Day 1 - Sunday - Jun 28, 2026
Check into your hotel for the beginning of your land package in beautiful Spain.
Day 2 - Monday - Jun 29, 2026
Begin your day in this spectacular Spanish city with a panoramic tour that takes you past some of the city's most iconic symbols, including the Alcala Gate and Cibeles Fountain. Drive down La Castellana avenue to see Picasso's Tower and the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Then, embark on a walking tour to see the Royal Palace and stroll through Madrid's Old Town to Plaza Mayor brimming with shops, taverns, and restaurants, which you will have free time to explore. (B)
Day 3 - Tuesday - Jun 30, 2026
| San Sebastian de la Gomera, Spain |
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Check out of your Madrid hotel and transfer to San Sebastian, where you will have some time to settle into your new hotel. In the evening, take a stroll through Old Town, the second-oldest neighborhood in the city, where distinctive architecture and pintxos bars beckon, made even more romantic by the evening light. (B)
Day 4 - Wednesday - Jul 1, 2026
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Discover the charms of the "City by the Bay of Biscay". Known in the Basque language as Donostia, San Sebastian was once a prominent fishing village and was burned to the ground in 1813 after being occupied by Napoleonic troops. However, by 1887, after rebuilding, the city flourished as a popular tourist destination and spa resort. Later in the day, enjoy some free time in the city renowned for holding the second-highest number of Michelin stars per square meter. (B)
Day 5 - Thursday - Jul 2, 2026
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Check out of your hotel and transfer to Bordeaux via the French Basque town of Bayonne. Later, embark the ship in Bordeaux for your Taste of Bordeaux cruise. (B,D)
Embark the ship for your Taste of Bordeaux cruise. (D)
Day 6 - Friday - Jul 3, 2026
Welcome to Libourne, a gateway to one of Bordeaux's most elite wine regions. Join an excursion to Saint-Emilion, known for its celebrated vineyards, and while here, explore the monolithic church carved out of one piece of limestone rock, and then go under the church to discover its catacombs and caves. Afterwards, enjoy a Grand Cru Classe wine tasting at a local chateau. Alternatively, you can enjoy an excursion to Saint-Emilion solely to discover more of the small historic town. If you prefer a more active adventure, pedal through the vineyard-rich countryside to Saint-Emilion. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Saturday - Jul 4, 2026
Stroll through the colorful, open-air market, tasting some of the region's specialties. As a unique alternative, visit a wine cellar and enjoy a special tasting of Fronsac wines from a local estate. Or, you can get your heart pumping by venturing deeper into town by hiking through one of Libourne's renowned vineyards, accompanied by a tasting of local wine and tapas. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Sunday - Jul 5, 2026
Once in Blaye, you can join a tour of its 17th-century citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a more active excursion, take a bike ride around Blaye along a former railway. Later in the day, in the ancient village of Bourg, take a walking tour and visit the Carriage Museum, which houses a wonderful collection of horse-drawn vehicles vehicles, and the World War II petrol cistern. Towards the evening, experience the hospitality of this charming medieval village with an exclusive wine festival. Meet the local wine growers and taste the fruits of their labors as well as enjoy live French music and dancing. (B,L,D)
Day 9 - Monday - Jul 6, 2026
Cussac-Fort-Medoc is a peaceful commune in southwestern France and your gateway to the famed Medoc region, renowned for producing some of the world's finest Bordeaux wines. You will see some of the most beautiful and famous wine estates. You'll then visit a local chateau for a tasting of Grand Cru wines. More active guests can hike through the vineyards of Chateau Margaux and taste local specialties. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Tuesday - Jul 7, 2026
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Visit the impressive Castle of Roquetaillade, an amazingly preserved masterpiece of medieval military architecture owned by the same noble family for 700 years, and travel to the Sauternes wine region to either Chateau de Rayne Vigneau or Chateau Guiraud to taste the highly prized golden-hued sweet wines produced here. For those wishing to explore more of the history on the decadent castles, you can enjoy a visit to the Roquetaillade and Cadillac castles. Or, pedal through the charming town of Cadillac for a guided bike tour. (B,L,D)
Day 11 - Wednesday - Jul 8, 2026
The breathtaking capital of the wine world, Bordeaux is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and classified as a "City of Art and History". You'll have an opportunity to experience much of the rich culture and architecture on a city tour followed by a visit to the famed indoor Les Halles de Bacalan market for a tasting of local specialties to please the palate. Bike enthusiasts will wish to join a tour along the city's amazing network of bicycle paths. Depending on your interests, you have a choice from three excursions in the afternoon. Enjoy a visit to the immersive and interactive Bordeaux Wine Museum, housed in an awe-inspiring building. Alternatively, be treated to a spectacular sound and light show, Les Bassins de Lumieres. (B,L,D)
Day 12 - Thursday - Jul 9, 2026
Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home. (B)
Disembark the ship and transfer by train to beautiful Paris, where you will check into your hotel. (B)
Day 13 - Friday - Jul 10, 2026
Enjoy taking in the signature sights of Paris during your guided city tour, including the awe-inspiring Arc de Triomphe and iconic Eiffel Tower. You will also see Champs-Elysees with its cinemas, sidewalk cafes, and luxury specialty shops. (B)
Day 14 - Saturday - Jul 11, 2026
Revel in the freedom of a full day at your leisure to discover more of this romantic city, such as the world-renowned Louvre Museum or Musee d'Orsay. Perhaps go shopping in the Faubourg Saint-Honore district or simply relax and spend the day like a local - by scoping out a local cafe for a cafe au lait, toasted baguette, or croissant. In the evening, visit Montmartre, long known as the city's premier artist's enclave. During the mid to late 1800s, artists began calling Montmartre home. Pissarro and Jongkind were two of the first to live there, followed by other notable artists, including Edgar Degas, Henri Matisse, Toulouse-Lautrec, Pierre-August Renoir, and Pablo Picasso. You will also be taken on an evening illumination tour, discovering why Paris is renowned as the "City of Light". (B)
Day 15 - Sunday - Jul 12, 2026
Bid farewell to Paris and prepare for your flight home. (B)
