Bordeaux Wine Tour
5 Days Escorted tour from Bordeaux, Medoc, Saint Emilion, Cognac, Graves & Sauternes

Features and Inclusions

  • Accommodation in 3* or 4* Hotel 

  • 1 gourmet meal

  • Breakfast from Day 2 to Day 8

  • Transport in luxury minivan

  • The services of a professional driver guide throughout the tour with commentaries in English.

  • Tour will operate with a minimum of 2 people

  • Not Included: Flights, tips or personal expenses, Insurance, Lunches, Wine tastings

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Preferred Hotels

3* Hotel or 4* Hotel

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Departures and Prices 2008

starting Daily from

April 1 - October 31, 2008

Per Person In Twin in 3* Hotel

$ 952.00

Single Room Supplement in 3* Hotel

$ 308.00

Per Person In Twin in 4* Hotel

$ 1102.00

Single Room Supplement in 4* Hotel

$ 534.00

 

ITINERARY

Day 1: Arrive in Bordeaux

Arrival at Bordeaux airport, welcome by your driver guide, panoramic tour of Bordeaux and transfer to your hotel in Bordeaux city center. Gourmet meal at Hotel. (D,O)

 

Day 2: Full day tour of Medoc

Pick up at the hotel by your driver guide, departure for the Medoc, the most famous of the Bordeaux vineyards. Visit and tasting at the Chateau Lascombes, Grand Cru classe in Margaux Appellation. Lunch in the area. Visit and tasting at the Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtessede Lalande at Pauillac or Mouton Rothschild. Return to Bordeaux. (B,O)

 

Day 3: Full day tour of Saint Emilion

Pick up at the hotels by your guide and departure for Saint Emilion. Visit to the Chateau Franc Mayne, Grand Cru classe of Saint Emilion. Visit St. Emilion, medieval city, UNESCO world heritage site and one of the centers of Bordeaux wine-making. Lunch in the medieval city. Visit to the Chateau Fonplegade, Grand Cru classe of Saint Emilion. Return to Bordeaux. (B,O)

 

Day 4: Bordeaux

Breakfast at your hotel. Departure for a guided visit (2hrs) of Bordeaux to discover the old town: You will be able to discover the new heart of the city which has been considerable renovated with cleaned-up monuments, pedestrian zones and brand-new tram in service. From the vestiges of the Middle Ages (11th century Cathedral of St Andre, the St Pierre quarter), to the elegance of 18th century (the 4 km long facade overlooking the river, the place Royale, the Grand Theatre, Bordeaux's 1781 opera). You will discover the different golden ages of Bordeaux's history, dominated by the wine trade and various colonial influences. This afternoon you can do some shopping in the center. B,O)

 

Day 5: Bordeaux

Breakfast at your hotel. End of tour. (B)

 

 



B=Breakfast; D=Dinner; O=Overnight    fitsac9