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Wine Tour Bordeaux
Trip highlights:
- Bordeaux metropolis
- La Cité du Vin wine museum
- Château Faugères with Chandra Kurt
- Médoc - Pauillac
- Arcachon and Dune du Pilat
Between Médoc and Saint-Émilion
Enjoy an extraordinary journey through picturesque vineyards and let the châteaux and their world-famous wines enchant you. Many of Bordeaux's great crus come from the regions of Médoc, Saint-Émilion and Graves. Further culinary highlights round off this indulgent journey.
Day 1: Switzerland - Bordeaux
Travel by TGV from Basel to Paris. You will be welcomed for lunch in a typical brasserie before continuing by TGV to Bordeaux. (6 nights at the Hotel FirstName Bordeaux by Hyatt****).
Day 2: Bordeaux
Culinary city walk in Bordeaux with stops at several stations and tasting of delicious bites. Then continue to the "La Cité du Vin" wine museum, where you will learn about the secrets of winemaking in an extremely interesting way. Dinner in a local restaurant.
Day 3: Graves
You travel to a wine-growing region with a distinctive character: Graves. It is considered the birthplace of Bordeaux's quality wine. Tastings at Château Malartic-Lagravière with its modern cellar and at Domaine de Chevalier. A special feature of this almost Mediterranean region is its nutrient-poor soils, which are studded with countless pebbles. The stones store heat during the day and release it slowly at night, so the vines are protected from low temperatures and possible late frosts. The cool nights and warm days create a unique microclimate that benefits the grape varieties.
Day 4: Saint-Émilion
In Saint-Émilion you will experience the perfection of wine. In the late morning, a tasting follows at Château Faugères in Saint-Émilion. This tour is accompanied by Chandra Kurt, one of Switzerland's leading wine writers. She studied at the Universities of Zurich and Lausanne, as well as at the Institute of Masters of Wine in London. Chandra Kurt has written more than 20 books on wine, including «Reisen mit Wein» and «Chasselas – Von Féchy bis Dézaley». Since 2015 she has also been editor of the quarterly wine magazine «Weinseller Journal». Kurt works as a wine consultant nationally and internationally and is a member of the Circle of Wine Writers in London, the Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne and the Confrérie du Guillon. In the afternoon you will explore the town itself. A guided tour takes you to the famous rock church, carved entirely out of limestone. Afterwards, it is worth taking a leisurely stroll through the lanes.
Day 5: Arcachon - Dune du Pilat
Excursion to the Bassin d'Arcachon. Here you will visit an oyster farm, take a boat trip and finally climb the 114 m high Dune du Pilat. The height of the dune changes by about 2 to 3 m over the course of the year, depending on wind direction and strength. From the summit you enjoy a magnificent view over the Bay of Arcachon, Cap Ferret, the ocean with Banc d'Arguin and the surrounding forests.
Day 6: Médoc - Pauillac
Today is like a never-ending symphony of châteaux with resounding names. Pauillac is the undisputed centre of the Médoc, where you will enjoy wine tastings at Château Ferrière and Château Phélan Ségur, both of high quality. Pauillac lies halfway between Bordeaux and the Pointe de Grave, along the largest estuary in Europe: the Gironde. On the return journey, photo stops are planned at further châteaux.
Day 7: Bordeaux - Clermont-Ferrand
Today we head to the Sauternes area, known for its luxury sweet wines. Stop at Château Rayne Vigneau, where you will be welcomed for a cellar visit, tasting and lunch. Continue to Clermont-Ferrand. (Hotel Mercure Centre Jaude****).
Day 8: Clermont-Ferrand - Switzerland
Return journey by coach to Switzerland.
In Bordeaux, the centrally located ****Hotel FirstName Bordeaux by Hyatt will be your home for 6 nights. It offers all the comforts of a good first-class hotel and is just a few steps from the charming old town. Enjoy the proximity of the River Garonne and its attractive riverside area. In Clermont-Ferrand you will stay at a good first-class hotel.
Included services
- Outward journey by TGV from Basel via Paris to Bordeaux, 1st class
- 2 x HB (dinner/breakfast buffet)
- 5 x B&B (double/single room with breakfast buffet)
- 3 x dinner in local restaurants, including matching wines
- 6 x lunch at châteaux or in restaurants, including matching wines
- Visits to famous wine estates, including tastings
- Entry to La Cité du Vin museum
- Wine tour guide Bruno Jeggli
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