Cruise itinerary
7-Night Europe Cruise from Bordeaux
7 nights · Europe · 6 ports of call
7-night Europe cruise aboard Avalon Artistry II, departing Bordeaux and calling at Cadillac, Cussac-Fort-Médoc, Blaye, Bourg and Libourne.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Avalon Waterways
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Europe · Western Europe · Garonne
- Departs
- Bordeaux
- Returns
- Bordeaux
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Where this voyage takes you
- History & Culture
- Food & Drink
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Bordeaux
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
- Day2
Cadillac
A historic small town on the Garonne in the Bordeaux wine region of southwest France. It is known for sweet white wines from the surrounding vineyards and for the 17th-century Château de Cadillac that overlooks the river.
- Château de Cadillac
- Bordeaux vineyards
- Garonne river
- Day3
Cussac-Fort-Médoc
A village on the Gironde estuary in France's Médoc, guarded by a star-shaped fortress built by the engineer Vauban. It lies among the gravel vineyards of the great red-wine châteaux, with Bordeaux a short drive upriver.
- Fort Médoc
- Médoc châteaux
- Gironde estuary
- Day4
Blaye
Bourg
A small riverside town in France's Gironde estuary, surrounded by the Côtes de Bourg vineyards. Its limestone old quarter overlooks the water, and the wine villages and cellars of the right bank spread across the slopes inland.
- Côtes de Bourg wine
- Riverside old town
- Estuary views
- Day5
Libourne
A riverside town in France's Bordeaux wine country, set where the Isle meets the Dordogne. It serves the prestigious Saint-Émilion vineyards nearby, with their medieval village, underground monolithic church and limestone wine cellars.
- Saint-Émilion
- Bordeaux vineyards
- Monolithic church
- Day6
Bordeaux
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
- Day7
Bordeaux
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
- Day8
Bordeaux
A port city in southwest France set on the Garonne, ringed by the vineyards of its world-famous wine region. River ships moor near the centre, where the grand Place de la Bourse mirrors in a vast reflecting pool beside neoclassical quays.
- Place de la Bourse
- Wine country
- Garonne quays
Upcoming departures
- 9 Jun 2026
- 16 Jun 2026
- 23 Jun 2026
- 30 Jun 2026
- 7 Jul 2026
- 14 Jul 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Europe Cruise from Bordeaux FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Europe cruise calls at Bordeaux, Cadillac, Cussac-Fort-Médoc, Blaye, Bourg and Libourne.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Bordeaux.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Avalon Artistry II.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 9 Jun 2026, 16 Jun 2026, 23 Jun 2026 and 30 Jun 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.