Includes International Flights†

Beautiful Bordeaux

   
Destination:
Bordeaux, France
Duration:
11 Days
Offer ends:
30 August 2025
Valid for travel:
Cruise Departs: 13 July 2026

Details

Bordeaux is famous for the incredible wines produced throughout its fertile countryside, but that’s just one reason why you should explore this region. Bordeaux is everything you’d imagine it to be: beautiful, romantic and a feast for all senses. Wine production has been refined to an art and some of the best wines in the world are made right here. With a wine region comes extraordinary undulating landscapes, rolling vineyards and lush green vistas, your playground on this 11-day river journey. As you cruise along the Gironde, Dordogne and Garonne rivers, cycle through picturebook landscapes, learn the winemaking process and sample delicious fare prepared with French finesse. Beyond the culinary, you’ll enjoy a wealth of historical landmarks, from elegant châteaux to churches older than most of the new world.

Lead in category E Standard Suite - $9,395* per person twin share

Lead in category C Balcony Suite - $12,939* per person twin share

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Inclusions

  • Return Economy Class flights†
  • Return airport transfers>
  • 10 nights from Bordeux return on the 5-star Scenic Diamond in a Standard Suite
  • 10 nights from Porto return on the 5-star Scenic Azure in a Standard Suite
  • All inclusive on board dining and premium beverages+
  • 2 Scenic Enrich experiences including afterhours access to Les Bassins de Lumierès, and a private classical evening concert at the spectacular Château d’Agassac – Exclusive to Scenic
  • Butler service for every suite
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout your cruise

Itinerary

Step aboard the luxurious Scenic Diamond to sail the waters of the Gironde, Garonne and Dordogne. Meet your fellow guests and toast to the start of an exceptional journey.

Admire the tranquil riverside scenery as you sail towards Libourne this morning. After lunch, join a tour to nearby Saint-Émilion. This evening your Scenic Space-Ship will be docked overnight in Libourne, a beautiful 13th century port and winemaking capital of northern Gironde.

This morning, spend some time exploring Libourne and its surrounds.

Today choose from the following Scenic Freechoice options:

  • Walking tour of Libourn.
  • Wines and Vineyards of Saint-Émilion.
  • Biking and tasting at Château Siaurac.
  • Paint and Pour: Join a local artist for a class on the Sun Deck of Scenic Diamond. Learn watercolour techniques and create your own masterpiece while sipping local wines.

Set sail this afternoon for Fort Médoc, where you’ll dock overnight.

Today, you’ll have the chance to explore this remarkable wine region.

Today choose from the following Scenic Freechoice options:

  • Médoc wine tasting by coach: On this coach tour you will travel through this scenic region to a local winery and enjoy a tasting of their wines.
  • Médoc wine tasting by coach: Discover the spectacular Médoc countryside by e-bike today and see many grand aristocratic châteaux in the world’s leading red wine producing region. Afterwards, sample the region’s finest at one of the prestigious estates.

This evening's Enrich will be a Classical Concert at Château d'Agassac: Set in spectacular surrounds in the Medoc countryside, Château D'Agassac dates to the 13th century and is one of the oldest winemaking establishments in the region.

Relax on board this morning as you sail to Cadillac. You could enjoy a treatment at the spa^ or learn more about French cuisine in the Scenic Culinaire cooking school. You will arrive into Cadillac after lunch.

Today, choose between a variety of experiences in the region surrounding Cadillac, from its bucolic countryside to its historic castles.

This afternoon, choose from the following Scenic Freechoice activities:

  • Sauternes by coach: Take a coach through Sauternes to a vineyard for a tasting of the chateau’s fine wines.
  • Sauternes by bike: Cycle through the rolling vineyards of Sauternes for a tasting.
  • Roquetaillade Castle.
  • Biking in the Loupiac wine region.
  • Château Toulouse-Lautrec.

Discover Bordeaux’s multitude of culinary delights and scenic treasures today with a variety of Scenic Freechoice activities to choose from:

  • Guided tour of Bordeaux.
  • Cycling tour of Bordeaux.
  • Shop with a chef: Join Scenic’s on board chef at a local food market to shop for and taste the best ingredients this region has to offer before returning to Scenic Diamond for a cooking demonstration to learn the art of French fare.

