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Guests enjoying a modern wine tasting experience at a Bordeaux vineyard, with large glass windows offering views of lush greenery during a Medoc wine tour.
Bordeaux wine trip - 3 days 3 regions
Looking for a wine tour for several days in Bordeaux? This is the best trip to become an expert in Bordeaux wines.
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In just 3 days learn all you need to know about these exclusive estates in the Bordeaux vineyards. This tour is a complete look at the most important regions on the Bordeaux wine scene.

Highlights

  • Medoc Classified Growths, family owned vineyards and a Cru Bourgeois
  • Tour the UNESCO world heritage site of Saint Emilion with your guide
  • Visit a family vineyard in Pomerol
  • Discover the delicious sweet wines of Sauternes
  • Explore the white wines of the Graves
  • Your own private wine tour your way

This three day wine tour is entirely customizable. Contact us to make it your own.

Bordeaux3 days
State-of-the-art winemaking vats in a modern Bordeaux winery, showcasing artistic designs and advanced technology, a highlight of the Medoc wine tour.
Graves region Private Wine Tour
The Graves region is the oldest wine producing area of Bordeaux.  Come see where it all started. They have their own classification as well as the famous 1855 Classification of Medoc and Graves.
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Have it just the way you like it with this private Graves wine tour.  Visit the famous names in Bordeaux.  Favorite wines? Suggest them and we will check their availability. All visits are included in the price. When a wine tour is private it should be just the way you want.  We are here to make suggestions and to guide you to the best chateau where you will taste the best wines.

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE 

  • Full day tour 9:30am - 5pm
  • Private tour (8 max)
  • Private transportation in a luxury Mercedes mid-sized van
  • Accompanied by a fluent & comprehensible English-speaking wine expert
  • Commented visit & tasting at three Chateaux (all visit fees included!)
  • *Some chateau require a supplement (Yquem, Smith Haut Lafitte, etc.)

 

Included in the Private Graves Wine Tour:

All winery visits and tastings, transportation in a luxury Mercedes mid-size van with wifi.

 

Not Included:

Gratuities, accommodation, lunch, wines with meals, anything generally not stated in the itinerary.

 

Practical information

Wear sensible shoes and layers. Cellars can be cool and we may walk through the vines.

Each visit lasts between 1 to 1-1/2 hrs. and is conducted by an English speaking guide in the chateaux. The visits cover the vines, grape varieties, wine making  and end with a tasting of several wines.

NB:  Tasting sizes are small in France, generally 2-3 oz.

All visits are depending on availability at the time of booking.

** A supplement will be charged for pick-up outside Bordeaux depending upon location.

Bordeaux8 - 9 hrs
Entrance sign to the village of Sauternes with a historic church in the background, captured during a sunset on a Bordeaux wine tour.
Bordeaux in 7 days
This comprehensive tour of Bordeaux includes everything you have always wished for. Top chateau visits, delicious lunches, the best hotel in Bordeaux, unforgettable experiences with top winemakers.   This is absolutely the best Bordeaux wine tour on offer. Don't miss out.
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This 7 day tour is sure to please almost everyone interested in wine.  We've included all the finest Bordeaux has to offer.  No need to spend hours researching the region for the Best Restaurants, the Best chateau visits, the best hotels in Bordeaux. This wine tour has it all.

This tour includes

  • 7 nights accommodation in a top Bordeaux hotel
  • tourist taxes and breakfast included
  • 7 days of tasting in premium classified growths and family owned properties
  • Several chateau lunches
  • Transportation including transfers to and from the train station and airport

7 day trip itinerary   Click here for details to this comprehensive premium Bordeaux wine tour.

This tour is fully customizable. Visits and chateaux may vary from those in the sample itinerary.

 

 

Bordeaux7 days
Sepia-toned image of the majestic Château Pichon Baron, a historic landmark in Bordeaux, reflected in a tranquil pond during a Medoc wine tour.
The Ultimate Bordeaux Wine Tour - Several days
Want an intensive wine tour over several days into the Best of Bordeaux wine tour? This one's for you! We'll visit the Bordeaux chateau and taste some of the most famous Bordeaux wines in the world.
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The Ultimate Bordeaux Wine Tour

Want an intensive tour over several days into the Best Bordeaux Chateau? This one's for you! We'll visit the chateau and taste some of the most famous wines in the world.

Day 1 Pessac-Leognan, Graves & Sauternes

10 am Pick up at your hotel.

11 am A morning of cellar visits and tastings in a Classified Growth of Pessac-Leognan. (sample properties: Chateau Haut Brion, Chateau Pape Clement, Smith Haut Lafitte, Carbonnieux, Haut Bailly, Domaine du Chevalier)
12:30 pm Lunch in a winery restaurant in the Graves appellation. (not included)

2 pm Two Chateau visits with tastings in Sauternes Classified Growth properties.  (Chateau Yquem, Chateau Suduiraut, Chateau de Fargues, Chateau Sigalas Rabaud, Chateau d'Arche, Chateau Guiraud, Rayne Vigneeau)

5 pm Return to your hotel.

Day 2 The Great Wines of Saint Emilion

10 am Pick up at your hotel

11 am Cellar visit and tasting at two St Emilion Classified Growth chateaux.  (Chateau Angelus, Figeac, Pavie, Soutard, Beausejour-Becot, Canon, Clos Fourtet)

12:30 pm Lunch and time to explore the UNESCO World Heritage town of St Emilion. (not included)

2 pm Chateau visit and tasting in two Pomerol properties. (Chateau Beauregard, Client, La Conseillante, Gazin, Petit Village, La Fleur Petrus)

5 pm Return to your hotel.

