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A day in St-Émilion and its Castles in private tour (Van Luxe)

4.916 reviews

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  • 8–9 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • 2 languages
  • Private tour

Highlights

Discover with your local guide, the medieval village of Saint-Émilion, listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. You will be seduced by this stroll through the pedestrian streets of the village of Monk Emilion, and by the beauty of this heritage. Learn the history of the castles of the Pomerol appellations, and the Jurisdiction of Saint-Émilion. Live the passion for the vineyard of their founders, descendants and new passionate owners. Learn more about the different classifications of the Bordeaux vineyard, and about the different winemaking techniques. During the day, you will visit three Châteaux of different appellations around Saint-Émilion. Each visit will conclude with a tasting. Photo stops can be made in front of some of the biggest names in the vineyard, such as Château Ausone, Château Angelus, Château Cheval Blanc, or Château Petrus, in Pomerol.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • Bottled water
  • WiFi on board
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Driver / local guide

What's not

  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees to monuments, museums or castles (visits and tastings)
  • Meals and drinks, unless otherwise stated

Itinerary

  1. Check-out point for your excursion, if you have not chosen to be picked up at your Inn. During the journey to Saint-Émilion, your Guide will give you the keys to understand the Bordeaux vineyard, the different areas of vines, the grape varieties, the history that shaped the vineyard...

    45 min

  2. First Castle: Chosen with you, according to your preferences. Guided tour of the technical facilities and cellars of a prestigious classified Grand Cru. Tasting of great wines from the property. Things to do such as cooking classes, food & wine pairings, or tasting old vintages can also be included. Tours and tasting fees are not included in the tour, and will be at your expense.

    1.3 h

  3. You can stroll through the medieval village of the monk Émilion. The village located at the top of a hill, offers a breathtaking view of the surrounding vineyards. You will be able to appreciate the architectural richness of this heritage, which combines constructions made from the 11th century to the 21st century. You can admire the beauty of the hilly landscapes, covered with some of the most famous vineyards in the world. You will not resist taking out your cameras to keep a memory of these enchanting panoramas.

    1.3 h

  4. Second Castle: Chosen with you, according to your preferences. Guided tour of the technical facilities and cellars of a prestigious classified Grand Cru. Tasting of great wines from the property. Things to do such as cooking classes, food & wine pairings, or tasting old vintages can also be included. Tours and tasting fees are not included in the tour, and will be at your expense.

    1.3 h

  5. Third Castle: Chosen with you, according to your preferences. Guided tour of the technical facilities and cellars of a prestigious classified Grand Cru. Tasting of great wines from the property. Things to do such as cooking classes, food & wine pairings, or tasting old vintages can also be included. Tours and tasting fees are not included in the tour, and will be at your expense.

    1.3 h

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Pickup
Pickup is included for everyone.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Aquitaine Limousine Wine Tours and Transportation
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Bordeaux

  • Its from-price is 528% above the median of the 412 experiences we list in Bordeaux.
  • It is longer than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 111 of 412.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Bordeaux

Bordeaux, on the Garonne in south-west France, is a stone-fronted port city and the centre of one of the world's great wine regions.

The pale limestone façades of the eighteenth century give Bordeaux an elegant, even look, and the curve of the Garonne, the Port of the Moon, is part of its UNESCO listing. Place de la Bourse faces the river, and the Miroir d'eau, a shallow reflecting pool, mirrors it. The Grand Théâtre, Saint-André Cathedral with its separate Pey-Berland tower, and the long pedestrian Rue Sainte-Catherine make up the centre.

Top-ranked sights in Bordeaux: Place de la Bourse (Place Royale), Porte Cailhau, Grosse Cloche.

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