Châteaux, Rivers & Wine

  • From $4,199
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  • 8 Days
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  • 5 Guided Tours
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  • 1 Country

Bordeaux, France

Bid farewell to your fellow guests and journey home. Or spend more time exploring, perhaps joining one of our extensions.

Post Cruise Extensions

More days means more to discover, with extension packages you can add after your Viking cruise or cruisetour. Enjoy additional days to explore your disembarkation city, or see a new destination altogether with a choice of exciting cities.
Post cruise extensions vary by itinerary and are subject to change.

Videos

Viking Longships Christening 2016

During a festive waterfront Christening Ceremony in Amsterdam, Viking was proud to welcome six of its new Viking Longships to the award-winning and innovative fleet.

Viking Longships Christening 2015

During simultaneous christenings in Amsterdam and Rostock, Germany, Viking welcomed 10 award-winning Viking Longships and two custom vessels for the Elbe River to its European fleet.

Making a Viking Longship

Witness the intricate craftsmanship and herculean efforts that go into building a Viking Longship as you pay a fascinating visit to Rostock’s Neptun Yard along Germany’s northern coast.

Camus Cognac: A Bordeaux Favorite

Go behind this famous brand to meet the head of the house of Camus. Hear the story of its logo and learn the family philosophy that has guided the company for five generations.

Cooking with Karine: Steak Bordelaise

Join Karine as she learns the secrets of preparing Steak Bordelaise, Bordeaux’s celebrated and classic dish, with local gourmand, chef Georges Gotrand.

Truffle Hunting

Join Karine in Bordeaux, France as she learns how dogs are trained to sniff out and unearth a treasured French delicacy, the rare and delicious truffle.

The Wine Regions of Bordeaux

Bordeaux, France’s celebrated vineyard-laden province, is home to some of the world’s most prized wines. Learn about its different regions and appellations with Karine.

Sauternes: The Sweet Alternative

Enjoy a glimpse into the intriguing wine of Sauternes. Karine journeys to Bordeaux to take a closer look at this sweet alternative with one of Sauternes’s local experts.

French Language Lesson

Learn a few useful French words and phrases with Maaike, your Viking tutor. À votre Santé!

France, Painter’s Muse

See for yourself how France has inspired famous artists like van Gogh, Monet and so many more.