Offer ID
800-367-5348
From romantic walks to red wine, Bordeaux is the cultural capital of all that is quintessentially French. You’re invited to sail with Guy Davis, guest winemaker for AmaWaterways, along the Dordogne and Garonne River and special guest Kristin Karst, Co-Founder and Chief Brand Ambassador of AmaWaterways.
Step aboard your festively decorated river cruise ship and prepare for a holiday season filled with wine, culture and yuletide cheer. Celebrate the magic of the season in Bordeaux on this luxurious river cruise, from twinkling city streets to cozy vineyard tastings. Tour centuries-old wineries and savor Bordeaux’s finest vintages, visit historic castles adorned with holiday charm. and explore festive villages like Saint-Émilion and Cussac-Fort-Médoc. Wander cobblestone streets or cycle through the winter countryside, enjoying the sites, flavors and spirit of a French Christmas.
With Guy as the ship’s wine host, you’ll be treated to a menu of exclusive wine and culinary experiences designed by AmaWaterways. This unique opportunity gives way for the entire ship to experience Guy’s expertise in the world of wine, a privilege that Davis Family Vineyard wine club members know all too well!
AmaWaterways
Roundtrip Bordeaux
Proprietor & Winemaker, Davis Family Vineyards
AmaWaterways' Co-Founder and Chief Brand Ambassador
Davis Family Vineyards & AmaWaterways – Celebration of Wine Cruise
Destination: France
To & From: Roundtrip Bordeaux Dates: December 10 – 17, 2026 Length: 7 Nights Ship: AmaDolce
Now Available! F&WT Optional 2-night Pre-Cruise Paris and Christmas Markets Land Program Click Here for a full tour description.
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AmaWaterway’s Included Shore Tour: Choice of Saint-Émilion Excursion and Grand Cru Classé wine tasting or Saint-Émilion bike tour
AmaWaterway’s Included Shore Tour: Choice of Bastide town and market visit or Ancient Watermill visit and breadmaking workshop or Château Boutinet hike with wine and tapas tasting
AmaWaterways Included Shore Tour: Choice of Citadel visit or Blaye Chemine de Fer bike tour or Bourg walking tour, Carriage Museum, and WWII Petrol Cistern
Exclusive Evening Wine Festival in Bourg
AmaWaterways Included Shore Tour: Choice of Médoc scenic vineyard tour & wine tasting or Margaux vineyards hike and local specialties tasting or Soulac-sur-Mer seaside excursion
AmaWaterways Included Shore Tour: Choice of Roquetaillade Castle with Sauternes wine tasting OR Roquetaillade and Cadillac visit or Cadillac bike tour
AmaWaterway’s Included Shore Tour: Choice of UNESCO city tour and market tasting OR Bordeaux bike tour plus afternoon sound and light show, Les Bassins des Lumières, OR Bordeaux Cité du Vin (wine museum) visit.
Prices: NEW OFFER: Book by July 31, 2026 – Deduct $1,250 per person from fares shown, plus receive paid shipboard gratuities. Port Taxes of $250 per person are included in the fares, (subject to change). Prices are per person based on two people per stateroom and include shipboard accommodations, onboard meals, unlimited beverages of select wines, beers, and spirits and soft drinks served with lunch and dinner, AmaWaterways shore excursions, presentations by AmaWaterways hired onboard winemaker host. Prices do not include roundtrip air, transfers (unless air is purchased through Amawaterways), additional food & beverages, optional pre or post- cruise programs, travel insurance, or all items of a personal nature. F&WT reserves the right to correct pricing errors or omissions. Prices will not increase after deposit received, except for fuel surcharges and any taxes, charges or levies imposed by government agencies. Single occupancy rates available upon request.
AmaDolce Click Here for ship’s deck plan
Enjoy the sweet life aboard AmaDolce. Your experience starts in your elegantly appointed stateroom, where Entertainment-On-Demand and soothing bath and body products bring you the ultimate in comfort before your cozy bed envelops you in sweet dreams. The Main Lounge is tinged with reds and pinks that complement the distinctive red wines of Bordeaux, a region this ship currently calls home as it cruises along the Garonne and Dordogne rivers and Gironde Estuary. Warm caramel and honey-colored tones adorn the room while a French balcony—available in most staterooms—allows you to indulge in scenic views. Follow your nose to the Main Restaurant or clink glasses in the bar, where rich, chocolate-hued woods bring beauty to the backdrop of your every craving. The Chef’s Table specialty restaurant is the cherry on top of an already exquisite culinary experience on board that includes lunch and dinners paired with unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks.
ITINERARY: Schedule and times are subject to change without notice due to water levels, wind factors and other conditions.
PAYMENT METHODS If you are paying for the deposit by check, mail to: Food & Wine Trails/Adelman Travel, 6980 N. Port Washington Rd., Milwaukee, WI. 53217
If you are paying with a credit card, please contact your Travel Advisor.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION All Guests will be required to check‐in online at amawaterways.com to complete and submit their PASSENGER INFORMATION FORM before final documentation will be processed.
TRAVEL INSURANCE F&WT strongly recommends the purchase of (Allianz) travel insurance to safeguard your trip investment.
Please note: AmaWaterways wine expert scheduled to appear and onboard programming are subject to change with or without notice.