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Beautiful Bordeaux

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Destination:
Bordeaux, France
Duration:
11 Days
Offer ends:
30 August 2025
Valid for travel:
Cruise Departs:13 July 2026

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Bordeaux is everything you’d imagine it to be: beautiful, romantic and a feast for all senses. Wine production has been refined to an art and some of the best wines in the world are made right here. With a wine region comes extraordinary undulating landscapes, rolling vineyards and lush green vistas, your playground on this 11-day river journey. As you cruise along the Gironde, Dordogne and Garonne rivers, cycle through picturebook landscapes, learn the winemaking process and sample delicious fare prepared with French finesse. Beyond the culinary, you’ll enjoy a wealth of historical landmarks, from elegant châteaux to churches older than most of the new world.

Lead in category E Standard Suite - $9,395* per person twin share

Lead in category C Balcony Suite - $12,929* per person twin share

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Inclusions

  • Return Economy Class flights†
  • Return airport transfers>
  • 10 nights from Bordeux return on the 5-star Scenic Diamond in a Standard Suite
  • All inclusive on board dining and premium beverages+
  • 2 Scenic Enrich experiences including afterhours access to Les Bassins de Lumierès, the former submarine base converted into a digital art space and a private classical evening concert at the spectacular Château d’Agassac in the Medoc region – Exclusive to Scenic
  • Butler service for every suite
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout your cruise

Itinerary

Welcome to the city of Bordeaux, at the heart of one of the world’s most famous wine regions. Bordeaux is one of the most desirable places in France to live and visit, with its waterfront rich in architecture and bustling with locals and visitors promenading, sipping coffee or wine from the surrounding renowned vineyards. The landscape is also dotted with beautiful castles.

Step aboard the luxurious Scenic Diamond to sail the waters of the Gironde, Garonne and Dordogne. Meet your fellow guests and toast to the start of an exceptional journey.

Spend the afternoon exploring your Scenic Space-Ship. Relax in your luxurious suite or take a beverage to the Sun Deck and admire the magnificent views across the city of Lyon.

Admire the tranquil riverside scenery as you sail towards Libourne this morning. After lunch, join a tour to nearby Saint-Émilion. This World Heritage-listed village has thousands of years of history and beautifully-preserved medieval buildings. Explore the unique Monolithic Church, which is mostly underground and carved directly into the limestone.

This evening your Scenic Space-Ship will be docked overnight in Libourne, a beautiful 13th century port and winemaking capital of northern Gironde.

This morning, spend some time exploring Libourne and its surrounds. 

Today choose from the following Scenic Freechoice options:

  • Walking tour of Libourne: Take a guided tour of Libourne, with its rich history linked to the trade of wool, wine, salt and wood.
  • Wines and Vineyards of Saint-Émilion: Journey to the countryside of Saint Emilion and explore its vineyards before a tasting.
  • Biking and tasting at Château Siaurac: Cycle through this acclaimed wine-growing region to the impressive estate of Château Siaurac and enjoy a tasting.
  • Paint and Pour: Join a local artist for a class on the Sun Deck of Scenic Diamond. Learn watercolour techniques and create your own masterpiece while sipping local wines.

Set sail this afternoon for Fort Médoc, where you’ll dock overnight.

The Médoc region is considered the world’s leading red wine producer and is home to many legendary châteaux. Today, you’ll have the chance to explore this remarkable wine region.

Today choose from the following Scenic Freechoice options:

  • Médoc wine tasting by coach: With more than 16,000 hectares of vineyards across eight appellations, Médoc is home to the epic ‘Route des Chateaux’, or ‘Route of Castles’. On this coach tour you will travel through this scenic region to a local winery and enjoy a tasting of their wines.
  • Médoc wine tasting by bicycle: Discover the spectacular Médoc countryside by e-bike today and see many grand aristocratic châteaux in the world’s leading red wine producing region. Afterwards, sample the region’s finest at one of the prestigious estates.

