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Taste of Bordeaux River Cruise for Wine Lovers (with a Christmas Market visit)

Dec 6 - 17, 2026

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Sara Stankey

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Overview


7-night AmaDolce Bordeaux wine cruise with Spanish Basque pre-cruise stay from Bilbao to San Sebastián.

Day 1 · Sun, Dec 6 · Bilbao


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Optional 4 night pre-cruise Land Package in Bilbao and San Sebastian from $1050/person

Hotel Check-In in Bilbao for the 4 Night Spanish Basque land package. Dec 6: Hotel Check-In in Bilbao and Welcome Reception. Dec 9: Hotel Check-Out in San Sebastian before transfer to Bordeaux. OPTIONAL LAND PACKAGE INCLUSIONS: Hotel accommodation...

Welcome reception in Bilbao

Welcome Reception on arrival day in Bilbao as part of the Spanish Basque land package.

Day 2 · Mon, Dec 7 · San Sebastián


Guernica excursion and Bilbao "A City of Contrasts" tour

Guernica Excursion and Bilbao "A City of Contrasts" Tour.

Guggenheim Museum visit

Guggenheim Museum Visit in Bilbao.

Transfer from Bilbao to San Sebastián

Dec 7

Transfer to San Sebastian.

Day 3 · Tue, Dec 8 · San Sebastián


Evening walk of Old Town San Sebastián

Evening Walk of Old Town San Sebastián.

Day 4 · Wed, Dec 9 · Bordeaux


San Sebastián "City by the Bay of Biscay" tour

"City by the Bay of Biscay" Tour in San Sebastian.

Transfer from San Sebastián to Bordeaux

Dec 9

San Sebastian to Bordeaux Transfer between hotel and ship.

Day 5 · Thu, Dec 10 · Bordeaux


About Your Cruise Line - AmaWaterways

With over two decades of experience on the world’s rivers, our family-owned and operated company has remained focused on what we do best: providing our guests with innovative and unforgettable travel experiences. When you step aboard AmaWaterways, each day brings a genuine smile that warms the heart, every river a new culture that inspires, and each course a moment to savor and share.

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About Your Ship - AmaDolce

Enjoy the sweet life aboard AmaDolce. 

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Cabin choices, pricing for two people with $1000 per person discount applied, tota

Starting at $6,198

Dec 10 - 17, 2026

7 room options

Embarkation from Bordeaux

Dec 10

EMBARKATION in Bordeaux to begin your 7-night river cruise from Bordeaux to Bordeaux.

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Onboard wine lecture

Onboard Wine Lecture.

Saint Emilion excursion & wine tasting

Saint Emilion Excursion & Wine Tasting.

Day 6 · Fri, Dec 11 · Libourne


Libourne port of call

Dec 11

Day in Libourne with excursions to Saint Emilion and local markets.

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Saint Emilion excursion & free time

OR Saint Emilion Excursion & Free Time.

Saint Émilion bike tour & wine tasting

French market visit with tastings

French Market Visit with Tastings.

Day 7 · Sat, Dec 12 · Libourne


Libourne port of call

Dec 12

Libourne day with options to visit Fronsac and Blaye.

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Fronsac wine tasting

OR Fronsac Wine Tasting.

Blaye Citadel visit

Blaye Citadel Visit.

Blaye hike

OR Blaye Hike.

Day 8 · Sun, Dec 13 · Bourg


Bourg port of call

Dec 13

Bourg stop along the river.

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Bourg walking tour and Carriage Museum visit

Bourg Walking Tour and Carriage Museum Visit.

Exclusive Bourg wine celebration

Exclusive Bourg Wine Celebration.

Médoc Grand Cru Classé wine tasting & scenic vineyard tour

Medoc Grand Cru Classé Wine Tasting & Scenic Vineyard Tour.

Day 9 · Mon, Dec 14 · Pauillac


Pauillac port of call

Dec 14

Pauillac day in the Médoc wine region.

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Vineyards of Margaux & local specialties tasting

OR Vineyards of Margaux & Local Specialties Tasting.

Médoc bike tour

OR Medoc Bike Tour.

Sauternes wine tasting & Roquetaillade Castle

Sauternes Wine Tasting & Roquetaillade Castle.

Day 10 · Tue, Dec 15 · Cadillac


Cadillac port of call

Dec 15

Cadillac stop along the Garonne.

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Cadillac & Roquetaillade visit

OR Cadillac & Roquetaillade Visit.

Cadillac bike tour

OR Cadillac Bike Tour.

Bordeaux city tour and Christmas markets (optional land)

LAND OPTIONAL Bordeaux City Tour and Christmas Markets.

Day 11 · Wed, Dec 16 · Bordeaux


Bordeaux port of call

Dec 16

Bordeaux day to explore the city and its surroundings.

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Bordeaux bike tour

OR Bordeaux Bike Tour.

Cité du Vin visit

Cite du Vin Visit.

Bassins de Lumières show

OR Bassins de Lumieres Show.

Day 12 · Thu, Dec 17 · Bordeaux


About Your Cruise - Disembarkation in Bordeaux

DISEMBARKATION in Bordeaux at the conclusion of your 7-night Taste of Bordeaux Wine Cruise.

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