Highlights / Info
HIGHLIGHTS
- Visits at two beautiful chateaux, one family run estate and one prestigious classified growth estate
- 15 km ride through the vineyards
- Lunch at the Chateau
- Tour of the Medieval village of St. Emilion, UNESCO classified in 1999.
INFO
Tour Duration : 9H00
Live Guide : English, French
Departure: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays & Saturdays; (From April 1st until October 31st) between 10.15am-7.15pm
Type: Semi private tour (max 8 persons)
Pick Up service: Meeting point will be on the voucher
Description
Wine & Bike Full Day Tour in the vineyards of Saint-Emilion!
Discover the famous vineyards of Saint-Emilion by bicycle! You will ride along the vineyards and the famous chateaux of this region. During the day you will visit two chateaux: a beautiful family-run estate & a Great Classified Growth estate. Then, you will enjoy a guided walk in the medieval village of Saint-Emilion, which is Unesco’s World Heritage classified. In this region, Merlot is the king of the grape varieties!
10.15 am: Meet at Bordovino’s Apartment located in the very center of Bordeaux.
Let’s start the day! En route for a short train ride or drive in minibus (depending of the number of people) and arrive in the vineyards of Saint-Emilion!
11.30 am: Enjoy a guided walking tour through the charming village of St. Emilion dating from Middle-Age and Unesco’s World Heritage classified.
12.30 pm: Start pedaling to the first château: a beautiful and charming family run chateau located in the heart of Saint-Emilion vineyards. Enjoy a lunch in the garden of the chateau (or under an arbour in case of bad weather). After lunch you will visit the chateau: vat house and cellar. You will discover a traditional way of making wine!
3.00 pm: Back on your bike! Take an easy ride through the beautiful Saint-Emilion vineyards. Enjoy seeing some prestigious properties such as Chateau Petrus or Cheval Blanc!
4.30 pm: Visit and tasting session at a Classified Growth chateau on the edge of Saint-Emilion. Enjoy explanations about the winemaking process, from the vine to the bottle. Finish by a tasting of the estate’s wines!
After the visit, ride back to the village’s train station or return by minivan
7.15 pm: Back in Bordeaux
– You need to be in good physical condition to do this tour.
– Think about wearing good shoes (as snickers) and take a backpack
– Let us know if you have any health problem
– We provide you with water’s bottles for the day
– In case of heavy rain, riding a bike is replaced by the same tour by minivan. The decision is made on the spot with the whole group.
Terms & conditions
WHAT’S INCLUDED
- Transportation by minibus
- Professional guide
- Vineyards visit & wine tasting
- 4 wine tastings (2 per Chateau)
WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Departure @10:15 am, meeting 15 minutes before departure. Meeting point will be on the voucher.
Adult only.
– You need to be in good physical condition to do this tour.
– Think about wearing good shoes (as snickers) and take a backpack.
*all tours to be booked at least 72 hours in advance, subject to availability.
