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VIKING RIVER CRUISE - BORDEAUX
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TRAVEL DATE |
MAY 31 - JUNE 08, 2025 |
DEPOSITS DUE |
RESERVE YOUR CABIN BY AUG 31 FOR $25 PP DEPOSIT AND AIR AT $1199 FROM DENVER |
CRUISE FARES |
Cruise fares start at $2,874 per person!
Full payment due February 2024 |
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CALL with questions -- Jana Huse - (888) 689-0660 or email Jana@Travelooza.com
BOOK NOW TO BE SURE SPACE AVAILABLE AND GET THE PERKS!
BOOK NOW TO BE SURE SPACE AVAILABLE AND GET THE PERKS!
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ITINERARY
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BORDEAUX, FRANCE
Fly to Bordeaux. We meet you at the airport and take you to your ship.* The rest of the day is yours to relax or explore Bordeaux on your own. Second only to Paris in French historic monuments, Bordeaux’s thoughtfully preserved 18th-century urban areas make it a desirable film location, and its graceful port on the Garonne River is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While its monuments are beautiful during the day, they are stunning at night. (Dinner) * Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase. |
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BORDEAUX, FRANCE
Tour the city center this morning and see some of Bordeaux’s highlights, including the Place des Quinconces, one of the largest squares in Europe; the neoclassical Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux; and several spectacular churches. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore the city’s vibrant pedestrian area. Later this afternoon, we sail upstream along the Garonne River to Cadillac, a small town with a towering castle that gave its name to the American car brand. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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CADILLAC (SAUTERNES), FRANCE
Begin your day with a walking tour of Cadillac and then head across the river for your excursion to Sauternes. View picturesque landscapes where vineyards blanket the countryside hills and visit a château to learn how their prized wines are made. Enjoy a tasting before returning to your ship. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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LIBOURNE, FRANCE
Disembark this morning for a leisurely stroll to Libourne’s picturesque city square, lined with buildings dating as far back as the 16th century; or take part in one of two optional excursions: an exploration of the Bergerac area in the Dordogne to learn more about truffles, a great French delicacy; or a wine tasting, at a nearby château, of some local vintages from the Saint-Émilion and Pomerol appellations. Later this afternoon, take a tour to Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where you see the town’s superb medieval lanes and delightful views of the surrounding vineyards from the upper town. Spend a pleasant afternoon exploring the town’s streets and shops. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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BOURG & BLAYE, FRANCE
Enjoy a leisurely morning in Bourg as you take a stroll through the historic village. Or, you may choose to take an optional excursion to the charming medieval town of Cognac, birthplace of one of the world’s best-known types of brandy. Here, you take a tour of the Camus family business, one of the most tradition-steeped Cognac houses in the area, and try your hand at blending. During lunch, your ship sets sail for Blaye. This afternoon, take a guided tour of the extraordinary 17th-century citadel, dramatically set on a rock beside the river. The citadel of Blaye, its city walls and two other forts are collectively listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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MEDOC & MARGAUX WINE COUNTRY
Cussac-Fort-Médoc is a gateway to the Médoc wine country, home to the famed wine growing villages of Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Estèphe and Saint-Julien. Collectively, they produce some of the world’s most prestigious wines with four of the five Premier cru classé hailing from the Médoc region; Château Margaux, Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour and Château Mouton Rothschild. In addition, there are 60 Grand cru classé vineyards and many more incredible wineries, each offering insight into their rich winemaking heritage that has been passed on for generations. |
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BORDEAUX, FRANCE
Enjoy a final morning of cruising as we make our way back to Bordeaux. You have the afternoon at leisure, giving you more time to appreciate the well-preserved architecture of Jacques Ange Gabriel and son, and to taste the city’s cuisine and wine appellations. Perhaps pick up a few bottles to take home with you. Alternatively, you may choose from a number of optional excursions. Take a full-day tour to Arcachon, a commune on the Atlantic coast. Enjoy a boat ride along the estuary to Cap Ferret, and taste the oysters, a local delicacy. Perhaps learn how wine barrels are made and enjoy the vintage aged within them on an insightful excursion. Or, participate in a market visit with the Viking Chef to see where the local chefs of Bordeaux find their fruit, vegetables, meats and fish. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) |
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BORDEAUX, FRANCE
After a final onboard breakfast, disembark and we take you to the airport for your flight home.* Or, extend your journey with three nights in Paris. (Breakfast) * Ground transfers are included with Viking Air purchase. |
A GRAND ADVENTURE... BOOK NOW!! Sailing Bordeaux
Special group pricing starting at $2874 !
Special group pricing starting at $2874 !
DETAILS
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THE BUCKET LIST TRAVELERS ARE OFF AGAIN!
