Christmas in the Bordeaux region (port-to-port cruise)

Regular price: $2,860.00
Sale price: $2,860.00

Departure Date

Cabin Type

Sightseeing Package

Quantity

CroisiCruise: BON_PP

5 Days

Embark on a magical cruise through the Gironde. You will be able to celebrate Christmas all along this journey where you will discover the most precious secrets of the region. After a refined Christmas Eve dinner, you have the option to go to mass in Bordeaux. Your stay will also be the opportunity to discover the Grands Crus Wine Route of the Medoc as well as Blaye and its Route de la Corniche.

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

Gala dinner and evening : Welcome cocktail
All meals included : Refined European cuisine, with table service for lunch & dinner
Drinks included : With meals
Open bar : Including Cocktails, Mocktails, Regional wines, Beer, Spirits & Soft drinks (excluding premium list)
Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
Headsets included for excursions
Official welcome from the captain and crew
Onboard activities
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
All port fees included
Prepaid Classic sightseeing package

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Celebrate Christmas in the Grands Crus land of Bordeaux
Discover:
- The Médoc and the Grands Crus Wine Route
- Saint-Emilion, the history of a medieval village with its prestigious châteaux
- Bordeaux by night
Midnight mass in Bordeaux(2-3)
Christmas present
Christmas Eve dinner (including wine)

Itinerary
Important Information

Day 1: 23 December: Bordeaux - Cussac-Fort-Medoc

Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabin, you will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. Set sail towards Cussac-Fort-Medoc.

Day 2: 24 December: Cussac-Fort-Medoc - The Medoc - Blaye - Bordeaux

Join an excursion through the Médoc, a prestigious wine-growing region. Return to the ship and cruise towards Blaye. Join an excursion to discover Blaye and a visit to its citadel in a tourist train, plus a tasting of regional. Tonight is your Christmas Eve dinner and evening. Enjoy midnight mass in Bordeaux(2-3).

(2) Midnight Mass will be held in French and may take place at another location depending on availability.

(3) Transfer to the church only proposed in case the boat is not moored near the place of worship and is available for an extra fee (€25 per person to be booked and paid for on board).

Day 3: 25 December: Bordeaux - Libourne(4)

This morning will be spent cruising towards Libourne. Enjoy an afternoon of onboard entertainment. Tonight is your gala dinner and evening.

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

Day 4: 26 December: Libourne - Saint-Emilion - Bordeaux

Join an excursion to Saint-Emilion and a visit to a local winegrower's. The afternoon will be spent crusing. After dinner, join a guided tour of Bordeaux by night.

Day 5: 27 December: Bordeaux

One last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

INCLUSIONS:

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

EXCLUSIONS:

Drinks from the special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
Cancellation and baggage insurance
Transfer by coach(3) on Day 2
Transfers to/from departure/arrival points
Personal expenses

For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary.

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