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- Embarquez pour une excursion dynamique à terre depuis le port d'escale du Verdon vers la région viticole du Médoc à Bordeaux.
- Rencontrez votre guide local anglophone, expert en vins de Bordeaux.
- Le matin, nous viendrons vous chercher à votre bateau au Verdon. Rencontrez votre chauffeur/guide anglophone, expert des vins de Bordeaux. Une fois que vous rencontrerez votre guide, il/elle passera en revue avec vous le programme et l'itinéraire de la journée. Ensuite, montez à bord de votre véhicule confortable et climatisé et commencez votre route vers la région viticole du Médoc.
Embark on a vibrant Shore Excursion from Le Verdon Port of Call to the Medoc Wine Region of Bordeaux.
Meet your English speaking local guide who is an expert in Bordeaux wines.
In the morning, we will come and pick you up at your Ship in Le Verdon. Meet your English speaking driver / guide who is an expert on Bordeaux Wines. Once you have met your guide, he/she will go over the program and itinerary of the day with you. Then, board your comfortable, air conditioned vehicle and begin to make your way to the Medoc wine producing region.
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- Départ pour la région viticole du Médoc
- Au départ du port de croisière du Verdon, cette visite privée de Bordeaux vous emmènera dans certaines des appellations viticoles les plus célèbres de Bordeaux. Avec une journée complète de dégustation de vins dans le Médoc, vous découvrirez l'une des régions viticoles les plus admirées de France. Les débutants comme les connaisseurs chevronnés trouveront de quoi s'émerveiller lors de cette visite guidée du Médoc dirigée par des experts locaux.
- S'appuyant sur une connaissance locale et un véritable amour du vin, nos guides compétents et enthousiastes vous renseigneront sur cette région unique et magnifique, et vous feront découvrir ce qui rend les vins du Médoc si spéciaux.
- Au cours de cette excursion d'une journée, vous visitez deux ou trois domaines viticoles de la région, soigneusement sélectionnés parmi les Crus Classés ou les Crus Bourgeois. Cela vous permettra d'acquérir une excellente connaissance des vins produits ici, que ce soit pour vous initier aux vins ou pour approfondir vos connaissances existantes.
- Profitez d'une balade panoramique le long de la mythique « Route des Châteaux », une route bordée de plusieurs vignobles renommés. Après cela, vous aurez du temps libre pour déjeuner à Pauillac (à vos frais).
- Visites de vignobles dans le Médoc l'après-midi
- L'après-midi, vous participez à 1 ou 2 autres visites de châteaux et dégustations en fonction de l'horaire de votre bateau. Une fois que vous aurez été guidé dans la région viticole du Médoc et de Bordeaux, vous acquerrez une connaissance approfondie de cette région viticole de renommée mondiale.
- On an Ophorus Medoc guided tour participate in a commented tasting session of the rich reds that the area is famous for. 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 minivan, and you’ll soon be on your way to discovering the wonders of Medoc wines. This tour requires a minimum of 2 adults to operate.
Depart for the Medoc wine region
Departing from Le Verdon Cruise Port, this Bordeaux private tour will take you to some of the most famed wine producing appellations of Bordeaux. 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.
Drawing on local knowledge and a real love of wine, our knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides will fill you in on this unique and beautiful region, and you’ll discover what makes Medoc wines so special.
During this full day tour, you will visit two or three wineries in the local area, which are carefully selected Classified Growth Chateaux 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.
Enjoy 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 (at own expense).
Afternoon winery tours in the Medoc
In the afternoon, you’ll partake in 1 or 2 more Chateaux visits and tastings depending on the timing of your ship. Once you’ve been guided around the Medoc wine region and Bordeaux, you’ll gain expert knowledge of this world-renowned winemaking region.
- On an Ophorus Medoc guided tour participate in a commented tasting session of the rich reds that the area is famous for. 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 minivan, and you’ll soon be on your way to discovering the wonders of Medoc wines. This tour requires a minimum of 2 adults to operate.
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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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- Terms and conditions
- 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 (Paris Time Zone) > 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.
All our terms & conditions can be found here: https://www.ophorus.com/terms-sales
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- All our terms & conditions can be found here: https://www.ophorus.com/terms-sales
Please contact us for all our Terms & Conditions
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- We can handle any group size (from 8 people) ranging from small groups to large groups of hundreds of people. Transportation options include private vehicles, mini-vans, mini-buses and large buses.
- Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: [email protected] (groups from 8 people)
- For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
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- local tour guide, expert in bordeaux wines, pre-booked visits to our selection of wineries, taste fabulous medoc red wines, tour can be customized to suit your interests
local tour guide, expert in bordeaux wines, pre-booked visits to our selection of wineries, taste fabulous medoc red wines, guided by a knowledgeable hand, tour can be customized to suit your interests
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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
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
- Voucher info
- 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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- If you want to share your tour with others, you can put it on Cruise Critic. Most of the time this gives good results. You must do this yourself as we are not accepted on their site as a professional business. We accept split payment transactions by credit card.
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- currency is in euros, please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time, tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
please be ready 10 minutes before arrival time
- Know Before You Book
- chateaux reservations will be made once the booking is confirmed, prices are per group from 2 to 8 persons - larger groups please contact us, tasting fees can be included during the booking process
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