Day 3 Discover the Great Medoc wines Margaux to St Julien

9 am Pick up at your hotel. Departure for the Medoc region.

10 am Visit and tasting at one of the famous classified growths in the Margaux appellation. (Chateau Margaux, Kirwan, Prieuré Lichine, La Tour de Bessan, Desmirail, Giscours, Rauzan-Segla, Rauzan-Gassies, or Siran)

11:30 am Visit and tasting at a  Cru Bourgeois in the Medoc.

12:30 pm A very special tasting lunch in a Michelin starred restaurant in Pauillac or a more casual quick bite in a local restaurant. The choice is yours. (not included)

2:30 pm  Visit and tasting at the Classified Growth in the St Julien-Beychevelle appellation. (Chateau Beychevelle, Gruaud Larose, Leoville Barton, Leoville Poyferre, Talbot)

4:30 pm Return to your hotel.

Day 4 Discover the Great Medoc wines Pauillac and St Estephe

9 am Depart from your hotel

10 am Visit and tasting at the Chateau Mouton Rothschild, First Classified Growth of Pauillac.

12 pm  Lunch in a local bistrot. (not included)

2:30 pm Visit and tasting in a Chateau in the St Estephe appellation.

4:00 pm Return to your hotel


This best Bordeaux wine tour can be adapted to your specific dates and the properties and you would like to visit. Visits are dependant on the availability of the properties at the time of booking.  Just ask us and we will make it happen.

Bordeaux3-5 days
Historic imposing winery in the Medoc set amongs a magnificent garden.
Best Bordeaux wine tour for your Private Group
The Best Bordeaux wine tour for your group of more than 9 people.  Visit the most famous names in Bordeaux on this private wine tour.  Lunch is included. Feel free to contact us with your suggested chateau visits.
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Your group your way.  This private Medoc Wine tour is perfect for your group.  Visit the most famous names in the world on this full day wine tour in the Medoc wine region. When a tour is private, it should be exactly how you want it to be.  That's our forté.  We are here to make suggestions and to guide you to the best chateau where you will taste the best Bordeaux wines.

Decanter Tours has been operating since 2009. We have helped over 3000 wine enthusiasts discover the Bordeaux vineyards.  With over 50000 visits and over 2 million glasses of wine tasted, we know our stuff.  Run by an American in France, we know exactly what you want.  All our tours are accompanied by wine experts so you will learn about Bordeaux wines in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

 

INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

  • Full day tour 9:30am - 5pm
  • Private tour (9 - 25 people max)
  • Private transportation in a luxury Mercedes mid-sized van
  • Accompanied by a fluent & comprehensible English-speaking wine expert
  • Commented visit & tasting at three Chateaux (all visit fees included!)
  • *Some chateau require a supplement (Margaux, Cos d'Estournel, Marquis d'Alesme)

 

Included in the Private Medoc Wine Tour:

All winery visits and tastings, lunch, transportation in a luxury Mercedes mid-size van with wifi.

 

Not Included:

Gratuities, accommodation, wines with meals, anything generally not stated in the itinerary.

Practical information

 

Wear sensible shoes and layers. Cellars can be cool and we may walk through the vines.

Each visit last between 1 to 1-1/2 hrs. and is conducted by an English speaking guide in the chateaux. The visits cover the vines, grape varieties, wine making  and end with a tasting of several wines.

NB:  Tasting sizes are small in France, generally 2-3 oz.

All visits are depending on availability at the time of booking.

** A supplement will be charged for pick-up outside Bordeaux depending upon location.

Bordeaux8 1/2 hrs
Large cruise ship docked under a dramatic cloudy sky, ready to offer passengers custom Bordeaux wine tours during their shore excursion.
Ocean Shore Excursions
Looking for the best Bordeaux shore excursion?  No matter the size of your group we are on hand to create your ultimate Bordeaux Wine Tour and experiences while you are in port.

 

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From the port of Bordeaux, Decanter Tours can organize all of your maritime shore excursions.

No matter the size of your group we are on hand to create your ultimate Bordeaux Wine Tour and experiences while you are in port.

A few previous clients include: The Viking Star, Crystal Cruises, Papapietro Winery, Frosch Travel Agents, The World Presidents Organisation...

Any of our tailor made tours can be adapted for your group>

Some shore excursion suggestions:

The 1855 Classified Growths of the Medoc

St Emilion UNESCO World Heritage Village

Arcachon Bay with white wine and oysters in Cap Ferret

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Best Bordeaux Shore excursions1 or 2 days

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING

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  • Barry Otto
    “Julie and Veronica are both Rockstars! Thank you Decanter Tours for an amazing week”
  • Mike Nesteruk
    “Amazing tours of fantastic wineries. Overall, it was a thoroughly enjoyable and educational experience that I would highly recommend to any wine enthusiast.”
  • Jackie Yellen
    “My experience with Kelly was amazing. She would walk an extra mile to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome.”
  • Debora Campbell
    “Approachable , refreshing yet powerful, soft.smooth and supple with a long finish. Nothing tight about this tour. Learned so much while tasting top notch wines. A full sensory experience!!!!!”
  • Greg Carlucci
    “Great visits to Chateaus and very well coordinated transfers and excellent guides. Especially would like to thank Veronica for all the chateau tours and Emilene for the Bordeaux tour.”
  • Kiran Patel
    “Janice is an amazing guide. Decanter really took us through multiple chateau's with varied history and style. The whole experience was fun and educational! Overall an amazing experience and I will be back for more!”
  • Jackie Groves
    “Julie-Prune did an amazing job connecting us for professional visits with exactly the people we needed to meet. Our main guide, Veronica stood out for her knowledge, humor and flexibility. It was a truly memorable and incredibly meaningful experience for us.”
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