Cruise Excursion From Le Verdon Bordeaux Wine Tour to Médoc

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Highlights

  • 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

Summary

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.

Tour info

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

Why take this tour?

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.

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What’s included?

  • Pick up at Cruise Ship in Le Verdon

  • Travel in fully equipped A/C minivans

  • English speaking driver wine/guide

  • Drop off at hotel or accommodation in Bordeaux

  • Pre-booking in 2 or 3 Selected wineries

  • Tasting fees in the wineries

  • Personal insurance and expenses

  • Meals and drinks

  • Gratuities for the guide

Things to know

Before you book

  • Tasting fees can be included during the booking process

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

  • Chateaux reservations will be made once the booking is confirmed

  • Tour is not wheelchair accessible

  • Small group, personalized experiences

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

Redemption information

    All our terms & conditions can be found here: https://www.ophorus.com/terms-sales
    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption
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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...

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