Back on board, your Cruise Director will organise a special treat for you, with a tasting of fresh oysters delivered straight from the waters of Arcachon Bay. 

This evening's Enric will entail afterhour access to Bassins des Lumières: After the doors have closed to the public, you will be welcomed with a glass of Champagne to Bassins des Lumières, Bordeaux’s former WWII submarine base, now an impressive digital art installation. Be treated to an exclusive show, customised and curated just for Scenic guests.

Continue your exploration of Bordeaux today with a variety of compelling options.

Freechoice:

  • Cité du Vin Museum: Take a local tram to the Cité du Vin Museum and enjoy an interactive journey of wine discovery.
  • Tour Bordeaux by motorbike & sidecar: Join your host as you cruise through Bordeaux in the side car and/or on the back of a motorcycle.
  • Visit Arcachon: Join your local guide for a walking tour of the charming bayside town of Arcachon, finishing your visit at Baltard market, an undercover food hall where stallholders tout local delicacies.

This afternoon you’ll enjoy time at leisure on board as you sail towards Bourg.

Your ultra-luxury Scenic Space-Ship will be docked in Bourg today, a picturesque town set on a rocky promontory.

Today, choose from the following Scenic Freechoice activities:

  • Bourg with Carriages Museum.
  • Historic Saintes.
  • Full day excursion to Cognac.

This morning you will arrive in Blaye.

Today, choose from the following Scenic Freechoice activities:

  • Walking tour of Blaye.
  • Active walking tour of Blaye.
  • Cycling along the Captain’s Road.
  • Visit Château de la Roche Courbon.

Your cruise concludes this morning in Bordeaux. Disembark after breakfast, taking with you a lifetime of memories.

Terms & Conditions

*Conditions apply. Prices correct as at 01 July 2025 but may fluctuate if surcharges, fees, taxes or currency change. Offers subject to availability. Agents may charge service fees, rates vary.Payments by credit card will incur a surcharge. †Flight offers are based on fares Ex SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL/PER, surcharges may and must be booked by Scenic. Any deviations to brochured journey dates or route may incur a surcharge. ^Bonus Complimentary Pre or Post Hotel Night on selected cruise dates - Black Out Dates apply. Airport transfers are only available on the first and last day of your journey. Discount is strictly limited and for new bookings only on select cruises and is included in the pricing. Offers are non-transferable and cannot be altered or exchanged for cash, or other goods and services. Offers may be withdrawn without notice and are not combinable with any other offers unless stated. Offer is valid until 30 August 2025, unless sold out prior. Please check all prices, availability, and other information with your agent before booking. Helloworld Terms and Conditions apply in conjunction with Scenic Booking Conditions. Further conditions may apply, see in-store or visit helloworld.com.au

Terms and Conditions:

*2026 France River Cruising Bonus Night Terms and Conditions: All bookings are subject to our full terms and conditions found in our brochures and ww.scenic.com.au/terms-conditions. Offer is strictly limited and for new France 2026 bookings only on select cruises, subject to availability and until sold out. Available to new bookings only. Complimentary hotel night will be accommodated at a hotel of Scenic choice and is only valid on set dates in association with selected cruise. Complimentary night can be used as a pre or post tour accommodation (pre tour accommodation for FCCC.1 cruises, post tour accommodation only for FCCC.2) as booked by Scenic. Free night is based on Scenic’s contracted rate, any surcharges applied by the hotel are payable by the guests. Pricing based on BOD130726.1, FRAC291026.1, SEI130726.1 & DOUR200726.1 in a Cat E Suite and BOD130726.1, FRAC291026.1,SEI130426.1 & DOUR200726.1 in a Cat C Suite.

