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2 Nights / 1 Guided Day
SHORT ESCAPE
Great Chateaux of the Medoc |
What's Included:
- 2 night's hotel accommodation at the comfort level of your choice: CLASSIC, CLASSIC+, or DELUXE
- English speaking, fun and knowledgable wine expert guide/driver for the day
- Use of a comfortable private vehicle for the day's explorations
- 2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner (drinks not included with the lunch or dinner)
- Wine tastings and visits as described
- Wine making course
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CLASSIC ITINERARY : Comfortable 2 and 3 star hotels and guest houses
CLASSIC+ ITINERARY : A selection of charming 3 star hotels and guest houses
DELUXE ITINERARY : The best in the region; luxury accommodation
2012 PRICE (per person, based on double room occupancy) :
CLASSIC : coming soon | CLASSIC+ : coming soon | DELUXE : coming soon
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| Day 1: Welcome to Bordeaux
Arrival in Bordeaux and check-in at your hotel. Take some time to explore this port-city, in existence since Neanderthal times! Though you won't see many remains from this time, you'll enjoy the beautiful 18th century buildings that still line the quays, as well as the general feel of wealth (earned mostly from the wine trade that left from here on boats) that lasts from the time of Eleanor of Aquitane, and her husband, Henry Plantagenet. Today it is inscribed by UNESCO as "an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble". Be sure to explore the elegant "Place de la Bourse", as well as St Peter's church, Saint Andre's Cathedral and the Grand Theatre. Dinner in a gourmet restaurant.
Day 2: Exploring the Médoc
The Médoc, one of the world's most famous wine regions, invites you to follow the Route des Grands Crus. You will go past many prestigious châteaux, reflecting the prosperity and prestige of Bordeaux winegrowers -great names such as Margaux, Latour, Mouton-Rothschild, Lafite-Rothschild. Visiting the estates, you will taste wines of infinite nuances in luxurious cellars. Fine Médoc is full of vigour, with an unforgettable bouquet and inimitable finesse.
After breakfast, your English-speaking guide & chauffeur will meet you at your hotel and take you on a full-day tour to explore the Médoc wine region and its famous appellations of Margaux, Saint Julien, Pauillac, Saint Estèphe… As well as visiting and tasting at two different Grand Cru Classes estates, you will participate in a fun and informative winemaking course where you will be able to assemble your very own wine! A delicious local lunch recharges you halfway through the day. Return to Bordeaux in the early evening. Dinner on your own this evening.
Day 3: Departure
After a final delicious breakfast in your hotel, you can continue on to other travels - Bon Voyage! |
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