Taste of Bordeaux — A Celebration of Wine River Cruise

Roundtrip Bordeaux, France (Dordogne & Garonne Rivers)

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Duration
7 Nights · Departures Dec 2026 – Jul 2028
Cruise Line
AmaWaterways — AmaDolce
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About This Voyage

A 7-night roundtrip river cruise from Bordeaux, purpose-made for wine lovers. Sail the Dordogne and Garonne aboard the intimate AmaDolce with daily château visits, dedicated cellar tastings across Saint-Émilion, Pauillac and Sauternes, and sommelier-guided menus — every glass and every meal reflects the very best of Bordeaux.

The Wine Experience Aboard

Every day of this Celebration of Wine sailing is built around Bordeaux’s legendary terroirs. Taste Grand Cru Classé wines in medieval Saint-Émilion, sample Fronsac wines and tapas on a vineyard hike at Château Boutinet, and toast an exclusive wine festival in Blaye with live French music and local winemakers sharing their craft.

In Pauillac, enjoy a Médoc Grand Cru Classé tasting and scenic vineyard tour; in Cadillac, visit the medieval Château de Roquetaillade before tasting the prized golden sweet wines of Sauternes. Your final day brings a tour of UNESCO-listed Bordeaux, a market tasting at Les Halles de Bacalan, and the option to visit the immersive Cité du Vin wine museum.

On board the intimate 140-guest AmaDolce, sommelier-guided menus pair each evening’s cuisine with the region’s finest vintages. Departures: Dec 10, 2026; Mar 18 & 25, Apr 1 & 8, Jun 24, Jul 8, 15 & 22, Aug 5, 12 & 19, Nov 4 & 11, 2027; Mar 9, 23 & 30, Apr 6 & 20, Jul 6, 2028.

A Glimpse Aboard

A Bordeaux wine cellar
A Bordeaux wine cellar
Medieval Saint-Émilion
Medieval Saint-Émilion
Médoc vineyards in Pauillac
Médoc vineyards in Pauillac
Château de Roquetaillade, gateway to Sauternes
Château de Roquetaillade, gateway to Sauternes
The Citadel of Blaye on the Gironde
The Citadel of Blaye on the Gironde
Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux
Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux
Ports of Call: Bordeaux → Libourne (Saint-Émilion) → Libourne (Fronsac) → Blaye → Pauillac → Cadillac → Bordeaux

Day-by-Day Itinerary

DayPort of CallArriveDepart
Day 1Bordeaux, FranceEmbark—
Day 2Libourne (Saint-Émilion), France——
Day 3Libourne (Fronsac), France——
Day 4Blaye, France——
Day 5Pauillac, France——
Day 6Cadillac, France——
Day 7Bordeaux, France——
Day 8Bordeaux, FranceDisembark—

Itinerary, times, and ports are subject to change by the cruise line.

Voyage Highlights

Celebration of Wine SailingDaily Château VisitsSaint-Émilion Grand Cru TastingMédoc & Sauternes TastingsExclusive Wine Festival in BlayeSommelier-Guided Menus

Taste of Bordeaux — A Celebration of Wine River Cruise

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