Full-Day tour to Saint-Emilion and Margaux, from Bordeaux

Overview

Depart from the city center of Bordeaux to discover the most beautiful vineyards of both banks, for a day. To start, you will visit Saint-Emilion with your guide, including a tour of this village classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and its historical monuments. You will visit a first Château and enjoy a tasting of 3 wines, an opportunity to understand the specificities of the Saint-Emilion appellation. After the tasting, you will enjoy a picnic in the Château : on the menu, local, artisanal and tasty products. In the afternoon, you will stop by the famous Chateau Margaux, an opportunity to take a photo before heading to a Margaux Grand Cru Classé Château where you will enjoy a tasting of 3 wine. This small group tour in an ideal setting to learn about the art of wine, to discover the 2 main wine regions in Bordeaux, and to ask your questions to our guide in a convivial atmosphere!

Itinerary

1. Bordeaux

   Meet your guide at OLALA Bordeaux - 2ter rue Mably - in 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 with your guide in the famous Saint-Emilion village and its monuments, classified as a UNESCO world heritage site.

   · 1 h

4. Saint-Emilion

   Guided visit, tasting of 3 wines and picnic lunch in a Château of Saint-Emilion appellation. You will learn about the terroir, the history and the art of blending, in a very convivial way. The Picnic lunch includes local cheeses and artisanal "charcuterie", a typical basque recipe in a jar, a fruit compote, accompanied by a glass of wine of the estate.

   · 2 h

5. Margaux

   Van ride to go from Saint-Emilion to Margaux region.

   · 1 h

6. Margaux

   Visit and tasting at a Grand Cru Classé Château (1855 classification) in the famous Margaux appellation. This will be a great opportunity to discover what makes Bordeaux wines so famous.

   · 1 h

7. Margaux

   You will make a stop in front of the famous Château Margaux, an opportunity to take a souvenir picture !

   · 10 min

8. Margaux

   Final tasting of 3 wines at in a wine Estate in the Margaux appellation. This will be a great opportunity to discover what makes Bordeaux wines so reknowed.

   · 45 min

9. Bordeaux

   Get back to Bordeaux city center.

   · 1 h

How to use your ticket

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What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• 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.
• 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.
• 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 Bernateau, Château Taillefer, Château Grand Corbin, Château Cadet Bon, Château Ambe Tour Pourret, Château Balestard la Tonelle…
• List of partner Châteaux in Médoc : Château Siran, Château Dauzac, Château Paveil de Luze, Château Marquis de Terme, Château Paloumey…
• 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.

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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