Top Bordeaux vineyards

 Bordeaux Excursions (Accommodation)

 
OP1 - SAINT EMILION (4 ½ hours) – Half Day $85
Pick up at Bordeaux and depart for the small village of Saint Emilion. Enjoy a walking tour in the village. Optional wine tasting in a cellar of the village. Or take some free time for personal discovery. Small bottle of water per person included.
From November to March: Sunday - Dep. 08.30 / Ret. 13.00
                                    Thursday - Dep. 14.00 / Ret. 18.30
From April to October: Monday, Wednesday, Friday to Sunday - Dep.08.30/Ret.13.00
                               Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Dep. 14.00 / Ret. 18.30
 
OP2 - MEDOC (4 ½ hour) – Half Day $100
Depart for the Medoc region and enjoy a visit and wine tasting in a prestigious classified growth château. Then follow the castle road to admire some of the most famous châteaux such as Margaux, Palmer or Beychevelle. Finally experience a wine tasting session in "La WINERY" set in the heart of a 26-hectare park. Discover 5 different Bordeaux wines during a personalized wine tasting session. Wine tasting fees included & a small bottle of water per person.
From November to March: Wednesday & Sunday - Dep. 14.00 / Ret. 18.30
From April to October: Tuesday & Thursday - Dep. 8.30 / Ret. 13.00
                               Wednesday to Sunday - Dep. 14.00 / Ret. 18.30
 
OP3 - SAINT EMILION (8 hours) – Full Day $146
Depart for Saint Emilion and enjoy a visit and wine tasting in a classified growth Château. Arrive in Saint Emilion and guided visit of the village. Free time for lunch and for personal discovery. Visit and wine tasting session in another Classified Châteaux of the appellation. Wine tasting fees & a small bottle of water per person included.
From November to March: Saturday - Dep. 10.00 / Ret. 18.00
From April to October: Daily - Dep. 10.00 / Ret. 18.00
 
OP4 - MEDOC (8 ½ hours) – Full Day $146
Depart for the Medoc and enjoy a visit and wine tasting in 2 prestigious classified growth châteaux of the appellation. Then follow the castle road to admire some of the most famous châteaux such as Margaux, Palmer or Beychevelle. Finally, head for "LA WINERY" set in the heart of a 26-hectare park to end with a personalized “5 Bordeaux wines” tasting session. Wine tasting fees included & a small bottle of water per person.
From November to March: Friday - Dep. 10.00 / Ret. 18.30
From April to October: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday - Dep. 10.00 / Ret. 18.30
 
OP5 - PESSAC-LEOGNAN / GRAVES – Half Day $100
This morning this tour will take you to a less well known region of the Bordeaux vineyards. The Pessac-Leognan appellation is mostly located within the city of Bordeaux the most famous winery being Haut Brion classified as a 1st Grand Cru Classé in 1855. This morning discover 2 chateau’s of the appellation through a visit and wine tasting session. Wine tasting fees & a small bottle of water per person included.
From April to October: Monday & Thursday - Dep. 09.00 / Ret. 13.00
 
OP6 - GRAVES & SAUTERNS (8 hours) – Full Day $146
Start off in the morning with the discovery of the Pessac Léognan appellation. Visit and tasting of two châteaux amongst which a classified growth of the Pessac appellation. After some free time for lunch, head towards the Sauternes region. After a drive through the vineyards enjoy a visit and wine tasting session in a classified growth of the Sauternes region. Wine tasting fees & a small bottle of water per person included.
From April to October: Friday - Dep. 09.30 / Ret. 17.30
  
All prices are per person. Tour requires a minimum of 2 participants.
Included: English speaking driver/guide, Entrance fees to monuments or activities mentioned are included unless stated as optional.
Not included Meals, drinks, gratuities or personal expenses.

 

All above subject to availability at time of reservation 


 

Multi day tour (based in Bordeaux)

From March to November: Departs on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

 

 Day 1 SAINT EMILION FULL DAY VISIT AND WINE TOUR

Today depart for the charming village of Saint Emilion not only known for its wine but also for the beauty of the village itself. The wine region is known to produce one of the most famous merlots of the world and here some of the most prestigious wineries are named: Petrus, Cheval Blanc or Ausone. Enjoy a wine tasting session in a Classified growth
Chateau of the appellation and then a guided visit of the village. Finally, after some free time for personal discovery, enjoy a second visit and wine tasting in a classified growth chateau.
 
Day 2 MEDOC FULL DAY WINE TOUR
Come and admire the lowlands of the Médoc (meaning the ‘middle land’ for it is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and the Gironde estuary to the East), which shares much resemblance with the Dutch polders. In this unique geological set-up, where one finds a predominant graves soil (a blend of sand and gravel), a particular knowledge has been passed on from one generation to the next, in order to produce the most famous red wines in the world. Along the châteaux route, you will come across such pearls as Château Margaux or Mouton Rothschild. Visit and wine tasting in two famous vineyards and then enjoy a personalized “5 Bordeaux wines” tasting session at “La Winery”.
 
Day 3 GRAVES AND SAUTERNES FULL DAY WINE TOUR
Graves is the only Bordeaux sub region which is famed for all three of Bordeaux's three main wine types - reds, dry whites and sweet wines - although red wines dominate the total production. In the morning visit and wine taste in one of the most famous classified growth chateau of the Graves and Sauternes. Then depart for the charming region of Sauternes. Sauternes is made from Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle grapes that have been affected by Botrytis cinerea, also known as noble rot. This causes the grapes to become partially raisined, resulting in concentrated and distinctively flavored wines. Enjoy a visit and a wine tasting session in a prestigious classified Domaine of Graves and Sauternes to know all about this legendary wine.
 
Order of days may be switched depending on date
 
SCHEDULED TOUR (2- 8 PASSENGERS): $392 per person
Included: Visits as mentioned, visits in the Chateau’s and entrance fees for wine tasting, English speaking driver guide.
Not Included: Accommodation, entrance fees to monuments, museums or activities other than those mentioned, meals, drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
 

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