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Cruise Trek 2021 ~
“A Taste of Bordeaux”
August 19 ~ 26, 2021

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.


Our Itinerary ~

Optional river cruise – Separate BIS required – Thursday, August 12 to Thursday, August 19, 2021 ~

Day Date Port Description
ThursdayAugust 12-19 Aries to Chalon-Sur-Salone Burgundy & Provence option – Separate BIS


Optional pre tour – Sunday, August 15 to Thursday, August 19, 2021 ~

Day Date Port Description
SundayAugust 15 Bilbao, Spain Arrive Bilbao hotel check in, mix & mingle with CT family
MondayAugust 16 Bilbao Guemica tour, “A City Tour of Contrasts” – intro to Tapas
TuesdayAugust 17 Bilbao / San Sebastián Guggenheim Museum, depart Bilbao, SB hotel check in, evening walking tour of Old Town.
WednesdayAugust 18 San Sebastián, Spain “City by the Bay of Biscay” tour & free time
ThursdayAugust 19 San Sebastián, Spain
Bordeaux, France
Transfer to Bordeaux via Bayonne & EMBARKATION


And then we board our European riverboat for the cruise – Thursday, August 19 to Sunday, August 29, 2021 ~

Day Date Port Description
ThursdayAugust 19 Bordeaux, France EMBARKATION
FridayAugust 20 Bordeaux Morning scenic cruising – each port below has additional tour options, i.e., bike, hike & other château tours
FridayAugust 20 Libourne, France Saint-Émilion excursion & Grand Cru Classé wine tasting
SaturdayAugust 21 Libourne, France Libourne walking tour & more
SaturdayAugust 21 Blaye, France Free evening
SundayAugust 22 Blaye Citadel visit & more
SundayAugust 22 Bourg, France Bourg walking tour, carriage tour, wine festival
MondayAugust 23 Pauillac, France Medoc Grand Cru Classé & scenic wine tour
TuesdayAugust 24 Cadillac, France Roquetaillade Castle with wine tasting or Sauternes
TuesdayAugust 24 Bordeaux, France Illuminations cruise
WednesdayAugust 25 Bordeaux, France UNESCO city tour & wine museum
ThursdayAugust 26 Bordeaux DISEMBARK – City Tour and transfer to château or airport


Optional post tour – Thursday, August 26 to Sunday, August 29, 2021 ~

Day Date Port Description
ThursdayAugust 26 Bordeaux, France DISEMBARK – City Tour and transfer to château or airport
ThursdayAugust 26 Loire Valley / Amboise Loire Valley hotel check in
FridayAugust 27 Amboise, France 3 Châteaux – de Chenonceau, Du Clos Luce & d’Amboise
SaturdayAugust 28 Amboise Loire Valley hotel check out, Château de Chambord and Blois
SaturdayAugust 28 Paris, France Transfer to Paris Airport hotel, check in
SundayAugust 29 Paris Flight to home or to Amsterdam or more on your own

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

~ 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

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.

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.

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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.

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 may be private for our Cruise Trek Family.

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 join us on the post river cruise package. Or now join us for a different river cruise before the previous – for Provence, France.

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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CruiseTrek   ~   PO Box 4277   ~   Malibu, CA   90264   USA
(310) 456-7544   ~   SKYPE:   cruisetrek   ~   CST# 2053934-40

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