Highlights

Enjoy a panoramic drive through splendid Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
View the city’s countless architectural masterpieces, including an exquisite 18th-century theater.
Stroll Bordeaux’s Old Town for an up-close look at the city’s fabulous buildings.
Delight in generous free time to stop at an inviting bistro for lunch, shop enticing boutiques or simply wander Bordeaux’s atmospheric streets.
Travel through the legendary Médoc wine-growing region during a leisurely coach tour.
Appreciate the Médoc region’s outstanding wines during a visit and tasting at a celebrated château.

Description

Experience the myriad gifts of Bordeaux on panoramic and walking tours of the city with ample free time followed by a visit to a Médoc vineyard. Appreciate a brief coach tour of Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage site, driving past landmarks including the WWII German submarine base, spectacular Place de la Bourse, the Grosse Cloche bell tower, the Gothic cathedral, the playful spires of the Porte Cailhau and the superlative Grand-Théâtre, considered one of the most beautiful 18th-century auditoriums in Europe. Embark on a guided walking tour of the bewitching Old Town, after which you’ll enjoy approximately three hours on your own for lunch and independent exploration.

Rejoining your coach, continue to the famed Médoc wine road, the Route des Châteaux, cherishing panoramic views of orderly and impeccably maintained vineyards as far as the eye can see. Learn of the region’s superb wine estates, which produce Moulis, Listrac, Saint-Julien, Saint-Estèphe, Pauillac, Médoc, Haut-Médoc and Margaux, including the distinguished château of the same name. Relish a visit to one of the region’s illustrious châteaux, where you’ll learn about their age-old winemaking techniques and tour the cellars before tasting two recent vintages as a rewarding culmination to your sojourn in the Médoc.

Helpful Hints

Wear casual, weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.
Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.

Disclaimer:

This tour includes approximately two hours of walking and some extended standing, plus any additional walking at the guest’s discretion during free time. There will be some uneven surfaces and steps to negotiate. The tour is not available to guests who utilize a wheelchair. Guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Most shops are closed on Sunday, but bars, restaurants, museums and bakeries remain open in addition to the shopping center located on the riverfront in the old harbor warehouses. On calls when the ship repositions to Le Verdon, the tour will begin in Bordeaux and end in Le Verdon, and the duration might vary, depending on the ship’s arrival and departure time. Participants must be at least 21 years of age to be served alcoholic beverages.

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