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7 nights from £1325
Cruise - 7 nights
key vjv features · Excursions Included · No Single Supplement · Drinks with Meals · Extension Option · Upgraded Flight Option · Walking Content: 2 (see page 145) · Guaranteed departure · Group Size: 1 25
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BorDeaux & The rivers of Wine
Exploring the Garonne and Dordogne rivers and Gironde estuary
his new cruise explores a fascinating and scenically stunning area whose beautiful landscapes and historic towns are best viewed from the waterways that were once its commercial arteries. Châteaux of all shapes and sizes and medieval `bastide' towns characterise the wine districts in the green and peaceful countryside. The vine dominates to such an extent that wines are included in practically every regional dish - à la bordelaise or `with a wine sauce'. `Great cooking and great wines make a paradise on earth' - the dictum of the renaissance King Henry IV sums up southwest France which reveals some of the world's greatest and oldest wine-growing regions. The English connection dates back to Plantagenet times when Aquitaine prospered under English rule, largely from export of fine Bordeaux wines and Cognac. Whether for the wine, scenery or culture it still attracts the English as residents or frequent visitors. On the banks of the Garonne, Bordeaux has for centuries been a focus and crossroads of European trade. At its heart classical façades line the waterfront and leisurely exploration reveals tree-lined esplanades, elegant squares and fountains. It is a town of grand 18th-century architecture and monuments including the Esplanade des Quinconces, the Monument aux Girondins, Place de la Bourse and the Grand Théâtre. The wines, history and art of the region may be studied here in respectively the Musée du Vin, Musée d'Aquitaine and the Musée des Beaux Arts.
Apr 21 (Sat)..£1345 Jul 4 (Wed)...£1345 May 8 (Tue)..£1445 Sep 5 (Wed) ..£1445 Jun 3 (Sun)..£1395
Supplements per person
NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT Apr 21 (limited availability) Single supplement .....................£225 Upper deck ..................................£95 British Airways Club Europe .....£245 easyJet from Luton..............save £20
Extension Bordeaux
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ms prIncesse d'aquITaIne This new French-operated CroisiEurope vessel has a lounge bar with small dance floor, one-sitting restaurant and sundeck. 69 air-conditioned cabins over two decks with picture windows, private facilities, hairdryer, safe and TV.
Day 1 Fly from London Gatwick to Bordeaux. Board the MS Princesse d'Aquitaine. Day 2 Cruise down the River Garonne and FRANCE Gironde to Pauillac. Pauillac · Wine tasting on ·Blaye the famous Médoc Châteaux Route. Libourne · ·Saint Day 3 Sail along Bordeaux · do emilion the Gironde estuary. rd og ne At Blaye, enjoy an Riv er excursion to the ·Cadillac corniche, citadel and village of Bourg. Day 4 Rejoin the Garonne River and pass Bordeaux to the `bastide' town of Cadillac, visiting its ancient houses, church and Château de Roquetaillade, an amazing concoction of medieval, renaissance and neo-gothic styles. Day 5 Sail along the Dordogne to Libourne. Excursion to Saint-Émilion includes its monolithic church and a family-run vineyard for a tasting. Day 6 Cruise to Bordeaux for a city tour. Day 7 Explore Bordeaux or join an optional tour to the Arcachon Bay area - £75. Day 8 Return flight.
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Hotel Mercure Château Chartrons 3 nights .... £295 (May/Jun/Sep £345) Single supplement .....................£175
Price includes
ITInerary
Air travel, UK departure taxes, overseas airport taxes, transfers, 7 nights' accommodation, full board on cruise vessel, itinerary as described, services of a cruise director and local guides.
Not Included
Travel insurance, optional excursions, tipping (see page 145), any government taxes or compulsory charges introduced after publication.
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Independent Arrival (see page 144) Notes
Price reduction .............. deduct £150 Beer, house wine, fruit juice, tea, coffee and water are included during lunch and dinner. The programme may be altered due to navigational factors with locks, water levels or congestion at certain sites. Cabins are available from 5pm on arrival and until 9am on departure (before/after this, luggage storage on board and access to the public lounge).
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BORDEAUX MINI-CRUISE 4 nights from £945
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A shorter 4-night version is also available along the Garonne river and Gironde estuary (Bordeaux extension available). Call or visit www.vjv.com for further details.
Three nights at the central 4-star Hotel Mercure Bordeaux Château Chartrons in the former wine merchants' district. Restaurant, bar and 144 rooms with air-conditioning, private facilities, hairdryer, safe, mini-bar, tea/coffee making facilities and satellite TV.
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exTensIon Bordeaux
0845 166 7008 www.vjv.com
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