Vineyards of Bordeaux
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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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Indulge in an introduction to wine tasting at the St Emilion School of Wine |
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Enjoy a guided tour of the beautiful medieval town of St Emilion |
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Savour the subtle differences of superb local wines en route |
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Sample the excellent wines at the elegant Château du Clos de la Madeleine |
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Aperitif tasting at Château Gravas |
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Detailed information
| Itinerary |
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40 miles. 4-10 miles and up to 330ft of ascent in a day. |
Day 1: arrive in Bordeaux and transfer to St Emilion.
Day 2: begin 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.
Day 3: enjoy a guided tour of the charming St Emilion, and 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 the Garonne rivers. Taste some of the local wines as you wind your way through the vineyards and then down the Garonne valley to Caudrot.
Day 5: enjoy a relaxed walk through lush countryside, passing castles and fishermen’s huts, as you follow the River Garonne to the medieval village of St Macaire.
Day 6: a circular walk from St Macaire through the surrounding hills to St Croix du Mont, stopping to admire spectacular views, before a transfer to the village of Sauternes.
Day 7: pass through the Sauternes vineyards to the attractive village of Barsac. End your tour with some aperitif tasting at the Château Gravas.
Day 8: departure day.
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| Dates and prices |
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| Available all year* |
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£729 |
Single supplement: on request
*dependent on accommodation availability
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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| Your accommodation and meals |
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You stay in small, friendly guesthouses, family-run hotels, farmhouse bed and breakfasts and country inns all offering you the warmth of traditional British hospitality.
We offer en-suite rooms wherever possible, although in more remote regions where accommodation is limited they may not be available. You may stay for one night or spend several nights at one guesthouse and where this is the case we will provide a pick up and drop off service for your day's walk. You will receive a complete list of your accommodation with contact details in your personal information pack.
All accommodation is booked on a bed and breakfast basis, allowing you the freedom to choose where and when you would like to eat your lunch and evening meals. In many cases the guesthouses where you stay offer excellent evening meals or your personal information pack provides details of recommended restaurants and traditional British pubs.
Information about which of the guesthouses provide a packed lunch, and how much this costs is provided in our local information booklet included in your personal information pack. If the guesthouses en route are unable to offer this service we provide information about where you can buy food in local shops nearby. Alternatively, you may like to stop for lunch and sample the local cuisine at traditional pubs and cafes as you choose.
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| Travel to and from your holiday |
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This is not included in the price of your holiday.
Flights: to Bordeaux Please call us to discuss the most suitable flights and latest prices. We can book flights with British Airways and Ryanair from Gatwick, Luton and Bristol - from £70 return.
Transfer: by taxi to St Emilion (included in price). Return transfer by train from Barsac - 35mins (payable locally).
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