Day Trips & Excursions in Aquitaine

Pleasure your palate with the rich flavor and smooth taste of wine grown exclusively in the Graves region on a 6-hour tour from Bordeaux. With a connoisseur guide, visit two of the area's most impressive chateaux and uncover the secrets behind ancient winemaking processes. Gaze at picturesque sprawls of vineyards and descend into the cellars of established wineries to taste refined samples of wine produced on the properties. Learn which wines compliment which foods and educate your palate in the complex flavors present in each sample.

Discover the subterranean cellars and winemaking secrets of the Bordeaux wine region on a 5-hour tour from Bordeaux. Admire sweeping vistas of the picturesque countryside as you travel by air-conditioned coach to prestigious wineries in the appellations of either Saint-Emillion or Mèdoc. Descend into the ancient cellars and see oak barrels of refined wines before marveling at expansive sprawls of vineyards. Pamper your palate with delicious samples of wine and gain fascinating insight into the wines' delicate flavors and meticulous manufacture.

Marvel at the scenic splendor of San Sebastian on a delightful day-trip from Bilbao. Wander the winding streets of the city's Old Quarter to see antique architecture; pleasure your palate with Spanish specialties in the small fishing village of Hondarribia; and sink your toes into the silken sands of Biarritz, a sandy stretch declared the 'Beach of Kings' due to regular visits by European royalty. Convenient round-trip transportation from your hotel is included in this tour.   

Discover the rich wine-making traditions of St-Emilion on a guided tasting tour from Bordeaux. With a group of fellow wine enthusiasts, spend 8.5 hours visiting two distinguished wine estates in this UNESCO-listed territory to sample and learn about exquisite local varietals. Your excursion includes fascinating estate tours, informative tasting sessions, a buffet lunch and independent time to explore the charming town of St-Emilion and its underground monuments as the church and the hermitage.

Sample some of the best of the French wine world with a full-day wine tour of the fabled M edoc region from Bordeaux. With an expert guide, visit three châteaux for wine tastings where you'll sip firsthand the wines giving this region its worldwide reputation since the 1855 Bordeaux classification. Learn about the appellations and classification system for wine, get insider tips on pairing food with wine, find out how to decode a French wine label and more. At the second château of the day, dig into a traditional French lunch.

Escape the bustle of Bordeaux for some seaside therapy on this 4.5-hour day trip to the Bay of Arcachon. With your local guide and small group, you'll journey southwest by mini-coach to the white sands beaches of Arcachon, famous for oyster-harvesting. Hike to the top of Pyla Dune - the highest sand dune in Europe - stroll the beach, get splendid ocean and forest views, and sample fresh oysters at a local oyster farm.

While in Bordeaux, discover the bounty of wine country on a full-day guided tasting tour! With an expert guide, tour a wine cellar in Bordeaux's historic district and enjoy a tasting before stopping in town for a traditional lunch. Then depart Bordeaux to explore outlying wine chateaux in either Medoc or Saint Emilion. You'll visit one or two esteemed wine estates, meet local vintners, learn about the extraordinary local viticulture traditions and sample a range of fine wines.

Experience the beauty of St-Emilion by bike on this 9-hour wine-tasting tour from Bordeaux. Begin with a guided walking tour of this UNESCO-listed city, then enjoy a leisurely bike ride through the verdant countryside. Learn the history of St-Emilion wine country as you to cycle past famous chateaux, stop at a lovely vineyard for lunch and a wine-tasting class, and visit a classified-growth estate to sample fine local varietals.