Vineyards, Chateaux & Bordeaux

Basel

Flights into Zürich or Basel must arrive by 3 pm and guests must be on board the ship by 5 pm.

Breisach / Black Forest

Go on a bike ride along the Rhine, a full-day guided tour to the Black Forest, or a guided tour to Freiburg’s mediaeval city centre. Consider visiting the village of Colmar.

Strasbourg

Explore Strasbourg by bike, join a city sightseeing tour, see the Maginot Line, visit Alsace’s wine country or enjoy some free time in Strasbourg.

Mainz / Heidelberg

Embark on a walk in Heidelberg, a guided tour to Heidelberg Castle, or a guided city walk in Mainz. Live entertainment on board.

Rüdesheim / Koblenz

Go on a hike or a guided tour of the Mechanical Music Museum. Live entertainment on board.

Cologne

Enjoy a bike ride in Cologne, a guided walking tour of Cologne’s Jewish heritage sites, or a guided city walk of Cologne.

Amsterdam

Go on an early morning walk in Amsterdam or a guided canal cruise. During tulip season, visit Keukenhof gardens. Outside of tulip season, join an excursion to Zaanse Schans or a biking tour.

Amsterdam / Paris

Board a high-speed train to Paris, where you will board your ship.

Vernon / Les Andelys

Discover Vernon’s Chateau des Tourelles by foot, go on a guided tour of Giverny*, or join a guided visit to Bizy Castle. Onboard, partake in a French luncheon and a pastry demonstration. Go on a guided hike up to the castle ruins of Château Gaillard or a guided walking tour of Les Andelys.

*Monet’s House is closed in March and November, so during this period this excursion will be substituted with a guided tour of La Roche-Guyon and its castle.

Caudebec

Embark on a bike ride along the river or a guided trip along the Normandy Abbeys Route. This afternoon, consider an excursion to the seaside town of Honfleur.

Caudebec / Normandy

Embark on a guided tour of Normandy’s WWII landing beaches, a full-day guided tour of the British and Canadian commemorative sites, or the “A Taste of Normandy” guided tour. Live entertainment on board.

Rouen

Join a guided bike tour or a guided walking tour of Rouen.

Conflans

Embark on a bike ride along the Seine, a guided visit to Auvers-sur-Oise, a guided tour of the Château de Malmaison*, or an excursion to the Palace of Versailles.

*Château de Malmaison is closed on the 1st Sunday of each month and on the 21st of September. On these dates, this excursion will be replaced by a visit to Château de Chantilly.

Paris

Explore the Seine river by foot, join a guided walk of Paris, or try a guided city tour.

Paris / Bordeaux

Travel to Bordeaux to board your ship.

Note: Ship may sail in the evening to Cadillac-sur-Garonne based on tide and water levels.

Cadillac-sur-Garonne

Join a guided tour of Château de la Brêde or a guided visit with a wine tasting at a local château. Live entertainment on board.

Note: Sailing to Cadillac-sur-Garonne pending tides and water levels. Alternative motorcoach transportation for today’s excursions will be provided.

Cussac Fort Médoc

Join an E-bike guided tour in Bordeaux’s wine region or a guided visit to a Château in the Médoc area with a wine tasting.

Blaye

Go on a guided visit to the Citadel of Blaye or a guided tour. Consider an optional guided excursion to discover how the Fine Champagne of Cognac is made. Live entertainment on board.

Libourne / Saint-Émilion

Embark on a guided tour of the village of Saint-Émilion. Later, sail to Bordeaux.

Bordeaux

Embark on a guided walking tour of Bordeaux. Consider an excursion to Les Bassins des Lumières.

Bordeaux / Arcachon’s Bay

Enjoy a bike ride or a full-day guided tour of Arcachon’s seaside resort.

Bordeaux

Your cruise ends today.