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14 Night Grand Seine and Bordeaux and Land Tour

From Paris to Bordeaux

AmaLyra

AMA Waterways
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 14035404
  • Departs: Thu, Aug 21, 2025
  • Returns: Thu, Sep 4, 2025
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    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Thursday - Aug 21, 2025
    Day
    1
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    Board the ship in Paris for your Grand Seine & Bordeaux cruise. (D)
    Friday - Aug 22, 2025
    Day
    2
    • Les Andelys, France
    Uncover the history of Chateau Gaillard, the former stronghold of Richard the Lionheart, situated on the chalk cliffs high above the Seine, on a morning tour. Or, if you prefer a more active adventure, you can hike there from the banks of the Seine, admiring the scenic views along the way. For those who wish to explore the area on two wheels, join a guided bike tour through the charming town of Les Andelys. After your adventures, set sail along the meandering Seine for a scenic cruise. (B,L,D) ...
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    Saturday - Aug 23, 2025
    Day
    3
    Paris (LeHavre), France
    • Paris (LeHavre), France
    • Bus Travel
    • Honfleur, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Paris (LeHavre), France
    During your time in Le Havre, set out on an excursion to the seaside town of Honfleur, renowned for its picturesque harbor, and for being an inspirational site for Impressionist painters. During the afternoon, you can join a city tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-designated Le Havre. Alternatively, you have the choice of a bike tour through Le Havre. (B,L,D) ...
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    Sunday - Aug 24, 2025
    Day
    4
    Paris (LeHavre), France
    • Paris (LeHavre), France
    • Bus Travel
    • D-Day Beaches, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Paris (LeHavre), France
    • Caudebec-en-Caux , France
    Experience the Normandy region with a variety of excursions. For those wishing to go to the American sector of the historic Normandy Beaches, you will visit the cemetery at Colleville-sur-Mer, Omaha Beach, the artillery battery at Longues-sur-Mer, and the village of Arromanches, where the remains of the floating harbor used during the WWII landings can be seen. If you prefer, you can tour the Gold and Juno beaches in the British and Canadian sectors, where you will visit Ranville Cemetery, Pegasus Bridge, the Canadian cemetery at Beny-sur-Mer, the WWII museum in Courseulles and, finally, Arromanches. Alternatively, you can set out on a full-day excursion to the delicious Pays d'Auge region of Normandy, where apple cider, calvados, and pommeau outrank French wine. If you wish to experience a different kind of inspiration in Caudebec-en-Caux, you can journey back in time with the interactive exhibits and vessels at the Seine Museum. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Aug 25, 2025
    Day
    5
    Rouen, France
    • Rouen, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Chateau de Bonnemare, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Rouen, France
    Spend the morning enjoying medieval Rouen with a choice of several excursions. Join a walking tour and see the square where Joan of Arc was martyred, as well as the Medieval Quarter and Great Clock. You also have the choice to go on the "Tastes of Normandy" tour, where you'll be treated to the delicious flavors of the region, including chocolate, Norman cheese, and cider; or get active by going on a guided bike tour. Then visit Bonnemare Castle, a 16th-century architectural treasure lined with picturesque poplar trees. (B,L,D) ...
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    Tuesday - Aug 26, 2025
    Day
    6
    Vernon, France
    • Vernon, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Giverny, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Vernon, France
    Enjoy scenic cruising around Vernon before disembarking the ship for your excursion. You will have a choice of three excursions, depending on your interests. Visit Claude Monet's home and gardens in Giverny. Art lovers will immediately recognize images immortalized in Monet's most beloved paintings-such as water lilies, Japanese bridges, and graceful willow trees. Wander around his famous gardens and home where he lived for more than four decades. Or visit the regal 18th-century Chateau de Bizy, inspired by the opulence of Versailles. Enjoy an escorted tour of the palace and gardens. If you prefer a more active adventure, go on a guided bike tour, taking in the beautiful French countryside. (B,L,D); PLEASE NOTE: Monet's Gardens may be closed; therefore, an alternative tour will operate instead. ...
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    Wednesday - Aug 27, 2025
    Day
    7
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Auvers-sur-Oise, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Paris, France
    Travel to Auberge Ravoux in the heart of Auvers-sur-Oise, the last home of artist Vincent van Gogh. His spirit still lingers in his former attic rooms at the Ravoux Inn. The mere 70 days Van Gogh spent in Auvers-sur-Oise were astonishingly prolific as he painted more than 70 works here before his death. Or enjoy the exquisite architecture and gardens of the Chateau Malmaison, the former home of Napoleon and Josephine Bonaparte. Alternatively, stay in Paris explore the "City of Light" on a guided bike tour. Later, enjoy some of city's most famous sights during your panoramic tour. You will be guided through the charming Latin Quarter, home to the world-famous Sorbonne University, and through the stunning 400-year-old Luxembourg Gardens, created by King Henry IV's widow, Marie de' Medici. (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Aug 28, 2025
    Day
    8
    Paris, France
    • Paris, France
    • Cruise Ends

