Bordeaux on Your Own & Cite Du Vin

Bordeaux on Your Own & Cite Du Vin

9 hours | Bordeaux (Le Verdon) | L V 1 - 1 9 0
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Description

Points of Interest

  • Bordeaux
  • Route des Chateaux
  • Medoc Vineyards
Moderate activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Your scenic two-hour drive from port travels along the famed 'Route des Chateaux' offering miles of stunning scenery/ Arrive in lovely Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its spectacular 18th-century neoclassical architecture, and enjoy 2.5 hours to explore on your own. Explore the 33-acre Place des Quinconces, the hub of the city, or stroll along several pedestrian-only streets lined with sophisticated boutiques. Lunch on your own at a sidewalk café or explore the art and history museums. Return to the motorcoach at the designated time and take a short drive to the extraordinary Cite du Vin (Bordeaux Wine Museum), a modern masterpiece of architecture and a tribute to Bordeaux's winemaking heritage. Embark on an interactive, self-guided tour that celebrates the history of French wine through the ages utilizing multisensory exhibitions and displays covering over 10 floors. After this lovely day, relax on the ride back to port sharing memories with your fellow travelers.

Special Notes:

The drive from Le Verdon to Bordeaux is approximately two hours each way.

The shops in Bordeaux are open from 10:00am to 7:00pm all week except Sunday and public holidays ; however, some are open on Sundays and public holidays (such as : Galeries Lafayette, FNAC, Passage Ste Catherine…)
Participants in wine tasting must be over 18 years of age.

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Departure from Le Verdon pier and drive towards Bordeaux

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 02:00

Free time for shopping and lunch

Time at site: 02:30
Free time at site: 150
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Board your motorcoach and transfer to the Wine Museum

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 00:30

Visit Cite du Vin Wine Museum. Visit of permanent exhibitions with audio-guide.

Time at site: 02:00
Inside visit: Yes
Air conditioned: Yes
Steps: 30
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: Yes
Photo/video opportunity: Yes

Reboard your motorcoach and return to the ship

Transport type: Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 02:00