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Make the most of your cruise call in Nouvelle-Aquitaine with a private shore excursion designed exclusively for your party. Enjoy port pickup, private transportation and an expert local guide as you discover Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion, Médoc vineyards, Arcachon Bay, La Rochelle and the Atlantic coast—all planned around your ship’s schedule.
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Make the most of your day ashore with a private shore excursion designed exclusively for your party. Travel with your own professional guide and private vehicle, enjoy convenient pickup directly from your cruise port and explore the highlights of Nouvelle-Aquitaine at a pace that suits you.
Whether you are interested in Bordeaux’s historic centre, Saint-Émilion vineyards, Médoc wine estates, Arcachon Bay, La Rochelle or the Atlantic coast, we can help you select an itinerary that makes the best use of your time in port. Every private shore excursion is planned around your ship’s call schedule, with return to the vessel carefully arranged before departure.
Private shore excursions offer greater flexibility than large coach tours. You choose who you travel with, enjoy personal attention from your guide and avoid the need to follow a fixed itinerary designed for a large group.
Your day can be adapted to your interests, group size, available time and preferred pace. Spend more time at a winery, include a leisurely lunch, focus on history and architecture, enjoy a scenic coastal route or create a balanced combination of sightseeing, food and local culture.
Bordeaux is an exceptional port of call for guests who wish to combine a historic city with world-famous wine country. Choose a private guided tour of Bordeaux to discover its elegant architecture, riverfront setting and UNESCO-listed historic centre, or travel beyond the city to explore the vineyards that surround it.
A private shore excursion from Bordeaux can include the medieval village and renowned wineries of Saint-Émilion, the prestigious châteaux of the Médoc, or the historic estates of Graves and Sauternes. Depending on your available time, we can also create a scenic day to Arcachon Bay and the Dune du Pilat.
Pauillac is an exciting new cruise gateway to the heart of the Médoc wine region. Located on the Gironde Estuary and close to some of Bordeaux’s most prestigious wine estates, it is an ideal port of call for guests looking to discover renowned châteaux, vineyard landscapes and the traditions of the Left Bank.
With a private guide and vehicle reserved exclusively for your party, your shore excursion can be tailored to your interests and the time available. Visit selected Médoc wineries, enjoy a scenic drive through famous appellations, discover Pauillac and its wine heritage, or combine a château visit with time for a relaxed local lunch.
Your itinerary is planned around your ship’s arrival and departure times, with port pickup and a carefully scheduled return to the vessel. Pauillac–Trompeloup has welcomed cruise ships since 2024 and offers direct access to the Médoc’s internationally recognised Grands Crus wine country.
Le Verdon-sur-Mer is a convenient gateway to the Médoc Peninsula and the northern Bordeaux wine region. A private shore excursion from the port is an excellent opportunity to discover vineyard landscapes, elegant châteaux and acclaimed wine appellations.
Depending on your ship’s schedule and interests, your private itinerary can focus on Médoc wine estates, scenic coastal roads, local gastronomy or a combination of vineyard visits and regional sightseeing. Your guide will help bring the landscapes, history and wine traditions of this distinctive part of Nouvelle-Aquitaine to life.
From La Rochelle, discover the character of France’s Atlantic coast on a private shore excursion designed around your time in port. Explore the historic harbour, arcaded old town and maritime heritage of this elegant coastal city, or travel beyond the centre to experience the surrounding Charente-Maritime region.
Private transportation and a dedicated guide allow you to make the most of your time ashore, whether you prefer culture and history, coastal scenery, local food or a more relaxed sightseeing pace.
Browse the private shore excursions below to find an itinerary that matches your port of call and time ashore. Each experience is designed for cruise guests who want the comfort, flexibility and personal service of a private tour.
If you do not see the itinerary you have in mind, contact our travel specialists with your ship name, port, docking hours, number of guests and interests. We can help recommend the most suitable private shore excursion for your day in Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
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