Deluxe Bordeaux Shore udflugt fra Le Verdon Cruise Ship Port
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Designet til krydstogt passagerer, denne tur tager dig fra Le Verdon havn til 'Little Paris' - den fantastiske by Bordeaux. Kendt for sin rige historie, elegante arkitektur og verdensberømte vinmarker, er det hjertet af Frankrigs mest berømte vinregion. Bordeaux smukke bevarede gamle bydel er lukket for køretøjet trafik, så ved ankomsten, din guide vil lede dig på en gåtur af byens vigtigste seværdigheder. Se den berømte Cathédrale Saint-André, gå gennem Place de la Bourse, byens ikoniske torv, og se Water Mirror, en af Bordeaux mest fotograferede steder. Stop ved Grand Theatre, et neoklassisk teater, der har været et kulturelt hub i over 200 år. Efter den vejledte del vil du have lidt fritid til at besøge butikker, slappe af på et café eller prøve lokal mad. Du kan også deltage i en valgfri vinsmagning i en nærliggende bar for 30 € pr. person. På det angivne tidspunkt, genoptage bussen for returrejsen til Le Verdon, sikrer du kommer tilbage til dit krydstogtskib på tidsplan.
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Så snart dit krydstogtskib ankommer til Le Verdon havn, venter vores værter ved bryggen for at hjælpe dig med at komme om bord på en komfortabel, airconditioned bus til overgangen til Bordeaux. Rejsen tager cirka 2 timer, efter en naturskøn rute gennem det franske landskab. Denne overførsel er planlagt til at tilpasse sig dit krydstogt tidsplan, der sikrer en glat og stressfri oplevelse. Når du ankommer til Bordeaux, vil din lokale guide møde dig og begynde den guidede del af din tur. Da det historiske centrum ikke er tilgængeligt for busser, vil besøget finde sted helt til fods, med indgående kommentar til byens historie, arkitektur og kultur.
Efter ankomsten til Bordeaux, vil din lokale guide tage dig på en guidet vandretur af byens vigtigste seværdigheder. En uddannet professionel, guiden har dyb viden om Bordeaux historie, arkitektur og kultur. Din første stop er Cathedrale Saint-André, et centralt sted for Bordeaux historie. Denne katedral var vært for kongelige bryllupper, herunder Eleanor af Aquitaine og den kommende kong Louis VII. Guiden vil forklare dens byggeri faser, arkitektoniske ændringer, og rolle i byens udvikling. Ved siden af katedralen står Pey Berland Tower, bygget separat for at beskytte hovedstrukturen. De, der ønsker, kan klatre det i fritiden for panoramaudsigt over byen.
Fra katedralen fortsætter du til fods til Place de la Bourse, et vigtigt landemærke, der afspejler Bordeaux' forvandling til et stort handelscenter i det 18. århundrede. Din guide vil forklare, hvordan denne plads blev bygget som en del af et projekt for byfornyelse, der åbnede byen for floden, moderniserede handelen og introducerede klassisk fransk arkitektur til Bordeaux. De symmetriske facader blev designet til at vise byens rigdom og magt i perioden med økonomisk vækst. Foran pladsen forbedrer vandspejlet refleksionen af bygningerne og skaber en vekselvirkning mellem stille vand og tåge. Guide vil beskrive, hvordan denne moderne tilføjelse, installeret i 2006, er blevet en af de mest besøgte steder i Bordeaux, tiltrækker besøgende og fotografer fra hele verden.
Herefter stopper turen ved Grand Théâtre de Bordeaux, et af de vigtigste kulturelle vartegn i byen. Guiden vil diskutere dens betydning som et center for opera, teater og ballet. Teaterets design blev påvirket af gamle romerske templer, med en række korinthiske søjler på tværs af facaden og skulpturer, der repræsenterer de ni museer. Det har vært for forestillinger i over to århundreder og forbliver en arbejdsplads i dag. På dette tidspunkt har du 1-1,5 timer ledig tid til at udforske byen i dit eget tempo. Du kan gå gennem nærliggende shoppinggader, besøge caféer eller prøve lokale specialiteter som canelés eller friske østers. Hvis du er interesseret i Bordeaux vin kultur, en valgfri vinsmagning er tilgængelig på en velkendt vin bar kun få minutter fra hvor turen slutter. Tasting koster € 30 pr. person, betales på stedet, og omfatter et udvalg af Bordeaux vine med forklaringer fra en lokal ekspert. Der kræves ingen forudbestilling – du skal bare bestemme dagen.
Efter fritiden mødes gruppen på et bestemt sted for returrejsen. Kørslen tilbage til havnen tager omkring to timer, passerer gennem landskabet og vinmarkerne, der omgiver Bordeaux. Dette giver en chance for at slappe af og tage i landskabet, før du ombord på dit krydstogtskib efter en dag med sightseeing.
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- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med rygskader
- Anbefales ikke til rejsende med fare for hjerte-kar-sygdomme
- Anbefales ikke til gravide rejsende
- Rejsende skal mindst være i moderat fysisk form
- Bemærk venligst, at den gamle bydel i Bordeaux ikke er tilgængelig for busser, så turen i byen finder sted til fods.
- Brug behagelige sko
- Tempoet er afslappet med regelmæssige stop, men denne tur anbefales ikke til gæster med nedsat mobilitet eller vanskeligheder med at gå længere afstande.