    Land Segment of Itinerary

    Day 8 - Thursday - Aug 28, 2025
    Day
    8
    • Train Travel

    Cruise Segment of Itinerary

    Day 8 - Thursday - Aug 28, 2025
    Day
    8
    Cruise Begins
    • Cruise Begins
    • Bordeaux, France
    Bid farewell to Paris and the crew of our beautiful AmaLyra as you board your comfortable train for the transfer to Bordeaux. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the scenery as you and your luggage are whisked off to Bordeaux. Once in Bordeaux, you will board the lovely AmaDolce, where your luggage will be waiting for you in your stateroom. Enjoy lunch onboard and you may explore Bordeaux in the afternoon at your leisure. (B,L,D) ...
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    Friday - Aug 29, 2025
    Day
    9
    Libourne, France
    • Libourne, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Saint-Emilion, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Libourne, France
    Welcome to Libourne, a gateway to one of Bordeaux's most elite wine regions. Join an excursion to Saint-Emilion, known for its celebrated vineyards, and while here, explore the monolithic church carved out of one piece of limestone rock, and then go under the church to discover its catacombs and caves. Afterwards, enjoy a Grand Cru Classe wine tasting at either Chateau de Ferrand or Chateau de Pressac. Alternatively, you can enjoy an excursion to Saint-Emilion solely to discover more of the small historic town. If you prefer a more active adventure, pedal through the vineyard-rich countryside to Saint-Emilion. Or visit Chateau de Vayres, one of the most prestigious historic buildings of Aquitaine, touring both its interior and its French-style formal gardens. (B,L,D) ...
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    Saturday - Aug 30, 2025
    Day
    10
    Libourne, France
    • Libourne, France
    • Blaye, France
    Stroll through the colorful, open-air market, tasting some of the region's specialties. Alternatively, step inside a cellar in Fronsac, known for its 2,000-year-old winemaking history, and sample some of the local wines. Or, get your heart pumping by hiking through one of Libourne's renowned family-owned vineyards at Chateau Boutinet, where you will learn about the challenges and rewards of combining winemaking with eco-friendly growing practices and business development. Cap your excursion off with a tasting of three wines as well as a variety of locally sourced tapas. (B,L,D) ...
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    Sunday - Aug 31, 2025
    Day
    11
    Blaye, France
    • Blaye, France
    • Bourg, France
    Once in Blaye, you can join a tour of its 17th-century citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a more active excursion, take a bike ride around Blaye along a former railway. Later in the day, you can choose to bike from Blaye through the idyllic French countryside to Bourg. Or, while in the ancient village of Bourg, take a walking tour and visit the Carriage Museum, which houses a wonderful collection of horse-drawn vehicles. Towards the evening, experience the hospitality of this charming medieval village with an exclusive wine festival. Meet the local wine growers and taste the fruits of their labor, and enjoy live French music and dancing. (B,L,D) ...
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    Monday - Sep 1, 2025
    Day
    12
    Fort Medoc, France
    • Fort Medoc, France
    Cussac-Fort-Medoc is a peaceful commune in southwestern France and your gateway to the famed Medoc region, renowned for producing some of the world's finest Bordeaux wines. You will see some of the most beautiful and famous wine estates, including Chateau Latour, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Chateau Lafite Rothschild, and Chateau Pichon Longueville. You'll then visit either Chateau Gruaud-Larose or Chateau Leoville Poyferre for a tasting of Grand Cru wines. Later in the day, you may hike through the vineyards of Chateau Margaux and taste local specialties, or enjoy a coast drive to Soulac-sur-Mer where you'll see unique sights, such as the Statue of Liberty and the Cordouan Lighthouse known to be the oldest in France. (B,L,D) ...
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    Tuesday - Sep 2, 2025
    Day
    13
    Cadillac, France
    • Cadillac, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Chateau de Roquetaillade, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Chateau de Rayne Vigneau, France
    • Bus Travel
    • Cadillac, France
    Visit the impressive Castle of Roquetaillade, an amazingly preserved masterpiece of medieval military architecture owned by the same noble family for 700 years and travel to the Sauternes wine region to either Chateau de Rayne Vigneau or Chateau Guiraud to taste the highly prized golden-hued sweet wines produced here. For those wishing to explore more of the history on the decadent castles, you can enjoy a visit to the Roquetaillade castle and Cadillac castle. Or, pedal through the charming town of Cadillac for a guided bike tour. (B,L,D) ...
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    Wednesday - Sep 3, 2025
    Day
    14
    Bordeaux, France
    • Bordeaux, France
    The breathtaking capital of the wine world, Bordeaux is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and classified as a "City of Art and History". You'll have an opportunity to experience much of the rich culture and architecture on a city tour followed by a visit to the famed indoor Les Halles de Bacalan market for a tasting of local specialties to please the palate. Bike enthusiasts will wish to join a tour along the city's amazing network of bicycle paths. Depending on your interests, you have a choice from three excursions in the afternoon. Enjoy a visit to the immersive and interactive Bordeaux Wine Museum, housed in an awe-inspiring building. Alternatively, be treated to a spectacular sound and light show, Les Bassins de Lumieres. Later in the evening, delight in a special illuminations cruise, gazing at the iconic structures of Bordeaux as they glow against the night sky. (B,L,D) ...
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    Thursday - Sep 4, 2025
    Day
    15
    Bordeaux, France
    • Bordeaux, France
    Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home. (B)


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