Cruise Excursion from La Rochelle to Bordeaux FD (private)

Highlights

  • Bordeaux wine tour in the Côte de Blaye appellation

  • Wine tasting sessions in 2 carefully selected wineries

  • Local Tour Guide, Expert in Bordeaux Wines

  • Tour can be customized to suit your interests

Summary

Visit Bordeaux Vineyards & discover the Blaye wine region on this small group private shore excursion from La Rochelle. Visit & wine tasting in 2 Chateau Wineries. Taste Bordeaux red or white wines. Tour conducted by Expert Wine Guide.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Adult: (5-99 years)
€1,400.00
Commentary
Meeting Point

Why take this tour?

Embark on a vibrant Shore Excursion from La Rochelle to discover the Bordeaux Wine region

Pick up in La Rochelle Cruise Port
This morning, we will come and pick you up at your Cruise Ship in La Rochelle Cruise Port. Meet your English speaking guide who is an expert on Bordeaux Wines. Once you have met your guide, he/she will go over the program and itinerary of your private wine tour with you. Then, board your comfortable, air conditioned Mercedes minivan and begin to make your way to discover the vineyards of the Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux wine producing region. 

Travel in a spacious Premium minivan
Your private Bordeaux Wine Tour will take place in one of our very spacious Mercedes Minivans. This vehicle can take up to 8 persons. 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 on all tour vehicles. Bottled water is also available in all our vehicles. 

What’s included?

  • Reservation for 2 selected Wineries

  • English-speaking driver/guide

  • Travel in premium, spacious vehicles

  • Pick up and drop off at Ship

  • Wine tasting fees

  • Entrance fees to monuments or attractions

  • Personal insurance & expenses

  • Meals & drinks

  • Gratuities for the driver/guide

Things to know

Before you book

  • Prices are per group from 2 to 8 persons - Larger groups please contact us

  • Tasting fees can be included during the booking process

  • Chateaux reservations will be made once the booking is confirmed

Before you go

  • Please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time

  • Tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended

  • Currency is in Euros

Cancellation Policy

    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...