Day 1: BORDEAUX / SAINT-ÉMILION
Pick up at your hotel in Bordeaux and private transportation to Saint-Émilion with an English-speaking driver, expert of the wine region.
Experience a first private tour and tasting at Grand Cru Classé, Château Bellefont Belcier, Château La Dominique, or similar.
For lunch, your guide will be pleased to recommend some wonderful and authentic places either in the village or in a winery. (payment on site).
In the afternoon, embark on a guided stroll through the charming village of St Emilion. A must-visit for wine enthusiasts traveling through southwest France. St Emilion is renowned worldwide for its exceptional wines. Both the town and its surrounding vineyards are UNESCO World Heritage sites. This quaint village is easily explored on foot, and you'll be captivated by its remarkable monuments.
After this charming stroll through the village, you will return to the vineyards for a second private tour and tasting of a winery such as Chateau Beauregard, Trottevieille, Maison Cardinale (or similar).
You will then be driven back to Bordeaux by your private English-speaking driver.
Check in for one night at a luxurious 5-star hotel (Mondrian, Intercontinental, Yndo or similar).
Dinner at leisure.
Day 2: BORDEAUX / MÉDOC
Meet your private English-speaking driver guide in the lobby after your breakfast and leave Bordeaux for the Médoc region and its famous 50-mile wine trail, known as "Route des Châteaux".
Take a first stop in Pauillac for a private tour and tasting at a Grand Cru Classé, (Château Pichon Baron, Château Château Lynch-Bages, or similare). Then head to the Saint Julien appellation for a second remarkable private tour & tasting (Château Branaire Ducru, Château Beychelle or similar). This presents a fantastic opportunity to explore three distinct wine appellations in a single day.
For lunch, indulge in a gourmet meal at a local restaurant (to be paid on site).
In the afternoon, relish a third private tour and tasting at a Grand Cru Classé of the Margaux appellation (Château Lascombes, Château Marquis de Terme or similar). Immerse yourself in this prestigious wine-growing region and savor some exceptional wines.
Finally, you will be dropped off back in Bordeaux. End of our services.
* Itinerary and winery selection can be modified according to availability. Additional costs may apply on Sunday and Bank Holiday.