From Bordeaux: St. Emilion Village Half-Day Wine Tour

Discover the wines and the village of St. Emilion on this half-day Bordeaux adventure. Explore the picturesque village and surrounding vineyards and taste the wonderful Bordeaux wines.

Experience

Highlights

Visit and enjoy a wine tasting in a classified growth castle of St. Emilion
Enjoy a guided tour of St. Emilion
Learn more about the history of winemaking in the region

Full description

Take a half-day tour of the charming village of St. Emilion and sample a selection of wines. The history of the village dates back to the Middle Ages and the entire jurisdiction is classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due to its natural landscape.

You will travel in small groups and on your arrival you will take a tour of the village, which consists of fascinating Romanesque churches and ruins that stretch along the steep and narrow streets.

Already in the 2nd century, the Romans introduced the wine production in the village. In some wineries, such as the Chateau Bellevue, which belongs to the world-famous vineyard Angelus, memories of the Roman techniques of viticulture are to be seen.

The village was named after the monk Émilian, a traveling confessor who settled in a hermitage carved in the rock in the 8th century. Follow your guide for a tour of the village to discover all the main attractions.

Afterwards, enjoy a visit and a wine tasting in a classified growth castle of the Saint Emilion wine region. During the visit, you will learn everything you need to know about the winery and the techniques used to make this world famous wine. From here back to Bordeaux.

Includes

• Visit and wine tasting in a classified growth castle of Saint Emilion
• Guided hike through Saint Emilion
• Driver / wine guide
• Transport in a modern, comfortable and fully equipped Mercedes minivan
• Free WiFi access on board

What is not included?

• meals
• beverages
• Entrance fees to monuments, museums and attractions not listed in the program
• gratuities