- Bemærk venligst, at den tid, du tilbringer i Bordeaux, afhænger af dit krydstogtskibs dockingtider, trafik og andre omstændigheder og kan blive forkortet for at sikre rettidig retur til havnen.
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Beautiful Bordeaux is well worth seeing but the over 2 hour bus trip each way meant that over 4 hours of a 7 hour trip was spent travelling through not specially interesting countryside Out guide Vic was excellent with enthusiasm and good English I’m in New York City
Dear Alan, Thank you for your feedback. The travel time from Le Verdon port to Bordeaux is unfortunately part of the route, and this is outlined in both the itinerary and the pre-tour communications. That said, we’re very glad to hear you enjoyed Bordeaux itself and that Vic provided an excellent guiding experience. We appreciate your comments and will continue working on making travel durations even clearer for future guests. Best regards, Natalia Vexperio
Very well organised tour, the tour guide Caroline was excellent, full commentary right from the start of the journey until we arrived. At the destination we were given earpieces which made the tour a great experience, we had free time to get lunch and wander about, returned to the ship in plenty of time before sailing.
Victor was amazing! Clearly explained the history of the place and the surprise at the end was a nice touch! The city is breathtaking.
Hello! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. It’s wonderful to hear you had such a great time in Bordeaux and that Victor made the day so engaging for you. He always puts a lot of care into bringing the history of the region to life, so I’m sure he’ll be really happy to read your kind words. We’re also really glad the little surprise at the end added something special to your visit—we always try to give 110% to make each experience memorable, and Bordeaux truly does have a way of leaving a lasting impression. Wishing you many more beautiful journeys ahead! Warm regards, Natalia Vexperio
Victor was a wonderful guide! Very knowledgeable and kind. Would definitely recommend this fairly easy walking tour to those wanting a combination of "alone" time and guided assistance in Bordeaux!
Hello! Thank you so much for sharing your feedback. It’s lovely to hear you had such a great experience in Bordeaux and that Victor made a strong impression with his knowledge and kind approach. He really enjoys finding that balance between guiding guests and still giving them space to explore on their own, so I’m sure he’ll be very happy to read this. We’re glad the pace of the tour worked well for you, and that a little free time gave you the chance to enjoy Bordeaux at your own rhythm—whether that’s picking up some souvenirs or trying some of the amazing local wine and cheese. Wishing you many more enjoyable travels ahead! Warm regards, Natalia Vexperio
Emma did a fantastic walking tour of Bordeaux. Except she said nothing to us on the two hour drive from port to Bordeaux. I’m used to tour guides giving a commentary during the drive. I’d like to have learned about each town we drove through and one item that made the town unique. I’ve had this on other tours - so I felt that this tour missed a huge opportunity. Especially for the price. By the way, you don’t go into any venue so if you want to see Cathedral and Bell Tower, you’ll want to consider a different tour. I didn’t realize this upfront and free time wasn’t sufficient to run back to tour these places.
Hello and thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the walking tour in Bordeaux with Emma. Regarding the transfer from Le Verdon to Bordeaux, our guides do provide commentary as part of their standard procedure and training. During this part of the journey, the focus is on broader context about the region, the Médoc wine area, and France in general, rather than detailed descriptions of each small town along the route. The towns passed during the transfer are largely small, modern settlements that were heavily impacted during the Second World War and rebuilt afterwards. As such, they offer limited historical or cultural points of interest, and the commentary reflects this reality. Once in Bordeaux, the detailed city-specific guiding is intentionally provided during the walking tour itself. Regarding site visits, the tour is designed as an external guided experience of Bordeaux, with free time included. Entry into specific monuments such as the Cathedral or Bell Tower is not part of the itinerary and is described accordingly. We appreciate you sharing your expectations, and your comments are noted.
We docked and met as planned. Had a long drive through awesome small communities. When at Bordeaux we walked for 1 1/2hr on streets and sidewalks learning old histories. Our guide was profession, fun and helpful. If you don't want to walk on the uneven sidewalks for this long walk there are shops to go to and meet up.
Hello! Thank you for sharing your experience! Those little communities on the way to Bordeaux really add something special to the journey, don’t they? I’m glad you enjoyed the walk through the city and that Victor made it both fun and informative. You’re absolutely right—the old streets can be a bit uneven, which is part of their charm, and that’s why we always remind our guests to wear comfortable shoes before the tour. It’s great that there’s also flexibility to take a break and enjoy the nearby shops along the way. Warm regards, Natalia Vexperio
Great trip to Bordeaux from the Sky Princess, Victor was an excellent tour guide very knowledgeable. The wine tasting at the end was the perfect way to end the tour.
Victor was a great guide! He is very knowledgeable & his English is great. This was a shore excursion from Le Verdon. Victor walked us around the beautiful city of Bordeaux for 90 minutes then we had 90 minutes to wander around on our own. I highly recommend this tour.
It’s a great way to see the city on your own time. We were in a cruise with limited time so this was our best option. It’s quite a drive but worth seeing. Bordeaux is a gorgeous city!! The bus was very comfortable and even had a restroom in it.
Kaz was extremely knowledgeable and very thorough! Fantastic tour of Bordeaux and wine tasting! Kaz is a level 3 wine taster.
