Bordeaux Super Saver: Small-Group Trip to Arcachon with Oyster Tasting and Lunch plus M edoc Wine Tour

10 Hours

Mobile Ticket

Hotel Pickup Offered

English,French

Language Offered

Overview

Combine two of the most popular Bordeaux excursions into one full-day including magnificent châteaux, picturesque vineyards, wine tasting and fresh oysters in the Bay of Arcachon and M edoc wine region. With this Bordeaux Super Saver, you'll experience the best of the region in one day at a discount. Group size is limited to eight people, ensuring more personalized attention from your guide.

Small-group tour limited to eight people ensures a more personalized experience
Full-day wine, château and oyster tasting tour around Bordeaux
Travel to the Bay of Arcachon, known for its oysters and home to Europe's largest sand dune
Visit two châteaux in the M edoc wine region for vineyard tours and wine tastings paired with small bites
Learn about the Bordeaux region from your knowledgeable guide
Picnic lunch and all tastings included

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What To Expect

Arcachon Bay Half-Day Trip (morning)Get picked up near Place des Quinconces in the center of Bordeaux in a climate-controlled minivan to begin the 45-minute drive to the Bay of Arcachon. During the trip, enjoy the view as you learn about the region from your knowledgeable guide.Your first stop a the Bay of Arcachon is Pyla Dune (Dune du Pyla), Europe's largest sand dune. Join your guide for an invigorating hike to the top, affording you excellent views over the bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the Landes Forest.Descend the dune and climb back into the minivan for a driving tour of some of the charming bay-front towns, followed by a visit to one of the famous local oyster farms. There, meet an oyster farmer to hear about the traditional cultivation methods they still use today while you sample a half-dozen fresh Arcachon oysters. Wash it down with some white wine.Return to Bordeaux for a picnic lunch with the group before the start of the afternoon tour.M edoc Wine Tour (afternoon)After an enjoyable lunch, get back into the minivan for the scenic drive along what's known as the Château Route in the M edoc wine region. Pass famous wine châteaux like Mouton-Rothschild, Latour or Margaux, and enjoy a few stops en route for photos as you learn more about Bordeaux wine from your guide.Stop at the first of two winery visits of the afternoon at a family-run château for a tour of the vineyard, traditional vat room and cellar. Learn what it takes to properly taste wine and try your new skills as you taste some of the château's wines.The next stop is one of the most distinguished classified growth châteaux in the region. Though the precise château you visit will vary depending on the day, it may include Lagrange, Siran, Chasse-Spleen, Gruaud-Larose, Lascombes or Lamarque. At the second château, see both the vineyards and vat room as you hear about what it takes to make these esteemed wines. Sample the estate's wines with some traditional French hors d'oeuvres such as freshly baked bread, cured meats and local cheeses.Return to Bordeaux in the evening.

Bordeaux Super Saver: Small-Group Trip to Arcachon with Oyster Tasting and Lunch plus M edoc Wine Tour

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