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14 Night Taste of Bordeaux (Wine) 2 Nights Madrid 2 Nights San Sebastian Pre and 2 Nights Loire Valley 1 Night Paris Ch and Land Tour

From Madrid to Paris

AmaDolce

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14359801
  • Departs: Thu, Jul 6, 2028
  • Returns: Sun, Jul 16, 2028
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    Itinerary Summary

    Tour Features and Highlights

    Day by Day Details

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Jul 2, 2028
    Day
    1
    Madrid, Spain
    • Madrid, Spain
    Check into your hotel for the beginning of your land package in beautiful Spain.

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Monday - Jul 3, 2028
    Day
    2
    Madrid, Spain
    • Madrid, Spain
    Begin your day in this spectacular Spanish city with a panoramic tour that takes you past some of the city's most iconic symbols, including the Alcala Gate and Cibeles Fountain. Drive down La Castellana avenue to see Picasso's Tower and the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Then, embark on a walking tour to see the Royal Palace and stroll through Madrid's Old Town to Plaza Mayor brimming with shops, taverns, and restaurants, which you will have free time to explore. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Jul 4, 2028
    Day
    3
    Madrid, Spain
    • Madrid, Spain
    • Land Travel
    • San Sebastian de la Gomera, Spain
    Check out of your Madrid hotel and transfer to San Sebastian, where you will have some time to settle into your new hotel. In the evening, take a stroll through Old Town, the second-oldest neighborhood in the city, where distinctive architecture and pintxos bars beckon, made even more romantic by the evening light. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Wednesday - Jul 5, 2028
    Day
    4
    San Sebastian de la Gomera, Spain
    • San Sebastian de la Gomera, Spain
    • Bus Travel
    • Bodega Hiruzta, Spain
    • Bus Travel
    • San Sebastian de la Gomera, Spain
    Discover the charms of the "City by the Bay of Biscay". Known in the Basque language as Donostia, San Sebastian was once a prominent fishing village and was burned to the ground in 1813 after being occupied by Napoleonic troops. However, by 1887, after rebuilding, the city flourished as a popular tourist destination and spa resort. Later in the day, visit the thriving vineyard of Hiruzta Bodega, where you can savor traditional txakoli wine on a special tasting tour. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Jul 6, 2028
    Day
    5
    San Sebastian de la Gomera, Spain
    • San Sebastian de la Gomera, Spain
    • Bus Travel
    • Bayonne, France
    • Bus Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 5 - Thursday - Jul 6, 2028
    Day
    5
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Bordeaux, France
    Check out of your hotel and transfer to Bordeaux via the French Basque town of Bayonne. Later, embark the ship in Bordeaux for your Taste of Bordeaux cruise. (B,D)
    • Bordeaux, France
    Step aboard your luxurious ship and settle in as you launch your Taste of Bordeaux cruise, opening the door to a week of exceptional wines, legendary terroirs, and unforgettable vineyard experiences.
    Friday - Jul 7, 2028
    Day
    6
    Libourne, France
    • Libourne, France
    Arrive in Libourne, a picturesque gateway to Bordeaux's most celebrated vineyards. Wander through sun-drenched villages, explore limestone-carved churches, or pedal through the lush, vineyard-clad countryside.
    Saturday - Jul 8, 2028
    Day
    7
    Libourne, France
    • Libourne, France
    Stroll through Libourne's vibrant open-air market sampling local specialties, or step back in time at an ancient watermill to learn traditional breadmaking. For a more active experience, hike through a nearby vineyard, enjoying wine and tapas along the way.
    Sunday - Jul 9, 2028
    Day
    8
    Blaye, France
    • Blaye, France
    • Bourg, France
    Step into the grandeur of Blaye's citadel, then cycle past riverbanks and medieval villages in the golden light of the afternoon. End your day surrounded by live French music and dancing, and the warmth of local winemakers sharing their craft.
    Monday - Jul 10, 2028
    Day
    9
    Fort Medoc, France
    • Fort Medoc, France
    Cruise through the rolling vineyards of the Medoc region, where world-class wines and refined landscapes captivate the senses. Whether strolling through historic estates or hiking the sunlit vines, savor the elegance of Bordeaux's finest terroir.
    Tuesday - Jul 11, 2028
    Day
    10
    Cadillac, France
    • Cadillac, France
    • Bordeaux, France
    Tour the remarkable medieval Chateau de Roquetaillade before heading into the Sauternes wine region for a tasting of its prized golden-hued sweet wines; alternatively, delve deeper into local castle history or explore Cadillac by bike.
    Wednesday - Jul 12, 2028
    Day
    11
    Bordeaux, France
    • Bordeaux, France
    Enjoy a guided tour of Bordeaux's UNESCO World Heritage-listed center followed by a tasting at Les Halles de Bacalan, or opt for a bike tour through the city's extensive pathways. In the afternoon, choose between the immersive Wine Museum or the dazzling Les Bassins de Lumieres light show.
    Thursday - Jul 13, 2028
    Day
    12
    Bordeaux, France
    • Bordeaux, France
    Depart Bordeaux and prepare for your journey home
    • Bordeaux, France
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 12 - Thursday - Jul 13, 2028
    Day
    12
    • Bus Travel
    • Cognac, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Amboise, France
    Disembark the ship and transfer to Amboise, with a visit to Cognac en route for lunch and free time before arriving in the Loire Valley, where you will check into your Amboise hotel. (B)

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Friday - Jul 14, 2028
    Day
    13
    Amboise, France
    • Amboise, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Chateau de Chenonceau, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Amboise, France
    Visit three of the Loire Valley's regal chateaux starting with the Chateau de Chenonceau, one of the most beautiful castles in France. This chateau has been referred to as the "Women's Castle" since it is the only castle in the region that has been built, inhabited, and saved by women during the Renaissance. Enjoy an exclusive tasting in the historic Chenonceaux cellars, sampling signature Loire varietals like Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, and Cabernet Franc. Chateau du Clos Luce was Leonardo da Vinci's last home where he completed some of his most famous works under the patronage of the King of France. The Chateau d'Amboise, perched on a promontory overlooking the Loire River, was the first Renaissance chateau built in the Loire Valley and features extravagant residences, gardens, and a Gothic chapel, where Leonardo da Vinci is buried. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Saturday - Jul 15, 2028
    Day
    14
    Amboise, France
    • Amboise, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Chateau de Chenonceau, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Amboise, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Paris, France
    Check out of your Amboise hotel and, en route to Paris, visit two more majestic chateaux. Revel in a tour of the Chateau de Chenonceaux, a truly spectacular chateau and former watermill that spans the Cher River was turned into a palace by the French King Francis I for his Mistress Diane de Poitiers. Then, you will have free time for lunch on your own before continuing on to the Renaissance-style Chateau d'Amboise. This former medieval castle was remodeled in the Renaissance to a royal residence. The Gothic chapel contains the final resting place of Leonardo da Vinci. You will also discover the Chateau du Clos Luce, Leonardo da Vinci's last home. Here, during the final years of his life, he completed some of his most treasured works, Mona Lisa and The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne and Saint John the Baptist. Afterwards, transfer by motorcoach to your hotel at Charles de Gaulle Airport. (B) ...
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    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Sunday - Jul 16, 2028
    Day
    15
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    Bid farewell to Paris and prepare for your flight home. (B)


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