Graves & Saint-Emilion Wine Tour | 3 Châteaux & Gourmet Picnic

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About this activity

Wine tasting in Bordeaux couldn’t be better than our Graves and Saint-Emilion tour, which is truly the ultimate French lifestyle experience.

In just one day you’ll discover the richness and remarkable diversity of Bordeaux wines. First you’ll visit a prestigious winery in the Graves area, followed by a gourmet picnic lunch amongst the vines, where you’ll be savoring local charcuterie and cheeses with château wines under the warm south west sun! The wine tour continues in the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, an official UNESCO World Heritage Site, tasting several world-renowned red wines.

We can guarantee that by the end of your journey with us, you’ll know all there is to know about Bordeaux wines. An exclusive tour that will not disappoint to impress your taste buds and give you a real sense of life in France!

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At a glance

Duration: 9 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Bordeaux Wine Trails

Ages: Adults (18–75 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 3 winery stops and up to 10 tastings including red and white
Included: An overall understanding of what makes Bordeaux wines unique
Included: Transportation in air-conditioned minivan
Included: Visits and wine tastings at three wineries
Included: Local english speaking guide
Included: Gourmet picnic style lunch at a chateau locally made with a glass of wine

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Bottled water: For the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide bottles of water during our tours. Guests are kindly invited to bring their own. Water & refills will be available at the chateaus.

Itinerary

Bordeaux

15 min

Meet your guide in front of the Bordeaux Tourist Office at 12 cours du 30 Juillet
Pessac

30 min

En route to the Pessac-Léognan vineyard
Pessac

2 h 15 min

Visit of a Pessac-Léognan or Graves prestigous winery, wine tasting of the Château’s red & white wines
Saint-Emilion

2 h 10 min

Tour of a family-owned vineyard in Saint-Emilion wine region with a picnic style lunch at the vineyard accompanied with wine selected from the winery
Saint-Emilion

one hour

Explore the quaint streets in a short guided walking tour of the village of Saint-Emilion
Pomerol

one hour

Tour of a chateau in the Pomerol or Saint-Emilion appellation. You’ll be welcomed by the château host for one last exclusive wine tasting!
Bordeaux

1 min

Back to the Tourist Office

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Please wait and meet your guide in front of the Tourist Office (Tram B or C: Quinconces). All tours leave precisely at the scheduled departure time. Please, be on time to avoid missing your tour.

End point

Please wait and meet your guide in front of the Tourist Office (Tram B or C: Quinconces). All tours leave precisely at the scheduled departure time. Please, be on time to avoid missing your tour.

Using your ticket

Departure:

Meeting point is at 9:00 a.m. in front of Bordeaux Office de Tourisme

12 Cr du 30 Juillet, 33000 Bordeaux.

(Tram B or C: Quinconces)

We unfortunately do not accept kids under 12 or pets on this tour

For the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide bottles of water during our tours. Guests are kindly invited to bring their own. Water & refills will be available at the chateaus.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
A maximum of 8 people per booking
We recommend comfortable shoes for Saint Emilion
Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available on request 72 hour prior the tour. Please note we cannot guarantee vegan catering
The minimum number of people for each tour is 2. We reserve the right to cancel the tour if the minimum is not reached and proceed to a full refund.
IMPORTANT! All tours leave precisely at the scheduled departure time. Please, be on time to avoid missing your tour.
Unfortunately Saint Emilion village is not wheelchair accessible. Please contact us for alternatives.