Graves & Saint Emilion full day tour
Embark on a day-long journey through Bordeaux's diverse vineyards, starting with a visit and wine tasting at a chateau in the Pessac-Leognan region. Explore the medieval charm of Saint Emilion, sampling local red wines, and enjoy a second tasting at a chateau with a picnic lunch paired with wine. Conclude your day with a tasting at a family-owned Grand Cru vineyard, enhancing your passion and knowledge of Bordeaux's finest wines.
- 3 winery tours each including wine tasting (includes up to 9 tastings in total!)
- Sightseeing of up to 4 different wine appellations
- Picnic style lunch at the chateau with only your group including 2 glasses of the estate’s wines
- Local guide, speaking fluent English
9:00 AM: Meet your guide in front of the Bordeaux Office de Tourisme at 12 cours du XXX Juillet.
9:15 AM: En route to the Pessac-Leognan vineyard! Making the way to the first stop, your guide will teach you about the numerous Bordeaux appellations, whilst discovering the quintessential French landscape you are driving through.
10:00 AM: Visit at a Graves Grand Cru Classé winery with wine tasting of the estate’s white and red wine varieties.
12:00 AM: Tour of a family-owned vineyard in the Saint Emilion wine region where a freshly prepared lunch will be served with matching wines.
2:30 PM: Charming guided tour, walking through the ancient streets of Saint-Emilion village.
4:00 PM: Final step to the tour at a family-owned wine estate. You’ll be greeted by your host for a last visit and tasting in a Saint Emilion Grand Cru winery.
6:30 PM: Back to Bordeaux
Good to know
Duration
What's included
Transport in a comfortable 8 seater minivan
Local guide, speaking fluent English
3 winery tours each including wine tasting
A picnic lunch at the chateau served with 2 of the estate’s wines
Saint Emilion village guided walk
A vineyard map
Number of participants
Good to know
Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements at least 48 hours prior the tour. The picnic is mostly composed with local cheeses, cured meats and salad or fresh seasonal vegetables.
All tours leave precisely at the scheduled departure time. Please, be on time to avoid missing your tour.
Answer from Oceane Green
Hi Donald, We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the day overall. Thank you as well for your comments regarding the seating at the last wine tasting and the amount of walking. We truly value your feedback, as it helps us improve the experience for our future guests. We hope your leg is feeling better now, and it would be a pleasure to welcome you again on another tour. Best regards, Oceane Green