World-famous wine and mouth-watering food make the French city of Bordeaux an adventure for the senses.

The southern region of France, which is abundant in art, history and architecture, is also home to sweets such as canelés, custard-centred pastries flavoured with rum and vanilla, and dunes blanches cream puffs.

Bordeaux is a region synonymous with food and wine.

Its wine-making history dates back to 2500BC when the Romans planted vines on the banks of the Garonne River, which flows to Bordeaux from the central Spanish Pyrenees mountains.

Throughout Scenic’s 2024 Beautiful Bordeaux river cruise, guests will be taken on an immersive culinary journey.

Each town along the 11-night journey, offers up its own unique story, which travellers have ample time to soak up through cultural experiences or simply time to roam by themselves.

Explore your passions with a range of experiences in each destination. Photo: Scenic

As the most all-inclusive cruise on Europe’s waterways you will experience a diverse range of Freechoice excursions including everything from wine tastings at Grand Cru Classé estates to cycling on eBikes by vine-lined chateaus.

For culinary lovers, the Shop with a Chef program is a particular highlight, as the only cooking school on Europe’s rivers, Scenic Culinaire is an immersive opportunity for Scenic guests to delve deeper into France’s foodie culture.

Wander through the local market guided by a chef to source the very best regional product, before returning to your Space-Ship to use your new ingredients in a cooking class.

In the town of Cadillac, be guided through Roquetaillade Castle by the current resident whose ancestors have lived there for more than 700 years.

With Scenic, you can also choose to visit a local truffle farm to forage with a local farmer and their hound, or Château Malromé, the family home of famed artist Toulouse Lautrec.

In Cognac, along the Gironde, travellers will discover the Carriages Museum on site at Bourg Castle or spend a full day exploring the streets of Cognac and enjoy a tasting at the acclaimed property of brandy producer Rémy Martin and, of course, with Scenic it’s all included.

Les Bassins des Lumières. Photo: Scenic

In the heart of the famous Médoc region, travellers can immerse themselves in an exclusive classical concert in Château d’Agassac, a once-in-a-lifetime event, while art lovers will be mesmerised by the digital art installation at a former submarine base located in the heart of Bordeaux.

With an exclusive show and after-hours access, you will find yourself taking a moment as you view the vibrant colours in this truly unique setting.

When they aren’t exploring the attractions on shore, passengers can unwind and indulge in all-inclusive ultra-luxury on board the ship.

From watching the riverside scenery pass by from your private balcony to indulging in the luxurious amenities. These range from the salt therapy room, gym, bars and lounges and sun deck.

Each trip with Scenic is spacious and with ample space as each Space-Ship only has a maximum of 163 guests on board.

Further inclusions range from personal butler service for each guest, small group onshore excursions and an all-inclusive price that includes all meals, beverages, tips and gratuities.

To book your 2024 Europe River Cruise, visit scenic.com.au,

Call 138 128 or contact your local Scenic Travel Advisor.