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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. Savour France's finest oysters fresh from the bay at Arcachon. Sip Saint-Émilion, Médoc and Sauternes in their own terroir on an eight-day voyage through Bordeaux—a region synonymous with fine wine and finer living. DAYS 8 6 GUIDED TOUR S 1 COUNTRY 7 PORTS CHÂTEAUX, RIVERS & WINE S E T S A I L M a r c h - N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 6 M a r c h - N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 7 M a r c h - N o v e m b e r 2 0 2 8 DAY PORT 1 B O R D E A U X , F R A N C E ( O V E R N I G H T ) Arrive in Bordeaux and embark your ship. Enjoy free time to relax or explore this beautiful city or enjoy an escorted evening walk. 2 B O R D E A U X & L I B O U R N E , F R A N C E ( O V E R N I G H T ) Pair regional vintages with Bordeaux cuisine, including oysters, a local delicacy. Get to know the idyllic town of Libourne. 3 L I B O U R N E & S A I N T - É M I L I O N , F R A N C E ( O V E R N I G H T ) Savour a taste of the Bordeaux region's exceptional wines and local fare in Libourne. Visit the UNESCO-listed vineyard region of Saint-Émilion. 4 B O U R G & B L A Y E , F R A N C E ( O V E R N I G H T ) Witness daily life in Bourg as you stroll the cobblestone streets. Explore a 17th-century citadel in historic Blaye. 5 P A U I L L A C , F R A N C E Take in the scenery of Pauillac and the estuary; visit a château and sample local vintages. F O O D M A R K E T, L I BO U R N E , FR A N C E BO R D E AU X , FR A N C E Roundtrip Bordeaux, France 6 B O R D E A U X , F R A N C E & S C E N I C S A I L I N G : G A R O N N E R I V E R , F R A N C E Witness the elegant Place de la Bourse and admire Bordeaux's splendid architecture. Enjoy sailing the scenic Garonne River and admire vistas of hillside vineyards. 7 C A D I L L A C ( S A U T E R N E S ) & S C E N I C S A I L I N G : G A R O N N E R I V E R , F R A N C E Discover the charming town of Cadillac and sample some of France's sweetest wines. Sail along the Garonne River, a bustling waterway linking southwestern France to the ocean. 8 B O R D E A U X , F R A N C E After a final onboard breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your flight home. Alternatively, extend your journey with three nights in the beautiful Loire Valley. 134 | For pricing, availability and more details visit viking.com