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BORDEAUX CLASSIC WINE TRAIL

Highlights

Discover the vineyards of St Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, as well as Entre-Deux-Mers, Sauternes and Graves. Explore the historic village of Saint Emilion with its troglodyte dwellings and pretty alleyways.

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France

Budget

From $250 per person

All highlights

Bordeaux Wine Trail . This wine trail walking holiday in France traverses some of the most famous vineyards in the world. Walk at your own pace and discover a rolling countryside steeped in history, from its 2000 year old vines planted by the Romans to its wine chateaux and historic villages. Your self-guided walking trail starts by exploring the famous St Emilion vineyards home to some of the most sought after Bordeaux wines. You have the opportunity to have a guided visit of the historic town of St Emilion as well as wine tasting in the Jacobins Convent. Over the course of the next few days you’ll pass through several more exceptional wine areas such as Sauternes and Entre-Deux-Mers. Easy walking will lead you through vines and woodland to the mighty Gironde Estuary where chateaux and fishermen’s huts vie for attention. Wine tasting visits are possible along the walking trail and at the end of each day you’ll be warmly welcomed to your quality guest houses and hotels. Holiday Profile . 6 or 7 nights/7 or 8 days: 5 days independent walking between guest houses . Everday of week subject to availability during 1 April to 31 October . Walking Profile & Grade . This independent walking holiday in the Bordeaux region of France is made up of 5 walks some circular, some walking between guest houses. There are different walking trail options on several of the days meaning that the walking ranges from easy to easy+. The easier days average about 10km with plenty of time for visits and wine tasting. The maximum distance that you will cover in a day is 15km.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Pick up from Bordeaux or direct to your accommodation in Saint Emilion. St-Emilion is renowned not only for its wines but for the town itself, which dominates the Dordogne valley from its hilltop position.. .

Day 2: St Emilion Vineyards Circuit

Your first day's walking trail explores the Saint Emilion area. All around the town, the vineyards stretch out on the undulating landscape. Its compact nature is very reminiscent of Burgundy. You will have 2 options for today's circuit, whichever you choose, there will be opportunities to stop for some wine tasting.. Overnight: Camiran, Walk: 8 or 14km, +70m . .

Day 4: Entre-deux-Mers Walk: St Martin du Lerm to Caudrot

The Entre-Deux-Mers region takes its name from its location, being nestled between the Garonne and the Dordogne rivers. The region has a long wine-producing history with the earliest vines planted by the Romans 2000 years ago. In the Middle ages, Benedictine monks established Entre deux Mers' reputation offering sweet white wines to pilgrims on route to Santiago de Compostela. The main grape varieties used to produce the area's dry and sweet white wines are Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle. Today's walk will traverse the gently rolling hills planted with vineyards which are bounded by small valleys, meadows, and forests and criss-crossed by several streams. Transfer at the end of the walk, and transfer back to your accommodation.. Overnight: Camiran, Walk: 15km, +100m . .

Day 5: Caudrot to St Macaire

After a short transfer, today's walking trail takes you along the vines and estuary of the Gironde, passing chateaux and fishermens huts on route. You will also come to the small port and its locks which mark the start of the "Canal du Midi", linking the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean. Your day's trail will lead to the medieval city of St Macaire. Dinner and night in hotel*** in the very heart of the town.. Overnight: St Macaire, Walk: 10km +25m . .

Day 7: The Famous Sauternes vineyards area. From Sauternes to Barsac

Today's walking trail follows the left bank of the Garonne, where the superior Sauternes wines are produced. You will pass the vineyards of some of the most famous wine producers in the region. Sauternes is where some of the world's finest sweet white wines are produced. There are some wonderful small communities in this area, so as well as chateaux, there are churches, mills and washhouses set in a beautifully varied landscape of vines and forest. You will also encounter the wild Ciron river, which in the past was used to transport logs from the region. Finish the day with an aperitif tasting in the Château Gravas, a wine producer dating from the 12th century.. If available, accommodation and dinner in the 19th century Chateau de Camperos with its rooms enjoying views over the vines or the park. You can relax in the Jacuzzi at the end of your week's walking trail.. Overnight

Day 8: Departure

Breakfast and transfer to Barsac train station.. . Optional extra night Bordeaux before or after your walking holiday . .

Prices

Price per person	2 pers	4 pers	6 pers	8 pers
Price per adult	$250	$180	$160	$150
Price per kid	$130	$90	$80	$80

Services

Included:

Transfer from Bordeaux (station or airport) at the start of the walking holiday and back to Barsac train station at the end of the stay, where required
7 night's accommodation in a mixture of guest houses, hotels and chateaux
All breakfasts, 5 picnic lunches on walking days and 4 evening meals
Full walking notes and maps,
Transport of luggage between guest houses
Small transfers on 3 days

Excluded:

Travel to Bordeaux, France
Return train trip to Bordeaux and onward travel
Lunches on arrival and departure days plus one other day
3 evening meals. Drinks and snacks
Travel insurance
Any entrance fees

Optional:

Extra Nights
City Breaks
Tailor Made Trips

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