Bordeaux Luxury Wine & Cultural Tour

Bordeaux is the fifth largest city in France but also one of the most elegant and picturesque town reputed for its unique lifestyle. You will enjoy its alive shopping streets, historic quarters, food markets, cafés, wine bars, traditional and gourmet restaurants.
The city gave its name to the legendary vineyard and outstanding chateaux. Ideally located at the Gironde river estuary, about 30 miles from the Atlantic coast, the city of Bordeaux was the largest port in France before the 1789 Revolution. The wine business contributed to make merchants fortunate and to create a fabulous architectural heritage: private mansions, theaters and museums, tree-shaded thoroughfares and large avenues that invite to walks, beautifully designed river banks facing classified buildings such as Hotel de la Bourse, Grand Pavilion and fountains.

Our Premium wine tours are private or semi-private, depending on the number of particpants. Gourmet lunches are included in our expert-led tours featuring Grand Cru Classés chateaux and boutique estates among the most prestigious ones. Tours depart from Bordeaux city, centrally located to explore Saint-Emilion, Médoc, Sauternes and Graves prestigious vineyards.

Our selection of luxury boutique-hotels in Bordeaux in historic entirely renovated historic buildings offer comfort with all modern amenities. Hotels are set in quiet and safe residential quarters, walking distance to the Opera house and Unesco listed Place de la Bourse overlooking the Garonne river banks.

A peaceful walk and resting time in Bordeaux manicured Public Garden is always appreciated after a busy touring day…

You will enjoy our cultural and food walking tour, as well as a city tour for a better understanding of Bordeaux city, historically and geographically. We or the concierge at your hotel are delighted to recommend the best restaurants in Bordeaux city from casual and traditional to Michelin starred ones. We also hold your reservations in hands upon request.

You will visit Bordeaux onboard a 2CV legendary classic car and learn the most unexpected anecdotes that have made the history of the capital of Gironde. You will discover the must-see monuments and squares of Bordeaux, such as the Place de la Bourse and its water mirror, Grand Théâtre or La Grosse Cloche. Your chauffeur will take you to emblematic spots of the city such as the Chartrons district or the Saint-Michel district. You will also discover the other side of the Garonne River offering a breathtaking view of the historical Bordeaux. You will visit  Château les Carmes Haut-Brion. Despite its Pessac-Léognan appellation, it is the only château which remains in downtown Bordeaux. You will appreciate its exceptional cellar designed by Philippe Starck and enjoy a wine tasting.

Day 1: Welcome to Bordeaux
Afternoon check-in at the hotel. Time free at your leisure.
Dinner on your own.
Overnight.

Day 2: Bordeaux food & cultural tour
Breakfast at your hotel.
Meet your tour guide at Porte Dijeaux at 10am
Bordeaux is a foodie destination with a long history and great lifestyle. You will taste your way through the city most picturesque quarters, sampling all of the famous specialties, while visiting historic shops and landmarks. The tour lasts 4 hours.
Afternoon 3-hour classic car tour of Bordeaux starting at 3pm and departing from the Visitors Bureau, steps to the Opera House. You will enjoy an exceptional view of both Garonne riverbanks, historic quarters and its emblematic monuments. More than 25 must-seeing sites including the Chaban-Delmas lift bridge and La Cité du Vin.
Late afternoon free at your leisure.
Dinner on your own.
Overnight.

Day 3: Full-day Premium Wine tour to Saint-Emilion
Breakfast at your hotel.
Meet your driver-guide at 9:30am at the hotel.
Guided tour through Saint-Emilion breathtaking vineyards and landscape (my favorite one!!)
Morning visit to Grand-Cru Classé chateau for about 2 hours.
Gourmet lunch in Saint-Emilion.
Afternoon walking tour through Saint-Emilion medieval village (and time free for shopping), followed by an exclusive boutique winery followed by tastings.
Transfer to your hotel in Bordeaux.
Dinner on your own.
Overnight.

Day 4: Full-day Premium Wine tour to the Médoc
Breakfast at your hotel.
Meet your driver-guide at 9am at the hotel.
You will visit two “Grand Cru Classé” Chateaux (one in the morning and one in the afternoon, in Margaux, Pauillac, Saint-Julien, and/or Saint-Estèphe). Each visit is upon reservation only, and it lasts about two hours.
Lunch in a traditional restaurant.
Transfer to Bordeaux end afternoon. Time free to relax.
Dinner on your own.
Overnight.

Day 5: Check-out – End of the Tour
Breakfast at your hotel.
Check-out before 11am. End of the tour.

$3,190 per person (DBL occupancy)
Single occupancy supplement: $780
All taxes and VAT includes.

Price includes :
♦ 4-night luxury B&B accommodation
♦ Bordeaux city food and cultural guided walking tour
♦ Bordeaux classic-car private tour
♦ Saint-Emilion full-day expert-led tour including a premium wine estate visit and the medieval village tour
♦ Médoc full-day expert-led tour including two premium wine estate visits
♦ Gourmet lunches in Saint-Emilion and in the Médoc

Not included : airfare to/from your country, train tickets to/from Bordeaux, dinners, wine in restaurants, personal insurance, personal expenses, and all which is not included in “price includes”.

TOUR DATES

Bordeaux Cultural & Wine exclusive Tour is offered upon request from March to November.
This exclusive tour is limited to 6 participants but it is also offered to solo travelers without supplement. Please contact us for additional information and special request. Thank you.