AmaWaterways - Taste of Bordeaux
Bordeaux, France | 5 August – 12 August 2027
8 days from $11,396 per person twin share
(Price based on Category C French Balcony Stateroom)
(Single Supplement and cabin upgrade prices on application)
An extraordinary wine country river voyage through one of France's most celebrated regions, combining AmaWaterways' intimate small-ship style with guided château visits, vineyard excursions, ancient villages, world-class wine and exclusive early bird benefits through Emma Whiting Travel.
Fly, Cruise and Save! Over AUD $2,700 in Savings Per Person
Return economy flights with Cruise & Fly up to $2500 pp
USD $100 per person on board credit
Complimentary Bottle of wine - per person
What’s Included
7 nights aboard AmaDolce in your selected stateroom
All meals on board including breakfast, lunch and dinner
Complimentary wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner
Sip & Sail Cocktail Hour before dinner each evening
Coffee, tea and bottled water available around the clock
Daily shore excursions led by expert local guides (up to six choices daily)
Professional Cruise Manager throughout your journey
Staff gratuities
Wi-Fi on board
Port charges
Dedicated Wine Host, an experienced local winemaker sailing with you throughout
The wine country of Bordeaux
There are few places in France that feel as richly layered and alive as the Bordeaux region, a landscape of grand châteaux, ancient villages, rolling vineyards and two great rivers that have shaped centuries of French culture and some of the world's most celebrated wine.
Travelling aboard AmaDolce, this eight-day AmaWaterways voyage follows the Dordogne and Garonne rivers through the region's most extraordinary wine country, calling at Libourne, Blaye, Bourg, Pauillac, Cadillac and the magnificent city of Bordeaux itself.
Each day offers a generous choice of guided experiences, from Grand Cru tastings at celebrated estates and vineyard cycling to market visits, château tours and cultural discoveries, with an experienced local winemaker on board as your dedicated Wine Host throughout the voyage.
Why this Journey
This selected departure has been chosen for travellers who want to experience the very best of Bordeaux wine country, while enjoying the ease and intimacy of a thoughtfully appointed small river ship with just 148 guests on board.
AmaWaterways' Taste of Bordeaux voyages combine deep regional immersion with elegant onboard living. Days may include guided walks through the UNESCO-listed village of Saint-Émilion, Grand Cru tastings among the great estates of the Médoc, cycling through vineyard countryside, an exclusive wine festival in Bourg, or exploring Bordeaux's magnificent waterfront and the world-renowned Cité du Vin.
Through booking with Travel by EWT, guests also receive exclusive early bird benefits including Cruise & Fly return flights, a reduced deposit of just $600 per person, USD $100 on board credit per person and a welcome amenity on arrival.
Journey Highlights
River voyage along the Dordogne and Garonne rivers
UNESCO-listed Saint-Émilion, medieval village and Grand Cru Classé wine tastings
Bastide town markets, local produce and traditional breadmaking workshop
Exclusive wine festival in Bourg with live French music and Côtes de Bourg producers
Pauillac and the Médoc, Grand Cru estate and tasting experiences at Château Gruaud Larose
or Château Léoville PoyferréChâteau Roquetaillade, one of France's most magnificently preserved medieval fortresses
Bordeaux city, UNESCO World Heritage waterfront, Cité du Vin and food markets
Vineyard cycling on AmaDolce's complimentary onboard bicycles
Up to six guided excursion choices daily, including active and gentle options
Dedicated Wine Host, local winemaker on board throughout
The Experience
A Taste of Bordeaux voyage aboard AmaDolce feels both immersive and deeply comfortable.
Days are spent exploring grand wine estates, cobbled medieval villages, lively local markets and vineyard trails with expert local guides who know the Bordeaux region intimately. With up to six excursion choices each day, from gentle market strolls to active vineyard cycling, the pace is entirely your own.
