Extensive Bordeaux

6 Days Extensive Bordeaux Winery Tour

Bordeaux winery tour ©G.Uféras pour Yquem(25)

At a glance

Region:Bordeaux
Type of Tour:
Duration:6 Days
Guide Price:From £1731 to £1845 per person
Number of Meals:5 breakfasts + 1 picnic lunch + 2 dinners
Number of Winery Visits:9 wineries
Number of Wines Tasted:Approximately 25
Tour Transport:Two full day guided and transported tours + return transfers between Bordeaux and Sauternes
Dates / Availability:Available mid-week and weekends throughout the year.

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Trip Summary

Our Extensive Bordeaux package offers the complete Bordeaux experience, giving you the opportunity to discover the main appellations of the region – Médoc, Saint-Emilion and Pomerol, Graves, Sauternes – sample some delicious local food and explore the UNESCO World Heritage City.

Upon arrival in Bordeaux, check into your Classic room at the 4* Hotel de Seze, perfectly located in the city centre, just a few minutes away from the restaurants, shops and bars. Your trip will start with a tutored tasting session in the city centre.

On day two, you will meet your guide at a central departure point, where you will begin your full day journey of discovery in the internationally famed left-bank Médoc. You will visit three Châteaux, learning particularly about the Cabernet Sauvignon grape and gaining an insight into what makes those big, bold reds so renowned.

Barrels MH - Bordeaux Winery Tour

During the day, you will learn all about the fascinating wine making process from press to bottle, and each tour will conclude with a tasting of the Château’s wine. This is a small group tour and each Château that you visit will be a Cru Classified estate. You will have free time for lunch on the tour, and your guide will be more than happy to make recommendations depending on how hungry you are feeling on the day. In the evening a three course gourmet dinner will be served in a premium city centre restaurant. Your dinner will be accompanied by a ½ bottle of wine, water and tea or coffee.

Day three will comprise of a tour of the UNESCO classified appellation of Saint-Emilion and its satellite appellation, Pomerol. Once again you will meet your guide at a central departure point and you will be taken on a guided and transported small group tour. You will visit three Cru Classified Châteaux and will be given some free time in Saint Emilion for lunch. You will be taken back to Bordeaux at the end of the day.

Bordeaux winery tour - credit Heurisko
Saint-Emilion wine tour- Credits Pape Clement

On the morning of day four, we will arrange a visit for you at the renowned Château Pape Clément. Pape Clément can easily be reached by taking the tram B from the Quinconces square (3 minutes’ walk from your hotel) towards Pessac Centre. Chateau Pape Clément is a 20 minutes’ walk from Pessac Centre. For those who do not wish to walk, the bus number 23 will take you there in 5 minutes (direction Pessac Toctoureau or Pessac Romainville – stop Pape Clément). Alternatively, the hotel will be delighted to book you a taxi if required.

You will be taken on a tour of the beautiful Château Pape-Clément, which is a historical Grand Cru Classé Château in the Graves appellation. A representative will lead you on a fascinating tour of the estate, taking in the vineyards, vat-house and barrel cellars, and your visit will conclude with tastings of three wines. After the tour an unforgettable picnic lunch will be served in the stunning grounds of the Château.

Bordeaux wines - Credits Anne Lanta - Bordeaux Winery Tour
Pape Clement Picnic

We will provide you with entry tickets to La Cité du Vin, the city’s brand new ‘wine theme park’. The visit here includes 20 different themed areas, taking you on a sensory journey to discover all about wine with an electronic guide. You will also have access to the ‘Belvedere’ for a tasting, and time to admire the breath-taking panoramic views across Bordeaux. La Cité du Vin is very easily accessible by tram from the city centre or Château Pape Clément (tram B – direction Bordeaux Claveau / Berges de la Garonne – stop at La Cité du Vin).

In the evening a four course dinner with fine wines, water and coffee will be served in La Tupina, a very special authentic restaurant, which was rated the second best brasserie in the world by the New York Times. Chef Jean Pierre Xiradakis’ typical south western cuisine has been renowned for decades.

Turin wine tour © A. Benoît

After breakfast, on day five, you will be transferred to Sauternes by a private chauffeured vehicle. We will arrange tours and tastings at two Sauternes estates for you. You will taste some of the most prestigious sweet wines and discover the secrets of how these sought-after botrytised wines are made. You will be transferred back to Bordeaux by private chauffeured vehicle at the end of the day. The evening will be free for you to do as you please.

On day six, check out of the hotel.

Bordeaux Winery Tour
Bordeaux wine tour

Region Map

Bordeaux Winery Tour-Veronality
Bordeaux Winery Tour Credits Leoville Poyferre

Outline Itinerary

Day One

  • Upon arrival in Bordeaux, check into your Classic room at the 4* Hotel de Seze.
  • Free afternoon to explore the city and relax.
  • Enjoy a tutored tasting session in the city centre.
  • We would be delighted to reserve a table for dinner if required.

