Cruise Excursion from Bordeaux to Cognac FD (private)
Highlights
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Visit Two Famed Houses of Cognac
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Stop for Lunch in the Historic City of Cognac
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Tour can be customized to suit your interests
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Local Tour Guide, Expert in Cognac
Summary
Come On An Insider’s Journey on this private small group shore excursion from Bordeaux to Cognac Tour. Visit a prestigious Distillery House such as Hennessy, Rémy Martin or Camus combined with a lesser known family property.
Tour info
Duration
9 hours
Group Size
8
Pricing (From)
Adult:
(1-99 years)
€720.00
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location
Why take this tour?
Embark on a vibrant Shore Excursion from Bordeaux or Bassens Port of Call and visit the most famous brandy producing region of France - Cognac
Pick up at your Cruise Ship in Bordeaux
Departing from Bordeaux Cruise Port, this Atlantic Coast full day private shore excursion will take you to the Cognac brandy producing region. First, we will come and pick you up at your cruise ship in Bordeaux or Bassens Cruise Port.
Program & Itinerary
Pick up at Your Ship in Bordeaux or Bassens Cruise Port
- Visit and tasting session in the 1st Cognac House
- Free time for lunch in the town of Cognac
- Visit and tasting at the 2nd Cognac House
Return to Cruise Ship in Bordeaux or Bassens
Tour available all year round (except May 1st, Dec 25th and Jan 1st)
Tour available all year round (except May 1st, Dec 25th and Jan 1st)
Meet your local guide driver
Meet your English speaking driver guide who will go over the itinerary and program of the day with you. Then, board your air conditioned vehicle and depart for the Cognac vineyards in the Charente region. Today’s day tour destination is the town of Cognac, which lies to the northeast of Bordeaux region and lends its name to the famous brandy that has been produced in the surrounding wine region for the last 300 years.
Meet your English speaking driver guide who will go over the itinerary and program of the day with you. Then, board your air conditioned vehicle and depart for the Cognac vineyards in the Charente region. Today’s day tour destination is the town of Cognac, which lies to the northeast of Bordeaux region and lends its name to the famous brandy that has been produced in the surrounding wine region for the last 300 years.
Travel in a spacious premium minivan
Your private Bordeaux Day Trip to Cognac will take place in one of our very spacious premium Minivans. This vehicle can take up to 8 persons normally but on this occasion, the vehicle will only be for you. This allows you to choose the seat that you think best in terms of social distancing while still enjoying the information passed on by your guide.
All our vehicles are equipped with an on board P/A system that allows you to hear the commentary of your driver/guide no matter where you are seated. Also, there is free Wi-Fi access in all vehicles. Bottled water is also available in all our vehicles.
Get a Taste of the History of Two Famous Houses of Cognac
Travel to Cognac to discover one of the world’s most famous Brandies. We will pre-book your visits & tastings in 2 famous distilleries such as Otard, Hennessy, Camus, Rémy Martin… Whether a novice or an expert, we will adapt the tours and tastings accordingly. This unique day is conducted by a professional wine guide that will be happy to explain all things Cognac from soils to aromas!
Travel to Cognac to discover one of the world’s most famous Brandies. We will pre-book your visits & tastings in 2 famous distilleries such as Otard, Hennessy, Camus, Rémy Martin… Whether a novice or an expert, we will adapt the tours and tastings accordingly. This unique day is conducted by a professional wine guide that will be happy to explain all things Cognac from soils to aromas!
Today’s destination is the town of Cognac located on the Charente River, which lies to the northeast of Bordeaux and lends its name to the famous brandy that has been produced in the surrounding wine region for the last 300 years.
Your excursion will include a visit and tasting at two different Cognac distilleries: one with a name that is known all over the world like Hennessy, Martel or Camus, and one that is lesser-known and is still family-owned and operated. The two visits will allow you to compare the differences between large and small-scale productions of Cognac and will cover topics such as the grape varieties used, the fermentation and distillation methods, and the aging and blending process.
After each visit, you will have the chance to taste several different kinds of brandy produced by the distillery. Between visits, enjoy lunch in a local restaurant where you will sample typical cuisine and wine from the region. Since this tour is a private guided tour, we can also organize a walking tour of Cognac, a very pleasant small town.
After the visits and tastings, we will take you back to the port of Bordeaux or Bassens and this will be the end of our services.
What’s included?
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Reservation for 2 selected Cognac Houses -
English-speaking driver/guide -
Travel in premium, spacious vehicles -
Cognac tasting fees
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Entrance fees to monuments or attractions
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Personal insurance & expenses
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Meals & drinks
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Gratuities for the driver/guide
Things to know
Before you book
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Prices are per group from 2 to 8 persons - Larger groups please contact us
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Tasting fees can be included during the booking process
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Chateaux reservations will be made once the booking is confirmed
Before you go
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Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time
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Tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
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Currency is in Euros
Cancellation Policy
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Up to 48 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 48 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
About operator:
Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France.
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world.
Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...
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