Amazing 5 Star Bordeaux River Cruise With FREE 2 Night Stay in Paris, ALL DATES €2199!
Sail from Bordeaux on a seven-night Avalon Waterways river cruise, with meals, drinks, excursions, and a FREE two-night stay in Paris included!
Luxury river cruise line, Avalon Waterways, offers over 170 river cruises across various waterways, including the Danube and Rhine. However, there’s something special about Bordeaux that evokes images of charming hilltop villages, elegant châteaux, and, of course, world-class wineries! And with meals, excursions and so much included in the cost, and the added bonus of a FREE two-night stay in Paris, this amazing river cruise along the Garonne and Dordogne is hard to resist!
This amazing offer of €2199pp includes:
- Return flights from Dublin or Cork to Paris, returning from Bordeaux.
- Two-night 4 Star Hotel Stay in Paris with Breakfast
- City Tour of Paris
- Seven-night cruise on the luxurious Avalon Artistry II, with meals in a choice of venues.
- Beer, wine and soft drinks with meals
- Choice of complimentary excursions in every port
- Daily Happy Hour with complimentary wine, beer, spirits and cocktails
- Complimentary 24-hour self-service in the Club Lounge with a selection of coffees, teas and cookies.
- Gratuities to Cruise Director and crew.
- Complimentary Starlink WiFi
- 20kg Checked Baggage
- Return airport transfers and transfers from Paris to Bordeaux
And, the best part – this deal available on selected dates from April through to November!
Note: The FREE 2 night stay in Paris is a limited offer for bookings made before the 17th of April – so you better act fast!
I’m not sure if its the world-class wineries, the stunning scenery, or the superb facilities that attracts me most to this river cruise, but I would quite happily say Bonjour to Bordeaux from the luxurious Avalon Artisry II any time!
I have listed some of the reasons why Avalon Waterways is considered one of the best European River Cruise lines below, but don’t just take my word for it, check out the multiple awards they have won from industry experts including Cruise Critic, Condé Nast Traveler and many more.
Why cruise with Avalon Waterways
1. Flex Dining:
Avalon Waterways Flex Dining allows you to enjoy complimentary dining when you want, where you want. As well as the elegant glass-walled Panorama Dining Room, you can enjoy sizzling options in the Sky Grill, light bites or Afternoon Tea in the Panorama Bistro, al fresco lunch on the Observation Deck, or grab a complimentary picnic basket and enjoy lunch on shore!
And, you can keep up healthy habits when you travel too – the Avalon Fresh menu includes healthy juices at breakfast, crafted salads at lunch and high-protein plates at dinner, with choices for vegetarian and vegans at every meal.
2. Premium Inclusive Offering
Local wine and beer is included with lunch and dinner, sparkling wine with breakfast, and you can even choose to enjoy continental breakfast served in your room. There is a daily ‘Happy Hour’ serving complimentary wine, beer, spirits and cocktails, and, if you fancy a late night snack, you can enjoy 24-hour self-service in the Club Lounge with a selection of complimentary coffees, teas and cookies.
WiFi, gratuities for the Cruise Director and crew, and a choice of daily shore excursions are also included.
3. Choice of Complimentary Excursions
Avalon’s excursions set them apart from the competition too. You can choose from Classic, Active or Discovery excursions in each port, and all include expert local guides. So whether you want a guided city tour with skip the line access, fancy cycling through the French countryside, or relish the thought of wine tasting in Saint-Emilion, you are guaranteed to find an excursion to suit your holiday style – and all are included in the cost of your cruise.
4. One-of-a-kind Panorama Suites
Avalon’s 200 square feet Panorama Suites are 30% larger than the industry standard, have the widest opening windows in river cruising, and the industry’s only Open-Air Balcony with river-facing beds – so you can wake up to fabulous river views every morning! And speaking of beds, you can even choose the level of firmness in your mattress!
You can choose to upgrade to one of these suites for an additional €656 per person – the total cost for the 9 night trip staying in a Panorama suite is €2855 per person.
5. Little touches
Avalon Waterways have paid attention to the little things too! Some of the highlights that I spotted were the L’Occitane bath products, complimentary premium coffees in the Panorama and Club Lounges, complimentary Starlink WiFi access, free bicycles for use in ports, and a fitness centre or bubbling whirlpool to pop into when you return from your shore excursion.
9 Night Paris and Bordeaux River Cruise Itinerary
When your flight lands in Paris you will be transferred to a 4 Star Hotel in Paris where you will enjoy a FREE two-night stay with breakfast. Explore the city at your leisure or enjoy complimentary guided city tour to see Paris’ iconic sights including the Louvre, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower and the newly reopened Notre Dame.
After your stay, an Avalon Waterways representative will bring you to the train station to catch the train to Bordeaux to meet your cruise.
Arriving in Bordeaux you can enjoy free time to explore the city as the ship will overnight there. The following day, take your choice of excursions to Château de la Brède, visit a local winery for wine tasting, or stay on board and enjoy a Bordeaux wine presentation by a world-class sommelier.
You will then spend the next seven days cruising the Garonne and Dordogne rivers where you will get an up-close view of the stunning countryside and lesser-known towns and villages that are unreachable by an ocean cruise ship.
Enjoy an e-bike guided tour or scenic drive through Médoc, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Citadel of Blaye, take a panoramic drive along the famous Route de la Corniche and enjoy plenty of wine tasting along the way! You will also have the opportunity to join an optional guided excursion to learn how the Champagne of Cognac is made while enjoying a Rémy Martin tasting.
One of the highlights will surely be a guided visit to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Saint-Émilion. I stayed here many years ago and still recall its winding streets and spectacular views of Bordeaux’s wine lands. You will also get the opportunity to visit the historic town of Libourne before returning to Bordeaux where you will dock for your final night. Finish off this amazing trip with a bike ride along the river or a enjoy classic walking tour of the city – all included in your cruise.
How to book this Avalon Waterways River Cruise
I have teamed up with award-winning cruise specialists Atlantic Travel whose expert team can chat through your requirements and secure a booking for you by phone or or email. A deposit of €250 per person is all you need to secure a booking and the balance is due 8 weeks before departure.
This cruise is available on selected dates from April right through to November, however the FREE 2 night stay in Paris offer is only valid for bookings made before the 17th of April – so you better act fast!
You can view a dedicated brochure here, call Atlantic Travel’s dedicated sales team on +353 74 9126193 or enquire online.
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy, price, itinerary and descriptions are subject to change. This post was sponsored by Avalon Waterways.
