From the French Basque Country to Bordeaux - Fine French cuisine at the foot of the Pyrenees and a cruise to discover Bordeaux and its outlying areas (port-to-port cruise)

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8 daysDuration

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15 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

Bordeaux, France

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Highlights

Original back-to-back journeys to explore the French Basque Country and the Gironde region

Discover the Gironde Estuary

Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and a tasting of Irouléguy wine

Bayonne and a visit to a salted-meat workshop

Discover the region's grands crus(1)

Bordeaux and its Chartrons District, the historic wine commerce area(1)

The Bassins des Lumières, an old submarine base that is now the largest digital art center in France

Bike trip to explore the Libournais vineyards and a tasting of Pomerol wines(1) 50th Anniversary Gala Evening anniversary dinner followed by a dance party

Bordeaux and its Chartrons District, the historic wine commerce area(1)

The Bassins des Lumières, an old submarine base that is now the largest digital art center in France

Bike trip to explore the Libournais vineyards and a tasting of Pomerol wines(1) 50th Anniversary Gala Evening anniversary dinner followed by a dance party

Itinerary

Delve into the heart of the French Basque Country and Bordeaux on this gourmet-focused cruise tour. Beginning in Nouvelle-Aquitaine and culminating in Bordeaux, you’ll savor the flavors of the region—Espelette chili peppers, Bayonne chocolate and ham, and local Irouléguy wines—while wandering seaside Biarritz and the pilgrimage town of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, the last stop before the Pyrenees.

Enjoy a relaxed cruise along the Garonne and Gironde Rivers, punctuated by visits to Bordeaux, Saint-Emilion, and beyond. This trip’s highlight is its focus on culinary tradition and regional authenticity, making it a must for foodies and culture enthusiasts eager to experience French gastronomy at its roots.

day 1Biarritz

We'll welcome you at your four-star hotel (or similar accommodations) in Biarritz at 5:00 p.m., where you'll check in and enjoy a welcome cocktail.(1) Dinner and evening in Biarritz.Although once a whaling village, Biarritz is now an upscale seaside resort. The city's destiny changed forever when Napoléon III and his wife, Eugénie, came to take advantage of the ocean's health benefits. Enjoy some free time on the Atlantic coast by walking along the cliffs or even having a swim!

day 2Biarritz - French Basque Country - Biarritz

day 3Biarritz - Bayonne - Bordeaux

day 4Bordeaux - Cussac-fort-medoc - The Médoc(1)

day 5Cussac-fort-medoc - Gironde Estuary - Blaye(2)

day 6Blaye(2) - Libourne(2) - Saint-emilion

day 7Libourne(2) - Bordeaux

day 8Bordeaux

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Meals

Accommodations, including breakfast and dinner, in a four-star hotel in biarritz from day 1 to day 3*Lunch on day 2 and day 3Cruise with all meals from dinner on day 3 to breakfast on the final day

Others

Full-day excursion to the french basque countryGuided tour of bayonne and a salted-meat workshopAll onboard beverages (not including the special lists)Accommodations in double-occupancy cabin with climate control and shower in private bathroomAll onboard entertainmentWelcome cocktailGala eveningTravel assistance and repatriation insuranceAll port fees.

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Ship Details

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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From the French Basque Country to Bordeaux - Fine French cuisine at the foot of the Pyrenees and a cruise to discover Bordeaux and its outlying areas (port-to-port cruise)

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