Black out dates apply: FRAC100526.1, FRAC200526.1, FRAC300526.1, FRAC090626.1, FRAC190626.1, FRAC050926.1, FRAC150926.1, FRAC290626.1, SEI100526.1, SEI200526.1, SEI300526.1, SEI090626.1, SEI190626.1, SEI050926.1, SEI150926.1, SEI021026.1, SEI191026.1, SENE290626.1, SENE060726.1, SENE250926.1, SENE121026.1, SENE291026.1. Offer is combinable with Earlybird, Super Earlybirds, standard campaign offers, one Scenic Voucher per person but not combinable with any other offer. Offer is valid to 30 August 2025, unless sold out earlier. Offer cannot be substituted for cash value.

 

Full payment is due 10 months prior to travel or within 7 days if booking within 10 months. Once sold out or if full payment is not received the standard offer will apply. Flight Offers: Flight offers are based on brochured journey dates and routing, airline and specific booking class of Scenic’s choosing and must be booked by Scenic. Any deviations to brochured journey dates or route may incur a surcharge.

Economy Flights Included Economy Class flights included. Offer available on select cruises and departure dates, applicable to all suites and subject to availability. Business Class Flight Credit up to $3,500 per person applicable to Sapphire and Diamond decks on selected Europe River Cruises of 11 days or longer. Offers can be combined with a single travel voucher per person.

^France Bonus Accommodation Offer: Offer is strictly limited and for new France 2025 bookings only on select cruises.  Offer is combinable with Earlybirds, Super Earlybirds, welcome home discounts and information session discounts but not combinable with any other offer. Offer is valid to 31 August 2025, unless sold out earlier. Offer cannot be substituted for cash value. These terms and conditions are additional to the full terms and conditions at scenic.com.au/terms. Scenic Tours Pty Ltd trading as Scenic. ABN 85 002 715 602. +All beverages are included except for a small number of fine and vintage wines, Champagnes and spirits.

 

+2026 Europe River Cruising

Super Earlybird Offers are subject to the Terms and Conditions (www.scenic.com.au/terms-conditions/scenic-general-terms-and-conditions) and are based on per person, twin share in AUD. Valid for new bookings until sold out & subject to availability. Full payment is due 10 months prior to travel or within 30 days if booking within 10 months. Once sold out or if full payment is not received the standard offer will apply. Flight Offers: Flight offers are based on brochured journey dates & routing, airline & specific booking class of Scenic's choosing & must be booked by Scenic. Any deviations to brochured journey dates or route may incur a surcharge. Economy Flights Included ‘up to’ the maximum value of $2,900 per person on selected Europe river cruises of 11 days or longer. If required airfare is higher than $2,900pp surcharges will apply. Business Class Flight Credit up to $4,500 per person applicable to Sapphire and Diamond decks on selected Europe River Cruises of 11 days or longer in Feb, Mar, July, Aug, Oct & Nov, or up to $3,500pp* on selected dates in April, May, June & Sept and must be used towards flights to Europe. A $3,500 per person flight credit is available for guests booking on the Diamond and Sapphire decks on selected Portugal sailings of 11 days. Business Class Flight Credit is not combinable with Super Earlybird Savings offer. Savings Offers. Save up to $2,500pp on 10 day river cruises. Save up to $1,300pp on 8 day river cruises. A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per person is due within 7 days of booking. The offer excludes the Single Balcony Suite (Category BS). A non-refundable deposit of $1,000 per person is due within 7 days of booking (Art. 3.3. of the Conditions).

 

† FULL PAYMENT REQUIRED 10 MONTHS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE. Economy class flights included ‘up to’ the total fare value of $2,900 per person. Offer available on select cruises and departure dates, applicable to all suites and subject to availability. Any deviations to standard journey dates or route may incur a surcharge. Flights must be booked by Scenic. Not combinable with Earlybird's or Super Earlybird's. Based on fares Ex Syd/Mlb/Bris/Adl/Per. Flights must be booked by Scenic. If booking within 10 months, full payment is due within 30 days.

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$9,395* | per person twin share
Includes International Flights†
Destination:
Bordeaux, France
Duration:
11 Days
Offer ends:
30 August 2025
Valid for travel:
Cruise Departs: 13 July 2026

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