.

This morning, we offer two optional excursions:

CLASSIC: Tour through the Médoc vineyards

DISCOVERY: "Wine & Cheese"

Optional excursion for both packages: Royan and its waterfront.

Enjoy some free time before returning to the ship. After your expedition, you’ll return on board the ship. Join us for an evening of dinner and dancing.

Optional excursion for both packages: The seaside cities of Rochefort and La Rochelle. We’ll leave by coach for Rochefort. Rochefort was originally chosen by Jean-Baptiste Colbert as a refuge, defense, and supply post for the French Navy back in the mid-1660s. We’ll stop  for lunch in a local restaurant. The over 1,000-year-old city of La Rochelle is the capital of the Charente Maritime. It’s tucked along the Bay of Biscay and contains some of the most beautiful natural and architectural heritage in the area. Enjoy some free time before returning to the ship. After we return on board, we’ll spend the rest of our day cruising up the Dordogne to Libourne.

This morning, join us on an optional excursion for both packages: Saint-Émilion. We’ll enjoy a tasting of local products at the end of our tour.* We’ll return to the ship in Libourne and spend the afternoon cruising to Bordeaux.

Optional excursion for both packages: Guided tour of Bordeaux "by night". We’ll leave by coach for a panoramic tour of the city, where you’ll be able to discover the main monuments, followed by a tour on foot of the old quarter of Bordeaux. After your expedition, you’ll return on board the ship.

We’ll cruise along the Garonne, getting a good glimpse of Bordeaux from the water as we continue on to Cadillac. This morning, we offer two optional excursions: 

CLASSIC: a visit to the magnificent and prestigious Château de Roquetaillade.

DISCOVERY: Gourmet market in Cadillac.

We’ll spend the afternoon cruising to Bordeaux, and we’ll arrive during the evening. Tonight is our festive gala evening.

Optional excursion for both packages: To the center of Arcachon Bay.

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This morning, we offer two optional excursions: 

CLASSIC: Guided tour of Bordeaux,  whose historical area is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

DISCOVERY: Visit La Cité du Vin.

Lunch will be served on board. Enjoy some free time on your own in the city this afternoon.

Join us for dinner and an evening of entertainment.

DAY 7

Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

***Important Note***

For operational reasons and passenger safety, Tweet World Travel and its suppliers reserve the right to change, vary, modify or cancel any itinerary or arrangement in relation to the tour/cruise as considered necessary.

FAQ & Travel Blog

Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day - all onboard beverages (not including the special lists) - accommodations in double-occupancy, climate-controlled cabin with shower in private bathroom - onboard entertainment - excursion to Royan and its waterfront (D2) - welcome cocktail - gala evening - assistance from our onboard, multi-lingual host/hostess - emergency/repatriation insurance - all port fees.

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2022

Included in tour package:Panoramic tour of Royan Pauillac and the Châteaux du Médoc routeRochefort and La RochelleSaint EmilionChâteau de Roquetaillade and CadillacBordeaux, the Cha

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 721 AUD

On-board : 844 AUD

DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2022

Included in tour package:Helicopter flight over the Médoc and tastingRoyan, tour panoramiqueRochefort and La RochelleLibourne by bike and wine tasting''Pick-me-up'' walk in Cadi

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 872 AUD

On-board : 1,019 AUD

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2022

Included in tour package:Panoramic tour of Royan Pauillac and the Châteaux du Médoc routeRochefort and La RochelleSaint EmilionChâteau de Roquetaillade and CadillacDay trip in the A

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 879 AUD

On-board : 1,026 AUD

DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2022

Included in tour package:Helicopter flight over the Médoc and tastingRoyan, tour panoramiqueRochefort and La RochelleLibourne by bike and wine tasting''Pick-me-up'' walk in Cadi

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 690 AUD

On-board : 807 AUD

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2023

Included in tour package:Panoramic tour of Royan Pauillac and the Châteaux du Médoc routeRochefort and La RochelleSaint EmilionChâteau de Roquetaillade and CadillacBordeaux, the Cha

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 655 AUD

On-board : 769 AUD

DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2023

Included in tour package:Helicopter flight over the Médoc and tastingRoyan, tour panoramiqueRochefort and La RochelleLibourne by bike and wine tasting''Pick-me-up'' walk in Cadi

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 1,089 AUD

On-board : 1,275 AUD

CLASSIC
CLASSIC EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2023

Included in tour package:Panoramic tour of Royan Pauillac and the Châteaux du Médoc routeRochefort and La RochelleSaint EmilionChâteau de Roquetaillade and CadillacDay trip in the A

