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Cruise · AMAWaterways · 7 nights

Taste of Bordeaux (Wine Cruise)

  • Dedicated wine expert hosts tastings and curated food and wine pairing dinner
  • Choice of excursions including bike tours, hikes and special interest tours daily
  • Seven nights aboard AmaWaterways river ship AmaDolce with multiple stateroom categories
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$6,013 pp twin share
7 nights
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2 departures

  1. Thu 4 Nov 2027 → Thu 11 Nov 2027 7 nights · Bordeaux · AmaDolce Outside $6,013 Balcony $8,529 Suite $10,832 from $6,013 pp twin share Enquire
  2. Thu 11 Nov 2027 → Thu 18 Nov 2027 7 nights · Bordeaux · AmaDolce Balcony $8,492 from $8,492 pp twin share Select
Cruise Snapshot
7 Nights

Explore Bordeaux's legendary vineyards and châteaux on an eight-day river cruise with expert-led wine tastings

  • Grand Cru Classé wine tastings at local châteaux throughout the journey
  • Exclusive wine festival in Bourg with local growers and live French music
  • Immersive Cité du Vin museum and UNESCO World Heritage sites in Bordeaux

Trip Details

Departs
Thu 4 Nov 2027
Returns
Thu 11 Nov 2027
Embarks
Bordeaux
Ship
AmaDolce
Operator
AMAWaterways

Travel to France’s legendary wine capital, Bordeaux, on an enhanced epicurean experience. Iconic châteaux, timeless vineyards and delicious wine tastings are plentiful on this wine-themed journey. Attend an exclusive wine festival in Bourg, sample Grand Cru Classé wines and experience the wonderful world of viticulture with all your senses at the immersive Cité du Vin museum in Bordeaux. Hosted by a dedicated wine expert who leads tastings and a specially curated food and wine pairing dinner on board, this journey is a must for anyone interested in the best of French wine and cuisine.

This river cruise journeys through France, calling at Bordeaux, Libourne, Libourne, Blaye, Cussac Fort Medoc, Cadillac, Bordeaux and Bordeaux.

You'll sail aboard the AmaWaterways river ship AmaDolce.

On our river cruises, you will enjoy an extensive lineup of included tours. In many cases, you will have a choice of excursions, such as standard tours, bike tours, hikes and Special Interest Tours. We always include a large variety of activities so that you can choose how you want to explore. No matter your preference, your days will be full of discovery and wonder.

Life in transit

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AmaDolce — Piano Deck deck plan

Source: AmaWaterways, captured 10 October 2026. Deck plans are provided by the cruise line and are subject to change at any time.

Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Bordeaux

    Thu 4 Nov
    BORDEAUX - EMBARKATION. Embark the ship for your Taste of Bordeaux cruise.
  2. 2

    Libourne

    Fri 5 Nov
    LIBOURNE, FRANCE. Welcome to Libourne, a gateway to one of Bordeaux’s most elite wine regions. Join an excursion to Saint Émilion, known for its celebrated vineyards, and while here, explore the monolithic church carved out of one piece of limestone rock, and then go under the church to discover its catacombs and caves. Afterwards, enjoy a Grand Cru Classé wine tasting at a local château. Alternately, you can enjoy an excursion to Saint-Émilion solely to discover more of the small historic town. If you prefer a more active adventure, pedal through the vineyard-rich countryside to Saint-Émilion.
  3. 3

    Libourne

    Sat 6 Nov
    LIBOURNE. Stroll through the colorful, open-air market, tasting some of the region’s specialties. As a unique alternative, visit a wine cellar and enjoy a special tasting of Fronsac wines from a local estate. Or, you can get your heart pumping by venturing deeper into town by hiking through one of Libourne’s renowned vineyards, accompanied by a tasting of local wine and tapas.
  4. 4

    Blaye

    Sun 7 Nov
    BLAYE – BOURG, FRANCE. Once in Blaye, you can join a tour of its 17th-century citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a more active excursion, take a bike ride around Blaye along a former railway. Later in the day, you can choose to bike from Blaye through the idyllic French countryside to Bourg. Or, while in the ancient village of Bourg, take a walking tour and visit the Carriage Museum, which houses a wonderful collection of horse-drawn vehicles vehicles, and the World War II Petrol Cistern. Towards the evening, experience the hospitality of this charming medieval village with an exclusive wine festival. Meet the local wine growers and taste the fruits of their labors as well as enjoy live French music and dancing.
  5. 5

    Cussac Fort Medoc

    Mon 8 Nov
    CUSSAC-FORT MEDOC. Cussac-Fort-Medoc is a peaceful commune in southwestern France and your gateway to the famed Médoc region, renowned for producing some of the world’s finest Bordeaux wines. You will see some of the most beautiful and famous wine estates. You’ll then visit a local château for a tasting of Grand Cru wines. More active guests can hike through the vineyards of Château Margaux and taste local specialties.
  6. 6

    Cadillac

    Tue 9 Nov
    CADILLAC – BORDEAUX, FRANCE. Visit the impressive Castle of Roquetaillade, an amazingly preserved masterpiece of medieval military architecture owned by the same noble family for 700 years and travel to the Sauternes wine region to either Chateau de Rayne Vigneau or Chateau Guiraud to taste the highly prized golden-hued sweet wines produced here. For those wishing to explore more of the history on the decadent castles, you can enjoy a visit to the Roquetaillade castle and Cadillac castle. Or, pedal through the charming town of Cadillac for a guided bike tour.
  7. 7

    Bordeaux

    Wed 10 Nov
    BORDEAUX. The breathtaking capital of the wine world, Bordeaux is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and classified as a “City of Art and History.” You’ll have an opportunity to experience much of the rich culture and architecture on a city tour followed by a visit to the famed indoor Les Halles de Bacalan market for a tasting of local specialties to please the palate. Bike enthusiasts will wish to join a tour along the city’s amazing network of bicycle paths. Depending on your interests, you have a choice from three excursions in the afternoon. Enjoy a visit to the immersive and interactive Bordeaux Wine Museum, housed in an awe-inspiring building. Alternately, be treated to a spectacular sound and light show, Les Bassins des Lumières.
  8. 8

    Bordeaux

    Thu 11 Nov
    BORDEAUX – DISEMBARKATION. Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home. B,L,D – Indicates Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included on this day.
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • Saint-Émilion excursion and Grand Cru Classé wine tasting.
  • Saint-Émilion Excursion.
  • Saint-Émilion bike tour.
  • Bastide town and market visit.
  • Fronsac Wine Tasting.
  • Château Boutinet hike with wine and tapas tasting.
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

Accommodation is aboard the AmaWaterways river ship AmaDolce.

Stateroom categories available

  • Suite
  • Category A+
  • Category A
  • Category B
  • Category C
  • Category D
  • Category E
  • Single
Taste of Bordeaux (Christmas Time) stateroom
Taste of Bordeaux (Christmas Time) stateroom
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

How long is this journey?
This itinerary runs for 8 days and 7 nights.
When can I travel?
Departures are currently scheduled between 04 Nov 2027 and 18 Nov 2027, subject to live availability.
Are there different departure options?
Yes, multiple departures may be available depending on your preferred travel period.
What is generally included?
Inclusions typically cover guided touring and selected experiences, with exact details listed in the itinerary.
What style of accommodation is used?
Accommodation is pre-arranged as part of the journey, with specific properties shown in the trip details.
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