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Cruise Trek 2021 ~
“A Taste of Bordeaux”
August 19 ~ 26, 2021
Explore Bordeaux, France, aboard a European riverboat,
as we cruise the Dordogne & Garonne rivers!
Optional pre-cruise tour to Bilbao & San Sebastian,
Spain and/or a post-cruise tour to Loire Valley & Paris.
An additional option of a round-trip cruise from Amsterdam to Iceland,
the UK isles & a day in Edinburgh for the Royal Military Tattoo.
Our Itinerary ~
Optional river cruise – Separate BIS required
– Thursday, August 12 to Thursday, August 19, 2021 ~
Day |
Date |
Port |
Description |
Thursday | August 12-19 |
Aries to Chalon-Sur-Salone |
Burgundy & Provence option – Separate BIS |
Optional pre tour – Sunday, August 15 to Thursday,
August 19, 2021 ~
Day |
Date |
Port |
Description |
Sunday | August 15 |
Bilbao, Spain |
Arrive Bilbao hotel check in, mix & mingle with CT family |
Monday | August 16 |
Bilbao |
Guemica tour, “A City Tour of Contrasts” –
intro to Tapas |
Tuesday | August 17 |
Bilbao / San Sebastián |
Guggenheim Museum, depart Bilbao, SB hotel check in, evening
walking tour of Old Town. |
Wednesday | August 18 |
San Sebastián, Spain |
“City by the Bay of Biscay” tour & free time |
Thursday | August 19 |
San Sebastián, Spain Bordeaux, France |
Transfer to Bordeaux via Bayonne & EMBARKATION |
And then we board our European riverboat for the cruise –
Thursday, August 19 to Sunday, August 29, 2021 ~
Day |
Date |
Port |
Description |
Thursday | August 19 |
Bordeaux, France |
EMBARKATION |
Friday | August 20 |
Bordeaux |
Morning scenic cruising – each port below has
additional tour options, i.e., bike, hike & other château tours |
Friday | August 20 |
Libourne, France |
Saint-Émilion excursion & Grand Cru Classé
wine tasting |
Saturday | August 21 |
Libourne, France |
Libourne walking tour & more |
Saturday | August 21 |
Blaye, France |
Free evening |
Sunday | August 22 |
Blaye |
Citadel visit & more |
Sunday | August 22 |
Bourg, France |
Bourg walking tour, carriage tour, wine festival |
Monday | August 23 |
Pauillac, France |
Medoc Grand Cru Classé & scenic wine tour |
Tuesday | August 24 |
Cadillac, France |
Roquetaillade Castle with wine tasting or Sauternes |
Tuesday | August 24 |
Bordeaux, France |
Illuminations cruise |
Wednesday | August 25 |
Bordeaux, France |
UNESCO city tour & wine museum |
Thursday | August 26 |
Bordeaux |
DISEMBARK – City Tour and transfer to château
or airport |
Optional post tour – Thursday, August 26 to Sunday,
August 29, 2021 ~
Day |
Date |
Port |
Description |
Thursday | August 26 |
Bordeaux, France |
DISEMBARK – City Tour and transfer to château or
airport |
Thursday | August 26 |
Loire Valley / Amboise |
Loire Valley hotel check in |
Friday | August 27 |
Amboise, France |
3 Châteaux – de Chenonceau, Du Clos Luce &
d’Amboise |
Saturday | August 28 |
Amboise |
Loire Valley hotel check out, Château de Chambord and Blois |
Saturday | August 28 |
Paris, France |
Transfer to Paris Airport hotel, check in |
Sunday | August 29 |
Paris |
Flight to home or to Amsterdam or more on your own |
Please know that river cruises are inherently changeable due to
weather, port, or other reasons, so tours and Itinerary are subject to
change.
To attend all Cruise Trek events,
passage must be booked through the Cruise Trek office.
Let’s explore Spain’s legendary Basque Country, rich
with culture and flavor. Enjoy two nights in Bilbao, home to the
world-renowned Guggenheim Museum, and two nights in the stunning
seaside resort of San Sebastián.
~ On-Board – Included ~
Free coffee, tea, soft drinks, water
Free wine and beer with dinner
Pre-dinner “Sip and Sail”
Wi-Fi service
Bicycle use – limited number
Almost all shore excursions
Then transfer to France’s magnificent and legendary wine
capital, Bordeaux, where your leisurely cruise begins. Iconic châteaux,
timeless vineyards and delicious wine tastings are plentiful as you visit
Libourne, Blaye, Bourg, Pauillac, and Cadillac.
Following the cruise, enjoy two nights to experience the lure of the
UNESCO-designated Loire Valley, where Leonardo da Vinci lived and is
buried. Then, conclude your journey with an overnight stay in romantic
(CDG) Paris. This destination is a must for anyone interested in the best
of Basque country, French culture, lifestyle, wine (the best wine tastings
in the world), and food.
~ Do You Need Travel Insurance? ~
One option is Trip Insurance.
There are other choices, but we offer
Travel Guard for informational purposes.
In addition to the amazing itinerary possibilities, special highlights and
advantages of this Cruise Trek adventure, all will include professionally-trained
tour guides to accompany us throughout, local entertainment, music
performances, lectures, cooking demonstrations, and theme dinners.
Plus, on board a river cruise, and included in your cruise fare are
pre-dinner “Sip & Sail” hours, wine, beer & soft
drinks with lunch and dinner, Wi-Fi service, bottled water (replenished daily),
bicycle use, and almost all shore excursions. Some excursions may be
private for our Cruise Trek Family.
So, you can fly into Bilbao for our pre-river cruise option, or fly into
Bordeaux directly, or fly into Paris and train high speed to Bordeaux, and
post cruise, you can join us on the post river cruise package. Or now join us for a different river
cruise before the previous – for Provence, France.
The choice is yours!
Your Cruise Trek Family Adventure includes ~
- Premier Accommodations
- Breakfast with Guests/Actors
- All Meals & Entertainment
- Autographed Celebrity Pictures
- Bon Voyage Cocktail Party
- Q & A Sessions with Actors
- Photo Session with Actors
- Custom Trek Games
- Complimentary Shirts
Meet new friends who share your Trek interests while exploring distant
and new lands. Sign up now for an unforgettable Cruise Trek Family
Adventure and vacation you and yours will always cherish!
Please know that river cruises are inherently changeable due to
weather, port or other reasons, so tours and Itinerary are subject to
change.
For more details on future Cruise Trek events, please contact
Charlie
or give us a call at (310) 456-7544.
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