Bordeaux premium wine tour one day

1 day
Full Day
About this activity
ITINERARY
 9:30 Meeting point across the street from the Cité du Vin (The Wine City) where your guide will be waiting for you. Departure from Bordeaux to the Medoc area.
10:30 Arrive at your first Classified Growth Chateau for a visit and tasting in the Margaux appellation.
 12:00 Lunch in a delightful setting in the town of Margaux or picnic in the parc of a Château (depending on the availabilities and weather). 
 2:15 Visit and tasting at another famous Classified Growth chateau in the St Julien appellation.
 3:45 French aperitif hour - drink and a light snack of red wine, french bread and cheeses, saucissons (some thing dont translate - lunch meats), rillettes, all on the rooftop overlooking the vines to end the day.
 4:30 Departure for Bordeaux.
Practical information : Wear sensible shoes and layers. Cellars can be cool and we may walk through the vines.
Each visit last between 1 to 1-1/2 hrs. and is conducted by an English speaking guide in the chateaux. The visits cover the vines, grape varieties, wine making and end with a tasting of several wines.
Please be on time for departure.
Included
  • So almost everything
  • Lunch
  • Transportation in a Mercedes mid-sized van, 9 seats with wifi
  • Driver/ local guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Bottled water
  • Small-group tour for personalized attention
  • Snacks (Apéritif at the Château)
  • Snacks
  • Alcoholic Beverages
Not included
  • Alcoholic drinks during the lunch (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required, otherwise we can not guarantee a vegetarian menu.
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • This experience 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Features
Tourism
90% Food
80% Cultural
50% Aquatic
25%
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