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05 Days & 04 Nights
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France is a country in Western Europe that has Mediterranean beaches, alpine villages, and historic cities. Its city, Paris, is well-known for its couture boutiques, historic art galleries like the Louvre, and iconic structures like the Eiffel Tower. The nation is also well known for its fine wines and food. Its rich past is attested to by the enormous Palace of Versailles, the ancient cave drawings at Lascaux, and the Roman theater at Lyon. This five-day tour is the ideal way to get to know Bordeaux, the center of the renowned southwest French wine region. With the assistance of amiable English-speaking guides, you will discover a variety of markets, wineries, beaches, and exquisite chateaux throughout the region, all of which are accessible from this vibrant UNESCO-listed city, which is well-known for its breathtaking architecture (both old and new).
Greetings from Bordeaux, the wine capital of France! A private driver will greet you at the airport and take you to your lodging. You can now settle into your hotel and begin your foot exploration. One of the most fascinating, lively, and dynamic cities in France is this one that encourages pedestrian traffic. With several Gothic and medieval highlights, the city is the world's largest urban world historic site, with at least half of its land designated by UNESCO. It's not all about the past, though: a plethora of remarkable new structures, such as the Herzog & de Meuron stadium (2015), the decanter-shaped La Cité du Vin (2016), and the Jean-Jacques Bosc bridge (2018) over the Garonne River, are the works of contemporary architects. Bordeaux's atmosphere is enhanced by its college-age student population and growing tourism industry (it welcomes approximately 5 million visitors annually). Don't forget to try the excellent wines produced in nearby vineyards as well as the barista-run coffee shops, food trucks, and impressive restaurants. transfer hotel and overnight stay at hotel.
Two different half-day tours are included today to give you an entertaining introduction to this wonderful city! Following your hotel's breakfast, you'll meet the first guide for a 2.5-hour private tour that includes a visit to the Capucin Farmer's Market, where you can indulge in a delectable feast of locally grown fruits and vegetables, meats, seafood, cheese, bread, and pastries. As you mingle with residents and chefs out for their morning shopping, your guide will help you make your way between the stalls and sellers. The market is full of eccentric people, from vendors with large mustaches and worn-out hands to gents wearing berets, in addition to the excellent food quality. The tour is a truly French experience and a sensory feast. You'll have time for a solo lunch at the farmer's market before catching up with another private guide. The famed 1855 wine classification was created near the Place Royale, which is where the Wine in the City Tour starts. This is the place to learn about the history of Bordeaux's riverfront port and its significance to the wine trade throughout the ages. The Musée du Vin et du Négoce, a wine museum housed in the wine cellar of an 18th-century structure that was formerly the residence of a wine merchant, is another place you can see by using the sleek, contemporary tram in the city. Take a walk around the ancient Chartrons neighborhood, which has been home to wine merchants and barrel manufacturers for the past 300 years, and end the trip with a sampling at a charming wine bar that serves a wide variety of Bordeaux wines.
You'll start a full-day guided Wine & Bike Tour in the neighboring vineyards of Bordeaux today after breakfast! Take a lovely 45-minute drive through the countryside to Saint Emilion to start the tour. There, bike rentals will be available. After that, indulge in some exciting exercise while admiring some of the area's most prominent homes, including two stunning chateaux where you can take tours and sample food. Together with discovering the fabled village of Saint Emilion, another UNESCO World Heritage site, you'll get to stroll through its medieval streets and get some free time to explore. Entrance fees, tastings, bike rentals, and a stylish picnic lunch in the gardens are all included in today's excursion. You will travel back to Bordeaux in the late afternoon, spending the remainder of the evening free to explore the city. transfer hotel and overnight stay at hotel.
It's time for another thrilling guided trip outside of the city this morning! On this all-day tour, you will explore two of the Bordeaux region's most picturesque landscapes: the breathtaking Arcachon's Bay on the Atlantic coast and the renowned Medoc vineyards.You will first drive to the bay, where you will have time to climb Europe's largest sand dune, Pyla's Sand Dune. Next, you will explore the beaches and woodlands of the area, and lastly, you will sample fresh oysters at a local producer. Following lunch, you'll drive along the Medoc's "Château Route" to start the second half of the tour. All the information you need to know about the Bordeaux and Medoc wine regions—including trips to family-run estates—will be provided by your guide. You'll actually take a tour of a Great Classified Growth estate, which is among Bordeaux's most esteemed chateaux. Here, you may sample the estate's wines along with some delectable French fare and get in-depth information about their winemaking process. Return to Bordeaux early in the evening, and spend the remainder of the evening exploring on your own.
After breakfast our tour guide or driver pick up from hotel and transfer hotel to airport at the appointed hour to make your home departure.
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