Full-Day tour to Saint-Emilion and Margaux, from Bordeaux
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Depart from the city center of Bordeaux to discover the most beautiful vineyards of both banks, for a day. To start, you will visit Saint-Emilion with your guide, including a tour of this village classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its historical monuments. You will visit a first Château and enjoy a tasting of 3 wines, an opportunity to understand the specificities of the Saint-Emilion appellation. After the tasting, you will enjoy a picnic in the Château : on the menu, local, artisanal and tasty products. In the afternoon, you will stop by the famous Chateau Margaux, an opportunity to take a photo before heading to a Margaux Grand Cru Classé Château where you will enjoy a tasting of 3 wine. This small group tour in an ideal setting to learn about the art of wine, to discover the 2 main wine regions in Bordeaux, and to ask your questions to our guide in a convivial atmosphere!
Your experience
Stop 1
Meet your guide at OLALA Bordeaux - 2ter rue Mably - in Bordeaux downtown.
Stop 2
Van ride to Saint-Emilion village, with explanations on Bordeaux vineyard by your expert in wine guide and sightseeing along the vines.
Stop 3
Guided walking tour with your guide in the famous Saint-Emilion village and its monuments, classified as a UNESCO world heritage site.
Stop 4
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.
Stop 5
Van ride to go from Saint-Emilion to Margaux region.
Stop 6
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.
Stop 7
You will make a stop in front of the famous Château Margaux, an opportunity to take a souvenir picture !
Stop 8
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.
Stop 9
Get back to Bordeaux city center.
What’s included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Guided tour of Saint-Emilion village
- Picnic in a Chateau (artisanal local products + 1 glass of wine)
- Photo stop at the famous Chateau Margaux
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Transportation & Driver/Tour guide
- Visit at 3 wineries
Not included
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Meeting and pickup
Meet your guide at Olala Bordeaux, located 2 ter Mably street in the center of Bordeaux. Tramway Lines B, C and D: Stop Quinconces.
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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