From Bordeaux - Secrets of Saint-Émilion, Underground Sites & Wine Tasting
Gironde Department, Bordeaux
Discover Saint-Émilion, its underground monuments, its medieval town, a château vineyard and the fine wines of the region on a day trip from Bordeaux or Arcachon Bay.
Highlights
- Explore the medieval town of Saint-Émilion
- Visit the underground monuments with a guide
- See the King's Tower and its panoramas
- Enjoy some free time in Saint-Émilion
Description
Enjoy a full-day tour to discover Saint-Émilion, one of the most iconic wine villages in the Bordeaux region.
From Bordeaux or the Arcachon Basin, travel in comfort by vehicle with your driver-guide through the landscapes of the Bordeaux wine region.
Upon arrival, explore the medieval town of Saint-Émilion and its historic streets. Discover its squares, mounds, ramparts and panoramas over the vineyards.
Continue with an official guided visit of the underground heritage, including the Hermitage of Émilion, the Chapel of the Trinity, the Catacombs and the impressive Monolithic Church, entirely carved out of limestone.
Depending on opening hours, you will then visit the Collegiate Church and its cloister, followed by the King's Tower and its panorama of the town and the vineyards.
After lunch at a local restaurant, head to a partner château. Explore the vineyards, the terroir, the vat room and the cellars, then learn more about the winemaking methods.
Finish the tour with a tasting of several wines, accompanied by explanations of the appellations, grape varieties and characteristics of Saint-Émilion wines.
Before heading back, enjoy some final free time in the town to explore the shops, try the famous Saint-Émilion macaron or take a few photos.
Return to Bordeaux or Arcachon Bay at the end of the day.
Includes
- Pick-up and drop-off in Bordeaux or the Arcachon Bay area
- Round-trip private transportation
- Driver-guide
- Guided tour of the underground monuments of Saint-Émilion
- Access to the sites included in the program
- Visit to a partner vineyard castle
- Wine tasting
- Free time in Saint-Émilion
Excludes
- Lunch and drinks, unless option selected
- Personal expenses
- Purchases in the shops
- Additional activities not mentioned
- Gratuities
- Anything not mentioned in the 'What's Included' section
Important Information
- Pick-up is available in Bordeaux or in the Arcachon Bay area This is a small-group day trip The order of the visits may be changed depending on the opening hours of the sites and the wine château The tour of the underground monuments is led by an official guide from the site Part of the tour is done on foot through the cobblestone streets of Saint-Émilion, which are sometimes sloping Comfortable shoes are recommended The wine château may vary depending on availability at the time of booking Pick-up and drop-off times may vary depending on the starting point and traffic conditions
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
