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Bordeaux City Break
5 Days Starting and ending in Bordeaux, France
Visiting: Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating Bordeaux City Break, where the allure of France's wine capital awaits. Begin your journey with a scenic train ride to the enchanting town of St Émilion, famed for its prestigious wines and historic charm. Delight in a wine cellar tour and tasting at a local vineyard, and explore the town's subterranean church and catacombs. Back in Bordeaux, enjoy guided walks through its UNESCO World Heritage streets, uncovering architectural masterpieces and hidden gems. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Bordeaux's squares and wine merchants, and visit the Citè du Vin for a fascinating wine journey. Stay at the centrally located Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre, with breakfast and select dinners included. This small group tour promises a rich blend of culture, history, and gastronomy, perfect for those seeking an immersive experience in one of France's most celebrated regions.
Highlights
Itinerary
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Day 1 : Bonjour Bordeaux!
Location: Bordeaux
Accommodation Name: Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre
Meals Included: Dinner
Your Bordeaux city break commences at Bordeaux Airport. Upon collecting your luggage, you'll rendezvous with our leader, proceeding via public transport to our centrally located hotel.
Once your bags are safely stowed in your rooms, your leader, time permitting, will guide you to additional amenities like supermarkets, pharmacies, and ATMs, ensuring you have everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Day 2 : Bottle Stop Bordeaux
Location: Bordeaux
Accommodation Name: Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
During your first morning in the city, join a local guide to explore Bordeaux's historic streets, delving into its rich past, vibrant present, and exciting future. Uncover what makes Bordeaux the wine hub of France.
In the afternoon, venture to the Cité du Vin, a museum devoted to the region's wine, offering a captivating journey through time, cultures, and civilizations. Wrap up your day with a visit to Bordeaux's "Bassins de Lumière," a WWII submarine base transformed into a massive arts center.
Day 3 : The Vineyards Of St Emilion
Location: Saint-Émilion
Accommodation Name: Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre
Meals Included: Breakfast
Walks
Distance: 2 miles
Time: 1.5 hours
Ascent: 100
Descent: 100
The train from Bordeaux Gare St Jean whisks you on a 40-minute ride to the little train station of St Émilion. From here, you walk to a local vineyard, exploring the wine cellar and sampling some of their prestigious wines. After this, you stroll into St Émilion itself. The town is like stepping back in time with little backstreets and seductive squares filled with proud wine merchants offering the rare wines of the region. Only a small amount of this wine from St Émilion is sold overseas, as it is too good for the locals to part with easily. You will be lucky to spot a bottle in UK supermarkets. After lunch in town, for which we recommend the local deli for fresh sandwiches, you visit St Emilion’s subterranean church and catacombs before continuing your vineyard walk back towards the station. miles
Day 4 : Unesco World Hertage Walk
Location: Bordeaux
Accommodation Name: Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Walks
Distance: 4.3 miles
Time: 4 hours
Ascent: 60
Descent: 60
In 2007 Bordeaux became the most extensive urban environment in the world to be recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Our walk in this formidable space will take in not only the city’s architectural masterpieces but also lesser-known little gems. miles
Day 5 : Final Day
Location: Bordeaux
Meals Included: Breakfast
Depending on your flight arrangements, you might have the opportunity to visit some of Bordeaux's renowned museums or ascend an impressive church tower for a panoramic view of the city and its landmarks. Make the most of your time, immersing yourself in the cultural offerings Bordeaux has to offer before departing for your journey home.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at the Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre for the duration of the tour.
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Meals
Includes breakfast daily and dinner in a local restaurant on selected days.
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Guided Walks
Guided walks in Bordeaux and St Émilion, including visits to vineyards and historical sites.
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Train Ride
Train ride from Bordeaux Gare St Jean to St Émilion.
What's Not Included
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Lunch
Lunch is not included; recommendations are provided for local dining options.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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Personal Expenses
Any personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional activities are not included.
Mode of Transport
Enjoy a scenic train journey from Bordeaux Gare St Jean to St Émilion, providing a convenient and picturesque way to explore the region's renowned vineyards and historic sites.
Accommodation
Stay at the Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre, offering comfortable accommodations in the heart of Bordeaux, providing easy access to the city's attractions and dining options.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the Bordeaux City Break?
The tour includes accommodation at the Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre, which offers comfortable accommodations in the heart of Bordeaux, providing easy access to the city's attractions and dining options.
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Are meals included in the Bordeaux City Break tour?
The tour includes breakfast daily and dinner in a local restaurant on selected days. Lunch is not included, but recommendations for local dining options are provided.
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What is the mode of transportation to St Émilion during the tour?
The tour includes a scenic train journey from Bordeaux Gare St Jean to St Émilion, offering a convenient and picturesque way to explore the region's renowned vineyards and historic sites.
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What activities are included in the visit to St Émilion?
In St Émilion, the tour includes a visit to a local vineyard with a wine cellar tour and wine tasting experience. Additionally, there is a guided walk through the town, exploring its historic backstreets, and a visit to the subterranean church and catacombs.
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What can participants expect during the UNESCO World Heritage Walk in Bordeaux?
Participants will enjoy a 4.3-mile walk through Bordeaux, taking in the city's architectural masterpieces and lesser-known gems. This walk highlights Bordeaux's status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, recognized for its extensive urban environment.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Once you have paid your deposit, and all of the elements of your holiday are confirmed, we will provide a Confirmation of Booking and Invoice Pack. The confirmation of booking confirms your holiday arrangements, any special requests, and the balance due date. Please take the time to check this document carefully and please let us know immediately if there are any inaccuracies. As part of this pack, you’ll also receive a Holiday Information Sheet with more detail about your holiday. We will send reminder(s) for any missing details, which are important for your booking, so please update us as soon as you can. A MONTH BEFORE DEPARTURE Now’s the time to really start looking forward to your holiday, and 3-4 weeks before departure we’ll send out any updated information relating to your trip, including any local information. If you have any questions regarding your holiday arrangements, please get in touch with us. THREE WEEKS BEFORE DEPARTURE We aim to send out your Travel Documents and joining instructions 3 weeks before departure, please take the time to read through these documents and note your up-to-date flight schedules (if/where relevant), check-in times, and luggage allowance.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You may be able to change your dates. Please refer to Section 5 of our Booking Conditions for more details or message us for assistance. Note that charges and limitations may apply.
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Do I need to have travel insurance?
It’s a condition of booking that you obtain adequate travel insurance, from a reputable provider, to undertake the holiday, including UK trips chiefly due to the cancellation element of cover. The policy must cover the period from the date of booking to the last day of your trip and should include, as a minimum, cover for: medical expenses (including the consequences of a Covid positive test result), mountain rescue including helicopter rescue, death, repatriation, cancellation and curtailment and shall not have exclusion clauses limiting cover for the activities you will partake in on your trip, including altitudes reached in the holiday arrangement. It is your responsibility to check that your policy is adequate for the nature and destination of the holiday booked. Once you have obtained your travel insurance, please provide us with the name of your travel insurer, the policy number and the insurer’s 24 hour emergency assistance number. In the event that you fail to obtain suitable Travel Insurance we shall not be liable for any costs incurred or claims made against us due to your failure to comply with this term. If travelling outside the UK you must carry proof of insurance with you and produce it if reasonably requested to do so by Ramble Worldwide staff, tour leaders or suppliers. No refunds will be made should you be excluded from the walking programme through being uninsured or you being unable to demonstrate that you are insured.
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