On Garonne River Cruises, you'll experience the best of French wine country, along with beautiful architecture and natural surroundings. This river provides a uniquely French feel for cruisers, that makes it one of the most sought-after river cruises in Europe. With each Garonne River cruise itinerary, you'll enjoy a tranquil experience traveling through French countryside and into cities that practically overflow with French culture and history.
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Explore for Hundreds of Miles with Our Garonne ItinerariesCruising the Garonne is a vacation that's not easily forgotten. With over 350 miles available for cruising, the river runs from the North of Spain -- starting in the Pyrenees -- before winding down through France. The river flows through fifty locks on its course, which help to prevent flooding. While the Garonne can be prone to occasional flooding, it's no problem for cruises. Our itineraries are planned accordingly, so if there is flooding in a certain port, you'll already have a back up plan in place.
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Garonne River cruise itineraries visit Saint-Emilion
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2022 & 2023 Garonne River Cruises | Itinerary Selects
Chateaux, Rivers, & WineDiscover the ports, vineyards, farms and forests of Aquitaine, once Europe’s richest kingdom. See Bordeaux’s fountains and cellars. Hunt for truffles in Périgord, and create your own personal blend of Cognac at the Camus distillery. Savor France’s finest oysters fresh from the bay at Arcachon. Sip Saint-Émilion, Médoc and Sauternes in their own ”terroir” on an 8-day cruise through Bordeaux—a region synonymous with fine wine and finer living.
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Ports of Call: Bordeaux, France | Cadillac (Sauternes), France | Libourne, France | Blaye (Bourg), France | Pauillac, France
Price: From $2,399 to $9,999
2022 Sailing dates
Mar 19
Apr 16
May 7
Jun 25
Jul 30
Aug 20
Sep 24
Oct 15
Oct 29
Nov 12
Apr 16
May 7
Jun 25
Jul 30
Aug 20
Sep 24
Oct 15
Oct 29
Nov 12
2023 sailing dates
Apr 8
Apr 15
Apr 22
Apr 29
Jun 17
Jul 15
Sep 2
Sep 16
Oct 14
Oct 28
Apr 15
Apr 22
Apr 29
Jun 17
Jul 15
Sep 2
Sep 16
Oct 14
Oct 28
Beautiful BordeauxIn fact, the reality of Bordeaux is not that different from the romantic impression most people have of it. Extraordinary landscapes, delicious fare prepared with the finesse characteristic of the French, winemaking that has been refined to an art, and a wealth of historical riches, from elegant châteaux to churches that have been around for longer than most of the new world. Visit Grand Cru Classé wine estates, explore the Cognac region and sample its famous brandy, or fresh oysters from the waters of Arcachon Bay. You’ll find that beautiful Bordeaux is everything you imagined it to be, and more.
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Ports of Call: Bordeaux, France | Saint-Emilion, France | Libourne, France | Pauillac, France | Medoc Region, France | Cadillac, France | Arcachon, France | Bourg, France | Cognac, France | Blaye, France
Price: From $6,395 to $10,556
2022 Sailing dates
Apr 8 - Apr 18
Apr 18 - Apr 28
May 5 - May 15
May 15 - May 25
Jun 11 - Jun 21
Jun 21 - Jul 1
Jul 1 - Jul 11
Jul 18 - Jul 28
Jul 28 - Aug 7
Aug 17 - Aug 27
Sep 10 - Sep 20
Sep 20 - Sep 30
Oct 17 - Oct 27
Apr 18 - Apr 28
May 5 - May 15
May 15 - May 25
Jun 11 - Jun 21
Jun 21 - Jul 1
Jul 1 - Jul 11
Jul 18 - Jul 28
Jul 28 - Aug 7
Aug 17 - Aug 27
Sep 10 - Sep 20
Sep 20 - Sep 30
Oct 17 - Oct 27
2023 sailing dates
Apr 8 - Apr 18
Apr 18 - Apr 28
May 5 - May 15
May 15 - May 25
Jun 11 - Jun 21
Jun 21 - Jul 1
Jul 1 - Jul 11
Jul 18 - Jul 28
Aug 7 - Aug 17
Aug 17 - Aug 27
Sep 10 - Sep 20
Sep 20 - Sep 30
Oct 17 - Oct 27
Apr 18 - Apr 28
May 5 - May 15
May 15 - May 25
Jun 11 - Jun 21
Jun 21 - Jul 1
Jul 1 - Jul 11
Jul 18 - Jul 28
Aug 7 - Aug 17
Aug 17 - Aug 27
Sep 10 - Sep 20
Sep 20 - Sep 30
Oct 17 - Oct 27
Brilliant BordeauxSet sail along three stunning rivers, the Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde, on one fascinatingly historical and invigorating journey. Explore the country’s breathtaking backdrops, wines and cultural treasures across the region in Bordeaux, Fort Médoc, Cadillac, Blaye, Libourne and more. Wander through archaeological marvels, historic landmarks and magnificent vineyards where you’ll be treated to a sampling of quintessentially French experiences.
