Walking in the Vineyards of Bordeaux and Medoc
Walking in the Vineyards of Bordeaux and Medoc
Walking in the Vineyards of Bordeaux and Medoc
7 Days Starting in Paillac and ending in Bordeaux
Visiting: France
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W06BO
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Age range:
14-99
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Tour Overview
This incredible diversity of relief, exposure and soils also mean that the wine comes in all colours. Dry and sweet whites, reds, roses, Clairets, Cremants and even a spirit, the Fine de Bordeaux, all add to the variety. From medieval houses to mills, from bastides to Carthusians, abbeys and Romanesque churches. Go at your own pace and let your feet guide you on a journey that combines lush countryside views and delectable tastings.
Situated between the Gironde estuary and pine forests, ocean beaches and large lakes, the Medoc vineyard is a stunner with its 60 Grands Crus classes: Chateaux Lafite-Rothschild, Latour, Margaux, Mouton-Rothschild and others, to name only a few of the most world-renowned. The route des Chateaux is a collection of unmissable stops: Margaux, Pauillac. Walk into a sensory journey to the heart of this terroir of powerful red wines. A tour for wine lovers as well as architecture fans, where traditional mansions, house contemporary wineries. In Medoc, the vine has truly created marvels.
Come along with us and take off on a spirited discovery of this iconic wine-growing region.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival In Paillac
Arrive in Bordeaux. Possibility to organise a private transfer from Bordeaux airport or train station to Pauillac.
Pauillac, is home of three of the five first Grands Crus Classes and 15 Crus Classe Medoc.
Day 2 : At Pauillac
Meals Included: Breakfast
Pauillac, is home of three of the five first Grands Crus Classes and 15 Crus Classe Medoc. Today follow small roads and discover the biggest stars of the wine ranking with stunning architecture, and also many other jewels of this vineyard. Along your walk, pass by the famous Lafite Rothschild, Latour and Mouton Rothschild, 1st Great Classified Growths, but also by the Chateaux Pichon Longueville (2d cru), Pontet Canet and Lynch Bages (5th classified growth).
Day 3 : Pauillac - Margaux
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to Margaux to start your excursion.
Start your walk with a view over the Chateau Margaux's park to admire the classic building architecture from beginning of the 19th Century surrounded by the vines. Continue from vineyards to chateaux. Then, follow the river banks with a wonderful point of view on Margaux Island and the Gironde river. Walk through marshes surrounded by the forest.
A shorter option is also available
Day 4 : Margaux - Blaye
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cross the Gironde estuary by boat. Then, reach the discreet hillsides of Blaye. The AOC Blaye, as well as their rich historical heritage, such as the military citadel of Blaye, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, provide a fulfilling experience for travellers who like to go off the beaten path. An exaltation of the senses is guaranteed by the sheer majesty of the landscapes that pass by- confetti islands, fishing huts dotting the banks, troglodyte dwellings and charming flower gardens of old sailors' houses.
A shorter option is also available
Day 5 : Blaye - Gauriac
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Today's walk takes you through the vineyards of the Cotes de Blaye AOC, Bordeaux and Bordeaux Superieur.
Follow the corniche road wending its way along the Gironde . Nestled between sheer cliffs on one side and the river on the other, the road is unforgettably picturesque. You will be delighted with the beautiful scenery, the charming houses, and the explosion of colours. The road goes past rolling countryside, as well as beautiful hamlets and houses, each more attractive than the last. It seems impossible to choose the most appealing part of the road since it offers such a wide diversity of sights with Oleanders, palm trees, and banana trees, giving a unique cachet to nearby houses.
A shorter option is also available
Day 6 : Gauriac - Bordeaux
Meals Included: Breakfast
Taxi transfer to Bordeaux city centre.
Bordeaux is a UNESCO listed city that abounds with the pleasures of the South-West region: prestigious vineyards, unrivalled gastronomy. Also, the newly redesigned banks of the River Garonne provide the setting for outdoor pursuits and the Old Town is a treasure box of 18th Century architectural gems.
Day 7 : Leave Bordeaux
Meals Included: Breakfast
What's Included
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Meals
6 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 1 dinners.
What's Not Included
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Travel insurance
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Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
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Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
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Visas & vaccinations
Food
In Bordeaux, wine and gastronomy are an essential part of local heritage. They are inseparable from Bordeaux’s unique art de vivre. Blessed by the richness of its vineyards and enjoying proximity to the ocean, Arcachon Bay, and the estuary, Bordeaux is one of France’s culinary havens. Bordeaux and its surrounding regions offer a feast of delights for wine and food lovers. Do not miss to taste the local speciality, a canelé, a tiny vanilla and rum-flavoured cake that looks like a miniature fluted jelly mould. The inside is spongy and the outside is a delicate caramelised crust. Locals eat them for breakfast, elevenses, lunch and dinnertime, and they can even be paired with Bordeaux wine.
Accommodation
Your accommodation is a mix of 3-star (or similar) and 4-star hotels.
All prices are based on 2 persons sharing, so if there is an odd number of people travelling in your party or you are travelling alone, there will be a compulsory supplement for a single room for the tour duration.
For a solo traveller there is an additional charge to cover transfer costs.
Additional Accommodation
We can arrange single rooms throughout the trip (subject to availability). Please check with your sales consultant for availability and prices.
Check out our Q&As
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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