A day in Saint-Emilion tours and tastings included

5.0 (9 reviews) Bordeaux, France
Duration8h - 9h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

Enjoy a day of relaxation and discovery, in the comfort of our electric luxury van, air-conditioned with leather interior.
Your Personal Guide will take advantage of the trip to tell you about one of the oldest wine regions in France, already exploited by the Romans. You will discover the magnificent vineyards on the right bank of the Garonne, and the castles that make these appellations famous.

Visits have been booked for you in Saint-Emilion or Pomerol estates. Arriving at the castles, you will be taken care of for a guided visit of the cellars, vineyards, winery... A tasting of the wines of the estate will be offered at the end of each of the 2 visits. Scout to tasting techniques, which will make your nose and taste buds discover unexpected sensations....

The cobbled streets will then be open to you, and you will marvel at the treasures of Saint-Émilion, and the legacy of its so famous monk.

What's included

  • Round trip transport in luxury air-conditioned van
  • Bottled water
  • Guided walking tour of Saint-Emilion
  • Visit of the Monolithic Church
  • Visits and tastings in reserved chateaux.
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks other than those provided.
  • Entrance fees to monuments, museums or attractions other than those listed

What to expect

  1. Place de la Comedie
    Pass by
    As soon as you leave Bordeaux, you will discover the green countryside, and the multitude of plots of vines with evocative names. First the parcels of Entre-Deux-Mers between Garonne and Dordogne, then the appellations of Libournais, Pomerol, Lalande de Pomerol, Fronsac, and finally Saint-Émilion and its satellite appellations, Montagne-Saint-Émilion, Saint- Georges Saint-Émilion, Lussac Saint-Émilion, Puisseguin Saint-Émilion.

    You will enjoy discovering these castles in the middle of the vineyards. You will be charmed by the beauty of this heritage, which since the French Revolution has continued to improve.
  2. Saint-Emilion
    1h 15m
    1st castle:
    We will take you to visit one of the magnificent castles that make the Saint-Emilion wines famous. Grapes, trimming, vatting, fermentation, gluing... you will know all about winemaking, the different varieties used and blending wines. You will see that the modernism of today’s cellars blends perfectly with ancestral working techniques in order to give birth, each year, to wonderful vintages, always having a strong temperament.

    This tour will conclude with a tasting of the wines of the property. During this tasting you will be given valuable advice on guarding, for your future purchases of Saint-Émilion wines.
  3. Eglise Monolithe de Saint-Emilion
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Visit of the Monolithic Church and walk in the village of Saint-Émilion
    You will discover through the charming cobblestone streets, the pretty little medieval village of Saint-Emilion. Your Guide will tell you the many anecdotes and adventures of its long and tumultuous history.
    To complete your visit to this exceptional UNESCO World Heritage site, you will discover the Monolithic Church, and the underground under the village.
  4. 1h 30m
    Lunch will be offered to you in a charming restaurant, in the middle of the vineyards, very close to Saint-Emilion.
    The restaurant's traditional French cuisine will delight you. .

    The restaurant is given as an example. It is subject to change, depending on availability.
  5. Chateau La Croizille
    1h 15m · Admission ticket included
    It is not one but two castles that you will visit here.
    2 styles, 2 atmospheres and a breathtaking view.
    And tasting at the end of the visit of course.

    The castle is given as an example. The castle visited is subject to change, depending on the availability of the estates.
  6. Chateau Taillefer
    1h 15m · Admission ticket included
    For this last visit, you will discover the Pomerol appellation. This chateau is owned by one of the most emblematic families of the appellation.
    Of course, your visit will end with a tasting of the estate's wines.

    The castle is given as an example. The castle visited is subject to change, depending on the availability of the estates.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
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Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children under 18 must be accompanied by at least one adult.
  • Children under the age of 18 cannot participate in wine tastings.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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5.0 (9)

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