b'Rliavsesric CruiseCBeautiful Bordeaux,La Rochelle To/From the DordogneRochefort London FranceRoyan& La RochelleCussac 6 LibourneSt milionBORDEAUXCadillacExplore the villages and vineyards of the Bordeaux region, whereRoquetaillade Chteaueach day reveals historic cities, UNESCO-listed wonders andby Coach by Railby Ship 1 Nights by Shipcharming vineyards along the famed Mdoc wine route. BORDEAUX ROQUETAILLADE CHTEAU ROCHEFORTYOUR ITINERARYDay 1. Arrival in Bordeaux title of the worlds largest urban WorldRoute des Chteaux, famed for its Your holiday begins at London StHeritage site and its array of wine barsmedieval castles and grand estates. Pancras, where we board the Eurostarand viticulture museums set the sceneHere, we enjoy a wine tasting before to Paris. Travelling by coach and rail,for our upcoming journey along thelunch back on our ship as we sail to we arrive in Bordeaux, where weMdoc wine route. Returning to theRoyan, a coastal town known for its board our ship. Tonight, we enjoyship this evening, we enjoy a tasting ofattractive beaches and promenade. a welcome cocktail before dinner,Bordeauxs bold and flavourful wines accompanied by entertainment.before settling in for a relaxed dinner. Day 6. Rochefort & La Rochelle After breakfast, we travel by coach to Day 2. Cadillac & Roquetaillade Day 4. Touring St milion Rochefort, an ancient maritime city on Mooring at the fortified 13th-centuryAs we sail to Libourne, you canthe banks of the Charente. On a tour, town of Cadillac, we begin with arelax on deck and admire the rollingwe visit the historic Corderie Royale tour of the medieval Roquetailladefarmland and hillside vineyards. Inrope factory which supplied the French Chteau, named after the troglodytethe afternoon, we journey to thenavy for centuries. Continuing to La caves beneath it. Built in 1306 andUNESCO-listed medieval communeRochelle, we savour lunch in a local owned by the same family for moreof St milion for a guided tour, seeingrestaurant before a city tour. Exploring than 700 years, this remarkablethe cave where, according to legend,its distinctive architecture, the elegant fortress comprises a working farma Benedictine monk named milionstreets and iconic harbour towers that and a small vineyard. Later, a shortsought refuge. Later, we visit a family- have guarded the port for centuries walking tour of Cadillac takes us alongrun vineyard to taste popular localreveal the importance of this port on limestone streets, where we view thewines before returning to our ship.the Atlantic coast. Returning to our The whole trip was historic ramparts and stately Ducalship, we gather for a gala dinner. Chteau, dating from the 15th century.Day 5. Along the Mdoc wine route mind-blowing and Ill We wake today in the peacefulDay 7. Homeward boundigers.never forget the t Day 3. Exploring Bordeaux village of Cussac, a sleepy village onDisembarking our ship, we board Brian, 2024Today, we explore the celebrated winethe banks of the Gironde. A guidedthe train to Paris and switch to the city of Bordeaux on a guided tour. Itssightseeing tour takes us along theEurostar back to London St Pancras, quaint Old Town has earned it thecelebrated Mdoc wine route on thewhere your cruise holiday concludes.82 BEAUTIFUL BORDEAUX, THE DORDOGNE & LA ROCHELLE'