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Cruise Trek 2020 ~
“Exploring France / Bordeaux”
July 23 ~ 30, 2020

Explore Bordeaux, France, aboard a European riverboat,
as we cruise the Dordogne & Garonne rivers!

Optional pre-cruise tour to Bilbao & San Sebastian,
Spain and/or a post-cruise tour to Loire Valley & Paris.
An additional option of a round-trip cruise from Amsterdam to Iceland,
the UK isles & a day in Edinburgh for the Royal Military Tattoo.


Sale dates suspended by cruise line due to Coronavirus Pandemic.
A new sale date in 2021 for this Bordeaux departure with a similar itinerary
will be announced soon. Plus we will have an additional itinerary option
(Burgundy & Provence) for another sailing so that one or both can be done.

Sadly, the Military Tattoo cruise on August 2, 2020, from Amsterdam
has also been canceled. We are also looking at doing this itinerary or similar in 2021.


Our Itinerary ~

Optional pre tour – Sunday, July 19 to Thursday, July 23, 2020 ~

Day Date Port Description
SundayJuly 19 Bilbao, Spain Arrive Bilbao hotel check in, mix & mingle with CT family
MondayJuly 20 Bilbao Guemica tour, “A City Tour of Contrasts” – intro to Tapas
TuesdayJuly 21 Bilbao / San Sebastian Guggenheim Museum, depart Bilbao, SB hotel check in, Evening walking tour of Old Town.
WednesdayJuly 22 San Sebastian, Spain “City by the Bay of Biscay” tour & free time
ThursdayJuly 23 San Sebastian, Spain
Bordeaux, France
Transfer to Bordeaux via Bayonne & EMBARKATION

And then we board our European riverboat for the cruise – Thursday, July 23 to Thursday, July 30, 2020 ~

Day Date Port Description
ThursdayJuly 23 Bordeaux, France EMBARKATION
FridayJuly 24 Bordeaux Morning scenic cruising – each port below has additional tour options, i..e. bike, hike & other château tours
FridayJuly 24 Libourne, France Saint-Émilion excursion & Grand Cru Classé wine tasting
SaturdayJuly 25 Libourne, France Libourne walking tour & more
SaturdayJuly 25 Blaye, France Free evening
SundayJuly 26 Blaye Citadel visit & more
SundayJuly 26 Bourg, France Bourg walking tour, Carriage tour, wine festival
MondayJuly 27 Pauillac, France Medoc Grand Cru Classé & scenic wine tour
TuesdayJuly 28 Cadillac, France Roquetaillade Castle with wine tasting or Sauternes
TuesdayJuly 28 Bordeaux, France Illuminations cruise
WednesdayJuly 29 Bordeaux, France UNESCO city tour & wine museum
ThursdayJuly 30 Bordeaux DISEMBARK – City Tour and transfer to château or airport

Optional post tour – Thursday, July 30 to Sunday, August 2, 2020 ~

Day Date Port Description
ThursdayJuly 30 Bordeaux, France DISEMBARK – City Tour and transfer to château or airport
ThursdayJuly 30 Loire Valley / Amboise Loire Valley Hotel Check In
FridayJuly 31 Amboise, France 3 Châteaux – de Chenonceau, Du Clos Luce & d’Amboise
SaturdayAugust 1 Amboise Loire Valley Hotel Check Out, Château De Chambord and Blois
SaturdayAugust 1 Paris, France Transfer to Paris Airport hotel, check in
SundayAugust 2 Paris Flight to home or to Amsterdam or more on your own

Additional option – Sunday, August 2 to Sunday, August 16, 2020 ~

Day Date Port Description
SundayAugust 2 to 16 Amsterdam
UK Isles & Iceland
Fly & Board HAL’s amazing new ship – Nieuw Statendam
Royal Military Tattoo event in Edinburgh, Scotland

Please know that river cruises are inherently changeable due to weather, port, or other reasons, so tours and Itinerary are subject to change.



To attend all Cruise Trek events,
passage must be booked through the Cruise Trek office.


Let’s explore Spain’s legendary Basque Country, rich with culture and flavor.

~ Pre-Cruise – Optional ~
July 19 to 23, 2020
Bilbao and San Sebastian, Spain
Guernica tour
Guggenheim Museum
Bay of Biscay tour

Enjoy two nights in Bilbao, home to the world-renowned Guggenheim Museum, and two nights in the stunning seaside resort of San Sebasti?n.

Then transfer to France’s magnificent and legendary wine capital, Bordeaux, where your leisurely cruise begins.

Iconic châteaux, timeless vineyards, and delicious wine tastings are plentiful as you visit Libourne, Blaye, Bourg, Pauillac, and Cadillac.

~ On-Board – Included ~
Free coffee, tea, soft drinks, water
Free wine and beer with dinner
Pre-dinner “Sip and Sail”
Wi-Fi service
Bicycle use – limited number
Almost all shore excursions

Following the cruise, enjoy two nights to experience the lure of the UNESCO-designated Loire Valley, where Leonardo da Vinci lived and is buried.

Then, conclude your journey with an overnight stay in romantic (CDG) Paris. This destination is a must for anyone interested in the best of Basque country, French culture, lifestyle, wine – the best wine tastings in the world – and food.

In addition to the amazing itinerary possibilities, special highlights and advantages of this Cruise Trek adventure all will include professionally-trained tour guides to accompany us throughout, local entertainment, music performances, lectures, cooking demonstrations, and theme dinners.

~ Post-Cruise – Optional ~
July 30 to August 2, 2020
Loire Valley, Amboise, Paris
Château de Chenonceau
Château Du Clos Luce
Château d’Amboise
Château De Chambord

Plus, on board a river cruise, and included in your cruise fare are pre-dinner “Sip & Sail” hours, wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch and dinner, Wi-Fi service, bottled water (replenished daily), bicycle use, and almost all shore excursions. Some excursions will be private for our Cruise Trek Family.

And if that is not enough – please ask us about another bucket list adventure – cruise from Amsterdam to Iceland and the Northern Isles of the UK which take in the Royal Military Tattoo event in Edinburgh.

The river cruise is provided by AMAwaterways, and the Royal Tattoo cruise is by Holland America Line and on its newest and most beautiful ship ever – Nieuw Statendam.

~ Additional Optional ~
August 2 -16, 2020
Holland America Line’s newest ship – Nieuw Statendam
Amsterdam to United Kingtom and Iceland
Royal Military Tattoo in Edinburgh, Scotland

Both of these cruises can be done in conjunction with one another. So, you can fly into Bilbao for our pre river cruise option, or fly into Bordeaux directly, or fly into Paris and train high speed to Bordeaux, and post cruise, you can either join us on the post river cruise package and afterwards fly to Amsterdam or fly directly to Amsterdam for a few days prior to the UK Isles / Tattoo / Iceland cruise.

The choice is yours!

Your Cruise Trek Family Adventure includes ~

  • Premier Accommodations
  • Breakfast with Guests/Actors
  • All Meals & Entertainment
  • Autographed Celebrity Pictures
  • Bon Voyage Cocktail Party
  • Q & A Sessions with Actors
  • Photo Session with Actors
  • Custom Trek Games
  • Complimentary Shirts

Meet new friends who share your Trek interests while exploring distant and new lands. Sign up now for an unforgettable Cruise Trek Family Adventure and vacation you and yours will always cherish!

Please know that river cruises are inherently changeable due to weather, port or other reasons, so tours and Itinerary are subject to change.

For more details on future Cruise Trek events, please contact Charlie or give us a call at (310) 456-7544.


 

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Please note:   Passage must be booked through the Cruise Trek office to attend all Cruise Trek events.