Half day tour Saint-Emilion : Village & Château with wine tasting

Overview

Depart from the city center of Bordeaux aboard a van to discover Saint-Emilion, its wines, and its history. First, your guide will immerse you in the history of this UNESCO World Heritage site and its historical monuments through a village visit. You will discover the secrets of this medieval village, which is the birthplace of Bordeaux winemaking. Next, you will visit a Château and enjoy a tasting of 3 wines paired with charcuterie & cheese. You will learn more about the specificities of this appellation, including the grape varieties and winemaking techniques used to create these unique wines. This small-group tour in an ideal setting will introduce you to the art of winemaking and tasting, and allow you to ask all your questions to our guide!

Itinerary

1. Bordeaux

   Meet your guide at OLALA Bordeaux - 2ter rue Mably - Bordeaux downtown

   · 1 min

2. Saint-Emilion

   Van ride to Saint-Emilion village, with explanations on Bordeaux vineyard by your expert in wine guide and sightseeing along the vines.

   · 1 h

3. Saint-Emilion

   Guided walking tour in the heart of Saint-Emilion village, listed UNESCO World Heritage. Your guide will take you around this well-preserved medieval city, its steep winding alleys, and main monuments.

   · 1 h

4. Saint-Emilion

   Visit and tasting of 3 wines in a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Château, paired with charcuterie cheese. You will learn more about the specificities of this appellation, the grape varieties, the winemaking techniques, the ageing process and the art of blending.

   · 1 h

5. Bordeaux

   Way back to Bordeaux downtown.

   · 1 h

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What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The Chateaux and the schedule may vary, but the quality of the offer will remain the same. List of partner Châteaux in Saint Emilion : Château Grangey, Château Palais Cardinal, Château Taillefer, Château Grand Corbin, Château Cadet Bon, Château Ambe Tour Pourret, Château Balestard la Tonnelle…
• It is imperative to arrive 15 minutes before the departure time of your tour, no delay possible, to ensure the comfort of the group and the respect of the schedule.
• Children under 16 and pets are not allowed for the comfort of the group, so a private tour will be more suitable in your case.
• Excursions are guaranteed when at least 2 participants. For the very few occasions you would be the only passenger, we will contact you 24h before the day of your wine tour in order to propose an alternative.
• The guide will conduct the tour in English.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 89910P13

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