Bordeaux Private Wine Tour: Saint-Émilion, Médoc, and Graves
About this activity
Highlights
- Pre-Booked Visits to Our Selection of Wineries.
- Three distinct, expert-commented wine tastings
- Médoc, Saint-Émilion & Graves red and white wines
- Visit the magical village of Saint-Émilion
- Tour can be customized to suit your interests.
Full description
Experience the exquisite Bordeaux wine regions on a private tour uniquely crafted for you. Discover the enchanting village of Saint-Émilion, famous for its picturesque streets and rich history, followed by exclusive visits to renowned wineries in Médoc and Graves.
Savor three expertly commented tastings of both red and white wines, gaining insights from a knowledgeable guide. Your journey caters to your preferences, allowing for customization to ensure a fulfilling experience. With hotel pickup, comfortable transportation, and free WiFi on board, enjoy a relaxing and luxurious day in the heart of wine country.
Private Bordeaux Wine Tour: Saint-Émilion, Médoc, and Graves
Discover the best of Bordeaux's renowned wine regions on a private full-day tour covering Saint-Émilion, Médoc, and Graves. This fully customizable experience includes visits to three carefully selected wineries with bespoke wine tastings featuring both exceptional red and white Bordeaux wines. Travel in a comfortable, fully-equipped minivan with hotel pickup from Bordeaux and explore the diverse terroirs of the Right Bank and Left Bank at your own pace with an expert private guide.
Explore Three Prestigious Bordeaux Wine Regions
Your elegant wine journey begins in the picturesque UNESCO World Heritage village of Saint-Émilion, where cobbled medieval streets and Romanesque architecture tell stories of centuries-old winemaking tradition. Continue to the Médoc Left Bank, home to world-famous Cabernet Sauvignon-based classified growth estates along the legendary Castle Road. Then discover the historic Graves wine region, the only Bordeaux appellation producing both world-class reds and acclaimed dry white wines from Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Each region offers distinct terroir, grape varieties, and wine styles, providing a comprehensive Bordeaux wine education in a single unforgettable day.
Three Pre-Booked Winery Visits with Expert-Led Tastings
Your private guide handles all reservations for exclusive winery visits at three esteemed châteaux, ensuring seamless access without waiting. At each estate, enjoy guided tours of vineyards and cellars followed by bespoke wine tastings where you'll savor the flavors and aromas of Bordeaux's finest vintages. Gain insights into the art of winemaking, terroir influences, and the unique characteristics that distinguish Saint-Émilion Merlot, Médoc Cabernet Sauvignon, and Graves whites. Your expert guide provides personalized commentary tailored to your wine knowledge level, whether you're discovering Bordeaux for the first time or deepening your appreciation of specific appellations and classification systems.
Fully Customizable Private Tour with Premium Comfort
This private Bordeaux wine tour stands out for its complete flexibility—customize the itinerary to suit your interests, choosing specific appellations, organic estates, or particular wine styles. Travel in style aboard a comfortable, fully-equipped minivan with air conditioning as you soak in inspiring vineyard landscapes and the joie de vivre of Bordeaux wine country. With hotel pickup included and all logistics handled by your knowledgeable guide, you're free to focus entirely on the experience. The tour accommodates groups of 2 to 8 passengers with pricing per vehicle, ensuring an intimate, personalized wine adventure through Bordeaux's most celebrated regions.
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pick up from Bordeaux or surrounding area.
- Enjoy live commentaries from your wine expert guide.
- Reservations for 3 selected wineries.
- Travel in recent, comfortable and fully equipped minivans.
- Tasting fees in the wineries.
- Meals and drinks (lunch).
- Personal travel insurance, expenses.
- Gratuities for the guide
Itinerary
Bordeaux departure
Meet your guide and depart for the Médoc wine region
Médoc Winery
Visit & wine tasting in the Margaux wine region of Bordeaux
Meeting point
Start Location
Bordeaux, France
Important information
Know before you book
- Full-day tour visiting three wine regions: Saint-Émilion, Médoc, Graves
- Visits three châteaux total across the different appellations
- All château tasting fees included in tour price at estates visited
- Hotel pickup included from Bordeaux and within 30 km radius
- Tour conducted in English; other languages available on request
Know before you go
- Tour departs 9:30 AM; returns approximately 6:30 PM
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for vineyards, cellars, and village streets
- Camera recommended for Saint-Émilion village and vineyard landscapes
- Tour runs rain or shine; vehicle is climate-controlled year-round
- Not wheelchair accessible due to cellar stairs and terrain variations
Cancellation policy
Operator strictly adheres to its cancellation policy and will make no exceptions to the policy. If Guest chooses to cancel his or her reservation, Operator must receive written notice of said cancellation in writing via certified mail, fax or e-mail sent to info@ophorus.com (with confirmation of receipt from Operator), and Guest shall be subject to the following cancellation fee schedule: Ophorus requires full payment by credit card, internet payment (through our website) or wire transfer (Wire transfer fees at the charge of the Guest) to make a reservation. We accept payment by AMEX, Visa and Master Card. There is no charge or service fee for processing credit card payments except with American Express +3%. For any cancellation, the following fees will be deducted from the refund: Up to 48 hours prior to departure: no cancellation fees except the booking fees. 48 hours prior to departure and less > no refund. No show - no refund.
Reviews
We had a very fun day with Matt to Mont Saint-Mitchel. Matt is an excellent tour guide & he cared for his clients very much. He's an on time person. We learned a lot about the history of Saint-Mitchel via Matt. He made sure we have enough time browsing this beautiful UNESCO. We definitely recommend friends & family this tour. Thank you Matt
Pascal was, above all, a smiling whirlwind of energy from the very start — bursting with knowledge, passion, and just the right amount of dramatic flair. He painted the horror of the Omaha Beach invasion so vividly that we could practically hear the chaos, then marched us through the bunkers at Pointe du Hoc like we were on a mission ourselves. And before we even caught our breath, he had already catapulted us back to Bayeux at invasion speed. A legend in tour‑guide form. Thanks from Croatian Team😉
Our Normandy D-Day tour was well worth it and we so enjoyed our tour guide Matt. He made the tour engaging, entertaining and informative. The tour was just the right size and a half day was perfect for us. It would have been much harder to get around to the sites and understand each without the information that Matt was constantly sharing. There was hardly a time that Matt was not telling us what/how/when of what we were looking at. Thanks Matt!
Frequently asked questions
FAQs
Additional information
This private three-region Bordeaux wine tour is ideal for wine enthusiasts seeking the most comprehensive Bordeaux experience in a single day, covering both Right Bank and Left Bank appellations. It suits adventurous wine lovers who want maximum variety, tasting both red and white wines across Saint-Émilion Merlot, Médoc Cabernet Sauvignon, and Graves Sauvignon Blanc-Sémillon blends.
The tour appeals to first-time Bordeaux visitors wanting a complete overview of the region's diversity, travelers with limited time who want to experience three prestigious areas, and wine education seekers interested in comparing terroirs, classification systems, and winemaking styles. With full customization available, it's perfect for groups with varied interests, couples celebrating special occasions, and discerning travelers who value flexibility, premium comfort, and expert guidance through Bordeaux's most celebrated wine regions in one unforgettable day.
In regards to the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide plastic bottles of water during our tours. You are kindly advised to bring your own. Water and refills are available at the wineries, museums and attractions visited.
Please note: In France, snacks are usually not provided during wine tastings to preserve the purity of the wine's flavor. We recommend having a good breakfast or lunch beforehand.