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)

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Set out on a full day excursion to the French Basque Country. The tour will begin in Espelette, a small, colorful city decorated with its signature festoons—dried chili pepper strings. Mildly hot Espelette peppers are a cornerstone of French Basque cuisine. Take some time on your own to explore the city. There will be a traditional Basque lunch in Espelette. In the afternoon, you will tour Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port and indulge in a tasting of Irouléguy wine. A charming village in the heart of the Pyrenees, Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port was named one of the most beautiful villages in France in 2016. Its unique position as the last stop on the Way of St. James makes it popular with pilgrims and hikers. After a guided tour, you will head over to the Irouléguy wine cellars for a visit and tasting. At the end of the day, return to Biarritz. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

Breakfast will be served at the hotel. This morning, join a guided tour of Bayonne and a salted-meat workshop. The guided tour of old Bayonne introduces you to the history of the French Basque Country and its culture. Strolling down the quaint, narrow streets, you will learn about the city center’s rich architectural heritage, including the cathedral, cloister, and fortifications. You will then visit a salted-meat workshop to see how dried ham is made and taste a few of its products.
There will be a traditional Basque meal at lunch in a local cider house. Have a glass of cider directly from the barrel! After your tour, you’ll leave by coach for Bordeaux, where you’ll board your ship at 6pm. You will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail.

Cruise down towards Cussac-Fort-Médoc. In the afternoon, join the proposed excursion for both packages: Following the trail of the grands crus wines of Médoc, a renowned region where the most famous of all red wines in the world are cultivated. Return on board for dinner and an evening of entertainment

Cruise to Libourne, a town rich with history and full of character located at the confluence with the Isle and the Dordogne Rivers. Upon arrival, join the proposed excursions:
CLASSIC: tour of Saint-Emilion.
DISCOVERY: Libourne by bike and wine tasting.
Return on board in Libourne. Tonight is a festive gala dinner and evening.

(2) Depending on the tide, the stopover in Blaye and Libourne may be replaced by Bourg.

Cruise towards Bordeaux this morning. Join the proposed excursions:
CLASSIC: The Chartrons District, Wine and Commerce Museum.
DISCOVERY: The Bassins des Lumières.
There will be an evening of entertainment.

(2) Depending on the tide, the stopover in Libourne may be replaced by Bourg.

Breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9.00am. End of our services.

• Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day
• Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists)
• Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
• Assistance from our onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
• Welcome cocktail
• Gala dinner
• Onboard entertainment
• All port fees
• Prepaid Classic sightseeing package

• Drinks from our special lists or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
• Cancellation and baggage insurance
• Transfers to/from departure/arrival points
• Personal expenses