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 830 AUD

On-board : 972 AUD

DISCOVERY
DISCOVERY EXCURSIONS PACKAGE - 2023

Included in tour package:Helicopter flight over the Médoc and tastingRoyan, tour panoramiqueRochefort and La RochelleLibourne by bike and wine tasting''Pick-me-up'' walk in Cadi

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 942 AUD

On-board : 1,101 AUD

1 TRIPS OF DAY
Day trip in the Arcachon Bay (lunch included)- 2023

Departure by coach from Bordeaux for the Bassin d'Arcachon. We will start our tour with a boat trip on the Bassin d'Arcachon. You'll be able to see the Bird Island, the famous "Cabane

DURATION 10:30 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 271 AUD

On-board : 301 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
La Cité du Vin in Bordeaux- 2023

Opened in May 2016, this modern building - reminiscent of a lighthouse on the banks of the Garonne - is a unique invitation to voyage to the heart of wine and its traditions throughout the world. The

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 67 AUD

On-board : 75 AUD

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Guided tour of Bordeaux- 2023

Departure by coach for the guided tour of Bordeaux. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Bordeaux has been awarded the precious label in the "cultural site" category. Half of the city, from the bou

DURATION 03:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 94 AUD

On-board : 105 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
PM
Guided tour of Bordeaux by night- 2023

Departure by coach for the guided tour of Bordeaux "by night", taking in all the main monuments. A UNESCO World Heritage site, Bordeaux has been awarded the precious label in the "cultu

DURATION 02:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 84 AUD

On-board : 93 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
''Pick-me-up'' walk in cadillac- 2023

You'll set out for a guided tour on foot of the hillsides in Cadillac. Departing from the port, we will walk along the Garonne River on the former towpaths and then climb up a slope crossing woods

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 112 AUD

On-board : 124 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Wine and Cheese Tour in Pauillac- 2022

Discover Pauillac’s history, architecture, and legends during a walking tour of the city. We’ll enjoy the immersive, dreamlike sound-and-light show l’Odyssée de la Rose at the

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 159 AUD

On-board : 177 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
DAY
The seaside cities of Rochefort and La Rochelle- 2023

We’ll leave by coach for Rochefort. Rochefort was originally chosen by Jean-Baptiste Colbert as a refuge, defense, and supply post for the French navy back in the mid-1660s. Its arsenal remained

DURATION 10:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 250 AUD

On-board : 278 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Pauillac and the Châteaux du Medoc Route- 2023

Departure by coach from Pauillac to discover the Médoc, prestigious wine-growing region. A corner of the world that produces the most prestigious red wines on the planet, tightly wedged between

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 124 AUD

On-board : 138 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Guided tour of the Château de Roquetaillade and Cadillac- 2023

Departure by coach for the Château de Roquetaillade. This magnificent and prestigious medieval castle is listed as a 12th and 14th centuries historic monument. You will see its medieval keeps, t

DURATION hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 103 AUD

On-board : 116 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Guided tour of Saint Emilion and wine tasting- 2023

Departure by coach from Libourne for the excursion to Saint-Emilion. Guided tour of the underground monuments in Saint-Emilion village. Your guide will tell you all about the history of the medieval t

DURATION 03:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 124 AUD

On-board : 138 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Helicopter ride of the Médoc and an art and wine tasting- 2023

Discover the Médoc Region as never before! Taking off from the Château-d’Arsac, you’ll experience breathtaking views of the prestigious vineyards producing the Margaux wines.

DURATION 00:10 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 376 AUD

On-board : 774 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
The Bassins des Lumières- 2023

The Bassins des Lumières With our guide leading you, discover this unique digital art center within a former submarine base built by the Germans during their occupation of France during World W

DURATION 03:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 116 AUD

On-board : 128 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
AM
Libourne by bike and wine tasting- 2023

Libourne by bike and wine tasting. Guided tour of Libourne. Discover this former English bastide. Located at the confluence of the Isle and Dordogne Rivers, Libourne expanded around its port. We'l

DURATION 04:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 137 AUD

On-board : 152 AUD

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1 TRIPS OF DAY
Bordeaux, the Chartrons District, Wine and Commerce Museum- 2023

The Chartrons District, Wine and Commerce Museum. Set out with your guide on foot to explore the old neighborhood where wine merchants performed their trade—the Chartrons District. You'll vi

DURATION 03:00 hours

PRICE PER PERSON

Pre-paid : 88 AUD

On-board : 98 AUD

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