St Emilion
Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Journey from Bordeaux with the opportunity to see prestigious wine areas including St Emilion and the Medoc. Unlimited complimentary house wine, beer, mineral water and soft drinks on board, with optional shore excursions
This short break holiday starts in the ancient city of Bordeaux, the world's major wine industry capital. Bordeaux has been associated with the English for many years through the wine trade, and its excellent red Bordeaux wine (claret). For 300 years from 1152 this part of the French region of Aquitaine was defended by English kings, leaving ancient castles and fortified towns across the landscape.
Our ship travels down river from Bordeaux to Pauillac and Blaye, both noted wine towns, with optional tours of wine growing areas and fortified towns along the river. Continue upriver past Bordeaux to Cadillac on the Garonne, from where there is an optional visit to St Emilion. The village is noted for its tunnels and catacombs as well as for its wine.
Bordeaux has direct flights from the UK and is three hours from Paris by TGV. This 4-night break could be combined with a stay in the Bordeaux area or further south along the Aquitaine coast.
E273 Operated by CroisiEurope
Cruise Includes
- Includes
- Four nights accommodation on board on a full-board basis
- Unlimited complimentary house wine, beer, mineral water and soft drinks on board
- Itinerary as described
- Entertainment on board
- Cruise Manager
- Gala farewell dinner
- Port taxes
- Excludes
- Cruise only prices do not include flights or transfers
- Optional Excursions (must be pre-booked at least 4 weeks before departure or bookable on board subject to availability)
- Gratuities
- Personal insurance and expenses
- Special Features
- CroisiEurope is the leading French river cruise company. Their ships have a distinctly French flavour, the service and the food having received much praise from Blue Water Holidays customers. Staff and passengers come from many European countries and there may be other English speaking passengers on board.
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Dates and Prices
Price Information
Single Supplement - £394
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