Stay Local Longer In Bordeaux

Upon arrival in Bordeaux you’ll be met and taken to your hotel. The remainder of your day is yours to do as you will. Refer to our list of city highlights for some suggestions.

After breakfast, head to La Cité du Vin, for an immersive experience with your local expert. Situated in Bordeaux, La Cité du Vin is a new generation museum where wine comes to life through an immersive, sensorial approach, all set within an evocative architectural design. La Cité du Vin gives a fresh perspective and offers an eye-opening journey of wine—around the world, through the ages, and across cultures and civilizations. After, head to a local winery, for a delicious lunch with specially selected wine pairings before continuing on to Château Pape Clément, for a wine-making class with the cellar masters, followed by a winery and barrel cellar visit accompanied by wine tastings of the Château’s finest vintages. It will be a late afternoon return back to your hotel with the remainder of your day at leisure.

After breakfast, join your guide for a trip to the charming medieval town of Saint-Émilion. Explore the best of this UNESCO-listed village, including a wine tasting at a grand cru wine estate, a walk along the historic city walls, and visits to unique artist galleries and studios. After, head to Rue Sainte-Catherine, Bordeaux’s main shopping street. Narrow and lined with majestic four-story townhouses, La Rue stretches almost one mile—it’s a great place to shop, people watch, and observe the locals in their daily routine. After, you’ll be taken back to the hotel. Either relax or explore further before this evening’s activity—dinner at the local Château.

This morning, after breakfast, you’ll be taken to the airport for your Azamara cruise.