In the southern part of France you will find the Bordeaux region that produces France's famous red Bordeaux wine. Throughout the centuries, the locals have perfected the art of wine making by determining the grape varieties that grow best in their locale. And, today the grapes that grow in this region are among the greatest varieties in the world.

Viking River Cruises brings you face to face with this spectacular region. Begin and end your journy in Bordeaux. Additionally, Bordeaux invites visitors to savor its grand architecture, tempting cafés and superb museums. Since 1997 Viking Cruises offers destination-centric river and ocean cruising designed for experienced travelers with an interest in geography, culture and history. Featuring on board cultural enrichment and included shore excursions.

Beyond Bordeaux the company has grown to a fleet of 60 river vessels offering scenic cruising along the rivers of Europe, Russia, Egypt, China, and Southeast Asia. The travel trade has ranked Viking as the “Best River Cruise Line” by Travel Weekly, Recommend and Travel Agent magazines, “Best Cruise Line for Luxury River Cruises” at the Luxury Travel Advisor Awards of Excellence and as “Best Overall Cruise Line for River Cruising”.

By Mosaka Williamson