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The Vineyards of Bordeaux
Experience the culture and
beauty of Bordeaux’s world-famous vineyards. Discover
charming villages, wine châteaux
and ancient monuments as you
cross the Entre-Deux-Mers
region, famous for its high-class
wines.
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Visit castles, vineyards and wine châteaux |
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Walk through beautiful and varied landscape |
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Enjoy wine tasting and a city tour of St Emilion |
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Stay in charming guesthouses and hotels |
Detailed information
| Detailed itinerary |
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Day 1: arrive in Bordeaux. Transfer to St Emilion, the oldest wine town in France.
Day 2: begin your holiday with a circular walk around the beautiful vineyards of St Emilion; a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the Château du Clos de la Madeleine for some excellent wine tasting. (4½ miles, 230ft of ascent)
Day 3: the day begins with a guided tour of the charming city of St Emilion, visiting many Roman monuments. After lunch, enjoy a tasting of some local wines, before being transferred to St Martin de Lerm in the heart of the Entre-Deux-Mers region.
Day 4: today's trail takes you through Bordeaux's prettiest wine region between the Dordogne and Garonne rivers. There are opportunities to taste some of the local wines as you wind your way through the vineyards and then down the Garonne Valley to Caudrot. (10 miles, 330ft of ascent)
Day 5: enjoy a relaxed walk through lush countryside, passing castles and fishermen's huts, as you follow the River Garonne to the village of St Macaire. Take time to discover the medieval remains and gateways of the village. (6½ miles, 90ft of ascent)
Day 6: walk from St Macaire through the surrounding hills to St Croix du Mont, stopping to admire the spectacular views along the way. At the end of your day, walk back to St Macaire and transfer to the village of Sauternes. (10 miles, 330ft of ascent) - shorter options also available.
Day 7: pass through the Sauternes vineyards to the attractive village of Barsac. End your tour with some aperitif tasting at the Château Gravas. (9½ miles, 200ft of ascent)
Day 8: depart after breakfast or stay an extra night in Barsac to relax and explore the area.
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| Type of walking |
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The route follows clear, well waymarked trails along footpaths, tracks and
minor roads. |
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| Dates
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Daily departures from April to October 2008
| Half Board: £629 |
| Full Board: £685 |
| Single supplement: £30 per night |
| Extra nights: request quote |
We have designed our holidays to be completely flexible so that you have the freedom to decide when to go, where to go and for how long. The sooner you book your holiday however, the easier it will be to match your preferred holiday dates. If you wish to travel around bank holidays or during the peak summer season we recommend that you book as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
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| Travel to and from your holiday |
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Flights are not included in the price of your holiday. Please call us to discuss the most suitable flights and latest prices.
| British Airways to Bordeaux |
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| From |
Out |
Return |
Prices from |
| Gatwick |
13:10-15:45 |
16:20-16:50 |
£100 |
| Ryanair to Bordeaux |
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| From |
Out |
Return |
Prices from |
| Luton |
14:35-17:20 |
17:45-18:30 |
£70 |
| Bristol |
12:55-15:35 |
14:35-15:20 |
£70 |
Transfer by taxi to St Emilion - 45mins (included in price)
Return transfer by train from Barsac - 35mins
(payable locally)
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book airport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
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| Your
accommodation and meals |
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Spend 7 or more nights in charming
guesthouses, hotels and wine châteaux situated
in the vineyards, towns and villages of Bordeaux.
All are carefully selected for your comfort and convenience and all rooms have en-suite
facilities. Some also have swimming pools. Below are a selection of the hotels we use for this tour.
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| Average temperatures |
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| April |
7°C |
17°C |
| May |
10°C |
20°C |
| June |
13°C |
23°C |
| July |
15°C |
26°C |
| Aug |
15°C |
26°C |
| Sept |
13°C |
24°C |
| Oct |
10°C |
19°C |
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| Extend your stay |
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We can add rest days at the end of your trip to extend your holiday by as long as you wish.
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| Why not try... |
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A cycling holiday in France, in the Gironde, from the vineyards to the ocean.
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7 nights accommodation
