Day Day 1
Sunday | Castets-en-Dorthe
Transfer to Alouette, moored in Castets-en-Dorthe. After a reception and captain's welcome, sit down to a gourmet dinner on board. Meals: Breakfast
The journey
Embark aboard Alouette and cruise through the iconic winemaking region of Bordeaux, where vineyard-clad landscapes, historic villages and renowned estates unfold along tranquil waterways. Discover legendary vintages, elegant châteaux and authentic French traditions while savoring exceptional cuisine and life on the canal.
Complete package information
Embark aboard Alouette and cruise through the iconic winemaking region of Bordeaux, where vineyard-clad landscapes, historic villages and renowned estates unfold along tranquil waterways. Discover legendary vintages, elegant châteaux and authentic French traditions while savoring exceptional cuisine and life on the canal.
Day Day 1
Transfer to Alouette, moored in Castets-en-Dorthe. After a reception and captain's welcome, sit down to a gourmet dinner on board. Meals: Breakfast
Day Day 1.1
Day Day 2
Cruise along the Canal Latéral de la Garonne before visiting the prestigious vineyards of Pessac-Léognan for a guided tour and tasting at a celebrated wine estate. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 2.1
Day Day 3
Explore UNESCO-listed Saint-Émilion, tour one of its distinguished châteaux and have lunch ashore before cruising to peaceful Meilhan-sur-Garonne. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 3.1
Day Day 4
Visit legendary Château d’Yquem, famed for its exceptional sweet wines, before a leisurely afternoon cruise through the picturesque countryside. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 4.1
Day Day 5
Discover the traditions of Armagnac at Domaine de Lapeyrade before exploring the medieval town of Nérac, once home to Henry IV of France. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 5.1
Day Day 6
Visit Château de Lamotte Bardigues for a private tour led by the resident Countess, followed by tea in her home and a visit to the beautiful village of Auvillar. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 6.1
Day Day 7
Disembark after breakfast for your onward arrangements. Meals: Breakfast
Booking process: Submit an enquiry for Alouette, A Worldway Boat – Bordeaux; a Worldway specialist verifies live availability, supplier terms, routing, rooming and guest requirements before confirmation.
Payments: Deposit, balance deadline, currency conversion and any gateway fees are confirmed in writing before payment. No automatic charge is made from this information page.
Changes & cancellation: Worldway Travels Group rules can vary by departure, cabin, aircraft, hotel and season. Final cancellation penalties are shared on the quote and invoice before booking.
Travel documents: Passport validity, visas, insurance, medical requirements and local taxes remain traveller responsibilities unless specifically included in the confirmed proposal.
Cruise Route: Route runs in reverse on alternate weeks and may differ on selected cruise dates.
General Requirements: Your passport needs to be valid for at least six (6) months after your journey ends and should have a minimum of two (2) blank visa pages for entry and exit stamps for each country visited on your journey. Our partner VisaCentral offers easy, efficient U.S. passport and visa processing. Visit them online at visacentral.com or call 844 823 1224 and reference Worldway's account number 73001. Service fees apply. Citizens of other countries should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey.
Passport Copy Required at time of Booking: Passport copies are required at the time of booking for all guests to confirm included services. Please sign in or register to your personalized Worldway account to enter passport details and upload a copy in the Guest Documentation section.
Visa Requirements: Holders of U.S. or Canadian passports are not required to obtain a tourist visa for entry into France.
Traveller's Health: We recommend you check the Smartraveller website for Australian passport holders /go/wwr_2yDlYcHZuqpHgyugvbgsOKK9dpLZKuAa5-ALNZ54aK9rj-0rOzqRUhAkrieWuUd2KkOHGnrLfkJVLo2h70Mw and Safe Travel for New Zealand passport holders /go/wwr_jfY2R8Me0ca0JzD8RN5I5I1bXqcw7oF_h3kb-3O1OqmqaEfQkzg3_SbVGf4_T31wuRmYSyy3zFD5Jn9Ogw for the latest on required and recommended vaccines and health requirements for your destination.
Register Your Journey: Be sure to register with your nearest embassy or consulate for the destinations included in your journey. U.S. citizens can register through STEP, the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (step.state.gov/step). Canadian citizens can enroll in Registration of Canadians Abroad at Registration of Canadians Abroad.
Country Specific Information: Worldway strongly advises all travellers to be aware of the most recent travel information, special considerations and advisories to the country you are visiting. For Australian passport holders, please visit Smartraveller; and for New Zealand passport holders, please visit SafeTravel.
This page is designed as a complete pre-booking dossier. Final supplier availability, taxes, route permits, aircraft positioning, visas, insurance, rooming and cancellation rules are reconfirmed by Worldway before payment or ticketing.
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