AmaDolce
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14 Night Taste of Bordeaux (Wine Cruise) 2 Nights Madrid 2 Nights San Sebastian Pre Cruise and 2 Nights Loire Valley 1 Night Paris Ch Cruise and Land Tour from Madrid

Ship: AmaDolce
Cruise Line: AMA Waterways
Sailed: Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 from Madrid, Spain
Ended: Sunday, Nov 8, 2026
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 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 by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Sunday - Oct 25, 2026
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Check into your hotel for the beginning of your land package in beautiful Spain.
Day 2 - Monday - Oct 26, 2026
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
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 - Oct 27, 2026
Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain
Land Travel
San Sebastian de la Gomera, Spain
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 - Oct 28, 2026
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 - Oct 29, 2026
San Sebastian de la Gomera, Spain
San Sebastian de la Gomera, Spain
Bus Travel
Bayonne, France
Bus Travel
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)
Bordeaux, France
Embark the ship for your Taste of Bordeaux cruise. (D)
Day 6 - Friday - Oct 30, 2026
Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux, France
Libourne, France
Bus Travel
Saint-Emilion, France
Bus Travel
Libourne, France
Take in the romance of Bordeaux as you pass iconic sights on a scenic morning cruise. Later in the day, dock in 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, you may choose to enjoy a Grand Cru Classe wine tasting at a local chateau. If you prefer a more active adventure, pedal through the vineyard-rich countryside to Saint-Emilion and then to a chateau for a Grand Cru Classe wine tasting. (B,L,D)
Day 7 - Saturday - Oct 31, 2026
Libourne, France
Libourne, France
Blaye, France
Spend time discovering the bastide town of Libourne on a walking tour or 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 on an invigorating bike tour or hiking through one of Libourne's renowned vineyards. Later in the day, set sail for Blaye, where you'll enjoy an evening at your leisure. (B,L,D)
Day 8 - Sunday - Nov 1, 2026
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 from Blaye through the idyllic French countryside. While in the ancient village of Bourg, take a walking tour and visit the Carriage Museum, which houses a wonderful collection of horse-drawn vehicles. Later in the day, 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 - Nov 2, 2026
Fort Medoc, France
Fort Medoc, France
Bus Travel
Medoc, France, France
Bus Travel
Fort Medoc, France
Cussac-Fort-Medoc, a lovely village on the bank of the Gironde Estuary, 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. Alternatively, you can visit Lynch-Bages, a quaint wine estate and village, followed by a wine and local specialties tasting. Or, enjoy a coast drive 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 - Nov 3, 2026
Cadillac, France
Cadillac, France
Bus Travel
Chateau de Roquetaillade, France
Bus Travel
Chateau de Rayne Vigneau, France
Bus Travel
Cadillac, France
Bordeaux, France
Visit the impressive Castle of Roquetaillade, an amazingly preserved masterpiece of medieval military architecture owned by the same noble family for 700 years. Or, 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. In the evening, enjoy a spectacular illumination cruise, gazing at the iconic structures of Bordeaux as they glow against the night sky. (B,L,D)
Day 11 - Wednesday - Nov 4, 2026
Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux, France
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 immersive and interactive Bordeaux Wine Museum, housed in an awe-inspiring building. Bike enthusiasts will wish to join a tour along the city's amazing network of bicycle paths. (B,L,D)
Day 12 - Thursday - Nov 5, 2026
Bordeaux, France
Bordeaux, France
Disembark the ship and prepare for your flight home. (B)
Bordeaux, France
Cruise Ends
Bus Travel
Cognac, France
Bus Travel
Amboise, France
Disembark the ship and transfer to Amboise, with a visit to Cognac en route for lunch and free time before arriving in the Loire Valley, where you will check into your Amboise hotel. (B)
Day 13 - Friday - Nov 6, 2026
Amboise, France
Amboise, France
Bus Travel
Chateau de Chenonceau, France
Bus Travel
Amboise, France
Visit three of the Loire Valley's regal chateaux starting with the Chateau de Chenonceau, one of the most beautiful castles in France. This chateau has been referred to as the "Women's Castle" since it is the only castle in the region that has been built, inhabited, and saved by women during the Renaissance. Chateau du Clos Luce was Leonardo da Vinci's last home where he completed some of his most famous works under the patronage of the King of France. The Chateau d'Amboise, perched on a promontory overlooking the Loire River, was the first Renaissance chateau built in the Loire Valley and features extravagant residences, gardens, and a Gothic chapel, where Leonardo da Vinci is buried. (B)
Day 14 - Saturday - Nov 7, 2026
Amboise, France
Amboise, France
Bus Travel
Chateau de Chenonceau, France
Bus Travel
Amboise, France
Bus Travel
Paris, France
Check out of your Amboise hotel and, en route to Paris, visit two more majestic chateaux. Revel in a tour of the Chateau de Chenonceaux, a truly spectacular chateau and former watermill that spans the Cher River was turned into a palace by the French King Francis I for his Mistress Diane de Poitiers. Then, you will have free time for lunch on your own before continuing on to the Renaissance-style Chateau d'Amboise. This former medieval castle was remodeled in the Renaissance to a royal residence. The Gothic chapel contains the final resting place of Leonardo da Vinci. You will also discover the Chateau du Clos Luce, Leonardo da Vinci's last home. Here, during the final years of his life, he completed some of his most treasured works, Mona Lisa and The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne and Saint John the Baptist. Afterwards, transfer by motorcoach to your hotel at Charles de Gaulle Airport. (B)
Day 15 - Sunday - Nov 8, 2026
Paris, France
Paris, France
Bid farewell to Paris and prepare for your flight home. (B)

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