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Day 1: Arrival
Bordeaux (D)
Arrival
airport; welcome by your guide, panoramic tour of Bordeaux.
Diner and overnight at the hotel Burdigala**** or similar.
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Day 2: Full day tour of Medoc
(B,L)
Pick up
at the hotel by your driver guide, departure for the
Medoc, the most famous of the Bordeaux vineyards
which lies to the North-West of Bordeaux city, a
vast spit of land between the Atlantic Ocean to the
West and the Gironde Estuary to the East, a
geographical location which confers on it a
temperate climate suited to vine-growing. This
symbiosis of plant and environment has given us 60
Grand Crus classes and 400 Crus Bourgeois in the 8
AOC of the Medoc.
at the Chateau Lascombes, Grand Cru classe in Margaux
Appellation
Visit and
tasting
at the Chateau Lynch Bages, Grand cru classe in Pauillac
Appellation
Lunch at Cafe
Lavinal
The cafe-restaurant is located in an old building at the
heart of the hamlet of Bages, just opposite the famous
bakery 'Au Baba d 'Andrea'. Every day chef Hugo Naon creates
a special brasserie -style cuisine for his clientele.
Visit and
tasting
at the Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande at
Pauillac.
Return
to Bordeaux. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 3: Full day
tour of Saint-Emilion (B,L)
Pick up at the
hotel and departure for Saint-Emilion.
to the Chateau Franc Mayne, Grand Cru classe
of Saint Emilion
Visit St
Emilion,
mediaeval city, UNESCO world heritage site
and one of the centres of Bordeaux wine-making.
Lunch in the
medieval city at the Logis de la Cadene restaurant.
A restaurant dating back to 1848 and located in a fine old
mansion in the centre of the old town. One of their
specialities is grilled meat on vine-clippings, but whatever
you eat, you'll have a warm and attentive welcome .
Visit and
tasting
to the Chateau Fonplegade, Grand Cru classe
of Saint-Emilion. Return to Bordeaux.
Overnight at
the hotel.
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Day 4: Bordeaux (B,D)
Departure for a
guided visit (2 hours) of Bordeaux to discover the old town:
You will be able to discover the new heart of the City which
has been considerably renovated with cleaned-up monuments,
pedestrian zones and a brand-new tram service. From the
vestiges of the Middle Ages (11th century cathedral of St
Andre, the St Pierre quarter), to the elegance of 18th
century (the 4 km long facade overlooking the river, the
place Royale, the Grand Theatre, Bordeaux's 1781 opera)
You
will discover the different golden ages of Bordeaux's
history, dominated by the wine trade and various colonial
influences. This afternoon you can do some shopping in the
centre.
Gourmet dinner
at the Chapon Fin restaurant. Overnight at the hotel .
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Day 5: Bordeaux (B)
Breakfast in
hotel. Transfer to Bordeaux Airport. |
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Programme for individuals (2 to 6 pax) –
Prices per person in $ (AUD)
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Bordeaux Wine Country |
Basis 6 pax |
Basis 4 pax |
Basis 3 pax |
Basis 2 pax |
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Package
FALC-BWC |
$1789 |
$2120 |
$2187 |
$2529 |
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Suppl single-room |
$795 |
$795 |
$795 |
$795 |
Programme for groups (from 7 to 20+) – Price
per person in $ (AUD)
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Bordeaux Wine Country |
7 to 9 |
10 to
14 |
15 to
19 |
20 + |
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Package
FALC-BWC |
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Suppl. Single |
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Included
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Transport
in luxury mini van or luxury coach -
The
services of a professional driver guide throughout the
tour with commentaries in English
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Accommodation and meals for the driver
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Accommodation in a 4*
hotel Burdigala or similar
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Breakfast
from day 2 to day 5
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2 dinners
(including 1 gourmet dinner)
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2 lunches
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Visits as
mentioned:
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Visit
and tasting at the Chateau Lascombes, Grand Cru
classe in Margaux Appellation
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Visit
and tasting at the Chateau Lynch Bages, Grand cru
classe in Pauillac Appellation
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Visit
and tasting at the Chateau Pichon Longueville, Grand
Cru classe in Pauillac Appellation
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Visit
and tasting to the Chateau Franc Mayne, Grand Cru
classe of Saint Emilion Appellation
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Visit
and tasting to the Chateau Fonplegade, Grand Cru
classe of Saint Emilion Appellation
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Visit
St Emilion, mediaeval city, UNESCO world heritage
site
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Guided
visit (2 hours) of Bordeaux(no entrances)
Not included
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Flights
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Drinks,
other meals not mentioned in the programme -
Any other
options, tips or personal expenses, luggage handling -
Insurance
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