Embark on a magical cruise through the Gironde. You will be able to celebrate Christmas all along this journey where you will discover the most precious secrets of the region. After a refined Christmas Eve dinner, you have the option to go to mass in Bordeaux. Your stay will also be the opportunity to discover the Grands Crus Wine Route of the Medoc as well as Blaye and its Route de la Corniche.
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner. We'll set sail towards Cussac-Fort-Médoc.
Join us for an optional excursion through the Médoc (only on pre-booking before departure), a prestigious wine-growing region. We'll return to the ship and cruise towards Blaye. Join us for an optional excursion to discover Blaye and the Route de la Corniche Fleurie. Tonight is our Christmas Eve dinner and evening. Enjoy midnight mass in Bordeaux(2-3).
This morning will be spent cruising towards Libourne. Enjoy an afternoon of onboard entertainment. Tonight is our gala dinner and evening.
Join us on an optional excursion to Saint-Emilion and a visit to a local winegrower's. The afternoon will be spent cruising. After dinner, join us on an optional guided tour of Bordeaux by night.
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
Your cruise with all meals from dinner on the first evening to breakfast on the final day - on board drinks included (except for drinks from our special lists) - double-occupancy cabin with shower and bathroom - assistance from our onboard multilingual host/hostess - onboard entertainment - welcome cocktail - gala dinner - travel assistance and repatriation insurance - all port fees - Christmas present - Christmas Eve dinner including wine.
Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers - cancellation and baggage insurance - optional excursions (to be reserved and paid for on board or at travel agency) - transfer by coach(3) - transfers to/from departure/arrival points - personal expenses.
*Price based on double occupancy
Ship available for this cruise is MS Cyrano de Bergerac.
Accommodation available for Pre and Post Cruise on request.
For other amazing cruise itineraries and destinations, please contact our Destination specialists.
(Shore Excursions available on request) No shore excursion on the non listed days.
Child discount (2-9 years) : - 20% (On request)
Valid national identity card or passport required. Non-EU nationals are advised to consult their embassy or consulate.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
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Celebrate Christmas during an unforgettable cruise full of joyful, enchanting surprises.
- The romantic Rhine valley and the celebrated rock of the Lorelei
- Discover the Christmas market in Strasbourg
- Optional excursions:
- Cologne, one of the oldest cities in Germany
- Volendam and Zaanse Schans
- Amsterdam, the "Venice of the North”
- Midnight Mass in Cologne(1-2)
- Christmas present
- Christmas Eve dinner (including wine)
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THE Donna Phillips Travel 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