CroisiEurope is celebrating one of its river cruise ships, MS Cyrano de Bergerac, for ten years of successful operation on the Gironde.
The ship offers 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 commemorate the decade, CroisiEurope has released details of a special 10th-anniversary offer which is valid on all 2023 five- and six-day Gironde cruises as follows:
- Up to £330 discount per person on all 2023 departures
- A choice of free deck upgrade or no single supplement on all April 2023 departures
- A choice of no single supplement or free cruise for children up to 16 years old on all July and August 2023 departures
- Excursions included on all 2023 departures
- All meals including local specialities
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 a 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.
This is 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 are all meals and drinks, gala evening and port fees.
For reservations and further information, CroisiEurope or visit www.croisieurope.co.uk
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