May 31 - June 8, 2025 EXPLORE BORDEAUX LIKE NEVER BEFORE. Discover the ports, vineyards, farms and forests of Aquitaine, once Europe’s richest kingdom. See Bordeaux’s fountains and cellars. Hunt for truffles in Périgord, and create your own personal blend of Cognac at the Camus distillery. Savor France’s finest oysters fresh from the bay at Arcachon. Sip Saint-Émilion, Médoc and Sauternes in their own ”terroir” on an 8-day cruise through Bordeaux—a region synonymous with fine wine and finer living. |
Here are the specifics and perks that come with booking into the group --
- Discounted Airfare from most major US airports!
- If you have to cancel, you can get most all refunded up to 120 days prior to sailing.
- Enhanced Air Options are available for only $150 – this is important! Jana can tell you all about this when you book!
- You can save another 3.3% if you pay be electronic check instead of credit card!
STATEROOM CHOICES (prices below include 2 for 1 discount, group discount, taxes and fees for the cruise only)
See the rooms for yourself with a Virtual Tour of a Viking Longship!
Category ES - $9,874 per person - Explorer Suite 445 sf w/River-view suite with private wraparound balcony offering 270-degree views off the spacious, separate sitting room & floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, known as a French balcony, in the sleeping quarters
Category AA -- $6,874 per person -- Veranda Suite 275 sf w/ separate sleeping & sitting qtrs and full veranda & balcony (limited)
Category A -- $4,674 per person -- Veranda Suite 205 sf w/ full veranda
Category B -- $4,474 per person -- Veranda Suite 205 sf w/ full veranda
Category C -- $4,074 per person -- French Balcony 135 sf w/french balcony (limited availability)
Category D -- $3,874 per person -- French Balcony 135 sf w/french balcony
Category E -- $2,974 per person -- Standard 150 sf w/large river view window
Category F -- $2,874 per person -- Standard 150 sf w/large river view window
(only difference between same type cabins is the location on the boat)
AIR ADD-ON - Currently $1199 from Denver and then $150 Air Plus to personally select your flights Includes roundtrip transoceanic air travel directly from Viking in conjunction with your river cruise or cruisetour. Viking’s air packages are a great value because they include your transfers between airport and ship or hotel. Select from more than 150 different gateways including Denver, Colorado Springs, Minneapolis, Wichita & Kansas City (additional gateways available).
SILVER SPIRITS BEVERAGE PACKAGE UPGRADE -- $299 person
TRAVEL INSURANCE -- Available from Viking or packages also available from Allianz Insurance
Help to protect your travel investment, your belongings and most importantly you for those unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your trip. The Viking Cruises Travel Protection Plan is a Plan made up of different components. The Plan includes a Cancellation Waiver, provided by Viking Cruises, Travel Insurance Benefits and Non-Insurance Services. Plan benefits, limits and provisions may vary by state jurisdiction. To review full plan details online, go to: www.tripmate.com/wpGR425V.
SHORE EXCURSIONS -- There will be something included at most every port. And then additional shore excursions may be purchased at some stops. The full list will be available early in 2025
See the rooms for yourself with a Virtual Tour of a Viking Longship!
Category ES - $9,874 per person - Explorer Suite 445 sf w/River-view suite with private wraparound balcony offering 270-degree views off the spacious, separate sitting room & floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door, known as a French balcony, in the sleeping quarters
Category AA -- $6,874 per person -- Veranda Suite 275 sf w/ separate sleeping & sitting qtrs and full veranda & balcony (limited)
Category A -- $4,674 per person -- Veranda Suite 205 sf w/ full veranda
Category B -- $4,474 per person -- Veranda Suite 205 sf w/ full veranda
Category C -- $4,074 per person -- French Balcony 135 sf w/french balcony (limited availability)
Category D -- $3,874 per person -- French Balcony 135 sf w/french balcony
Category E -- $2,974 per person -- Standard 150 sf w/large river view window
Category F -- $2,874 per person -- Standard 150 sf w/large river view window
(only difference between same type cabins is the location on the boat)
AIR ADD-ON - Currently $1199 from Denver and then $150 Air Plus to personally select your flights Includes roundtrip transoceanic air travel directly from Viking in conjunction with your river cruise or cruisetour. Viking’s air packages are a great value because they include your transfers between airport and ship or hotel. Select from more than 150 different gateways including Denver, Colorado Springs, Minneapolis, Wichita & Kansas City (additional gateways available).
SILVER SPIRITS BEVERAGE PACKAGE UPGRADE -- $299 person
TRAVEL INSURANCE -- Available from Viking or packages also available from Allianz Insurance
Help to protect your travel investment, your belongings and most importantly you for those unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during your trip. The Viking Cruises Travel Protection Plan is a Plan made up of different components. The Plan includes a Cancellation Waiver, provided by Viking Cruises, Travel Insurance Benefits and Non-Insurance Services. Plan benefits, limits and provisions may vary by state jurisdiction. To review full plan details online, go to: www.tripmate.com/wpGR425V.
SHORE EXCURSIONS -- There will be something included at most every port. And then additional shore excursions may be purchased at some stops. The full list will be available early in 2025
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