Viking River Cruises, Chateaux, Rivers & Wine from Bordeaux, November 4, 2023

Cruising from: Bordeaux, France;

Departure Date: 4 November, 2023;

Cruise Line: Viking River Cruises;

Cruise Ship: Viking Longship Forseti;

Duration: 8 days;

Ports of Call: Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Cadillac, Libourne, Blaye, Pauillac, Bordeaux, Bordeaux;

Day 0 Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux is a port city in Southwestern France. Bordeaux is home to one of Europe's biggest 18th-century architectural urban areas, making it a sought-after destination for tourists and cinema production crews. Main sights include: the Place de la Bourse, the Cathedral, the Stone Bridge, St Michael's Basilica, the Fine Arts museum and many more. Being at the center of a major wine-growing and wine-producing region, Bordeaux remains a prominent powerhouse and exercises significant influence on the world wine industry although no wine production is conducted within the city limits.

Day 1 Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux is a port city in Southwestern France. Bordeaux is home to one of Europe's biggest 18th-century architectural urban areas, making it a sought-after destination for tourists and cinema production crews. Main sights include: the Place de la Bourse, the Cathedral, the Stone Bridge, St Michael's Basilica, the Fine Arts museum and many more. Being at the center of a major wine-growing and wine-producing region, Bordeaux remains a prominent powerhouse and exercises significant influence on the world wine industry although no wine production is conducted within the city limits.

Day 2 Cadillac, France

Cadillac is a commune in the Gironde department in southwestern France. Cadillac enjoys an ideal location in the center of a wine region of international fame. Among the must-see sites to visit are the Cadillac castle, the Maison des Vins in AOC Cadillac Cotes de Bordeaux, the Saint-Blaise-Saint-Martin church. Visitors can also admire the Garonne, observe the fauna and flora that compose it, as well as the tidal bore at certain times of the year, an impressive phenomenon characteristic of this river.

Day 3 Libourne, France

Libourne is a commune in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. Libourne is a wine destination par excellence, with a bewildering number of chateaux nearby for tours, tasting sessions and purchases. Also in the blend are bucolic landscapes, rich culture, loads of outdoor activities and the UNESCO city of Bordeaux only a brief drive away. The oldest part of Libourne, which existed even before the founding of the bastide is known as Fozera. The Museum of Fine Arts in Libourne also merits a visit with its interesting collection of paintings both classical and modern to enjoy. The museum is upstairs above the town hall.

Day 4 Blaye, France

Blaye is a commune and subprefecture in the Gironde department in Nouvelle-Aquitaine in southwestern France. Situated on the eastern side of the Gironde estuary north of Bordeaux, Blaye is best known for its Citadel and there is also a 12th century medieval castle Chateau des Rudel. For wine lovers the region around Blaye is known the red wine made in the neighbouring vineyards, Cotes de Blaye. Blaye's pralines, fish from the Gironde, and asparagus are notable local products.

Day 5 Pauillac, France

Pauillac is a french city located south west of France. Places of interest in the town include the large 19th century Church of Saint-Martin, a 19th century market hall and a substantial monument to those who died during WWII. Many of the notable highlights for visitors are related to the chateaux and wine estates: Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, Chateau Latour and Chateau Mouton Rothschild. The town is mainly known for its vineyards that produce some of the best wines in Bordeaux There are wine relaterd tastings, video screenings, wine sales and seminars.

Day 6 Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux is a port city in Southwestern France. Bordeaux is home to one of Europe's biggest 18th-century architectural urban areas, making it a sought-after destination for tourists and cinema production crews. Main sights include: the Place de la Bourse, the Cathedral, the Stone Bridge, St Michael's Basilica, the Fine Arts museum and many more. Being at the center of a major wine-growing and wine-producing region, Bordeaux remains a prominent powerhouse and exercises significant influence on the world wine industry although no wine production is conducted within the city limits.

Day 7 Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux is a port city in Southwestern France. Bordeaux is home to one of Europe's biggest 18th-century architectural urban areas, making it a sought-after destination for tourists and cinema production crews. Main sights include: the Place de la Bourse, the Cathedral, the Stone Bridge, St Michael's Basilica, the Fine Arts museum and many more. Being at the center of a major wine-growing and wine-producing region, Bordeaux remains a prominent powerhouse and exercises significant influence on the world wine industry although no wine production is conducted within the city limits.