Compare Four days in Saint-Emilion, Margaux, Blaye & Cadillac by Memosine vs Highlights of Bordeaux & the Dordogne by Audley Travel
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| Duration | 4 days | 10 days |
| Price From | $ 1,655 | $ 4,420 |
| Price Per Day | $ 414 | $ 442 |
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| Trip Style | Group tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Basic | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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At the wheel of your storytelling convertible buggy, equipped with a GPS tablet-guide, you will explore Margaux’s famous great growth Châteaux, the UNESCO-listed citadel of Blaye, the medieval city of Saint-Emilion, the Sauternes and the Château of La Bère in the Graves. Always at your own pace! Drive along charming small roads that follow the banks of the Gironde Estuary lined with numerous Charterhouses, former holiday homes. Take the legendary “Route des Châteaux” all the way to Margaux. Open the door of an 1855 “Grand Cru” Château and a family property, discover the secrets of wine-making and taste their wine. |
Enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore the city by yourselves. Prestigious Médoc wine region today with a guide and small group. |
Day 1: Bordeaux, Margaux, Blaye, 50km
- 10:00 am: Departure from the Memosine agency in Bordeaux
- 10:30 am: Admire your first vines and drive along the Gironde estuary
- 11:30 am: Visit of an 1855 classified great growth Château followed by a wine-tasting*
- 3:00 pm: Lunch (not included)
- 2:30 pm: Legendary Castle Road to Margaux
- 3:00 pm: Wine-tasting visit in lovely Cru Bourgeois Château**
- 4:30 pm: Ferry crossing Lamarque-Blaye
- 6:00 pm: Settle in your charming guesthouse in Blaye***
Classified Château: Dauzac, Desmirail, Prieuré-Lichine **Cru Bourgeois Château: Lamothe-Bergeron, Haut-Breton Larigaudière ***Guesthouse: Clos Réaud, Villa Prémayac
Day 2: Blaye, Bourg sur Gironde, Saint-Emilion, 60km
- 08:30 am: Breakfast at the guesthouse (included)
- 10:00 am: Free visit of Blaye Citadel
- 11:30 am: Drive along the Dordogne river past charming Bourg-sur-Gironde
- 1:00 pm: Lunch (not included)
- 3:30 pm: Wine-tasting visit in a Fronsac appellation Château on the way to Saint-Emilion*
- 6:00:pm: Night amongst the Saint-Emilion vineyards**
Château: La Rivière **Guesthouse: Franc Grâce-Dieu, Haut-Sarpe
Day 3: Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Sauternes, 90km
- 08:30 am: Breakfast (included)
- 10:00 am: Wine-tasting visit in the lovely family property*
- 11:00 am: Famous Châteaux loop to see Pomerol, Domaine de Petrus, Châteaux Cheval Blanc and Angelus
- 12:00 am: Lunch (not included)
- 2:30 pm: Guided visit of the Saint-Emilion underground monuments and monolithic church
- 3:30 pm: Free time around Saint-Emilion
- 4:30 pm: Leisurely drive to Sauternes past Saint-Macaire medieval city
- 6:30 pm: Night amongst the vineyards Sauternes**
Château: Franc Grâce-Dieu, Haut-Sarpe **Guesthouse: Relais du silence du Château d’Arche
Day 4: Sauternes, Graves, Bordeaux, 80km
- 08:30 am: Breakfast (included)
- 10:00 am: Wine-tasting visit in the property of Sauternes appellation*
- 11:00 am: Stop by Château Yquem and drive along the Landes forest
- 12:30 pm: Lunch in the Graves wine region (not included)
- 2:30 pm: Visit of the Château of La Brède, former home of world-famous philosopher De Montesquieu
- 4:00 pm: Stop at the Sources of Caudalie, famous for their grape-based cosmetics
- 5:00 pm: Drive across the Graves region and back to Bordeaux along its 18th-century quays
- 6:00 pm: Arrival at the agency in the Chartrons district of Bordeaux
Day 1: Bordeaux
Accommodation options: L’Hôtel Particulier, Terrace, Le Boutique Hotel, Le Boutique Hotel & YNDO Hotel
On arrival into Bordeaux, you’ll be met by your private driver, who will take you to your hotel in central Bordeaux. Once you’ve settled in, make your own way to the port for your wine cruise along the Garonne River.
Day 2: Bordeaux
Accommodation options: L’Hôtel Particulier, Terrace, Le Boutique Hotel, Le Boutique Hotel & YNDO Hotel
Meet your private guide this morning for a gourmet walking tour of Bordeaux. Then enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore the city by yourselves.
Day 3: Bordeaux
Accommodation options: L’Hôtel Particulier, Terrace, Le Boutique Hotel, Le Boutique Hotel & YNDO Hotel
Embark on a shared tour of the prestigious Médoc wine region today with a guide and small group.
Day 4: Saint-Émilion
Accommodation options: Au Logis des Remparts, Restaurant, Hostellerie de Plaisance & Hostellerie des Plaisance
Your private driver collects you at your hotel this morning for your local train journey to Saint-Émilion. After you’ve settled in to your hotel, take a privately guided bike tour of the vineyards.
Day 5: Sarlat-la-Canéda
Accommodation options: Hôtel La Couleuvrine, La Villa Romaine, Plaza Madeleine, Sarlat-la-Canéda
Your private driver collects you at your hotel this morning for your train journey to Sarlat-la-Canéda. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
Day 6: Sarlat-la-Canéda
Accommodation options: Hôtel La Couleuvrine, La Villa Romaine & Plaza Madeleine
Your private guide meets you at your hotel today for a walking tour of the medieval city. The afternoon is spent at leisure to wander the well-preserved cobbled streets, enjoy some shopping or visit the church.
Day 7: Sarlat-la-Canéda
Accommodation options: Hôtel La Couleuvrine, La Villa Romaine & Plaza Madeleine
Your private driver takes you into the Dordogne countryside for your shared full-day cooking class, starting with a visit to a local market to buy seasonal produce.
Day 8: Sarlat-la-Canéda
Accommodation: Hôtel La Couleuvrine, La Villa Romaine & Plaza Madeleine
Set off on a private tour of the Dordogne today, including Château de Beynac, Château de Castelnaud, a troglodyte village along the river, and a short, shared cruise along the river in a traditional Gabarre boat
Day 9: Sarlat-la-Canéda
Accommodation options: Hôtel La Couleuvrine, La Villa Romaine & Plaza Madeleine
Delve into this region’s extensive prehistoric artwork today with your private guide starting at Lascaux IV Cave, then to Les Eyzies National Prehistory Museum and finally to Rouffignac Cave.
Day 10: Return home
Your private driver takes you to the train station today for your journey back to Bordeaux and private transfer to the airport and flight home.
