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CH ÂT E AU X , R I V ER S & W I N E | B o r d e a u x – S a i nt- Ém il i o n – B o r d e a u x N Cruise FRANCE Pauillac Paris Cognac Blaye Bergerac Libourne Arcachon Cadillac G I R O N D E D O R D O G N E G A R O N N E Bordeaux Loire Valley Saint-Émilion Bourg P L A C E D E L A B O U R S E , B O R D E A U X Day 1 Bordeaux Arrive in Bordeaux and embark your ship; free time to relax or explore this beautiful city Day 2 Bordeaux Tour of city centre, a UNESCO Site, featuring Place de la Bourse, the neoclassical Grand Theatre and several spectacular churches Garonne River Scenic cruising to Cadillac Day 3 Cadillac Morning tour of the small town of Cadillac; excursion to Sauternes wine region and wine tasting; afternoon cruising Day 4 Libourne Libourne guided walk; tour of Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO Site, and Pomerol wine region; optional truffle or wine tasting excursions available Day 5 Blaye Tour of Blaye's 17th century citadel, a UNESCO Site; free time Bourg Afternoon at leisure to stroll the village of Bourg or optional excursion to the medieval town of Cognac, birthplace of the world's best known brandy Day 6 Pauillac Médoc & Margaux wine country tour with several wine tasting opportunities; travel through the rolling vineyards for dinner at Château Kirwan Day 7 Bordeaux Morning cruising; afternoon at leisure giving you time to appreciate the town's architecture, cuisine and wine apellations; optional excursion to Arcachon or a food market visit with a Viking Chef Day 8 Bordeaux After a final onboard breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your flight home. Or, extend your journey with three nights in the Loire Valley. • 8 day cruise with river-view stateroom • 6 guided tours with audio headset • All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners, featuring regional specialties and including Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner • Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks with onboard dinner and lunch service • Visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites • Culture Curriculum: Enjoy a wide sampling of Bordeaux wines, participate in classes from a master sommelier, learn 'how to say it in French,' and how to pair the perfect wine with every meal • All port charges • Free Wi-Fi • All onboard gratuities and tipping • Complimentary airport transfers with Viking Air • In Explorer Suite category, enjoy complimentary Silver Spirits Beverage package plus private airport transfers • No credit card surcharges ENJOY, IT'S ALL INCLUDED 131 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local travel agent ITINER ARY