Day Two

  • After breakfast, meet your English-speaking guide at a central departure point for a full day guided and transported tour of the Médoc, visiting three Châteaux.
  • You will have free time for lunch on the tour, and your guide will be more than happy to make recommendations depending on how hungry you are feeling on the day.
  • In the evening, a three course gourmet dinner will be served in a premium city centre restaurant, accompanied by wine, water and coffee.

Day Three

  • On day three, you will be taken on a full day guided and transported tour of the UNESCO Classified Saint-Emilion appellation.
  • Once again you will visit three different Châteaux and have some free time for lunch.
Luxury wine tours Credits Pape Clement
Luxury Saint Emilion Wine Tour - credits Chateau Lynch-Bages

Day Four

  • After breakfast, make your way to Château Pape Clément in Pessac.
  • You can take the tram B from the Quinconces square (3 minutes’ walk from your hotel) towards Pessac Centre. Chateau Pape Clément is a 20 minutes’ walk from Pessac Centre. For those who do not wish to walk, the bus number 23 will take you there in 5 minutes (direction Pessac Toctoureau or Pessac Romainville – stop Pape Clément).
  • Alternatively, the hotel will be delighted to book you a taxi on the day.
  • Upon arrival at the Grand Cru Classé Château, you will be taken on a full tour of the estate. Your visit will end with a tasting session of three of the estate’s wines.
  • A picnic lunch will then be served in the Château’s grounds.
  • We will provide you with entry tickets to La Cité du Vin, the city’s brand new ‘wine theme park’. La Cité du Vin is very easily accessible by tram from the city centre or Château Pape Clément (tram B – direction Bordeaux Claveau / Berges de la Garonne – stop at La Cité du Vin).
  • In the evening a four course dinner with fine wines, water and coffee will be served in La Tupina.
Bordeaux Winery Tour - creditsF Poincet
Bordeaux day tour credits Pape Clement

Day Five

  • After breakfast, you will be transferred by private chauffeured vehicle to Sauternes.
  • We will arrange tours and tastings at two Sauternes estate for you.
  • You will be transferred back to Bordeaux at the end of the day.
  • The evening will be free for you to do as you please.

Final Day

  • After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel.

 

(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.

Bordeaux Winery Tour Credits Deepix and CIVB
Bordeaux wine tour credits Chateau Lynch-Bages

Accommodation

The hotel was absolutely excellent. The room, the staff, the service and the location. Everything was great.

Paul- Middlesex, UK

Package Prices

  • These prices are per person and based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin or double room.
  • These are realistic guide prices, based on travel in standard season (usually April to the end of October). Considerable discounts often apply for travel out of season (usually November to the end of March) or if there are more than two of you travelling together. Please let us know your preferred travel dates for a definitive price.
  • Although we propose specific hotels as part of our standard packages, we enjoy excellent relationships and preferential rates at the majority of the hotels in each of our featured destinations. Therefore if you would prefer to stay in a different hotel, this can be arranged. Please contact us for the relevant supplements/discounts.
  • Other room grades are available at most of the hotels that we work with. Just let us know which hotel you prefer and we will send you the relevant supplements for the various room grades.
  • Single supplements and extra night prices are available upon request.
Hotel NameRoom GradeStar RatingDurationPrice Per Person
Hotel de Sèze - BordeauxClassic4*6 Days£1845Book Now
Pape Clement - Bordeaux Winery tour
creditphotoHEURISKO - Saint Emilion

Enhance your Experience/Tour Upgrades

If you would like to make your Grape Escapes holiday even more special, there are a number of additional activities that we can arrange for you. To complement the experience, these could be arranged to fit in/around your current itinerary or we can arrange additional nights and room upgrades at your hotel, as well as your travel arrangements, a stop-over en route and even a visit to another part of the country! See below for some of the most popular upgrades.

  • Stay longer! Just let us know your preferred hotel and room grade, and we will provide you with the relevant supplement for extra nights with breakfast.
  • Additional tours and activities! We would be delighted to provide inspiration for more wine tours and cultural activities. The possibilities are endless!
  • Experience the region’s gastronomy. The wine regions are brimming with unique gastronomic dining opportunities and what better way to enjoy a glass than with a mouth-watering meal? We offer a variety of menus to suit every budget. Contact us for prices.
  • Tailor-made tour extensions. The team at Grape Escapes have travelled extensively in Europe, not just in the wine regions and can therefore recommend and arrange tailor-made tour extensions to other regions and cities, for example Paris in France or Bilbao in Spain.
Luxury Bordeaux Wine Tour- Credits Deepix and CIVB
Bordeaux Winery Tour

Further Information

Travel

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

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Further Information / To Book

To secure your booking, a 20% deposit is required. Your remaining balance will then be due 60 days before you travel. Please call us on +44(0) 1920 46 86 66 or e-mail info@grapeescapes.net to request a booking form.

Bordeaux winery tour © Deepix - Extensive Bordeaux

Just a quick note to say really fantastic visit and you all did a brilliant job of organisation and choice.

Paul- Oxford, UK

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