Enjoy the beautiful setting, rich history, and magnificent wine of Saint-Émilion on a small group half-day tour of Bordeaux’s most idyllic village. Your first stop in the lush countryside village will be at a wine estate. Surrounded by rolling green hills, you will sample wines as the vintner shares the process each tiny grape must go through to become a truly fine wine. Take a guided walking tour of the quaint, cobbled streets of the medieval heart of Saint-Émilion. Hear about 8th century hermits and 19th century mines while you take in the beauty of the surrounding Dordogne Valley.

Duration:
Approximately 4 hours

Start Time:
2:00pm

Inclusions:
Local Guide, expert in Bordeaux Wines, Visit & wine tasting in a Grand Cru Chateau or wine cellar of Saint Emilion, All wine tasting fees, Walking tour of the village, Travel in spacious minivans.

Exclusions:
Transportation to/from hotel, Meals and drinks, Personal insurance or expenses, Gratuities for the guide, personal expenses, anything not aforementioned.

Meeting point:
in front of Bordeaux Central Tourism Office located at 12 Cours du 30 Juillet Bordeaux Center

Ending point:
same as meeting point

Not Suitable For:
This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Important Information:
Minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years old.

This tour is provided on a reserved basis prior to departure. Passengers must contact the local sightseeing company upon arrival to reconfirm their tour.

It is recommended to dress comfortably and wear suitable footwear as there may be some walking involved during the winery visits.

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.

Chateau visits are scheduled by special arrangements and depend upon availability. If one of the Chateaux cannot be visited, it will be replaced with a visit to another Chateau of equal standard of classification and service.