Salisbury Cruise Club Luxury Paris & Bordeaux Area Cruise 2019 Wednesday Saturday, July 17-27, 2019 Featuring a 7-day luxurious cruise of the Bordeaux Region of France on AmaWaterways MS AmaDolce and 2-days in the heart of Paris
Includes Bus Transportation to our International Airport (likely New York-JFK), round trip flights to Paris and round trip on the high speed train to Bordeaux
10-Day Relaxing 7-Day Luxury Itinerary Cruise Itinerary
Relax in the lounge with 270-degree views through floor-to-ceiling windows
Enjoy Nightly Entertainment featuring local entertainers
Savor fine dining featuring unlimited local wines included at no additional cost
Breakfast and Lunch are also served in the Main Dining Room (wine/beer included with lunch)
Work off your meal in the fitness room... or not
Or check out one of the 30 bicycles onboard for a ride or to join a tour
Pamper yourself in the salon with a massage (additional cost)
Enjoy the sun deck with hot tub and stunning 360-degree views
Our first port-of-call Cadillac, France Friday, July 19 Visit the impressive Castle of Roquetaillade, an amazingly preserved masterpiece of medieval military architecture owned by the same noble family for 700 years. Then, travel to the Sauternes wine region to either Château de Rayne Vigneau or Château Guiraud to taste the highly prized golden-hued sweet wines produced here.
Pauillac, France (Médoc region) Saturday, July 20 Pauillac, a lovely village on the Left Bank of the Gironde Estuary, is gateway to the famed Médoc region renowned for producing some of the world s finest Bordeaux wines. You will see some of the most beautiful and famous wine estates, including Château Latour, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Pichon Longueville. You ll then visit either Château Gruaud Larose or Château Léoville Poyferré for a tasting of Grand Cru wines.
Blaye and Bourg, France Sunday, July 21 Once in Blaye, you can join a tour of its 17th-century citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a more active excursion, take a bike ride from Blaye through the idyllic French countryside. During the afternoon, you can cruise to Bourg or join a bike tour along Santiago s path a famous pilgrimage route to Bourg. While in the ancient village of Bourg, visit the Carriage Museum, which houses a wonderful collection of horse-drawn vehicles and then explore the underground passageways that lead you to the immense oil tanks from the Second World War. Later in the day, experience the hospitality of this charming medieval village with an exclusive wine festival complete with live French music, dancing, wine and hors d'oeuvres.
Libourne, France (Saint Émilion) Monday, July 22 Libourne provides a gateway to one of Bordeaux s most elite wine regions, Saint-Émilion, known for its picturesque architecture, monuments and celebrated vineyards. Join an excursion to historic Saint Émilion, and while here, explore the monolithic church carved out of one piece of limestone rock, and then go under the church to discover its catacombs and caves. Afterwards, enjoy a wine tasting at either Château de Ferrand or Château de Pressac. Prefer a more active adventure, pedal through the vineyard-rich countryside to Saint-Émilion and then to Château Soutard for a Grand Cru Classé wine tasting.
Libourne, France (Château Vayres) Tuesday, July 23 Tour the magnificent Château Vayres, one of the most prestigious historic buildings of Aquitaine, or spend time discovering the Bastide town of Libourne and then stroll through its colorful open-air market tasting some of the region s specialties. For a more active exploration of the countryside, enjoy a hike followed by a wine tasting. Later in the day, you will have two options of excursions. Visit Château de Montaigne, a stunning 14th-century castle that was the family residence of philosopher Michel de Montaigne and enjoy a lovely wine tasting. Alternatively, visit Fronsac, where you can taste some of the regional wines at a grand wine cellar.
Return to Bordeaux, France Wednesday, July 24 The breathtaking capital of the wine world, Bordeaux, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and classified as a City of Art and History. You ll have an opportunity to experience much of the rich culture and architecture on a city tour followed by a visit to the Bordeaux Wine Museum, housed in an awe-inspiring building. Bike enthusiasts can join a tour along the city s amazing network of bicycle paths.
MS AmaDolce Deck Plan and Cabin Locations Cat. A+ Cat. A Suite Lounge Dining Room Cat. C Cat. B Staff Cabins Cat. E Cat. D
Available Cabins (170 square feet) Include: River View Cabins Category E - $5,800 per person Category D - $6,100 per person
French Balcony Cabins Category C - $6,500 per person (Deck 2 & 3 aft) Category B - $6,700 per person (Deck 2 midship) Category A - $6,800 per person (Deck 3 midship)
Large French Balcony Cabin Category A+ - $7,400 per person (Deck 3 mid-forward) 225 square feet - (55 square feet larger than standard)
Suite Cabins Category S - $7,500 per person (Deck 3 mid-forward) 255 square feet - (85 square feet larger than standard & Large Bathroom)
Disembark the AmaDolce for the high speed train to Paris, France Thursday, July 25
Check into our centrally-located Saint James Albany Hotel next to The Louvre Museum.
Full American Breakfast at the Hotel and Dinner in a Local Restaurant is included.
Enjoy Thursday Afternoon and All Day Friday to Explore Paris on your own Notre Dame Arc de Triomphe
Capped off with a Scenic Dinner Cruise on the River Seine on Friday night before we fly home on Saturday.
Register Now So we can book your cabin while the best selection is available in the category you prefer $1,000 Deposit Due upon Registration Plus Deluxe Travel Protection Plan $388 for Category E Passengers - ($1,388/person, $2,776/couple) $422 for Category C and D Passengers - ($1,422/person, $2,844/couple) $485 for Category A and B Passengers - ($1,485/person, $2,970/couple) $519 for Category A+ and Suite Passengers - ($1,519/person, $3,038/couple) All payments by check to Salisbury Cruise & Travel, LLC
Remaining Payments ½ of Remaining Balance Due November 10, 2018 Final Balance Due March 10, 2019 All Payments by check to Salisbury Cruise & Travel, LLC To avoid the 3% service charge (which would have cost each passenger roughly an extra $200)
Group Deluxe Travel Protection Plan Cancel by June 30, 2018 for full refund, including Protection Plan premium Cancel after June 30, 2018, receive a partial refund with remainder (except Protection Plan premium) covered by the Protection Plan for qualifying reasons Amount of refund depends upon date of cancellation. See Protection Plan handout for details.
Group Deluxe Travel Protection Plan Covers Trip Cancellation trip cost Trip Interruption up to 150% of trip cost Travel Delay (by at least 6 hours) $150/day up to $750 Missed Connection (by at least 3 hours) up to $500 Baggage/Personal Effects up to $1,500 Baggage Delay (by at least 24 hours) up to $400 Accident & Sickness Medical Expense up to $50,000 Emergency Evacuation & Repatriation up to $250,000 Non-Insurance Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services Included
Thank You for considering joining us on our Luxury Paris & Bordeaux Area Cruise 2019 Wednesday Saturday, July 17-27, 2019