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21 Night Vineyards Chateaux and Bordeaux and Land Tour

From Basel (Saxon) to Bordeaux

Avalon Envision

Avalon Waterways
3.5 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14108265
  • Departs: Tue, Aug 10, 2027
  • Returns: Tue, Aug 31, 2027
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    Itinerary Summary

    Tour Features and Highlights

    Day by Day Details

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Tuesday - Aug 10, 2027
    Day
    1
    Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    • Basel (Saxon), Switzerland
    Welcome to Switzerland! Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. Flights into Zurich or Basel must arrive by 3 pm. Guests must be onboard ship by 5 pm. Enjoy dinner and explore the ship on your first night onboard. (Dinner)
    Wednesday - Aug 11, 2027
    Day
    2
    Breisach, Germany
    • Breisach, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Black Forest, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Breisach, Germany
    German Winemaking and the Beautiful Black Forest. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. You may choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to visit the charming village of Colmar in the morning, with its half-timbered medieval and early Renaissance buildings. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Thursday - Aug 12, 2027
    Day
    3
    • Kehl, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Strasbourg, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Kehl, Germany
    A Grand Cathedral and La Petite France. You may also choose to join a Guided Optional Excursion to the historic Maginot Line-the pre-WWII fortifications designed to protect the eastern border of France-or visit Alsace's wine country today. Alternatively, take some free time in Strasbourg to visit a museum or stroll across the city center. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Friday - Aug 13, 2027
    Day
    4
    Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany
    • Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Heidelberg, Germany
    • Bus Travel
    • Ludwigshafen, Germany, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    Castle Walls and the World's Biggest Wine Barrel. This afternoon through the evening, enjoy leisurely sailing to Rudesheim. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Saturday - Aug 14, 2027
    Day
    5
    Rudesheim, Germany
    • Rudesheim, Germany
    • Rhine Gorge, Germany
    • Koblenz, Germany
    Eat, Drink, and Be Merry in Wine Country. En route to Koblenz, sail through the Rhine Gorge (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Take in the breathtaking views of ancient castles perched on cliffs 400 feet above the water and pass the legendary Rock of the Lorelei-where the mythological siren's songs lured ill-fated sailors. KOBLENZ: Travel Through 2,000 Years Of Monumental History. Enjoy free time in Koblenz before a relaxing evening onboard with dinner and live entertainment. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Sunday - Aug 15, 2027
    Day
    6
    Cologne, Germany
    • Cologne, Germany
    Prost! Celebrate in the Rhineland. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Spend free time over a glass of Kolsch pale lager-locally brewed for over 100 years! (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Monday - Aug 16, 2027
    Day
    7
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Canals of Colorful Amsterdam. During tulip season, you may take a Guided Optional Excursion to Keukenhof Gardens-with more than seven million tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths, as well as other bulbs, planted each year. Outside of tulip season, join a Guided Optional Excursion to Zaanse Schans to see historic windmills and charming Dutch houses. You may also choose an Optional Biking Tour to discover the countryside. Take some free time to explore Amsterdam's colorful streets, canal houses, galleries, and shops. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Tuesday - Aug 17, 2027
    Day
    8
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Amsterdam, Netherlands
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 8 - Tuesday - Aug 17, 2027
    Day
    8
    • High-Speed Train Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 8 - Tuesday - Aug 17, 2027
    Day
    8
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Paris, France
    On to Paris. This morning, board a high-speed train for Paris to embark on your Avalon Suite Ship and enjoy dinner onboard this evening. (Breakfast, Dinner)
    Wednesday - Aug 18, 2027
    Day
    9
    Vernon, France
    • Vernon, France
    • Les Andelys, France
    Monet's Fleurs and Crepes du Jour. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. This afternoon, enjoy a beautiful cruise to the picturesque town of Les Andelys. LES ANDELYS: Serenity on the Seine. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Thursday - Aug 19, 2027
    Day
    10
    Caudebec-en-Caux , France
    • Caudebec-en-Caux , France
    Ancient Abbeys Along the Seine. This afternoon, you may choose a Guided Optional Excursion to the old seaside town of Honfleur. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - Aug 20, 2027
    Day
    11
    Caudebec-en-Caux , France
    • Caudebec-en-Caux , France
    • Bus Travel
    • D-Day Beaches, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Caudebec-en-Caux , France
    Bravery on Normandy Beaches and French Farming Traditions. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Saturday - Aug 21, 2027
    Day
    12
    Rouen, France
    • Rouen, France
    The Cathedral of Notre-Dame and a Heroine for France. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Sunday - Aug 22, 2027
    Day
    13
    Conflans, France
    • Conflans, France
    The Footsteps of Van Gogh, Bonaparte, and Louis XIV. Perhaps, join a Guided Optional Excursion to the Palace of Versailles-home to a succession of French kings. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Monday - Aug 23, 2027
    Day
    14
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    Cafes, Cathedrals, and Canvases in the City of Light. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Stroll through Paris on your own or linger over wine in a literary cafe on the Left Bank. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Tuesday - Aug 24, 2027
    Day
    15
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 15 - Tuesday - Aug 24, 2027
    Day
    15
    • Land Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 15 - Tuesday - Aug 24, 2027
    Day
    15
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Bordeaux, France
    Your Suite Ship is ready for boarding. This morning, travel to Bordeaux to board your Suite Ship and start your cruise on the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers. This evening, enjoy a very special sailing featuring the illuminated skyline of Bordeaux. (Breakfast, Dinner)
    Wednesday - Aug 25, 2027
    Day
    16
    Bordeaux, France
    • Bordeaux, France
    • Pauillac, France
    On the Steps of Montesquieu. This evening, enjoy live entertainment onboard your Suite Ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Thursday - Aug 26, 2027
    Day
    17
    Fort Medoc, France
    • Fort Medoc, France
    • Blaye, France
    Bikes, Vines, and Wines. This morning, enjoy a leisurely sailing to Cussac-Fort-Medoc. Visit the Adventure Center for today's activities with your Adventure Host. This evening, enjoy a brief sailing to Blaye. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Friday - Aug 27, 2027
    Day
    18
    Blaye, France
    • Blaye, France
    • Bourg, France
    Fine Art, Fine Bubbly, and a Fine Day for a Drive. Ask your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon sailing on the Dordogne River to Bourg. Alternatively, join an optional guided excursion to learn how the Fine Champagne of Cognac is made while enjoying a Remy Martin tasting. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) ...
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    Saturday - Aug 28, 2027
    Day
    19
    Libourne, France
    • Libourne, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Saint-Emilion, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Libourne, France
    The Village Amid the Vineyards. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Sunday - Aug 29, 2027
    Day
    20
    Bordeaux, France
    • Bordeaux, France
    Bordeaux Sights, Bikes, and Bites. Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. Later, enjoy live entertainment onboard your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Monday - Aug 30, 2027
    Day
    21
    Bordeaux, France
    • Bordeaux, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Arcachon, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Bordeaux, France
    Seas, Shells, and Sips. This afternoon, consider an optional guided excursion to Les Bassins de Lumieres for a breathtaking visit to the submarine base where art and music surround you in an immersive experience. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
    Tuesday - Aug 31, 2027
    Day
    22
    Bordeaux, France
    • Bordeaux, France
    Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning. (Breakfast)


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