14 nights on the Dordogne & Garonne and Seine · Paris to Bordeaux · from A$11,096 pp
Grand Seine & Bordeaux is a 14-night AmaWaterways river cruise on the Dordogne & Garonne and Seine, from Paris to Bordeaux, on AmaLyra. There are 7 departures between March 2027 and October 2027, from A$11,096 per person twin share in a Window stateroom, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included.
Paris to Bordeaux by river, a route through the full arc of France's most storied landscapes. Over 14 nights, the Seine carries you through Impressionist light and Normandy's solemn D-Day coastline before the way turns south toward the Garonne's legendary wine châteaux and the elegant boulevards of Bordeaux. Few itineraries cover the range of a country this thoroughly.
| Length | 14 nights |
|---|---|
| Rivers | Dordogne & Garonne and Seine |
| Starts and ends | Paris to Bordeaux |
| Countries | France |
| Ship | AmaLyra |
| Departures | 7, 11 Mar 2027 to 28 Oct 2027 |
| From | A$11,096 pp, Window |
Itinerary and fares from AmaWaterways, checked 2 November at 7:29am.
| Day | Where | The day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paris, France | Embark on your journey through France |
| 2 | Les Andelys, France | History and beauty along the Seine |
| 3 | Le Havre, France | The Gateway to Normandy |
| 4 | Le Havre, France | The spirit of Normandy |
| 5 | Rouen, France | The soul of medieval France |
| 6 | Vernon, France | Trace Monet’s footsteps |
| 7 | Paris, France | A city of light |
| 8 | Paris, France | From the Seine to the vine |
| 9 | Libourne, France | The wines of Saint-Émilion |
| 10 | Libourne, France | Market life and vineyard trails |
| 11 | Blaye, France | Life along the Gironde |
| 12 | Pauillac, France | The great wines of Médoc |
| 13 | Cadillac, France | Castle and golden wines |
| 14 | Bordeaux, France | The city of wine and light |
| 15 | Bordeaux, France | Bid farewell and prepare for your journey home. |
As published by AmaWaterways. Excursions and timings can change with river levels and local conditions.
Every departure we list, with the lowest fare in each stateroom type, per person for two sharing, in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. Press Quote on a date and a specialist confirms what is open and the price for two before you pay.
| Departs | Ship | Window | Balcony | Suite | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2027Paris to Bordeaux | AmaLyra | A$11,220 | A$11,220 | A$20,428 | |
| 18 Mar 2027Paris to Bordeaux | AmaLyra | A$11,302 | A$11,302 | A$20,510 | |
| 1 Apr 2027Paris to Bordeaux | AmaLyra | A$13,566 | A$13,566 | A$22,774 | |
| 8 Apr 2027Paris to Bordeaux | AmaLyra | A$14,604 | A$14,604 | A$23,812 | |
| 15 Apr 2027Paris to Bordeaux | AmaLyra | A$14,140 | A$14,140 | A$23,348 | |
| 29 Apr 2027Paris to Bordeaux | AmaLyra | A$14,428 | A$14,428 | A$23,636 | |
| 28 Oct 2027Paris to Bordeaux | AmaLyra | A$11,096 | A$11,096 | A$20,304 |
The lowest fare in each stateroom type across the departures above, per person twin share. Each type has several categories by deck and size; we quote the one you prefer.
AmaWaterways covers the dining, the guided excursions and the bikes. Drinks come with lunch and dinner and at the nightly cocktail hour, rather than all day.
From A$11,096 per person, twin share (A$22,192 for two), in a Window stateroom. By stateroom type: Window from A$11,096, Balcony from A$11,096, Suite from A$20,304. Fares are in Australian dollars, cruise only, with port charges and gratuities included, as listed by AmaWaterways on 2 November at 7:29am. They differ by date, so the table of departures above has each one.
7 times between 11 Mar 2027 and 28 Oct 2027: 7 departures in 2027.
It starts in Paris and finishes in Bordeaux.
AmaLyra. Every AmaWaterways ship is small, most carrying fewer than 200 guests, with twin-balcony staterooms above the Window category.
All meals on board, with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, guided excursions in most places you stop, Wi-Fi, port charges and gratuities, and bicycles to borrow. Flights, travel insurance, visas and premium drinks are extra.
Choose a date in the table and press Quote, or send the form with any date. A AmaWaterways specialist replies with the staterooms open on your date and the price for two in Australian dollars, before you pay anything. Or call us on 1300 214 840.
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