The Bordeaux Collection: city and château stay in Saint-Émilion
4 nights from $2,561pp
Soak up the delights of Bordeaux with two nights staying in the heart of historic Bordeaux before unwinding in a luxury château in the heart of the vineyards. Enjoy a tasting session introducing you to the terroirs and tastes of the region, followed by a full-day wine tour in the majestic Médoc and the scenic vineyards of Saint-Émilion – world famous for it’s fruity Merlots. Here you’ll visit two Grand Cru Classé Châteaux and explore the chocolate box UNESCO village of Saint-Émilion.
Highlights of our Luxury Bordeaux Wine Tour
- Bespoke SmoothRed Itinerary with personalised travel app
- Private airport transfers
- Two nights stay in a luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Bordeaux city, moments from the bars, brasseries & restaurants, with breakfast included
- Discover La Cité du Vin.
- Private airport transfers from Bordeaux airport
- Enjoy a unique wine and cheese tasting dinner experience at a cosy restaurant in the heart of Bordeaux city.
- A full-day private chauffeured wine tour with an English speaking driver guide. You will experience a visit and tasting at a prestigious classified growth château in Saint-Émilion and enjoy another visit and tastings after learning about the wine making process.
- Two nights staying in a luxury château close to Saint-Émilion
- Explore in style with a chauffeured wine tour along the famous Route des Châteaux. During this full-day tour you will experience two visits and wine tasting sessions in Classified growth estates.
- Free time to explore Saint-Émilion and discover this classified UNSECO World Heritage site
Day 1: Welcome to Bordeaux
Relax with private transfers to Bordeaux city from the airport, and settle into your luxury boutique hotel. In the afternoon soak up the ambiance of its many brasseries and bars and see for yourself why Bordeaux is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. In the evening, enjoy a wine tasting dinner experience in a cosy restaurant in the heart of Bordeaux city. Discover the underground vaulted cheese cellar with 100 cheeses!
Day 2: Château and Vineyard Visits across Bordeaux
Today you will travel along the world famous Route des Châteaux, passing famous Grand Cru estates in regions such as Margaux and Saint Julien. First, you will visit a Grand Cru Classé château where you will enjoy a private tour of the estate – the perfect start to your day in the vineyards. You will then be chauffeured to a lovely vineyard restaurant with free time for lunch. You’ll have one last château visit in the majestic Médoc.
Day 3: Explore La Cité du Vin in Bordeaux
Free time to visit the famous food market in Bordeaux and discover the Marché des Capucins, one of the oldest markets in France. A stroll along one of Europe’s longest shopping esplanades is also a must, passing over 350 historical monuments along your way. Discover La Cité du Vin, a unique venue for culture and recreation where wine comes to life through an immersive, sensorial approach. Relax with private transfers to Saint-Émilion. Unwind in a private château, beautifully set in the midst of the Saint-Émilion vineyards.
Day 4: Luxury Wine Tastings in Saint-Émilion
Your Bordeaux wine tasting tour continues with a excursion into the vineyards themselves including a tour of the delightful village of Saint-Émilion, home to some of the most heavily-exported and popular wines in Bordeaux. Throughout the day your guide will take you for tastings at two Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé Châteaux to learn about the complexities behind the production of the wines, as well as a tour to discover the fascinating history of Saint-Émilion itself. Saint-Émilion is the first French vineyard to be listed in the UNESCO World Heritage.
Day 5: Relax on your Final Morning in Bordeaux
Wake up and enjoy stunning panoramic vineyard views. A chance to unwind in the spa, the indoor heated swimming pool, or the outdoor pool with a large jacuzzi to enjoy! Relax with afternoon transfers back to Bordeaux airport.
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