Comments on: Cruising Bordeaux with Viking River Cruises

By: Ellen

Ellen — Sun, 29 Jan 2017 15:43:11 +0000

Dave- so glad I found your write up! We are booked for April 2017. Our itinerary and excursions are slightly different. I’m torn on the truffle hunting versus free wine/city tour. Wish I could chat with both you and Donna above. Staying a few extra days in both Paris and Bordeaux! Any other suggestions?

By: Raider

Raider — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 02:15:54 +0000

Hi Dave, just came across your blog. We also like Viking and sell their products at every opportunity. Prior to your next trip with Viking feel free to give us a call. Again like your blog.

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 27 Jul 2015 20:55:06 +0000

In reply to Donna.

Donna – good work in finding my article – I just went on that cruise not long ago. I almost went on the truffle hunt but b/c wine grabs me so strongly, wine visits are always priority for me 🙂 Those who did go on that really enjoyed the educational part of it. Also the Cognac blending was quite worth signing up for. My bottle is aging on my friends boat somewhere in the Mediterranean now and I will hopefully pick it up in the Caribbean this October when he sails here (I’m currently in the Dominican Republic).

Enjoy the cruise – you will also meet a number of very interesting passengers from all walks of life 🙂

By: Donna

Donna — Sun, 26 Jul 2015 01:40:50 +0000

Hi, Dave! I just found your site by googling “Viking Forseti” because I wanted to see more ship pictures. Anyway, dh & I and another couple just booked this cruise last week, departing October 2016. We are VERY excited! I think we’re going to miss Château Siaurac because it conflicts with the truffle hunt and lunch and we’ve never seen a truffle hunt IRL, lol. We have friends in the wine business, and they’ve offered to set us up at some other chateaux in addition to the ones we’ll be visiting through Viking. I’m happy that you enjoyed the cruise because nobody in our party has river cruised and my dh has never cruised at all. Thank you for the wonderful journal!

By: Michael Zullo

Michael Zullo — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 09:15:40 +0000

Good article, Dave. As soon as we return to Europe maybe sometime later this year a Bordeaux river cruise is on out list. The USD$ is stronger and a friend from Verona, Italy recommends it.
M and G
Kyoto, Japan

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 06 Jul 2015 01:14:33 +0000

In reply to Samantha.

Thanks Samantha – I’m slowly working my way through the various wine regions of the world – next time I might try Burgundy 🙂

By: Samantha

Samantha — Sun, 05 Jul 2015 23:58:53 +0000

Thanks for the great post. I would love to do your day 5 itinerary. Cruising and wine tasting sounds like an awesome day. Not to mention the impressive Châteaus. Sounds like an memorable trip.

By: Dave

Dave — Fri, 03 Jul 2015 15:46:09 +0000

In reply to Allison.

Yes, it is a nice and relaxing introduction to Bordeaux – with 8,000 chateaus in Bordeaux there is no shortage of wine and experiences for the visitor 🙂

By: Allison

Allison — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 23:01:51 +0000

This sounds like an incredible experience, with amazing food and wine to sweeten the deal!