Christmas in the Bordeaux region (port-to-port cruise)

5 daysDuration
Cruise TourExperience this tour on a cruise
15 peopleMaximum group size
18 - 79 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Highlights

Celebrate Christmas during an unforgettable cruise full of joyful, enchanting surprises.

The Médoc and the Grands Crus Wine Route

Saint-Emilion, the history of a medieval village with its prestigious châteaux

Bordeaux by night

Midnight mass in Bordeaux(2-3)

Christmas Eve dinner (including wine)

Itinerary

"Christmas in the Bordeaux region (port-to-port cruise)" is a 5-day celebration of French holiday traditions, starting and ending in Bordeaux. Cruise the Gironde and visit Libourne and Blaye, discovering the secrets of the regionā€™s grand wines. After a gourmet Christmas Eve dinner, attend Mass in Bordeaux if you wish. The major highlight of this trip is its unique blend of festive celebration and wine exploration in one of Franceā€™s most storied regions.

day 1 - 23 December

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. We'll set sail towards Cussac-Fort-MĆ©doc.

day 2 - 24 December

Join us for an optional excursion through the MĆ©doc (only on pre-booking before departure), a prestigious wine-growing region. We'll return to the ship and cruise towards Blaye.Join us for an optional excursion: Blaye and a visit to its citadel in a tourist train, plus a tasting of regional.
Tonight is our Christmas Eve dinner and evening. Enjoy midnight mass in Bordeaux(2-3).

day 3 - 25 December

This morning will be spent cruising towards Libourne. Enjoy an afternoon of onboard entertainment. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.

day 4 - 26 December

Join us on an optional excursion to Saint-Emilion and a visit to a local winegrower's. The afternoon will be spent crusing. After dinner, join us on an optional guided tour of Bordeaux by night.

day 5 - 27 December

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

Christmas in the Bordeaux region (port-to-port cruise)

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What's Included

Meals
Your cruise with all meals from dinner on the first evening to breakfast on the final dayGala dinnerChristmas eve dinner including wine.
Others
Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists)Double-occupancy cabin with shower and bathroomOnboard entertainmentWelcome cocktailTravel assistance and repatriation insuranceAll port feesChristmas present

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Ship Details

MS Cyrano de Bergerac

MS Cyrano de Bergerac

Every shade of blue, from night blue on the walls to the soft blue on the leather sofas, dress every space of the ship. The colour orange brings a touch of pep to the lounge / bar.The upper deck cabins have wide windows with French balconies, the ones on the middle deck have large windows and on the main deck the cabins have portholes.During the cruise, all meals are served in the restaurant which is located on the middle deck. The lounge / bar, at the front of the ship, will welcome passengersduring evening entertainment, aperitif games... Do not hesitate to go to the sun deck to relax! Equipped with armchairs and sun loungers you can relax while enjoying a panoramic view of the landscapes.

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