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Detailed Trip Description

Bordeaux Wine Tours: Experience the thrill of visiting the world's most famous estates. What makes FWE Bordeaux wine tours so special: * unparalleled access to the top chateaux with VIP tastings * the finest full-service luxury hotels, or exclusive luxury lodgings * tour hosts who are true Bordeaux wine industry insiders and live in the region * meals prepared by some of the best chefs in France * Grand Cru wines with meals, including library wines * a package of Bordeaux information, tasting notebook and more, delivered to your door before the tour * FWE's famous superlative service


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Trip Itinerary

Day 1 - Bordeaux

 
Private Car Service

Arrival at Bordeaux airport or train station by noon, where you’ll be greeted by your English-speaking, wine expert guide/driver.

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Sightseeing

Depart for the Médoc, world-renowned for its Classified Growth chateaux, following the “Route des Chateaux” through the famous villages of Margaux, Saint Julien, Pauillac and Saint Estephe.

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Food and Dining

Enjoy a lovely welcome lunch at one of the finest restaurants in the area, a favorite of local winemakers.

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Wine

This afternoon, you’ll enjoy tours and tastings at two of the finest chateaux of the Médoc as their VIP guests (for example, Chateau Lynch Bages, Chateau Pichon Longueville, Chateau Phélan Ségur or Chateau Palmer).

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Hotel

Check in late afternoon to your luxury 4-star hotel: choose from Relais & Chateaux member hotels Chateau Cordeillan Bages in Pauillac, Hostellerie de Plaisance in Saint Emilion, or the brand new Radisson Hotel in the historic district of Bordeaux.

Food and Dining

Enjoy dinner tonight at your hotel’s fabulous restaurant, or in one of Bordeaux city’s many fine restaurants. Both Cordeillan Bages and Hostellerie de Plaisance have Michelin-starred restaurants, and there are many fine restaurants in the city of Bordeaux, including Michelin-starred ones. We are happy to make reservations for you at your hotel’s restaurant, or give you a list of suggested restaurants.

Optional
Sightseeing

Pick-up at 9am on Day 1 is possible if you are already in or close to Bordeaux, with morning activities (chateau visit or Bordeaux city tour).


Day 2 - Bordeaux

 
Sightseeing

After breakfast at your hotel, depart for Saint Emilion. Known since Roman times for the quality of its wines, the village and vineyards of Saint Emilion are designated today as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take the morning to explore the beautiful medieval village on your own, its monuments and its many shops and galleries (including some of the region’s best wine shops). Your guide can provide a guided tour, if you prefer.

Food and Dining

Lunch on your own in Saint Emilion.

Wine

VIP tours and tastings at two great Grand Cru estates await you this afternoon, like Chateau Franc Mayne with its ancient underground cellars, or the great 1st Growths Clos Fourtet, Chateau Angelus or Chateau Canon.

Private Car Service

Transfer to airport or train station at the end of the afternoon.

Optional
Sightseeing

It is also possible to spend both days in the Saint Emilion/Pomerol area, or both
days in the Médoc, if you prefer.


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