Bordeaux: Evening Apéritif Cruise on the River Garonne

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ID: GYG62171-87029
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Country: France

Duration: 01:30 hours


Description

Explore Bordeaux from the River Garonne on a 1.5-hour early evening aperitive tour. Sample 2 wines from the region as you enjoy views of the 18th-century UNESCO façades. Taste local cheese, tapas...
Discover the wines and scenic waterfront of Bordeaux on a 1.5-hour wine tasting cruise, and marvel at 18th-century façades, Stone Bridge and other romantic bridges, and busy ports from the River Garonne. Explore the Chartrons district from the Garonne River.

Climb aboard the pleasure electric drive boat Sirius at Les Bateaux Bordelais landing stage (Quais des Chartrons) in the city center. Set sail at 6:45 PM, and cruise by the historic façades of the Unesco-listed Port de la Lune with the romantic Stone bridge, and modern district of Bacalan with th eCité du Vin museum. Pass under the lift bridge of Pont Jacques-Chaban-Delmas, and continue past the Pont d’Aquitaine (Bordeaux' Golden Gate). Once you have sailed past the village of Lormont, the boat will turn around and cruise back to the city center from the port zone of Bassens.

Along the way, taste different wines representative of the regional vineyards of Bordeaux, all served with typical aperitifs, cheeses, snacks and a local Canelé. Learn the history of Bordeaux and its river and wine trade. Then, return to the quay for an approximate 8:30 PM disembarkation.

Highlights

  • Taste the wines and local snacks on a cruise along the River Garonne
  • Cruise under the lift bridges of Bordeaux to the port zone of Bassens
  • Sample regional cheeses, snacks, bread, and 1 Canelé
  • Relax aboard the propulsion drive boat SIRIUS
  • Free fresh water

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
No.24 quai des Chartrons - in front of Ibaia Café
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.