Trip or Vacation

A Wine Lover's River Journey Through Bordeaux

Cost: From 3,229 per person

Eight Days Among the Great Châteaux of Bordeaux

From March 11 to 18, 2027, a small group of friends of La Brasserie Restaurant and Urban Winery, Bozeman MT, will sail the Garonne and Dordogne aboard AmaWaterways' AmaDolce, a boutique river ship limited to 144 guests. Our days will unfold among the vineyards and cellars of Saint-Émilion, Pauillac, Blaye, Cadillac, and Libourne, with Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage city, as our port of embarkation.

Expect wine with every meal, a new château most mornings, and an unhurried pace throughout the week.

Ports of Call

• Bordeaux: embark in the heart of the old city
• Cadillac: sweet whites of the Garonne
• Libourne and Saint-Émilion: the heart of merlot country
• Blaye: the citadel and the Côtes de Blaye
• Pauillac: gateway to the Médoc, with first growths, the Route des Châteaux, and a Margaux vineyard hike

What Is Included:

All onboard meals. Unlimited wine and beer with lunch and dinner. A daily Sip & Sail cocktail hour. Guided shore excursions at every port, including château visits, vineyard walks, guided hikes, and the ship's bicycles. Wi-Fi throughout. Hosted wine tastings and pairings with La Brasserie throughout the week.

Reserve Your Cabin:

From $3,229 per person. A deposit of $400 per person holds your cabin. Final payment is due December 1, 2026.

Early Booking Savings: $1,500 off per person when booked by June 30, 2026.

Tags

• trip
• bordeaux
• wine cruise
• River cruise