Bordeaux: St-Emilion and Medoc Wine Day Tour with Lunch
Médoc, Bordeaux
Discover 2 famous wine regions in a day on a guided wine trip from Bordeaux. Visit St-Emilion and Médoc wineries, enjoy guided tours and tastings, picnic, a heritage UNESCO village discovery walk and more.
This full-day guided wine tour from Bordeaux covers two major wine regions, Saint-Émilion and Médoc, ideal for wine enthusiasts seeking diverse tastings and local culture.
Highlights
- Visit two Bordeaux wine-producing regions in one day with a guide
- Up to 15 different wine tastings included
- Picnic lunch at a winery featuring local pastry and a glass of wine
- Drive along the famous Chateaux Road
- Visits to 3 châteaux and a guided tour of Saint-Émilion UNESCO village
Description
9:00am – Meet your guide at the Rustic Vines Tours agency in Bordeaux city center and depart for the Saint-Émilion Right Bank wine region.
10:00am – Explore the medieval streets of UNESCO-listed Saint-Émilion on a guided walking tour. Learn about the village's history, key monuments, and how wine shaped its development.
10:30am – Enjoy a wine tasting in Saint-Émilion focused on local grape varieties, terroir, and regional styles.
11:30am – Visit a Saint-Émilion winery for a cellar tour and a detailed wine tasting, highlighting local winemaking traditions.
12:30pm – Have a picnic lunch at the winery, including a sandwich or salad paired with a glass of wine in a countryside setting.
1:30pm – Drive to the Médoc (Left Bank), known for some of Bordeaux’s most prestigious estates.
2:30pm – Visit a Médoc winery for a guided tour and tasting of Cabernet Sauvignon–driven wines representative of the Left Bank.
4:00pm – Conclude with a tasting at a family-owned Margaux winery, showcasing Médoc wine diversity and elegance.
5:00pm – Return drive through the vineyards back to Bordeaux.
6:00pm – Drop-off at the Rustic Vines Tours agency in Bordeaux city center.
Includes
- Transport
- Expert tour guide
- Guided tour of Saint-Émilion village
- Wine tastings within the village
- Picnic lunch
- Visits to 2 Médoc wineries and 1 Saint-Émilion winery with 3 wine tastings
- Bottle of water
Excludes
- Personal expenses
Important Information
- From April 1st, 2025, the tour will include 1 winery visit and tastings in Médoc and 2 winery visits in the Saint-Émilion region, plus a guided village tour and an additional wine tasting session in Saint-Émilion. The overall inclusions remain the same.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking tip: Wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring a hat or sunscreen for outdoor segments. The tour operates best in mild weather from spring to autumn.