Enrich:

  • Classical Concert at Château d'Agassac: Set in spectacular surrounds in the Medoc countryside, Château D'Agassac dates to the 13th century and is one of the oldest winemaking establishments in the region. Soak in the ambience of this magnificent property as live musicians perform classical masterpieces for your exclusive enjoyment.

Relax on board this morning as you sail to Cadillac. You could enjoy a treatment at the spa^ or learn more about French cuisine in the Scenic Culinaire cooking school. You will arrive into Cadillac after lunch.

This picturesque town was founded in 1280 and retains many of its grand historic buildings. In 1701 French explorer Antoine de la Mothe, sieur de Cadillac took his name from the town and established the port of Fort Pontchartrain du Détroit, which would become modern day Detroit where the American auto industry began. The Cadillac car is named in his honour.

Cadillac is close to the Sauternes wine region, which is known for its sweet, fortified styles. Today, choose between a variety of experiences in the region surrounding Cadillac, from its bucolic countryside to its historic castles.

Today, choose from the following Scenic Freechoice activities:

  • Sauternes by coach: Take a coach through Sauternes to a vineyard for a tasting of the chateau’s fine wines.
  • Sauternes by bike: Cycle through the rolling vineyards of Sauternes for a tasting.

This afternoon, choose from the following Scenic Freechoice activities:

  • Roquetaillade Castle: Tour the ancient castle with the family whose ancestors have resided here for more than 700 years.
  • Biking in the Loupiac wine region: Cycle the landscapes of the Gironde in the wine region of Loupiac and admire the breathtaking Château Benauge.
  • Château Toulouse-Lautrec: During a guided tour you will discover the historic rooms of this estate including the apartments of the famous painter.

Discover Bordeaux’s multitude of culinary delights and scenic treasures today with a variety of Scenic Freechoice activities to choose from:

  • Guided tour of Bordeaux: Join your local guide on a tour of Bordeaux. Discover the highlights of the city, such as the magnificent Gothic cathedral and Place de la Bourse.
  • Cycling tour of Bordeaux: Pedal through historic Bordeaux on a guided cycling tour. Sample delicious treats such as canelé, a custard cake.
  • Shop with a chef: Join Scenic’s on board chef at a local food market to shop for and taste the best ingredients this region has to offer before returning to Scenic Diamond for a cooking demonstration to learn the art of French fare.

Back on board, your Cruise Director will organise a special treat for you, with a tasting of fresh oysters delivered straight from the waters of Arcachon Bay.

Enrich:

  • Afterhours access to Bassins des Lumières: After the doors have closed to the public, you will be welcomed with a glass of Champagne to Bassins des Lumières, Bordeaux’s former WWII submarine base, now an impressive digital art installation. Be treated to an exclusive show, customised and curated just for Scenic guests.

Continue your exploration of Bordeaux today with a variety of compelling options.

Freechoice:

  • Cité du Vin Museum: Take a local tram to the Cité du Vin Museum and enjoy an interactive journey of wine discovery.
  • Tour Bordeaux by motorbike & sidecar: Join your host as you cruise through Bordeaux in the side car and/or on the back of a motorcycle.
  • Visit Arcachon: Join your local guide for a walking tour of the charming bayside town of Arcachon, finishing your visit at Baltard market, an undercover food hall where stallholders tout local delicacies.

This afternoon you’ll enjoy time at leisure on board as you sail towards Bourg.

Your ultra-luxury Scenic Space-Ship will be docked in Bourg today, a picturesque town set on a rocky promontory. Built as a defensive château, it’s a maze of ancient alleyways, moats and bell towers on the Dordogne.

Today, choose from the following Scenic Freechoice activities:

  • Bourg with Carriages Museum: Situated inside the grounds of Bourg Castle, visit the Carriages Museum with a local guide and discover the unique collection of horse-drawn carriages on display.
  • Historic Saintes Take a tour of Saintes, a charming town in the Charente-Maritime department of southwestern France that’s steeped in 2,000 years of history and lush gardens.
  • Full day excursion to Cognac: The fortified city of Cognac is renowned for producing some of the world’s finest brandy. Enjoy a walking tour of the town. After lunch, tour the estate of famed Rémy Martin before sampling some of the cognacs.

