Saint Emilion Afternoon Wine Tour with Winery Visits & Tastings from Bordeaux

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Highlights

  • Guided wine tastings including a Grand Cru winery

  • Learn about French winemaking, ‘terroir’, and Bordeaux wine varietals

  • Personalized tour: small group limited to eight people

  • Hassle-free round-trip transport from Bordeaux

Summary

After pickup from central Bordeaux, set out on the scenic journey to Saint-Emilion, traveling by air-conditioned minivan. The first stop of the day is at a Grand Cru winery in the Saint Emilion wine region, where you learn about the winemaking process, the importance of ‘terroir’, and the different ‘cru’ classifications of French wine on a guided winery tour. Once you’ve explored the vineyards, sample a selection of Bordeaux wines during an expert-led tasting. Next, visit the hilltop town of Saint-Emilion and enjoy a guided tour of the picturesque medieval village, perhaps stopping at some of its historic wine cellars. Before returning to Bordeaux, stop for another wine tasting at a family-run winery, and taste at least various wines, accompanied by regional cheeses and cured meats. Your tour ends back in central Bordeaux.

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5 hours
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Why take this tour?

The medieval village of Saint-Emilion is both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Bordeaux’s most famous wine appellations. On this tour, benefit from a more intimate experience on a small-group tour, enjoy wine tasting at different wineries, and explore Saint-Emilion on a guided walking tour.

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What’s included?

  • Pickup and drop-off in central Bordeaux

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

  • English speaking local guide

  • 2 winery visits and tastings (red wines only)

  • Saint Emilion medieval town guided walk

  • French aperitif: wine and cheese at a winery

  • A small bottle of water

  • Recommendation for your stay in Bordeaux

  • An extra glass of wine per person with our French apero!

  • Lunch

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • Gratuities

  • Mask (Covid)

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Before you book

  • Duration: 5h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Bordeaux Wine Trails

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Bordeaux Wine Trails offers a variety of small group and private guided tours with expert locals. Travel through the Bordeaux countryside, visiting prestigious chateaus, their vineyards and of course, drink a broad selection of wines! Meet the winemakers, wander the barrel halls and enjoy local specialties such as cheeses, cured meats, breads and chocolate. Come for a great day out and a truly memorable moment on your travels!From the beautiful center of Bordeaux, you can journey to the medieval village and wineries of Saint-Emilion, or along the route des châteaux of the Médoc region to visit world renowned wineries in Margaux, Pauillac or Saint Julien. Fancy a more tailor-made wine tour? We organize private wine tours available on request including birthdays, engagements, honeymoons, exclusive access tours, team building, bachelor/ette, wine workshops, bike tours, cooking classes, vintage car tours, market tours and river cruises etc., to name a few.

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