The Ultimate wine tour for 1855 classified chateaux
Bordeaux, France

Full-day Tours hosted by Bacchus Tours
9 hours (approx.)
Up to 6 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Bottled water
- Guided walking tour of Saint-Emilion and discovery of its cultural heritage
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Parking Fees
- Gratuities
- Entrance fees to monuments, museums or castles
- Lunch, dinner, food and drink, unless otherwise indicated
What's not included
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass byPlace de la Comedie
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.
Stop atChateau de Pressac
Visit of a castle in Pomerol or Saint-Émilion We will take you to visit one of the magnificent castles that make the reputation of Saint-Emilion wines. Grape varieties, destemming, vatting, fermentation, fining ... you will know everything about winemaking, the different grape varieties used and blended wines. You will be able to see that the modernism of the cellars of today goes perfectly with ancestral working techniques, in order to give birth, each year to marvelous vintages, always having an assertive temperament. This visit will conclude with a tasting of the wines from the property visited. During this tasting, you will be given precious advice on aging for your future purchases of Saint-Emilion wines. Let us know if you would like to visit specific castles. We will do our utmost so that you can visit your favorite castles. (Example of visit. The visit you will make depends on the availability of the castles.)
1 hours and 15 minutes (approx.)・Admission not included
Stop atSaint-Emilion
Visit the village of Saint-Émilion During your program, you will discover through the charming cobbled 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. You will discover how the religious practice and the vineyard are mixed and complement each other. You will relive the history of France, which has made this village an exceptional site classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During your stroll through the village, you can stop at one of the many wine merchant stalls to bring back bottles of your favorite châteaux.
1 hours and 15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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
Non-refundable: All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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