Best of Bordeaux
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Port
Le Verdon (Bordeaux), France
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Activity Level
Moderate
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$259
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 8¾ Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Meet your guide and board a coach for the scenic panoramic drive along the famed Route des Châteaux. Row upon row of vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see, as street signs casually mention the region's most legendary names -- Margaux, Latour, Lafite and Mouton Rothschild.
Upon arrival at one of the Médoc Peninsula's fairytale châteaux, learn about the grapes of this region and sample wines from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.
Enter Bordeaux — a pleasant city of verdant parks, magnificent churches, sparkling waters and graceful bridges. A dazzling display of 18th-century neo-Classical architecture has earned it the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Skirt the 33-acre Place des Quinconces — the largest city square in Western Europe — and take in vibrant street scenes on your way to lunch at a local restaurant.
You'll then have free time to browse in the shops along the pedestrian-only Rue Sainte-Catherine.
Relax on the two-hour drive back to Le Verdon.
Notes:
Travel time is approximately two hours each way. Tour requires extensive walking. Minimum age to drink alcohol is 18 years, with a companion aged 21 years or older. Shops are generally open 10am - 7pm except Sundays and holidays. A few major stores may be open Sundays and holidays. Corkage policy: Tour-related wine purchased on this tour is exempt from the onboard corkage fee (limited to one bottle of wine per person).