Saint Emilion Day Tour : food and wine escape
Enjoy a nice escape in the heart of Saint-Emilion vineyard, with a guided visit of the medieval city, of 3 Châteaux wineries with wine tasting ; and an artisanal & local picnic. The perfect trip for all the epicurians looking for a convivial discovering and sharing experience.
- Tasting of 8 wines
- Visit at 3 wineries
- Guided tour of Saint-Emilion village
- Picnic lunch at the château
- Private guide specialized in wine
Depart from the city center of Bordeaux aboard a van to discover Saint-Emilion, its wines, and its history.
First, your guide will immerse you in the history of this UNESCO World Heritage site and its historical monuments. You will discover the secrets of this medieval town, which is the birthplace of Bordeaux viticulture.
At noon, a visit and tasting of 3 wines will await you in a Château of the appellation. On the menu, a picnic from an artisanal and traditional caterer, who proposes fresh, local and tasty products, as well as charcuterie from the Basque Country and cheese, accompanied by a glass of wine!
Afterwards, you will visit a second Château and enjoy a tasting of 2 wines. You will learn more about the specificities of this appellation, including the grape varieties and the winemaking techniques used to create these unique wines.
To finish the day, you will go to another Chateau for a final tasting of 3 wines.This tour in small group and in an ideal setting will allow you to learn about the art of winemaking and tasting, and to ask all your questions to our guide!
Planning :
- 09:15 am: Check-in at OLALA Bordeaux (2ter rue Mably)
- 09:30 am: Pickup at Olala Bordeaux
- 04:30 pm: Drop-off downtown Bordeaux
Return times may change depending on traffic conditions.
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…
Good to know
What's included
Transportation
Guide/Driver
Guided walking tour of the village of Saint-Emilion
Guided tour of a winery and tasting of 3 wines + Picnic at the Château (fresh lunch, charcuterie and cheese from the Basque Country, a glass of wine).
Guided tour of a 2nd winery and tasting of 2 wines
Tasting of 3 wines in a last Château
Not included
Personal expenses
Tips
Number of participants
Good to know
The guide will conduct the tour in english.
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 respect of the schedule.
No possible amendment or refund less than 24 hours before the start of the activity.
If you have food restrictions or diet (vegetarian / vegan / …), please send us an email at least 24h in advance at contact@olalabordeaux.com
The Chateaux and the schedule may vary, but the quality of the offer will remain the same.
Children under 16 and pets are not allowed for the comfort of the group, a private tour would be more suitable in your case.Wear comfortable shoes and clothes.
Don't forget to take your water bottle to fill it up in the morning, at Olala Bordeaux we are committed to limiting our plastic waste!
