France · Wine & Beer

8-Hour Saint-Émilion History and Wine Tour from Bordeaux

8 Hours Round trip from Bordeaux Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit the Underground Monuments of Saint Emilion and learn about their history
02 Go on a walking tour of the vineyards
03 Taste local wines at a Château Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion
04 Sample famous French dishes at a local restaurant

Go on an 8-hour history and wine-tasting tour in Saint-Émilion, located 40 km east of Bordeaux. Visit the Underground Monuments of Saint-Émilion, including the Monolithic Church, the hermitage of St Emilion, the Trinity Chapel, the Catacombes, and more. Travel to a Château Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion and savour local wines along with some French delicacies.

Travel to a Château Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion and savour local wines along with some French delicacies.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion

Languages English, French, Russian

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Saint-Émilion History and Wine Tasting Tour

10:00 - Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Bordeaux and travel to Saint-Émilion.
11:00 - 12:30 - Visit a Château Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion (Classified Growth) or a château in Pomerol and go wine tasting.
13:00 - 14:30 - Have lunch at a local restaurant and try famous French dishes.
14:30 - 15:30 - Visit the Underground Monuments of Saint Emilion: the hermitage of St Emilion, the Trinity Chapel, the Catacombes (underground cemetery), and the famous 11th-century monolithic church.
16:00 - 17:00 - Travel to the second Château Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion (Classified Growth), visit the vineyard, and go wine tasting.
18:00 - Return to your hotel in Bordeaux after the tour.

Where this trip takes you

Saint-Émilion vineyards, Monolithic Church, Château Grand Cru Classé Saint-Émilion

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Bordeaux 2 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Accredited France tour guide
Driver and a Mercedes V-Class minivan for up to 6 tourists, or a 2019 Audi A6 limo for 2 tourists
Lunch for the guide and driver