Saint-Émilion day tour: village visit, Châteaux and lunch
Overview
Depart from the city center of Bordeaux aboard a van to discover Saint-Emilion, its wines, and its history. First, your guide will immerse you in the history of this UNESCO World Heritage site and its historical monuments. You will discover the secrets of this medieval town, which is the birthplace of Bordeaux viticulture.
At noon, a visit and tasting of 3 wines will await you in a Château of the appellation. On the menu, a picnic from an artisanal and traditional caterer, who proposes fresh, local and tasty products, accompanied by a glass of wine!
Afterwards, you will visit a second Château and enjoy a tasting of 2 wines. You will learn more about the specificities of this appellation, including the grape varieties and the winemaking techniques used to create these unique wines.
To finish the day, you will go to a 3rd Château for a final tasting of 3 wines.
Learn about wine, and ask all your questions to our guide!
What's Included
- Lunch Picnic lunch at the château (starter + main course + dessert each in a jar, accompanied by a glass of wine)
- Alcoholic beverages Tasting 8 wines
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Informative brochures
- Visits and tastings at 3 wineries
- Transportation, Guide/Driver
- Guided tour of Saint-Emilion village (UNESCO)
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
2ter Rue Mably
33000 Bordeaux, France
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is imperative to arrive 15 minutes before the departure time of your tour, no delay possible, to ensure the comfort of the group and the respect of the schedule.
- Excursions are guaranteed when at least 2 participants. For the very few occasions you would be the only passenger, we will contact you 24h before the day of your wine tour in order to propose an alternative.
- The guide will conduct the tour in English.
- The Chateaux and the schedule may vary, but the quality of the offer will remain the same. List of partner Châteaux in Saint emilion : Château Grangey, Château Palais Cardinal, Château Bernateau, Château Taillefer, Château Grand Corbin, Château Cadet Bon, Château Ambe Tour Pourret, Château Balestard la Tonelle…
- Children under 16 and pets are not allowed for the comfort of the group, so a private tour will be more suitable in your case.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Destinations customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. Picnic lunch at the château (starter + main course + dessert each in a jar, accompanied by a glass of wine).
- Alcoholic beverages. Tasting 8 wines.
- Air-conditioned vehicle.
- Informative brochures.
- Visits and tastings at 3 wineries.
- Transportation, Guide/Driver.
- Guided tour of Saint-Emilion village (UNESCO).
- Personal expenses.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Saint-Émilion day tour: village visit, Châteaux and lunch is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Saint-Émilion day tour: village visit, Châteaux and lunch will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Destinations. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- LunchPicnic lunch at the château (starter + main course + dessert each in a jar, accompanied by a glass of wine)
- Alcoholic beveragesTasting 8 wines
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Informative brochures
- Visits and tastings at 3 wineries
- Transportation, Guide/Driver
- Guided tour of Saint-Emilion village (UNESCO)
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is imperative to arrive 15 minutes before the departure time of your tour, no delay possible, to ensure the comfort of the group and the respect of the schedule.
- Excursions are guaranteed when at least 2 participants. For the very few occasions you would be the only passenger, we will contact you 24h before the day of your wine tour in order to propose an alternative.
- The guide will conduct the tour in English.
- The Chateaux and the schedule may vary, but the quality of the offer will remain the same. List of partner Châteaux in Saint emilion : Château Grangey, Château Palais Cardinal, Château Bernateau, Château Taillefer, Château Grand Corbin, Château Cadet Bon, Château Ambe Tour Pourret, Château Balestard la Tonelle…
- Children under 16 and pets are not allowed for the comfort of the group, so a private tour will be more suitable in your case.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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