Nature, Harmony, and Hiking on a Cruise in the Garonne Region (port-to-port cruise)
Cruise
BORDEAUX - CUSSAC-FORT-MEDOC - BLAYE(2) - LIBOURNE(2) - Saint-Emilion - BORDEAUX
This exclusive cruise combines the pleasures of a vacation on the water with hiking. Five days to explore the first-rate paths in the Gironde. Trek across the banks of an estuary dotted with traditional fishing cabins, through Bordeaux and its historic downtown, along the Fort-Médoc Loop following the footsteps of French military engineer Vauban, and into the medieval city of Saint-Émilion and its vineyards.
The Fédération Française de Randonnées has chosen vigorous or family-friendly hikes focusing on nature and culture, just for you. Their ultimate priority is helping you explore the magnificent Gironde Region.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- Cruise taking you to first-rate paths in the Gironde
- ALL EXCURSIONS INCLUDED
- HIKING HIGHLIGHTS
- Urban hike through the center of Bordeaux
- The Fort-Médoc Loop, following Vauban’s footsteps
- A circular route through the vineyards and citadel near Blaye
- Saint-Émilion, spending the day on the hills and slopes
- SEPARATE ACTIVITIES FOR NON-HIKERS
- The Médoc Wine Route
- Blaye and its Vauban citadel
- The medieval city of Saint-Émilion
- EVERYTHING INCLUDED ON BOARD
THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE
- All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar
- Refined French cuisine - Gala dinner and evening - Welcome cocktail
- Free Wi-Fi onboard
- Headsets are included for excursions
- Official welcome from the captain and crew
- Onboard activities
- Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
- All port fees included
Route
Meet at 2:45 p.m. to drop off your luggage on the ship. Included excursions:
- HIKERS: Urban hike through the center of Bordeaux. 3-hour walk with no elevation gain.
- NON-HIKERS: The Chartrons District.
Boarding.
We’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.
Cruise to Cussac-Fort-Médoc
Included excursions:
- HIKERS: Fort-Médoc Loop. 3.5-hour hike, 8 miles (13 km), no elevation gain.
- NON-HIKERS: Tour through the Médoc vineyards
Cruise to Blaye.
Included excursions:
- HIKERS: Blaye Loop
- NON-HIKERS: Route de la Corniche Fleurie and the Blaye Citadel
Cruise on the Gironde to the estuary.
Our ship will cruise to Libourne.
Included excursions:
- HIKERS: A day on the hills and slopes (picnic lunch)
- NON-HIKERS: Saint-Émilion
Cruise on the Gironde to the estuary.
Cruise to Bordeaux.
Disembarkation at 11:00 a.m.
- Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20%
- 30% off for the 3rd occupant of the triple cabin
- Under 2 years of age, meals and accommodation are provided free of charge by CroisiEurope
NB: For the safety of our passengers, the captain and crew of the boat may decide to modify the navigational itinerary. The cruise schedule may vary according to tides and arrival times at ports of call may be subject to change.
(1) Optional excursions.
(2) Depending on mooring availability, the stopover in Blaye and Libourne could be replaced by a stopover in Bourg.
*Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.
Valid information for year 2025