Itinerary
- Day 1
Bordeaux
You'll arrive in Bordeaux and transfer to your ship where the crew gets you settled in. After checking into your suite, you can relax or head up to the Sun Deck to meet other guests and grab a drink.
- Meals
- Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Bordeaux - Day 2
Saint-Émilion
This morning you'll explore what's available on board. Around lunchtime the ship arrives in Libourne, a historic port town that's central to the wine trade here. Later in the afternoon you'll head to Saint-Émilion, a medieval village with old architecture, well-kept monuments, and an underground church that's recognized as a World Heritage site.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Tour of Saint-Émilion medieval village including underground church
Landmarks/POIs Saint-Émilion Libourne - Day 3
Libourne
The morning gives you choices for exploring the Libournais region on the Right Bank. You can do a wine tasting at a local château, take a walking tour through Libourne's historic center, visit a sturgeon farm to try caviar, or check out a 19th-century flour mill that still operates traditionally. The ship departs for Blaye later that evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Wine tasting at a Saint-Émilion château - Introduction to Saint-Émilion wines
Optional Activities
- Right Bank first sips - Introduction to Saint-Émilion wines: Drive through rolling hills and vineyards to a château around Saint-Émilion, explore the property and vines with wine tasting
- Walking tour of Libourne: Guided tour of historic centre including fortified harbour, 16th century townhouse, and Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste church with 71-metre spire
- Excursion to a sturgeon farm: Learn about sustainable caviar production methods with tasting
- Artisanal flour mill: Visit Le Moulin de Porchères, a 19th century flour mill with traditional milling techniques and hands-on breadmaking workshops
Landmarks/POIs Saint-Émilion Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste - Day 4
Fort Médoc
You'll wake up in Blaye, a small hamlet built as a fortification with a World Heritage citadel full of narrow cobblestone streets and wine bars. Choose between a casual walking tour or a more active two-hour walk through the citadel learning about Vauban's defense system and visiting Château Marquis de Vauban. That evening you'll cruise to Fort Médoc for an exclusive experience at Château d'Agassac with champagne and a private classical concert.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Blaye or Active walking tour of Blaye with Château Marquis de Vauban visit
- Scenic Enrich: Private classical concert at Château d'Agassac with welcome glass of wine or champagne and tour of the estate
Optional Activities
- Walking tour of Blaye: Stroll through charming Blaye with local guide learning its history and admiring well-preserved centre inside citadel walls
- Active walking tour of Blaye: Two-hour walk through citadel learning about Sébastien Vauban's defence system, continuing to 18th century Château Marquis de Vauban estate
Landmarks/POIs Blaye Citadel Château Marquis de Vauban Château d'Agassac - Day 5
Bourg
Fort Médoc sits on the left bank of the Gironde River in the heart of the Médoc wine region. This morning pick between a scenic drive along Route des Châteaux with wine tasting at a major estate, or explore the countryside by e-bike with wine samples. After lunch back on the ship, you'll cruise toward Bourg, an old commune with vineyards dating to Roman times. Choose a walking tour with the Carriages Museum, a 30-kilometer cycling tour, or a vineyard tasting tour along the estuary.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Discover the Route des Châteaux by bike before sampling Médoc's renowned Grand Cru Classé reds
Optional Activities
- Route des Châteaux - Médoc wine discovery: Panoramic drive along Route des Châteaux visiting prestigious estate with guided wine tasting learning about Bordeaux winemaking traditions
- Route des Châteaux - Médoc wine discovery by bike: E-bike discovery of spectacular Médoc countryside admiring châteaux along the road with wine sampling at prestigious estate
- Bourg with Carriages Museum: Walking tour of medieval village exploring main square, citadel and Carriages Museum with horse-drawn vehicles collection
- Guided cycling along the Captain's Road: 30-kilometre round trip cycling tour along the Captain's Road named for WWI officers, riding clifftops, through vineyards and past charming villages
- Estuary vineyards tasting tour: Visit family wine estate in Côtes de Bourg with spectacular Gironde estuary views, learning about sustainable viticulture with wine tasting
Landmarks/POIs Fort Médoc Bourg - Day 6
Cadillac
After the night in Bordeaux, the ship heads south this morning to Cadillac, a small appellation famous for sweet white wines and home to 13th-century fortified buildings. You'll have your pick of a Sauternes wine tour by car or bike that includes tasting at a local estate and learning about winemaking, or a walking tour through Cadillac's fortified town with 16th-century architecture. You'll return to Bordeaux by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Enjoy the rich, honeyed whites of Sauternes including Grand Cru Classé sampling
Optional Activities
- Sauternes Gold - Sweet wines & châteaux tour: Drive through beautiful Sauternes region visiting local estate to learn about winemaking process and climate producing distinctive sweet whites with tasting
- Sauternes Gold - Sweet wines & châteaux tour by bike: Cycle through rolling Sauternes vineyards visiting local estate, learning winemakers' history and wine-making methods with tasting
- Walking tour of Cadillac: Guided walking tour of charming fortified town admiring 16th-century architecture, visiting marketplace and Château Cadillac with interesting stories from guide
Landmarks/POIs Cadillac Sauternes Château Cadillac - Day 7
Bordeaux
You'll spend the day in Bordeaux, France's sixth largest city with museums, historic sites, and wine bars throughout. Options include a guided coach and walking tour of the city's highlights, shopping at a local market with a Scenic chef and then a cooking demo, a three-hour cycling tour crossing bridges and historic buildings, or visiting the interactive Cité du Vin Museum. Back on board this afternoon you'll have a wine and chocolate pairing.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Explore the history of Bordeaux wine at Cité Du Vin with tasting
- Wine and chocolate pairing experience
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Bordeaux: Discover city highlights by coach and on foot with local guide sharing facts about history, culture and modern way of life with free time to explore
- Shop with a Chef & Scenic Culinaire: Accompany Scenic chef to local food market to taste fresh produce and purchase ingredients, return to ship for interactive cooking demonstration making delicious French dishes
- Cycling tour of Bordeaux: Three-hour cycling tour of Bordeaux crossing beautiful bridges, passing historic buildings, travelling through lush gardens and stopping to taste local delicacies
- World of Wine - Cité du Vin Tour: Take local tram to Cité du Vin Museum for interactive journey of wine discovery with multiple themed areas learning about wine across ages and around world
Landmarks/POIs Cité du Vin Bordeaux - Day 8
Departure
Your trip ends this morning. You'll say goodbye to the crew and other guests, heading home with memories of Bordeaux's wines and food.
- Meals
- Breakfast
