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Saint Emilion Odyssey Full Day Bordeaux Wine Tour
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Spend a full day discovering Saint-Émilion, one of Bordeaux’s most iconic wine destinations, where medieval heritage and centuries-old winemaking traditions meet. This small-group experience from Bordeaux combines village exploration with in-depth winery visits and guided tastings in the surrounding vineyards.
Walk through historic streets, admire panoramic viewpoints, and learn how limestone soils and local expertise shape the region’s renowned Merlot-dominant wines. With several château visits and time to fully appreciate the landscape, this tour offers a deeper understanding of Saint-Émilion’s culture, history, and wine identity in a relaxed and intimate setting.
Highlights
- Learn about Merlot-dominant blends and terroir
- Visits to carefully selected château wineries
- Guided walking discovery of medieval streets and viewpoints
- Explore the UNESCO-listed village of Saint-Émilion
- Full-day small group wine tour from Bordeaux (max 8 guests)
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Program & Itinerary
A UNESCO Wine LandscapeSaint-Émilion is one of the world’s most remarkable wine regions, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its exceptional cultural landscape shaped entirely by viticulture since Roman times. Vineyards were expanded throughout the Middle Ages, leaving a legacy of churches, underground monuments, and stone architecture that still define the village today .Located on Bordeaux’s ...
A UNESCO Wine Landscape
Saint-Émilion is one of the world’s most remarkable wine regions, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its exceptional cultural landscape shaped entirely by viticulture since Roman times. Vineyards were expanded throughout the Middle Ages, leaving a legacy of churches, underground monuments, and stone architecture that still define the village today .
Located on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, the region differs significantly from the Médoc. Clay and limestone soils favor Merlot and Cabernet Franc, producing wines known for elegance, balance, and approachability.
A Full-Day Immersion into Saint-Émilion Wines
This full-day small-group tour allows time to explore Saint-Émilion beyond a simple tasting stop. Visit carefully selected château wineries where guides explain vineyard work, vinification techniques, and barrel ageing. Multiple guided tastings introduce the diversity of Right Bank Bordeaux wines while helping guests understand blending and terroir influence.
Discover the Medieval Village
Enjoy time in the historic village itself, where cobblestone streets, panoramic viewpoints, and centuries-old monuments reflect the region’s long connection to wine culture. Saint-Émilion’s compact layout and preserved architecture create a uniquely immersive atmosphere compared with larger Bordeaux appellations.
Travel in Comfort with a Small Group
Limited to a maximum of eight guests, the experience ensures personal interaction with your expert driver-guide. Travel takes place in a premium air-conditioned Mercedes minivan operated by Ophorus, specialists in small-group tours across France since 2005.
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Departure from Bordeaux
Meet your guide at the Bordeaux Tourist Office and leave the city by minivan, driving through rolling vineyards towards the Saint‑Émilion wine region.Meet your guide at the Bordeaux Tourist Office and leave the city by minivan, driving through rolling vineyards towards the Saint‑Émilion wine region.Read moreRead less -
First winery – Visit & tastings
Arrive at your first château for a guided tour of the vineyard and cellars, followed by an introductory tasting of several Saint‑Émilion wines.Arrive at your first château for a guided tour of the vineyard and cellars, followed by an introductory tasting of several Saint‑Émilion wines.Read moreRead less -
Second winery – Visit & tastings
Continue to a second estate, where you learn more about the terroir and winemaking techniques and enjoy another tutored tasting to compare styles and vintages.Continue to a second estate, where you learn more about the terroir and winemaking techniques and enjoy another tutored tasting to compare styles and vintages.Read moreRead less -
Saint‑Émilion village – Visit & free time
Drive up to the UNESCO‑listed medieval village of Saint‑Émilion for a short guided visit, then enjoy free time for personal exploration and lunch at your own expense in the cobbled streets, shops, or cafés.Drive up to the UNESCO‑listed medieval village of Saint‑Émilion for a short guided visit, then enjoy free time for personal exploration and lunch at your own expense in the cobbled streets, shops, or cafés.Read moreRead less -
Final winery – Commented tasting & return
In the afternoon, head to a final château for a commented wine tasting session, rounding off your discovery of Saint‑Émilion wines before returning by minivan to Bordeaux city centre, where the tour ends near the Tourist Office.In the afternoon, head to a final château for a commented wine tasting session, rounding off your discovery of Saint‑Émilion wines before returning by minivan to Bordeaux city centre, where the tour ends near the Tourist Office.Read moreRead less -
Return to Bordeaux
Relax on the drive back to Bordeaux city centre, where your full‑day Saint-Émilion experience ends near the Tourist Office.Relax on the drive back to Bordeaux city centre, where your full‑day Saint-Émilion experience ends near the Tourist Office.Read moreRead less
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- Adult only tour, no children allowed under 18 years
- Minimum 2 participants required
- Small group limited to 8 guests
Know before you go
- Please arrive 10 minutes before departure
- Walking involved on cobblestone streets
- Comfortable shoes recommended
- Not wheelchair accessible
Additional information
This full-day experience provides a deeper exploration of Saint-Émilion than shorter excursions, allowing time for multiple winery visits and meaningful discovery of the village and surrounding vineyards.
In regards to the protection of the environment, we will no longer provide plastic bottles of water during our tours. You are kindly advised to bring your own. Water and refills are available at the wineries, museums and attractions visited.
Please note: In France, snacks are usually not provided during wine tastings to preserve the purity of the wine's flavor. We recommend having a good breakfast or lunch beforehand.
Voucher info
Mobile or printed voucher accepted. Please present to your driver-guide at departure.
Group information
Operated as a small-group shared experience limited to 8 guests. Private tour options available upon request.
Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
Meeting point /
12 cours du 30 Juillet
33000 Bordeaux
Departure
Pick up in front of Bordeaux Tourism Office. Guide will have a sign with company logo and tour name. Please be ready 10 minutes before tour departure time. All tours leave on time!
Return
Tour returns to original departure point.
Reviews
4.9/5 (291 reviews)
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Sarah H
03, Jun 2026
An excellent day trip with Guy as our guide. The small group of 8 worked really well and we had 3 excellent vineyard visits and tastings, all to interesting... -
Yi Sun
09, Dec 2025
It was a lovely tour. Our guide, Stan, was very friendly and shared a lot of wine knowledge with us. The vineyard we visited was historic and located... -
Justin
23, Sep 2025
Rodolphe was amazing! His tour was both extremely educational and entertaining. He has a great sense of humor and made the day a real fun visit to go... -
Deborah
03, Jul 2025
The Saint-Emilion tour & 3 wineries was a wonderful experience! We had a fabulous guide, Jerome. He was so knowledgeable & funny & charming. It was a...
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Included
- Transportation in premium air-conditioned Mercedes minivan
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Chateau visits and wine tastings
- All Wine tasting fees included
- Small-group experience (maximum 8 guests)
Excluded
- Personal expenses
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and drinks (lunch)
- Gratuities for the driver/guide
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Is wine knowledge required?
No, the tour is suitable for beginners and enthusiasts alike. -
What wines are produced in Saint-Émilion?
Primarily Merlot-dominant blends, often complemented by Cabernet Franc. -
Are tastings included?
Yes, all wine tasting fees are included. -
How many wineries are visited?
Typically three carefully selected estates depending on availability. -
How is this different from the half-day tour?
The full-day experience includes additional winery visits and more time to explore Saint-Émilion village and vineyards in depth.
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