Embark on a scenic drive from Blaye to Bourg along the Route de la Corniche Fleurie and marvel at the sights of Blaye Fortress and Lansac Windmill along the way. Slow things down in Libourne and on your return to Bordeaux with multiple wine tastings, village tours, a farmers’ market visit and Bordeaux heritage walking tour. Join us on a showcase of the best Southwest France has to offer. |
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Ports of Call: Bordeaux, France | Blaye (Bourg), France | Cussac Fort Medoc, France | Pauillac, France | Cadillac, France | Libourne (Saint-Emilion), France
Price: From $2,481 (€2,099) to $10,752 (€9,099)
2022 Sailing dates
Apr 3
Apr 10
Apr 17
Apr 24
May 1
May 8
May 22
May 29
Jun 5
Jun 12
Jun 19
Jun 26
Jul 3
Jul 10
Jul 17
Jul 24
Jul 31
Aug 7
Aug 14
Aug 21
Aug 28
Sep 4
Sep 11
Sep 18
Sep 25
Oct 2
Oct 9
Oct 16
Oct 23
Oct 30
Apr 10
Apr 17
Apr 24
May 1
May 8
May 22
May 29
Jun 5
Jun 12
Jun 19
Jun 26
Jul 3
Jul 10
Jul 17
Jul 24
Jul 31
Aug 7
Aug 14
Aug 21
Aug 28
Sep 4
Sep 11
Sep 18
Sep 25
Oct 2
Oct 9
Oct 16
Oct 23
Oct 30
2023 sailing dates
Mar 26
Apr 2
Apr 9
Apr 16
Apr 23
Apr 30
May 7
May 14
May 21
May 28
Jun 4
Jun 11
Jun 18
Jun 25
Jul 2
Jul 9
Jul 16
Jul 23
Jul 30
Aug 6
Aug 13
Aug 20
Aug 27
Sep 3
Sep 17
Sep 24
Oct 1
Oct 8
Oct 15
Oct 22
Oct 29
Apr 2
Apr 9
Apr 16
Apr 23
Apr 30
May 7
May 14
May 21
May 28
Jun 4
Jun 11
Jun 18
Jun 25
Jul 2
Jul 9
Jul 16
Jul 23
Jul 30
Aug 6
Aug 13
Aug 20
Aug 27
Sep 3
Sep 17
Sep 24
Oct 1
Oct 8
Oct 15
Oct 22
Oct 29
Cruise through the Bordeaux Wine Region
Along the way, you'll cruise through Bordeaux wine regions like Bourg and Médoc. You'll even have the chance to tour wineries along the way as part of your port excursions. These tours allow you to see the daily life of the area's winemakers, from the vineyards to the fermenting chambers. The best part for wine aficionados is always the tasting, where you'll get to sample the products of each winery's hard work.
The Garonne features multiple smaller regions within its larger Bordeaux Wine Region. These are split up by the varieties of wines produced and the grapes they're made from. Though there are multiple varieties that come out of these regions, all Bordeaux wines are categorically red. Here, we've listed each of the Bordeaux area's red-producing wine regions:
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Visit the St. Andre Cathedral in Bordeaux on a Garonne cruise
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Visit the Wine Capital of the World on the Garonne RiverLocated along the Garonne River, Bordeaux is a historic city known as the the "Wine Capital of the World." This city absolutely loves the fermented delicacy, and is a major exporter to countries around the world. When your Bordeaux river cruise arrives via the Garonne, you'll have plenty of wonderful surroundings to enjoy too. The city is designated as a world heritage site by UNESCO, and it also has a rapidly growing food scene. As you Garonne River cruise Bordeaux into the Quai Louis XVIII port, you'll encounter countless ways to be entertained while exploring the most popular city on the river.
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Itinerary excursions along the Garonne River
With our Garonne River cruise itineraries, you'll also get to see a number of other incredible locations. From UNESCO heritage sites to French castles to university towns, you'll find lots of variety on the Garonne River.
At each Garonne port, there are structures dating back hundreds of years that are fun to explore and photograph. You'll also have the opportunity to stop in at delicious restaurants or quaint cafes in cities like Saint-Emilion and Libourne. Regardless of which Garonne ports of call your cruise itinerary visits, you're sure to have a great time.
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Cruise the Garonne with the European River Cruise Experts
We hand-select each of our Garonne itineraries after spending countless hours combing through the cruises offered by each cruise line. At Authentic Voyages, we consider ourselves the European river cruise experts. Our team has stayed and dined on the ships, taken the excursion tours, and sampled everything there is to offer. Because of this, we offer only the best Garonne River cruises on the market today. Check out our current Garonne cruises below.