Bordeaux Wine Experience: Saint-Émilion
2 nights from $909pp
Experience the gastronomical pleasures of Bordeaux. Soak up the delights of Bordeaux staying in the heart of this historic city. Enjoy a tasting session introducing you to the terroirs and tastes of the region, followed by a full-day wine tour in the scenic vineyards of Saint-Émilion – famous for it’s fruity Merlots. Explore three Grand Cru Classé Châteaux and the chocolate box village of Saint-Émilion on this Bordeaux wine Experience.
Highlights of our Bordeaux & Saint-Émilion Tour
- Bespoke SmoothRed Itinerary with personalised travel app
- Enjoy a unique wine and cheese tasting experience in an underground cheese cellar.
- Explore the vineyards of Bordeaux with a full-day small group chauffeured Bordeaux wine tour.
- Wine tastings at three famous Grand Cru Classé Châteaux in the Saint-Émilion wine region; experiencing the very best of the Libournais red wines, known for their fruity nature and soft tannins
- Free time exploring Bordeaux’s newest attraction La Cité du Vin
- Enjoy the hustle and bustle of brasseries, bars and monuments with two nights 3-star accommodation in the centre of Bordeaux.
Day 1: Arrive in Bordeaux for your Wine and Cheese Tasting
After arriving in the stylish city of Bordeaux, unwind in a centrally located hotel of your choice. Your Bordeaux wine tour begins with a wine and cheese tasting experience. Discover the underground vaulted cheese cellar with 100 cheeses! Savor 9 AOC cheeses from all over France complemented by three regional wines of Bordeaux. This is the perfect way to orient yourself in the wine region which has become so world famous with an introduction to the terroirs and tastes to come.
Day 2: Wine Tour Around Saint-Émilion and the Vineyards
Your wine tasting trip continues with a small group Bordeaux wine tour 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, with free time for lunch.
Throughout the day your guide will take you for tastings at three 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.
Day 3: Explore the Sights of Bordeaux on Your Final Day
On your final day in the city, soak up the ambiance of its many brasseries and bars and see for yourself why Bordeaux is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. 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. Why not discover the world of wine in Bordeaux’s La Cité du Vin. Embark on an adventure to discover the cultures and civilisations of wine, where wine comes to life through an immersive, sensorial approach, all set within an evocative architectural design.
Where You Could Stay in Bordeaux
Le Palais Gallien Hôtel & Spa
Set in a 19th century townhouse in the heart of Bordeaux, Le Palais Gallien is a five-star hotel named in homage to the ruins of the Roman amphitheatre, which lie a few metres away.
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Hotel Villas Foch
A relative newcomer to the Bordeaux hotel scene, Hotel Villas Foch opened in June 2021 in a restored 19th century stone building in the heart of Bordeaux’s prestigious Golden Triangle district.
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Le Boutique Hotel
Tucked on a side street just a few minutes’ walk from Bordeaux’s Golden Triangle and historic old centre, Le Boutique Hotel is a five-star property with a fascinating history.
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Le Grand Hotel
Located on the Place de la Comédie facing the iconic Grand Theatre, InterContinental Bordeaux – Le Grand Hotel is a magnificent neoclassical monument and a Bordeaux institution.
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Hotel de Sèze
Set in an elegant 18th century building on the iconic Allées de Tourny, the Hotel de Sèze is a quintessential grand hotel that’s been fully renovated for the 21st century.
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Hôtel Burdigala
Classic French luxury meets stylish design in the charming Hôtel Burdigala.
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We craft each itinerary just for you. Contact our Travel Designers to plan an unforgettable journey through Saint-Émilion and Bordeaux.
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