AmaDolce
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11 Night Taste of Bordeaux Cruise and Land Tour from Bilbao

Ship: AmaDolce
Cruise Line: AMA Waterways
Sailed: Sunday, May 26, 2024 from Bilbao, Spain
Ended: Thursday, Jun 6, 2024
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Sunday, May 26, 2024 departure of the AmaDolce. If AMA Waterways modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day 1 - Sunday - May 26, 2024
Bilbao, Spain
Bilbao, Spain    
Check into your hotel for the beginning of your Basque Country land package.
Day 2 - Monday - May 27, 2024
Bilbao, Spain
Bilbao, Spain    
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Guernica, Spain    
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Bilbao, Spain    
Travel to the Basque town of Guernica, infamously bombed by German and Italian air forces during the Spanish Civil War - and the subject of one of Picasso's most renowned paintings. Immerse yourself in culture and visit the open-air market where you'll find a variety of local specialties, from cheese to peppers to fish. Later in the day, take an informative walking tour through Bilbao and learn how to order Basque tapas, known locally as pintxos, and revered for their small size and big taste. (B)
Day 3 - Tuesday - May 28, 2024
Bilbao, Spain
Bilbao, Spain    
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San Sebastian de la Gomera, Spain    
Take a deep dive into the contemporary art within the world-famous Guggenheim Museum, a work of art itself. Designed by architect Frank Gehry, the museum features a daring and innovative facade and showcases work by such artists as Andy Warhol, German artist Anselm Kiefer, and Basque masters Eduardo Chillida and Jorge Oteiza. Later in the day, transfer to San Sebastian and check into your 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 - May 29, 2024
San Sebastian de la Gomera, Spain
San Sebastian de la Gomera, Spain    
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 - May 30, 2024
San Sebastian de la Gomera, Spain
San Sebastian de la Gomera, Spain    
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Bayonne, France    
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Cruise Begins    
Bordeaux, France    
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)
Day 6 - Friday - May 31, 2024
Libourne, France
Libourne, France    
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Saint-Emilion, France    
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Libourne, France    
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 either Chateau de Ferrand or Chateau de Pressac. 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 - Jun 1, 2024
Libourne, France
Libourne, France    
Stroll through the colorful, open-air market, tasting some of the region's specialties. Or, you can get your heart pumping by venturing deeper into town by hiking through one of Libourne's renowned vineyards. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Sunday - Jun 2, 2024
Blaye, France
Blaye, France    
Bourg, France    
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, you can choose to bike from Blaye through the idyllic French countryside to Bourg. Or, in the ancient village of Bourg, take a walking tour and visit the Carriage Museum, which houses a wonderful collection of horse-drawn 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 - Jun 3, 2024
Fort Medoc, France
Fort Medoc, France    
Cussac-Fort-Medoc is a peaceful commune in southwestern France and your is 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, including Chateau Latour, Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Chateau Lafite Rothschild, and Chateau Pichon Longueville. You'll then visit either Chateau Leoville Barton or Chateau Leoville Poyferre for a tasting of Grand Cru wines. More active guests can hike through the vineyards of Chateau Margaux and taste local specialties. Alternatively, you may enjoy a drive along the coast to Soulac-sur-Mer where you'll see unique sights, such as the Statue of Liberty and the Cordouan Lighthouse known to be the oldest in France. (B,L,D)
Day 10 - Tuesday - Jun 4, 2024
Cadillac, France
Cadillac, France    
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 - Jun 5, 2024
Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux, France    
The breathtaking capital of the wine world, Bordeaux is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is 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. Or, explore the enriching city of Bordeaux at your own leisure. (B,L,D)
Day 12 - Thursday - Jun 6, 2024
Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux, France    
Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home. (B)

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Jun 20, 2024(Thursday) 7 Night Taste of Bordeaux (Wine)
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