How much does it cost?

From £2,299 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,105 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.

Is rail travel included?

Yes. Great Rail Journeys includes Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris, coach and rail onward to Bordeaux, and a return journey by train and Eurostar to London. First & Standard Class options are available.

What is the accommodation?

Six nights aboard MS Cyrano de Bergerac, a river cruise ship operated by Croisi Europe, moored at various riverside towns including Bordeaux, Cussac, Royan, and Cadillac.

What meals are included?

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included every day of the cruise. A drinks package accompanies dinner each evening, and a welcome cocktail is served on the first night.

Are wine tastings included?

Yes. The itinerary includes two vineyard tastings: one at a family-run vineyard in St Émilion (Day 3) and one at a château along the Médoc wine route (Day 4).

When does this trip depart?

Great Rail Journeys lists three departures: September 2026, June 2027, and September 2027.

Great Rail Journeys · River Cruise

Beautiful Bordeaux, the Dordogne & La Rochelle

Seven-day river cruise from London through Bordeaux wine region on two rivers

Great Rail Journeys operates a seven-day river cruise that begins in London and travels via Eurostar to Paris, then by coach and rail to Bordeaux on the Garonne River. After boarding MS Cyrano de Bergerac, you spend six nights cruising the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, visiting UNESCO-listed St Émilion with its monolithic church, the family vineyards of the Médoc wine route, the maritime city of Rochefort and its historic Corderie Royale, and the coastal town of La Rochelle. The journey concludes with a tour of Roquetaillade Château, built in 1306 as the last English castle in France. All breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included aboard ship, as are two wine tastings and a drinks package with dinner each evening. An experienced Tour Manager and Cruise Director lead guided walking tours at each stop. This trip suits food-and-wine enthusiasts, history-lovers, and couples seeking a leisurely, guided escape through France's most renowned wine region.

Price history

Across 5 checks, this price has risen £200 since 4 Jul, to £2,299.

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 3 of 5 points are a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

What to know before you look closer

The trip is primarily a river cruise; rail covers the journey to and from the embarkation point in Bordeaux.
The single supplement price (GBP 2,099) is the same as the from-price for two people, indicating no stated single reduction in the evidence.

Day by day

Day 1railovernight: Bordeaux (onboard)
To Bordeaux where we board our cruise ship
We meet the Tour Manager at London St Pancras and journey on the Eurostar to Paris, then travel by coach and rail through the French countryside to Bordeaux, where we board our ship. This evening we enjoy a welcome cocktail before our first dinner with entertainment.
Day 2overnight: Bordeaux (onboard)
The Roquetaillade Château and Cadillac tour
Our ship moors in Cadillac, where we tour the medieval Roquetaillade Château, dating to 1306, followed by a guided walking tour of Cadillac's limestone streets and Ducal Château. We return to the ship and sail for Bordeaux.
Day 3overnight: Bordeaux (onboard)
Discovering Bordeaux
A guided tour explores Bordeaux's 18th-century architecture, grand boulevards and Old Town. Returning to the ship this evening, we enjoy a wine tasting of Bordeaux's wines before a relaxed dinner onboard.
Day 4overnight: Cussac (onboard)
A tour and tasting in St Émilion
We cruise the Dordogne to Libourne, then travel by coach to the UNESCO-listed city of St Émilion for a guided tour, including its monolithic church and a family-run vineyard wine tasting, before mooring overnight in Cussac.
Day 5overnight: Royan (onboard)
The Médoc wine route
A guided tour along the celebrated Médoc wine route and the Route des Châteaux includes another wine tasting. We sail in the afternoon from Cussac towards Royan, mooring there overnight.
Day 6overnight: Bordeaux (onboard)
Discovering Rochefort and La Rochelle
We travel by coach to Rochefort to visit the Corderie Royale, then continue to La Rochelle for a guided tour of its harbour towers and Old Town, before returning to the ship to sail for Bordeaux and a farewell gala dinner.
Day 7rail
Homeward bound
After a final breakfast onboard, we say farewell to our crew and head to the station by coach to board the train to Paris, connecting with the Eurostar back to London St Pancras.

The moments this trip is built around

Day 2Guided tour of Bordeaux, the world's largest urban World Heritage site, followed by a wine tasting of Bordeaux wines.
Day 3Visit to St Émilion, a UNESCO-listed city, to see the monolithic church and cave of the Benedictine monk Émilion, with a family vineyard tasting.
Day 4Guided tour through the Médoc wine route with a second vineyard tasting at a château, learning about soil, climate, and winemaking tradition.
Day 6Tour of Roquetaillade Château, built in 1306 as the last English castle in France, with its working farm and vineyard.

Included

Escorted throughout your tour by our experienced Tour Manager/Cruise Director team
6-night cruise onboard MS Cyrano de Bergerac operated by CroisiEurope
Five-star service onboard
Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi
First & Standard Class rail options available
All rail and coach travel throughout your tour
Breakfast, lunch and dinner each day including a spectacular gala dinner
Drinks package with dinner every night of your cruise
Complimentary luggage service from your home to the ship and back (one case per cabin)
Superb excursions included

Not included

Tips/gratuities are not included in the price of the cruise
Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour

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Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?: From £2,299 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $3,105 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is rail travel included?: Yes. Great Rail Journeys includes Eurostar from London St Pancras to Paris, coach and rail onward to Bordeaux, and a return journey by train and Eurostar to London. First & Standard Class options are available.
What is the accommodation?: Six nights aboard MS Cyrano de Bergerac, a river cruise ship operated by Croisi Europe, moored at various riverside towns including Bordeaux, Cussac, Royan, and Cadillac.
What meals are included?: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included every day of the cruise. A drinks package accompanies dinner each evening, and a welcome cocktail is served on the first night.
Are wine tastings included?: Yes. The itinerary includes two vineyard tastings: one at a family-run vineyard in St Émilion (Day 3) and one at a château along the Médoc wine route (Day 4).
When does this trip depart?: Great Rail Journeys lists three departures: September 2026, June 2027, and September 2027.