Medoc or Saint Emilion Wine Tasting and Chateau from Bordeaux
Medoc or Saint Emilion Wine Tasting and Chateau from Bordeaux
4,8 (1496)4h30Bordeaux, France
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Food & wineHistorical
Full-Day tour to Saint-Emilion and Margaux, from Bordeaux
4.8(415 reviews)Bordeaux, FranceRef. viator-89910P14
8h50DurationEnglishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
This full-day tour departs from the city center of Bordeaux and takes travelers to the vineyards of Saint-Emilion and Margaux. The day begins with a guided visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Saint-Emilion, where participants will explore the village and its historical monuments. A visit to a Château includes a tasting of three wines, providing insight into the characteristics of the Saint-Emilion appellation. A picnic lunch featuring local, artisanal products is offered at the Château. In the afternoon, the tour stops at the well-known Chateau Margaux for a photo opportunity, followed by a visit to a Margaux Grand Cru Classé Château for another wine tasting of three wines. This experience is suited for small groups interested in learning about wine in a friendly atmosphere. Travelers should note that this tour includes wine tastings and a picnic lunch, but transportation to and from the meeting point is not specified.
Itinerary
1
Bordeaux
Meet your guide at OLALA Bordeaux - 2ter rue Mably - in Bordeaux downtown.
2
Saint-Emilion
Van ride to Saint-Emilion village, with explanations on Bordeaux vineyard by your expert in wine guide and sightseeing along the vines.
3
Saint-Emilion
Guided walking tour with your guide in the famous Saint-Emilion village and its monuments, classified as a UNESCO world heritage site.
4
Saint-Emilion
Guided visit, tasting of 3 wines and picnic lunch in a Château of Saint-Emilion appellation. You will learn about the terroir, the history and the art of blending, in a very convivial way. The Picnic lunch includes local cheeses and artisanal "charcuterie", a typical basque recipe in a jar, a fruit compote, accompanied by a glass of wine of the estate.
5
Margaux
Van ride to go from Saint-Emilion to Margaux region.
6
Margaux
Visit and tasting at a Grand Cru Classé Château (1855 classification) in the famous Margaux appellation. This will be a great opportunity to discover what makes Bordeaux wines so famous.
7
Margaux
You will make a stop in front of the famous Château Margaux, an opportunity to take a souvenir picture !
8
Margaux
Final tasting of 3 wines at in a wine Estate in the Margaux appellation. This will be a great opportunity to discover what makes Bordeaux wines so reknowed.
9
Bordeaux
Get back to Bordeaux city center.
What's included / not included
Alcoholic beveragesGuided tour of Saint-Emilion villagePicnic in a Chateau (artisanal local products + 1 glass of wine)Photo stop at the famous Chateau MargauxAir conditioned vehicleTransportation & Driver/Tour guideVisit at 3 wineries
GratuitiesPersonal expenses
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- It is imperative to arrive 15 minutes before the departure time of your tour, no delay possible, to ensure the comfort of the group and the respect of the schedule.
- Excursions are guaranteed when at least 2 participants. For the very few occasions you would be the only passenger, we will contact you 24h before the day of your wine tour in order to propose an alternative.
- The guide will conduct the tour in English.
- The Chateaux and the schedule may vary, but the quality of the offer will remain the same.
- List of partner Châteaux in Saint emilion : Château Grangey, Château Palais Cardinal, Château Bernateau, Château Taillefer, Château Grand Corbin, Château Cadet Bon, Château Ambe Tour Pourret, Château Balestard la Tonelle…
- List of partner Châteaux in Médoc : Château Siran, Château Dauzac, Château Paveil de Luze, Château Marquis de Terme, Château Paloumey…
- Children under 16 and pets are not allowed for the comfort of the group, so a private tour will be more suitable in your case.
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