Sublime Bordeaux river cruise with wine experiences
- Cruise
- 7 nights
- total price from £ 3,798.00 ]
- price based on: 2 adults
A fabulous foodie river cruise through Bordeaux’s enchanting landscapes, with full-board, excursions and plenty of wine and food tastings
Highlights:
- Cruising down the Garonne River through the fairytale landscapes of the French countryside
- Sampling world-famous Bordeaux, Grand Cru, Sauternes and more right where they are grown
- Exploring idyllic medieval villages, historic vineyards and lavish winemaking châteaux
It doesn’t get much more French than Bordeaux, the world’s wine capital that oozes romance and history at every turn. Starting in this UNESCO-listed city, this magnificent seven-night cruise will see you glide through the magical French countryside, tracing the famous wine’s journey from grape to cask through stunning scenery and winemaking hotspots like Libourne, Médoc and Cadillac. Spend your time touring centuries-old vineyards and savouring the finest vintages, and drifting between quaint medieval villages, glittering castles and charming rural walks. Nature-lovers and active types can top it up with scenic bike tours and a trip to the seaside resort of Soulac-sur-Mer, while foodies won’t have to look far for mouthwatering local fare both onboard and onshore. And with an elegant, intimate cruise ship to call home throughout, there’s no better way to experience the sights, sounds and flavours of one of France’s most beautiful regions.
Included
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Seven nights in your chosen cabin aboard the AmaDolce
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Full-board basis included throughout
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Unlimited sparkling wine and fresh juice with breakfast
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Unlimited fine wine, beer and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
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The Chef's Table Speciality restaurant included
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Captain's welcome cocktail and dinner
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Snacks and refreshments served daily in the main lounge
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Daily 'Sip & Sail' cocktail hour with wine, beer, spirits and soft drinks
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Internet and Wi-Fi access included
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Sun deck whirlpool access
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Wellness programme included
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Immersive small-group excursions available at each destination
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Gratuities included
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Shared airport transfers included
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Return flight from Bristol, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, Manchester to Bordeaux
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One piece of hand luggage and one piece of hold luggage included per person (see 'Offer details')
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This holiday is supplied to us by AmaWaterways (ATOL protected (11232)) and managed by THG Holidays
Day 1-7: Bordeaux River Cruise
Day 1: Bordeaux
Look out for picturesque tiled roofs and a soaring cathedral spire as you touch down in Bordeaux, the historic French city that is synonymous with centuries of winemaking. You’ll have time to explore this beautiful spot towards the end of your trip - but for now, board your …
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Day 1-7: Bordeaux River Cruise
Day 1: Bordeaux
Look out for picturesque tiled roofs and a soaring cathedral spire as you touch down in Bordeaux, the historic French city that is synonymous with centuries of winemaking. You’ll have time to explore this beautiful spot towards the end of your trip - but for now, board your …
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Return flights are included from your selected airport to Bordeaux, France.
A 5kg hand luggage and a 20kg hold luggage allowance per person is included, as well as shared airport transfers.
Please note that baggage weight and size restrictions may vary between airlines, please check airline terms and conditions.
From London Gatwick to Bordeaux, France, with EasyJet, British Airways or KLM (direct flights):
Outbound: departing between 08.00 and 19.00, arriving between 10.45 and 23.00
Inbound: departing between 07.00 and 22.00, arriving between 08.00 and 23.00
From London Heathrow to Bordeaux, France, with KLM, Lufthansa or Air France (indirect flights):
Outbound: departing between 08.00 and 19.00, arriving between 10.45 and 23.00
Inbound: departing between 07.00 and 22.00, arriving between 08.00 and 23.00
From Manchester to Bordeaux, France, with Ryanair, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France or EasyJet (indirect flights):
Outbound: departing between 08.00 and 19.00, arriving between 10.45 and 23.00
Inbound: departing between 07.00 and 22.00, arriving between 08.00 and 23.00
From London Luton to Bordeaux, France, with EasyJet (direct flights):
Outbound: departing between 07.00 and 08.00, arriving between 09.45 and 10.45
Inbound: departing between 10.00 and 11.00, arriving between 11.00 and 12.00
From Bristol to Bordeaux, France, with EasyJet (direct flights):
Outbound: departing between 10.00 and 11.00, arriving between 13.00 and 14.00 Inbound: departing between 13.00 and 14.00, arriving between 14.00 and 15.00
Additional Information
| Conditions | Your booking is a direct contract between you and our trusted partner for the provision of your booking. Our trusted partner is liable for the proper execution of the agreement. Section 2 (individual travel services) of The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (B) and The terms and conditions of our trusted partner apply to this booking. |
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| Passport, visa and health requirements | The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals. |
| Estimated flight times | If your deal includes flights, the flight times shown are estimated and therefore subject to change. Please note that your preferred departure time cannot be guaranteed in every case. |
| Cancellation and amendments | To make changes to your planned itinerary, to upgrade, or if you have any questions about your booking, please contact the supplier directly on 0330 311 5120 or customersupport@thgholidays.co.uk. To find out more about the policy for this offer, please visit the partner's website: http://www.thgholidays.co.uk |
| Flight confirmation disclaimer | Flight times and carriers will be confirmed by THG Holidays after you have made your booking. Within 7 days of confirming your booking with us, you’ll receive an email from the supplier, THG Holidays, with your final booking confirmation detailing the exact flight times confirmed for your specific reservation. The flight time will be within the time parameters and possible airlines detailed in this offer. |