This morning you will arrive in Blaye. Most famously, this petite hamlet is home to a World Heritage-listed citadel that was constructed to protect Bordeaux city from enemy attacks.

Today, choose from the following Scenic Freechoice activities:

  • Walking tour of Blaye: Stroll through the charming city of Blaye with a local guide, viewing a World Heritage-listed monument that overlooks the Gironde Estuary.
  • Active walking tour of Blaye: Tour the fascinating citadel of Blaye on an active walking tour with a local guide. Gain an understanding of the defence system created by the famous architect Sébastien Vauban.
  • Cycling along the Captain’s Road: Join an active cycling tour along the Captain’s Road.
  • Visit Château de la Roche Courbon: Guests will discover this fortified castle transformed into a historic château with sprawling manicured gardens during a guided visit.

Your cruise concludes this morning in Bordeaux. Disembark after breakfast, taking with you a lifetime of memories.

Please note: The Gironde, Dordogne and Garonne waterways are part of a tidal river system which results in changing water levels in the region. Every effort is made to keep to the brochure itinerary however based on tides it will be amended or modified.

Terms & Conditions

*Conditions apply. Prices correct as at 01 July 2025 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Offers subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees, rates vary. Payments by credit card will incur a surcharge.  Airfare not included unless otherwise stated. >Airport transfers are only available on the first and last day of Your Journey and at times Scenic will designate. Transfers outside these times will be at your expense and must be secured by your own arrangements. †Flight offers are based on fares Ex SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL/PER, brochured journey dates and routing, airline and specific booking class of Scenic’s choosing and must be booked by Scenic. If the required airfare is greater than $2,500, air surcharges will apply. Flight offers are based on Singapore airlines up to W Class, including taxes up to $425pp. Any deviations to brochured journey dates or route may incur a surcharge. ^Conditions for $300pp discount: Discount is valid for new bookings only. Discount is per person, per booking, maximum of 1 discount per person. The helloworld offer is included in the pricing. Offers are non-transferable and cannot be altered or exchanged for cash, or other goods and services. Any unused portion of the offer will be forfeited. +All beverages are included except a very small number of fine and vintage wines, Champagnes and spirits. BOD is based on departure 13 July 2026 – BOD130726.1 Category E Standard Suite & Cat C Balcony Suite. All savings are included in the advertised price. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Offer is strictly limited and for new bookings only on select cruises. Must be booked and paid in full. Offer is valid until 30 August 2025, unless sold out prior. Please check all prices, availability and other information before booking Scenic. To be read in conjunction with Scenic Booking Conditions. Further conditions may apply, see in-store or visit helloworld.com.au.

Terms and Conditions:

*2026 France River Cruising Bonus Night Terms and Conditions: All bookings are subject to our full terms and conditions found in our brochures and ww.scenic.com.au/terms-conditions. Offer is strictly limited and for new France 2026 bookings only on select cruises, subject to availability and until sold out. Available to new bookings only. Complimentary hotel night will be accommodated at a hotel of Scenic choice and is only valid on set dates in association with selected cruise. Complimentary night can be used as a pre or post tour accommodation (pre tour accommodation for FCCC.1 cruises, post tour accommodation only for FCCC.2) as booked by Scenic. Free night is based on Scenic’s contracted rate, any surcharges applied by the hotel are payable by the guests. Pricing based on BOD130726.1, FRAC291026.1, SEI130726.1 & DOUR200726.1 in a Cat E Suite and BOD130726.1, FRAC291026.1,SEI130426.1 & DOUR200726.1 in a Cat C Suite.

