Fly to Bordeaux.

Airport pickup and transfer to hotel. Hôtel de Sèze 4* (S)

Set off in the morning for Arcachon, famous among other things for its beautiful sandy beaches and Winter Town with its impressive 1860s mansions. Have lunch downtown. In the afternoon, take a short cruise on the Arcachon Basin, then continue to Hasparren. Hotel Berria 4* (B-L-D)

Travel to Bayonne, a town first fortified by the Romans, then by Vauban. Visit the cathedral. Lunch at a traditional cidery. Travel to Biarritz in the afternoon for some free time by the sea. (B-L-D)

Go for a morning ride on a cog-wheel train 905m up the mountain to Basque Country, where you’ll have incredible views of French and Spanish towns and the Pyrenees. Have a spit roast lunch in a grotto in Sare. Carry on to Ainhoa, one of France’s most beautiful villages. Stop in at Puyodebat, a famous Basque chocolaterie. Return to the hotel. (B-L-D)

Go on a morning tour of the Arnabar heritage farm to see how they raise ducks and pigs. Tasting of Bayonne ham. Stop at an Espelette pepper producer’s in the afternoon for a pepper tasting. (B-L-D)

Head to Saint-Jean-de-Luz for a guided tour. Visit Hendaye, home to the longest beach on the Basque coast, and then visit Hondarribia, one of the prettiest Basque villages on the Spanish side, with its ramparts and old stone walls. (B-L-D)

Head to Bordeaux and stop at an artisanal clog factory, then visit a beekeeper for a honey tasting. Continue to Bordeaux to board the MS Cyrano de Bergerac. Welcome cocktail party. (B-L-D)

Wine tour to Medoc for a taste of an exceptional terroir that produces the world’s most prestigious red wines. Stop among the famous vineyards to sample these nectars of the gods as you travel the famous “Châteaux Route.” (B-L-D)

Set sail for Blaye early in the morning. Tour the citadel in a small train, then visit Marquis de Vauban Castle and enjoy a wine tasting paired with regional specialties. Dance the night away on board the ship. (B-L-D)

Head to the medieval city of Saint-Emilion for a panoramic tour. Then visit a vineyard to learn how wine is made in Saint-Emilion, followed by a wine tasting. Gala evening and sail to Libourne. (B-L-D)

Guided tour of Bordeaux, a UNESCO world cultural heritage site. Take a sightseeing bus tour to see the main landmarks, and visit Old Bordeaux on foot, meandering by the Grand Théatre and along the narrow streets of Saint-Pierre. (B-L-D)

Transfer to the airport early in the morning and fly back to Montréal. (B)