Bordeaux Full Day Wine Tour - 3 Wineries & Picnic Lunch
Graves, Bordeaux, Bordeaux
Visit 3 wineries between the Graves and the Saint-Emilion region, where you'll get to taste the many styles of wine Bordeaux offers. Discover the medieval town Saint Emilion and enjoy a picnic lunch.
This full-day guided tour explores Bordeaux’s wine regions, ideal for wine enthusiasts seeking a comprehensive tasting experience and cultural insight.
Highlights
- Taste a wide range of Bordeaux wines
- Visit three unique, high-quality wineries
- Enjoy a guided walking tour of Saint-Emilion
Description
Spend a full day discovering Bordeaux’s diverse wines and wine culture. Start with a visit to a prestigious winery in the Graves area, followed by a gourmet picnic lunch among the vines featuring local charcuterie, cheeses, and tarts paired with château wines.
After lunch, continue to the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, for tastings of renowned red wines. The tour ends with a visit to a château in the Pomerol or Saint-Emilion appellation for one final exclusive wine tasting. The experience includes a guided walking tour of Saint-Emilion’s historic streets.
Itinerary
- 09:05: Meet your guide at Bordeaux Tourist Office, 12 cours du 30 Juillet
- 09:45: Visit a Pessac-Léognan or Graves winery and taste red and white wines
- 12:00: Picnic-style lunch at a family-owned vineyard in Saint-Emilion with selected wines
- 14:30: Guided walking tour of Saint-Emilion village
- 16:00: Tour and tasting at a château in Pomerol or Saint-Emilion
- 18:00: Return to Bordeaux Tourist Office
Includes
- Entrance to 3 wineries
- Extra sparkling wine tasting
- Up to 10 wine tastings including red, dry white, and sparkling wines
- Transportation in an eight-seat minivan
- French picnic lunch with local produce
Excludes
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Entrance fees to monuments, museums, and other attractions (unless specified)
- Water bottles (please bring your own to support eco-friendly practices)
Important Information
- The tour is conducted in English and French
- Children under 12 and pets are not allowed
- Notify the operator of dietary requirements before the tour; the picnic mainly includes local cheeses, cured meats, and salad
- The tour requires a minimum of 2 participants; cancellations or rescheduling may occur with full refunds if not met
- Saint-Emilion village is not wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Meet promptly at the Bordeaux Tourist Office at 09:05. Bring comfortable walking shoes and a water bottle. The best time to visit is during mild weather to enjoy the picnic and walking tour.