Saint Emilion Wine Tour Half Day Trip From Bordeaux (shared)

Summary Description

Join us for a 4-hour half-day wine tour and village visit in the enchanting region of Saint Emilion. Experience the magic of one of our favorite villages and beloved wines on this unforgettable excursion.

Highlights
  • Visit a Classified Grand Cru winery of Saint Emilion.
  • Professional but relaxed commented wine tasting.
  • All wine tasting fees 100% included.
  • Free time to explore on your own after a short guided tour.
  • English-speaking, hand-picked, local guides expert in wines.
  • Description

    We'll collect you from Bordeaux Tourism Office, at 8:50am or 1:50pm. Be punctual as winery visits are exclusive to our group. An English-speaking local driver/guide, Bordeaux wine expert, will await you with the tour name and Ophorus logo sign.

    Once onboard our comfortable air-conditioned Mercedes minivan, you will be treated to an informative and entertaining commentary about the region's wines as you make your way to the Saint Emilion wine producing area. Our minivan is equipped with an on-board P/A system so everyone can hear the guide's commentary, no matter where they are seated. 

    Included / Excluded
    What's Included
    • Pick up and drop off at centrally located meeting point in Bordeaux.
    • English-speaking driver guide.
    • Visit and wine tasting in a Grand Cru Chateau of Saint Emilion
    • All Wine tasting fees.
    • Walking tour of St. Emilion.
    What's Not Included
    • Personal insurance and expenses.
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off.
    • Meals and drinks.
    • Gratuities for the driver/guide.
    Start / End Locations

    Start Location: Office de Tourisme et des Congrès de Bordeaux Métropole, Cours du 30 Juillet, Bordeaux, France

    Start Location Notes: In front of the Bordeaux Tourist information center

    Operating hours

    January 02, 2025 - December 31, 2025

    Sunday 09:00 AM, 02:00 PM
    Monday 09:00 AM, 02:00 PM
    Tuesday 09:00 AM, 02:00 PM
    Wednesday 09:00 AM, 02:00 PM
    Thursday 09:00 AM, 02:00 PM
    Friday 09:00 AM, 02:00 PM
    Saturday 09:00 AM, 02:00 PM
    Commentary

    Guide : English

    Important Information
    Know Before You Book
    • Instant booking confirmation
    • Adult-only tour, no children allowed under 18 years
    • Prices are per person
    • Currency is in Euros
    Know Before You Go
    • Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate
    • Tour is operated in English
    • Tour is not wheelchair accessible
    • Tour involves some walking, comfortable walking shoes are recommended
    Cancellation

    Cancellation Policy: standard

    Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

    Cancellation Notes: Operator strictly adheres to its cancellation policy and will make no exceptions to the policy. If Guest chooses to cancel his or her reservation, Operator must receive written notice of said cancellation in writing via certified mail, fax or e-mail sent to [email protected] (with confirmation of receipt from Operator), and Guest shall be subject to the following cancellation fee schedule: Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%. For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund: > Up to 24 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees. > 24 hours prior to departure and less > no refund All semi private tours depart on time. Clients should present themselves at the allocated meeting point at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the tour. Driver/guide will not wait unless Ophorus has been previously informed that the client will be late with a maximum waiting time of 10 minutes. Beyond that waiting time, tours will depart and Ophorus cannot be held responsible for clients missing their tour.

    Options

    per person pricing

    Adult only tour

    RETAIL PRICE
    Adult (13-64 years) €84.00
    Points of interest
    • Bordeaux, France
    • Monolithic Church of Saint-Emilion, Place du Marché, Saint-Émilion, France
    • Saint-Émilion, France
    • Cloître de l'Église collégiale, Rue du Clocher, Saint-Émilion, France
    • Terms and Conditions

      All our terms & conditions can be found here: https://www.ophorus.com/terms-sales

      Additional Information

       In regards to the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide plastic bottles of water during our tours. You are kindly advised to bring your own. Water and refills are available at the wineries, museums and attractions visited.

      Please note: In France, snacks are usually not provided during wine tastings to preserve the purity of the wine's flavor. We recommend having a good breakfast or lunch beforehand. 

      FAQ

      How many wines will I taste during this tour?

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      Unlike other wine tasting sessions that you might have followed around the world, the tastings in Bordeaux are not as generous in terms of pours . The amount of wine tasted is not what many would expect but here it is all about elegance, fruit, quality, aromas and flavors rather than quantity. Each Chateau will have you taste their premium wine and what we call the 'second' wine of the estate. Sometimes, Chateau owners also add a tasting of some other wine if they happen to be the owners of another property in Bordeaux. So basically, at each winery visited it will be 2 to maximum 4 wines tasted. To further enhance your wine experience, it is always possible to buy some bottles at the wineries visited.

      Where is Saint Emilion France?

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      Saint Emilion is a village of France located in the Nouvelle Aquitaine region, Gironde department, about 48 kilometers (30 miles) east of the city of Bordeaux. The medieval villages is perched on a limestone plateau, above the vineyards that are world renowned for producing a full bodied red wine of which Merlot is the dominant grape variety. Saint Emilion village and wine region is our most popular wine tour destination for a day trip from Bordeaux.