Saint-Emilion Wine Lovers (afternoon)
Step back in time and discover the holy wine trail of the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, and its surrounding vineyards listed as an UNESCO World Heritage Site!Your tour shall begin at a prestigious winery with your first taste and tour of what this famous region has to offer. The tour continues as you explore the Saint-Emilion village, learning about other nearby appellations such as Pomerol, Montagne Saint-Emilion, and Fronsac. We’ll continue the tour on a high-note, traveling to a nearby family-owned estate where you will relish wines from the estate as well as local delicacies. A genuine taste of the decadent French lifestyle that is sure to be a memorable part of your trip to our beautiful country.
- 2 winery tours including several wine tastings
- cheese & local snacks platter to share and an extra glass of wine at the second estate!
- Guided walk of Saint-Emilion (1h)
- Local english speaking guide
- Transportation in recent A/C 8 seaters minivan
13:50 Meet your guide in front of the Bordeaux Tourist Information Office at 12 cours du 30 Juillet.
14:00 Departure to Saint-Emilion. Along the way, your guide will tell you about Bordeaux’s vineyards and test your wine knowledge. You’ll discover firsthand some of the region’s scenic beauty.
15:00 Wine tour of a Grand Cru or Grand Cru Classé Château (top growth winery) learning about the various stages of the winemaking process and tasting its distinguished wines.
16:15 Arrival in the village of Saint-Emilion. Take a short guided walk along the charming streets and tasting local wines at a wine shop (optional).
17:15 Tasting at a family-owned winery in either the Saint-Emilion Grand Cru or Pomerol appellation. Expert tasting followed by a last glass of wine served with local delicacies.
19:00 Back to Bordeaux in front of the Tourist Information Office.
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Duration
What's included
Pickup and drop-off in central Bordeaux
Transport by recent air-conditioned minivan
English speaking local guide
2 winery visits and tastings (red wines only)
Saint Emilion medieval town guided walk
French aperitif: wine and cheese at a winery
An extra glass of wine per person with our French apero!
Recommendation for your stay in Bordeaux
Number of participants
Good to know
All tours leave precisely at the scheduled departure time. Please, be on time to avoid missing your tour.