Chateaux, Rivers & Wine - 2025 Itinerary - Bordeaux to Bordeaux | Viking® (2024)

  • Bordeaux to Bordeaux
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  • From £2,295
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  • 8 Days
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  • 6 Guided Tours
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Explore Bordeaux like never before

Discover the ports, vineyards, farms and forests of Aquitaine, once Europe’s richest kingdom. See Bordeaux’s fountains and cellars. Hunt for truffles in Périgord, and create your own personal blend of Cognac at the Camus distillery. Savor France’s finest oysters fresh from the bay at Arcachon. Sip Saint-Émilion, Médoc and Sauternes in their own “terroir”on an 8-day cruise through Bordeaux—a region synonymous with fine wine and finer living.

Explore Bordeaux like never before

Discover the ports, vineyards, farms and forests of Aquitaine, once Europe’s richest kingdom. See Bordeaux’s fountains and cellars. Hunt for truffles in Périgord, and create your own personal blend of Cognac at the Camus distillery. Savor France’s finest oysters fresh from the bay at Arcachon. Sip Saint-Émilion, Médoc and Sauternes in their own “terroir”on an 8-day cruise through Bordeaux—a region synonymous with fine wine and finer living.

Viking Inclusive Value All you need included, with no surprises or hidden fees
Viking Inclusive Value All you need included, with no surprises or hidden fees

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Day by Day

To learn more about each port of call and our included as well as optional excursions, click on the individual days below.

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Bordeaux, France

See the city’s landmarks, such as the Grand Théâtre or UNESCO-listed Port of the Moon.

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Bordeaux, France

Pair regional vintages with Bordeaux cuisine, including oysters, a local delicacy.

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Scenic Sailing: Dordogne River, France

Enjoy sailing along Bordeaux’s scenic river and admire vistas of rolling farmlands.

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Libourne, France

Get to know the idyllic town—the city wall’s remnants, the clock tower and the Gothic church.

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Libourne, France

Savor a taste of the Bordeaux region’s exceptional wines and local fare in Libourne.

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Saint-Émilion, France

Visit a must-see Aquitaine wine-growing town and a UNESCO-listed vineyard region.

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Bourg, France

Witness daily life as you stroll the cobblestone streets of this historic village.

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Blaye, France

Explore a 17th-century citadel, a UNESCO Site, and see the ruins of a Gothic château.

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Médoc & Margaux Wine Country, France

Visit the famed Médoc wine growing region, home to more than 1,500 vineyards.

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Bordeaux, France

Witness the elegant Place de la Bourse and admire Bordeaux’s splendid architecture.

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Scenic Sailing: Garonne River, France

Enjoy sailing the scenic Garonne River and admire vistas of hillside vineyards.

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Cadillac (Sauternes), France

Discover the town and towering castle that share their name with the American car brand.

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Scenic Sailing: Garonne River, France

Sail along the Garonne River, a bustling waterway linking southwestern France to the ocean.

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Bordeaux, France

Sample a glass of Bordeaux’s famed wine at a traditional château.

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Itinerary and shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.

Viking Inclusive Value

More features, services and excursions included

  • Return flights from London and selected regional airports

  • One complimentary shore excursion in every port of call

  • Free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)

  • Beer, wine & soft drinks with onboard lunch & dinner

  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water

  • Port taxes & fees

  • Ground transfers with Viking Air purchase

  • Visits to UNESCO Sites

  • Enrichment lectures & Destination Performances

  • Onboard gratuities

Your Stateroom Includes:

  • River-view stateroom

  • Bottled water replenished daily

  • 110/220 volt outlets

  • Queen-size Viking Explorer Bed (optional twin-bed configuration) with luxury linens & pillows

  • Private bathroom with shower, heated floor & anti-fog mirror

  • Premium Freyja® toiletries

  • Plush robes & slippers (upon request)

  • 40" or 42" flat-screen Sony® TV with infotainment system featuring Movies On Demand, plus CNBC, CNN, FOX & more

  • Telephone, safe, refrigerator

  • Individual climate control

  • *All amenities on board Viking Longships; amenities vary on other ships.

Pre & Post Cruise Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add before or after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Pre & Post Cruise Extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.

Pre: Paris From £799 | 3 Nights
Pre: Paris Premium From £1,299 | 3 Nights Premium
Pre: Bilbao & San Sebastián From £1,199 | 3 Nights Fully Guided
Post: Loire Valley From £1,149 | 3 Nights Fully Guided

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