From Bordeaux: A Private Bordeaux Wine Tour Shore Excursion to Saint Emilion
Group 1+
What you'll do
Explore top Bordeaux Wine Tours and shore excursions departing from Bordeaux Cruise Terminal. Meet your guide at your ship in Bordeaux or Bassens Cruise Port at 9 AM. Embark on an exquisite wine tour, exploring vineyards and prestigious Grand Cru Chateau wineries. Delight in the captivating aromas and flavours of Bordeaux's finest right-bank red wines. Explore the charming medieval village of Saint Emilion, on a guided walking tour. Enjoy a leisurely lunch at a local restaurant, and enjoy regional delicacies paired with exquisite wines (cost not included).
Highlights
- Explore Grand Cru Wineries in St Emilion: Visit one or more prestigious wineries
- Discover Charming Villages: Experience the enchantment of our selected village
- Guided Village Walk: Join a knowledgeable tour guide for a guided walk
- Expert Guide: Learn from a local guide well-versed in Bordeaux wines
- Customizable Tour: Tailor the tour to match your specific interests
Itinerary
- 1Start Time: Around 9 am - The ship's arrival time will determine the pick-up time
- 2Duration: Approximately 8 hours
- 3Group Size: 2 to 8 Guests
- 4Meeting Point: Your Ship in Bordeaux or Bassens Cruise Port
- 5Wine Tasting: Start your day with an immersive visit to one of the esteemed Grand Cru wineries in St Emilion. Delight in a guided exploration of the vineyards and cellars, culminating in a tasting session to indulge in the finest wines the region has to offer.
- 6Guided Walking Tour: Explore the charming medieval village of Saint Emilion on a guided walking tour.
- 7Lunch: Pause for lunch at a nearby eatery, savouring local delicacies alongside fine wines (at your cost). After lunch, explore the village at your leisure, perhaps browsing through boutique shops.
- 8Underground Monuments: Delve deeper into St Emilion's history with a visit to its underground monuments, including the fascinating catacombs and ancient underground churches (subject to availability).
- 9Wine Tasting: Another delightful wine-tasting session, either in St Emilion or the nearby Pomerol appellation. Sample a variety of wines while learning about the unique characteristics of each terroir from your expert guide.
- 10Return to Cruise Ship: In Bordeaux or Bassens, the choice is yours.
- 11End Time: 5 PM.
- 12Note: The itinerary is flexible and can be customised to accommodate your preferences and interests. Timings are approximate and subject to change based on traffic and other factors.
What's Included
- Pick up and drop off at the Cruise Ship with your knowledgeable local guide
- Pre-booking for our Selected wineries
- Pre-booking of underground monuments in St Emilion
- Short walking tour of Saint-Emilion
- Bottled water in the minivan
- Travel in a fully equipped A/C vehicles
What's not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Unfortunately, this tour cannot accommodate wheelchair users
- Wine-tasting fees (can be included during the booking process)
- Entrance fees to attractions (Underground monuments can be added during the booking process)
- Meals and drinks
Meeting Points
Pick-up at Cruise Ship, Bordeaux, or Bassens Ports of Call
Please proceed to the exit where your guide will be waiting for you at the time of docking
Notes
Important Information
- Under 18? You can't consume alcohol, but delightful non-alcoholic options are available
- Tasting fees can be included during the booking process
- Underground monuments can be included during booking process
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