This year, CroisiEurope’s MS Cyrano de Bergerac celebrates ten years of successful operation on the Gironde with itineraries that highlight the wealth of French heritage and introduce guests to the famous Bordeaux wine region via Libourne, Cussac-Fort- Médoc, Blaye, the Gironde estuary and Saint Émilion. To celebrate this landmark, CroisiEurope has released details of a special 10th anniversary offer which is valid on all 2023 five- and six-day Gironde cruises as follows:
Complimentary excursions include:
- The Bassins des Lumières, a unique digital exhibition space located in a former submarine base built by the Germans during the occupation
- Discovering the Médoc with an overview of the prestigious appellations of this world-famous wine region
- Blaye and the Route de la Corniche to discover old fishermen’s houses on stilts and enjoy a guided tour of the citadel in Blaye
- Guided tour of Saint-Émilion including the underground monuments and a troglodytic site with its monolithic church followed by visit to a family-owned vineyard with a wine tasting
CroisiEurope has also introduced a brand new optional excursion featuring three days in Biarritz to enjoy its culinary traditions and its architectural heritage. Highlights include a full-day excursion to the Basque Country taking in Esplette for a tour and traditional Basque lunch; a tour of the charming village of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port followed by a tasting of Irouléguy wine; and a guided tour of Bayonne with a visit to a salted-meat workshop and traditional Basque lunch in a local cider house.
The five- and six-day Gironde cruises take place onboard the MS Cyrano de Bergerac, a contemporary three-deck ship with 87 cabins that can accommodate 174 guests. Included within the cost of every cruise is all meals and drinks, gala evening and port fees.
For reservations and further information call CroisiEurope on 020 8328 1281 or visit www.croisieurope.co.uk
