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Bordeaux Essentials - Full day tour with gourmet picnic lunch

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Bordeaux, France

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Overview

Wine tasting in Bordeaux couldn’t be better than our Graves and Saint-Emilion tour, which is truly the ultimate French lifestyle experience.

In just one day you’ll discover the richness and remarkable diversity of Bordeaux wines. First you’ll visit a prestigious winery in the Graves area, followed by a gourmet picnic lunch amongst the vines, where you’ll be savoring local charcuterie and cheeses with château wines under the warm south west sun! The wine tour continues in the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, tasting several world-renowned red wines.

We can guarantee that by the end of your journey with us, you’ll know all there is to know about Bordeaux wines. An exclusive tour that will not disappoint to impress your taste buds and give you a real sense of life in France!

What's Included

  • An overall understanding of what makes Bordeaux wines unique
  • Visits and wine tastings at three wineries
  • Transportation in air-conditioned minivan
  • Bottled water For the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide bottles of water during our tours. Guests are kindly invited to bring their own. Water & refills will be available at the chateaus.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Cours du 30 Juillet
33000 Bordeaux, France

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What To Expect

Bordeaux

Meet your guide in front of the Bordeaux Tourist Office at 12 cours du 30 Juillet
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1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

Pessac

En route to the Pessac-Léognan vineyard
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pessac

Visit of a Pessac-Léognan or Graves prestigous winery, wine tasting of the Château’s red & white wines
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2 hours 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint-Emilion

Tour of a family-owned vineyard in Saint-Emilion wine region with a picnic style lunch at the vineyard accompanied with wine selected from the winery
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2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Saint-Emilion

Explore the quaint streets in a short guided walking tour of the village of Saint-Emilion
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Pomerol

Tour of a chateau in the Pomerol or Saint-Emilion appellation. You’ll be welcomed by the château host for one last exclusive wine tasting!
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Bordeaux

Back to the Tourist Office
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1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on request 72 hour prior the tour. Please note we cannot guarantee vegan catering
  • The minimum number of people for each tour is 2. We reserve the right to cancel the tour if the minimum is not reached and proceed to a full refund.
  • IMPORTANT! All tours leave precisely at the scheduled departure time. Please, be on time to avoid missing your tour.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bordeaux Essentials – Full day tour with gourmet picnic lunch?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • An overall understanding of what makes Bordeaux wines unique
  • Visits and wine tastings at three wineries
  • Transportation in air-conditioned minivan
  • 3 winery stops and up to 10 tastings including red and white
  • Gourmet picnic style lunch at a chateau locally made with a glass of wine
  • Local english speaking guide
  • Bottled waterFor the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide bottles of water during our tours. Guests are kindly invited to bring their own. Water & refills will be available at the chateaus.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • We recommend comfortable shoes for Saint Emilion
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on request 72 hour prior the tour. Please note we cannot guarantee vegan catering
  • The minimum number of people for each tour is 2. We reserve the right to cancel the tour if the minimum is not reached and proceed to a full refund.
  • IMPORTANT! All tours leave precisely at the scheduled departure time. Please, be on time to avoid missing your tour.
  • Unfortunately Saint Emilion village is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact us for alternatives.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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