Simply Bordeaux Wine Tour

Simply Bordeaux Wine Holiday

This tour is designed for those on a tighter budget who would like a simple short break in Bordeaux. However, in common with all Grape Escapes tours, we don’t skimp on quality just because it is inexpensive. Upon your arrival on day one, you will enjoy a tutored tasting session of five French red wines (including three Bordeaux wines), in a quaint wine bar, located within walking distance of your hotel. The tasting will be accompanied by a platter or cheeses and meats.

On day two, you will meet your English-speaking guide at a central departure point for a half day transported and guided tour of either the internationally famed left-bank Médoc or the UNESCO Classified appellation of Saint-Emilion. If you choose to visit the Médoc, you will visit two Châteaux, learning particularly about the Cabernet Sauvignon grape and gaining an insight into what makes those big, bold reds so renowned. If you choose to visit Saint-Emilion, you will discover the singularities of the softer wines, predominantly made from the Merlot grape. On this tour you will also visit two Châteaux. During the half day, you will learn all about the fascinating wine-making process from press to bottle, and each tour will conclude with a tasting of one of two of the Château’s wines. This is a small group tour and each Château that you visit will be a Cru Classified estate. At the end of the tour, you will be escorted back to the centre of Bordeaux, where the evening will be free for you to do as you please.

Day One of your Bordeaux Wine Holiday

• Upon arrival in Bordeaux, check into your Classic room at Hotel de Sèze.
• Free afternoon to explore the city and relax.
• Enjoy an early evening tutored tasting session of five French red wines including Médoc, Saint-Emilion and Graves. Your wine will be accompanied by a platter of cheeses and meats.

Final Day of your Bordeaux Wine Holiday

• After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel.
• Before leaving the region, enjoy a half day guided and transported tour of your choice of the Médoc or Saint-Emilion, including tours and tastings at two Châteaux.

Day Two (Optional) of your Bordeaux Wine Holiday

• If you are spending three days in Bordeaux, you will have an extra evening and free afternoon, to explore the delights of Bordeaux on day two.

(ii) The outline itinerary is indicative and is subject to minor changes depending on supplier availability. Availability cannot be guaranteed until we have received a confirmed booking, together with the deposit payment (or payment in full where the dates of travel are in less than 60 days). If the named accommodation / visits are not available, we will endeavour to find suitable alternatives of a similar grade; this may be subject to a supplement or a rebate depending on the price available.

A discount of £15 per person on the two day break or £30 per person on the three day break applies for travel in April.

Travel

Given the wide range of travel options, the package price does not include travel. Please see our Bordeaux travel page for detailed information.

Simply Tours

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Further Information / To Book

To secure your booking, a deposit of £100 per person is required. Your remaining balance will then be due 60 days before travel. Please call us on +44 (0) 1920 46 86 66 or e-mail info@grapeescapes.net to request a booking form.