Bordeaux On Your Own & Cité du Vin
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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
$169
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 9 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
A scenic two-hour drive from the port follows the famed Route des Châteaux, offering miles of stunning vineyard scenery.
In the lovely city of Bordeaux, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you'll have around 2½ hours of free time to explore, shop, and admire some stunning neo-Classical architecture. You may wish to wander in the 33-acre Place des Quinconces — the hub of the city — where sophisticated boutiques line the many pedestrian-only streets.
Return to the motorcoach at the designated time for a short drive to the extraordinary Cité du Vin (the Bordeaux Wine Museum). This masterpiece of modern architecture is a tribute to Bordeaux's winemaking heritage. Step inside for an interactive, self-guided tour that celebrates the history of French wine through the ages. Multisensory exhibits and displays span ten floors.
Notes:
Travel time is approximately two hours each way. An English-speaking escort will be aboard the transfer motorcoach to answer questions en route. Credit cards are widely accepted; US dollars are not accepted. Travel time to Bordeaux is approximately two hours each way. Minimum age is to participate in wine tasting is 18 years. Corkage policy: Tour-related wine purchased on this tour is exempt from the onboard corkage fee (limited to one bottle of wine per person). Shops are generally open from 10am to 7pm, except on Sundays and holidays. A few major stores may be open on Sundays and holidays.