Cruise Excursion From Le Verdon Bordeaux Wine Tour to Médoc

From Le Verdon Cruise Port travel to Bordeaux and stop in carefully selected wineries of the Médoc on the way.
Visit vineyards and taste delicious red wines in famous appellations. A full day Bordeaux wine tour from Le Verdon to Bordeaux.

• Private Guided walking tour of Bordeaux
• Follow the Chateau Road, lined with World famous wineries
• Pre-booked visits to our selection of wineries
• Visit & Wine tasting in a carefully selected Medoc Winery
• Local Tour Guide, Expert in Bordeaux and its Wines

Embark on a vibrant Sightseeing Shore Excursion from Le Verdon Port of Call and reach Bordeaux City.

Departing from Le Verdon Cruise Port, this Bordeaux private Tour will take you to some of the most famed wine producing appellations of the Bordeaux wine region. With a full day wine tasting tour in the Medoc, you’ll discover one of France’s most admired wine-growing regions. Beginners and seasoned wine connoisseurs alike will find plenty to love on this guided tour of Medoc led by local experts.
Program & Itinerary

Pick up at your Cruise Ship in Le Verdon • Visit and wine tasting at 1st winery Visit and wine tasting at 2nd winery Free time for lunch in Pauillac or Margaux Follow the Castle Road and enjoy some great photo opportunities Visit and wine tasting at 3rd winery
Drop off at your Hotel or accommodation in Bordeaux City

Drawing on local knowledge and a real love of wine, our guides will fill you in on this unique and beautiful region, and you’ll discover what makes Medoc wines so special. Ophorus guides are hand-picked and English-speaking (other languages on request), so you’ll get the most out of your experience. After your wine tasting sessions and tours in the Médoc, you will be dropped off in Bordeaux city center.

Visit & Wine Tasting in 3 Wineries of the Medoc

Today, you will visit two or three wineries in the local area, which are carefully selected Classified Growth Chateau or Cru Bourgeois estates. This gives you a chance to gain an excellent understanding of the wines produced here, whether as an introduction to wines or to expand on your existing knowledge.

Your full day medoc shore excursion from Le Verdon tour starts off with a pick up at your ship. The you will participate in your first stop for a visit and wine tasting at a chateau. This will be followed by a scenic drive along the mythical ‘Route des Chateaux’ or castle road, which is a road lined with several renowned wineries. After this, you’ll have some free time for lunch in Pauillac. 

In the afternoon, you’ll partake in 1 or 2 more chateau visits and tastings. Once you’ve been guided around Medoc wine region you’ll gain expert knowledge of this world-renowned wine making region. On an Ophorus Medoc guided tour you’ll taste the rich reds that the area is famous for whatever your tastes, a full day tour is a wonderful chance to have a fun day out and learn more about one of France’s most beloved exports.

In addition to the local wines, you’ll find the delightful surroundings of the various wine estates a perfect way in which to appreciate the region’s rural beauty. You’ll find the local guides both knowledgeable and friendly, making a real difference to your experience for the day. Travel in comfort on our luxury minibuses, and you’ll soon be on your way to discovering the wonders of Medoc wines. 

Drop off in Bordeaux city center at your hotel or accommodation

Please note that this tour ends in Bordeaux and does not go back to Le Verdon Cruise Port. Tour requires minimum 2 adults to operate.

This tour is perfect for those whose Cruise Ship makes a first stop in Le Verdon before moving on to Bordeaux City or Bassens Cruise Ports. If your Cruise Ship docks in Le Verdon without moving, then you can participate in one of our full day tours that depart and return to Le Verdon Port of Call.

• Port Médoc, Le Verdon-sur-Mer, France
• Château Margaux, Margaux-Cantenac, France

Ophorus requires full payment to guarantee your booking. In case of registration one month or less before shore excursion date, payment is expected immediately. We accept payment by credit cards (Visa, Master card, American Express), There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments but booking process does incur a booking fee. For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund:

Up to 48 hours prior to departure > no cancellation fees except the booking fees

48 hours prior to departure and less > no refund

No refund will be made in case the boat is unable to dock in the port of Call.

All private shore excursions must clearly specify the name of the ship and the local port of call. Ophorus will not be held responsible if the wrong port of call has been notified during reservation process. All private shore excursions departing from Bordeaux must specify local port of call: “Bordeaux city port of call” or “Bassens port of call“ or “Le Verdon port of call”. No insurance for cancellation or assistance is included in the prices mentioned for private shore excursions. Each customer has to check that he or she has the appropriate documents for their journey; a passport (with visa if necessary) or a valid ID card. No refund will be granted in case of lack or loss of ID documents. Eating, drinking and smoking on board the minivans are strictly forbidden (law of September, 17th, 1977). All passengers are insured during the excursions while in the vans. The responsibility of Ophorus is limited to our insurance contract clauses.

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