Evenings return you to the warmth of the ship, where regionally inspired dining, generous pours of Bordeaux wine and relaxed onboard hospitality bring each day to a calm and convivial close.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Bordeaux Board AmaDolce in Bordeaux and settle into life on board before departing this evening.
Day 2 – Libourne Arrive in Libourne, gateway to Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. Choose from a guided tour of Saint-Émilion's UNESCO-listed medieval village with Grand Cru Classé wine tasting or an active bike tour through the vineyard countryside.
Day 3 – Libourne A second day in the Libourne region. Stroll a lively bastide town market, visit an ancient watermill for a traditional breadmaking workshop, or hike through working vineyards at Château Boutinet with wine and tapas along the way.
Day 4 – Blaye & Bourg Visit Blaye's 17th-century UNESCO-listed citadel, then choose a guided bike ride along the Captain's Road to Bourg or explore Bourg's Roman-era streets on foot. This evening, an exclusive wine festival with live French music celebrates the wines of Côtes de Bourg with local producers.
Day 5 – Pauillac Cruise into the heart of the Médoc. Pass the great estates of Château Latour, Mouton Rothschild and Lafite Rothschild, then choose a Grand Cru tasting at Château Gruaud Larose or Léoville Poyferré, or hike through the Margaux vineyards with local speciality tastings.
Day 6 – Cadillac Visit the magnificently preserved medieval fortress of Château Roquetaillade alongside the elegant town of Cadillac, or take a leisurely bike ride through the surrounding countryside.
Day 7 – Bordeaux Return to the city itself. Choose from a guided UNESCO city tour with market tasting, the world-renowned Cité du Vin wine museum, a scenic waterfront bike tour, or the extraordinary Bassins des Lumières digital art experience.
Day 8 – Bordeaux Disembark in Bordeaux after a voyage through the very best of France's wine country.
The Cruise
Your journey is aboard AmaDolce, part of AmaWaterways' award-winning European river fleet.
Designed for intimate immersion in France's great wine regions, the ship accommodates just 148 guests, small enough that the crew know your preferences within a day and the onboard atmosphere quickly feels like your own. Contemporary staterooms, many with French balconies opening directly onto the river, are complemented by the Main Restaurant's regionally inspired multi-course menus and the exclusive Chef's Table, a full tasting menu available to every guest once during the voyage at no additional cost.
On deck, a sun deck with hot tub, fitness room and spa offer moments of relaxation between days of exploration, while AmaDolce's fleet of complimentary onboard bicycles is ready for guided vineyard rides throughout the voyage.
Why book this selected departure through Emma Whiting Travel
Booking this selected departure through Emma Whiting Travel includes exclusive early bird benefits available on new bookings made before 31 July 2026.
Guests booking through Emma Whiting Travel will receive:
Return economy flights included with Cruise & Fly
Reduced deposit of just $600 per person
USD $100 per person on board credit
Welcome amenity on arrival
These benefits come with the added reassurance of an experienced travel team who know this voyage well, offering personalised service, river cruise expertise and genuine support from the moment you book through to your return home.
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Prices are per person in AUD, cruise only, include port fees and gratuities, and are based on double occupancy in a Category C French Balcony Stateroom unless otherwise noted. Deposit of $600 per person due at time of booking for bookings made before 30 June 2026. Final payment due 1 April 2027. Offers apply to this selected sailing and new bookings only. Not combinable with other promotions, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Stateroom upgrades, optional land programs and airfare not included unless Cruise & Fly is applicable. Travel insurance strongly recommended. Further terms and conditions apply.
Prices are per person in AUD, based on double occupancy, inclusive of port charges and gratuities. Fly & Cruise offer includes one return economy airfare per person (up to two guests) from selected Australian and New Zealand gateways, valued up to AUD $2,500 per person. Valid on new bookings made 1 April to 30 June 2026 for select 2026 and 2027 sailings. Both guests must travel together on the same booking. Airline selection at AmaWaterways' discretion. Capacity controlled, subject to availability and may be withdrawn without notice. Further terms and conditions apply
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