Arrival
Upon arrival at Bordeaux, you are met by your private driver and transferred to your centrally located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free.
Bordeaux City Tour
After breakfast, meet your guide for a captivating tour of Bordeaux!
Explore the city's main sites, from historic buildings to charming streets, while your guide shares fascinating stories and local insights. Discover the best spots for dining, shopping, and entertainment along the way. Your tour concludes in downtown Bordeaux, promising a perfect blend of culture and fun.
Tour to Medoc
Today after breakfast prepare for a tour of one of the most famous red wine districts in the world - Medoc.
Departing from Bordeaux, you'll journey through the scenic Medoc with insights from our knowledgeable local guide. Visit a prestigious 1855 Classified Growth estate such as Chateau Marquis de Terme or Chateau Dauzac. Explore the vineyards, vat room, and cellars, and learn about the wine-making process from vine to bottle. Enjoy a tasting of the estate’s wines paired with French delicacies.
Enhance your wine knowledge with a Bordeaux wine-tasting class. Learn the art of wine tasting and how to identify various aromas and flavours.
Conclude with a van tour of the Médoc's finest châteaux, including a stop at Château Margaux, and enjoy a glass of white wine in the vineyards. Return to Bordeaux with a deeper appreciation for the region's wine heritage.
Tour to Saint Emilion
In the morning after breakfast, you start a tour to Saint-Emilion where more than 800 producers make wine. This wine region is located on the right bank of Bordeaux’s region and today you take a chance to walk in its lavish vineyards. You visit Chateaus, dive into the heritage of Bordeaux winemaking, grape varieties and experience wine tastings.
Today you also discover the charming UNESCO-listed village of Saint-Emilion on a short walking tour. After the tour, you return to Bordeaux and have the rest of the day free.
Bay of Arcachon Tour
Today after breakfast, you meet your local guide and drive to the Atlantic coast and Arcachon Bay. Your guide will provide information about the stunning bay as you go.
Its 1500 hectares are fed by the Atlantic Ocean forming an inland sea with the colors of a lagoon, bordered on one side by a fine white dune rising to 110 meters, called the Dune du Pilat. This dune is the biggest in Europe! From its summit, you can also admire the beautiful Landes forest. Enjoy the amazing views of the ocean, the bay, and the forest! When you return to Bordeaux.
Departure
Today is the last day in the Aquitaine region. Following breakfast, you have a check out from the hotel and your private driver takes you to the rail station or airport depending on where you travel next.