Black out dates apply: FRAC100526.1, FRAC200526.1, FRAC300526.1, FRAC090626.1, FRAC190626.1, FRAC050926.1, FRAC150926.1, FRAC290626.1, SEI100526.1, SEI200526.1, SEI300526.1, SEI090626.1, SEI190626.1, SEI050926.1, SEI150926.1, SEI021026.1, SEI191026.1, SENE290626.1, SENE060726.1, SENE250926.1, SENE121026.1, SENE291026.1. Offer is combinable with Earlybird, Super Earlybirds, standard campaign offers, one Scenic Voucher per person but not combinable with any other offer. Offer is valid to 30 August 2025, unless sold out earlier. Offer cannot be substituted for cash value.

Full payment is due 10 months prior to travel or within 7 days if booking within 10 months. Once sold out or if full payment is not received the standard offer will apply. Flight Offers: Flight offers are based on brochured journey dates and routing, airline and specific booking class of Scenic’s choosing and must be booked by Scenic. Any deviations to brochured journey dates or route may incur a surcharge.

Economy Flights Included Economy Class flights included with SQ up to W class. Offer available on select cruises and departure dates, applicable to all suites and subject to availability. Business Class Flight Credit up to $3,500 per person applicable to Sapphire and Diamond decks on selected Europe River Cruises of 11 days or longer. Offers can be combined with a single travel voucher per person.


^France Bonus Accommodation Offer: Offer is strictly limited and for new France 2025 bookings only on select cruises.  Offer is combinable with Earlybirds, Super Earlybirds, welcome home discounts and information session discounts but not combinable with any other offer. Offer is valid to 31 August 2025, unless sold out earlier. Offer cannot be substituted for cash value. These terms and conditions are additional to the full terms and conditions at scenic.com.au/terms. Scenic Tours Pty Ltd trading as Scenic. ABN 85 002 715 602. +All beverages are included except for a small number of fine and vintage wines, Champagnes and spirits.

+2026 Europe River Cruising

Super Earlybird Offers are subject to the Terms and Conditions (www.scenic.com.au/terms-conditions/scenic-general-terms-and-conditions) and are based on per person, twin share in AUD. Valid for new bookings until sold out & subject to availability. Full payment is due 10 months prior to travel or within 30 days if booking within 10 months. Once sold out or if full payment is not received the standard offer will apply. Flight Offers: Flight offers are based on brochured journey dates & routing, airline & specific booking class of Scenic's choosing & must be booked by Scenic. Any deviations to brochured journey dates or route may incur a surcharge. Economy Flights Included ‘up to’ the maximum value of $2,900 per person on selected Europe river cruises of 11 days or longer. If required airfare is higher than $2,900pp surcharges will apply. Business Class Flight Credit up to $4,500 per person applicable to Sapphire and Diamond decks on selected Europe River Cruises of 11 days or longer in Feb, Mar, July, Aug, Oct & Nov, or up to $3,500pp* on selected dates in April, May, June & Sept and must be used towards flights to Europe. A $3,500 per person flight credit is available for guests booking on the Diamond and Sapphire decks on selected Portugal sailings of 11 days. Business Class Flight Credit is not combinable with Super Earlybird Savings offer. Savings Offers. Save up to $2,500pp on 10 day river cruises. Save up to $1,300pp on 8 day river cruises. A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per person is due within 7 days of booking. The offer excludes the Single Balcony Suite (Category BS). A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per person is due within 7 days of booking (Art. 3.3. of the Conditions).

† FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED 10 MONTHS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Economy class flights included ‘up to’ the total fare value of $2,900 per person. Offer available on select cruises and departure dates, applicable to all suites and subject to availability. Flight offers are based on Singapore airlines up to W Class, including taxes up to $425pp. Any deviations to standard journey dates or route may incur a surcharge. Flights must be booked by Scenic. Not combinable with Earlybird's or Super Earlybird's. Based on fares Ex Syd/Mlb/Bris/Adl/Per. Flights must be booked by Scenic. If booking within 10 months, full payment is due within 30 days.

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$9,395* | per person twin share
Includes International flights†
Destination:
Bordeaux, France
Duration:
11 Days
Offer ends:
30 August 2025
Valid for travel:
Cruise Departs:13 July 2026
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