Offer ID
800-367-5348
Sail with Bill & Dawn Williamson, guest Winemaker and Proprietors of Sonoma County’s Williamson Wines along the Garonne and Dordogne Rivers of France.
From romantic walks to red wines, Bordeaux is the cultural capital of all that is quintessentially French. Follow wine’s journey from the countryside to cask as you tour centuries-old vineyards and taste Bordeaux’s finest vintages. Visit Roquetaillade Castle and Chateau Boutinet, delighting in their elegant decor and regal architecture. then the historic village of Saint-Emilion. You and your palate will remember this journey for years to come.
With Bill & Dawn as the ship’s wine hosts, you will 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 the Williamson’s expertise in the world of wine, that Williamson Wines club members and fans know all too well!
Guests booked through Food & Wine Trails receive all the onboard amenities and savings offered by AmaWaterways, plus the following exclusive privileges:
AmaWaterways
Bordeaux to Bordeaux
Proprietors, Williamson Wines
Williamson Wines & AmaWaterways – Celebration of Wine Cruise
Destination: France
To & From: Roundtrip Bordeaux Dates: July 23 – 30, 2026 Length: 7 Nights Ship: AmaDolce
Important Note: Events both onboard and ashore are subject to change
SAVE THE DATES! F&WT Optional 3-night pre-cruise Basque Country Land Program, exclusive only to guests booked through Food & Wine Trails. Estimated release date: November 2025
AmaWaterways Included Excursions: Saint-Émilion excursion and Grand Cru Classé wine tasting OR Saint-Émilion bike tour
AmaWaterways Included Excursions: Bastide town and market visit OR Ancient Watermill Visit and Breadmaking Workshop OR Château Boutinet hike with wine and tapas tasting
AmaWaterways Included Excursions: Citadel visit OR Blaye Chemin de Fer bike tour
Bourg Walking tour, Carriage Museum, and WWII Petrol Cistern Exclusive wine festival
AmaWaterways Included Excursions: Medoc Grand Cru Classé wine tasting and scenic vineyard tour OR Vineyard hike and local specialties tasting
AmaWaterways Included Excursions: Roquetaillade Castle with Sauternes wine tasting OR Roquetallade and Cadillac visit OR Cadillac bike tour
AmaWaterways Included Excursions: UNESCO city tour and market tasting OR Bordeaux bike tour
Bordeaux Cité du Vin (wine museum) visit OR Bassins des Lumières
Early booking discount of $1,000 per person ($2,000 per stateroom) applies to new bookings made by August 15, 2025. Port Taxes of $250 per person are included in the cruise fares listed, (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), gratuities, 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
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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 experts scheduled to appear and onboard programming are subject to change with or without notice.