Tour Overview
Spend an amazing day riding your e-bike in the beautiful St.Emilion vineyards, having lunch in a château and learning how to become a great wine taster. Enjoy visits and tastings at 2 chateaux: a family-run estate & a Grand Cru Classe estate. A guided tour of St.Emilion village is included.
9.30am: Meet in the centre of Bordeaux in front of the tourist office and set off for your day trip to the vineyards of Saint-Emilion. You will be driven in comfort by minivan to the start of your e-bike ride.
10.15am: You’ll arrive in St. Emilion and meet your trusty local guide in front of the tourist office next to the church and hop on your electric bike for the day!
10.30am: Once on your bike you’ll head off for a leisurely ride through the beautiful vineyards of Saint-Emilion; passing some of the best chateaux in Bordeaux like Chateau Petrus and Cheval Blanc as you go!
12.00pm: It’s time for a tour and tasting at the first château of the day: a beautiful family-run estate in the heart of Saint-Emilion wine country. Your tour will include a visit to the vat house and chateau cellar where you will learn about the traditional way of making wine. Then… enjoy a wine tasting!
Lunch: After your tour you'll enjoy a picnic in the garden of the chateau where you will feast on typical French delicacies within a wonderful setting (or inside the chateau in case of bad weather).
1.30pm: Next up is a guided walking tour through the charming medieval village of St. Emilion, UNESCO World Heritage classified since 1999. Walk the cobbled streets and take in the views of the surrounding vineyards.
3.30pm: The last stop on your e-bike tour will be for a visit and wine tasting at a Classified Growth château at the doorstep of Saint Emilion. Enjoy a tour of the vineyards and the wine cellar as well as an explanation of the winemaking process from the vine to the bottle. Followed by a guided tasting of the estate's wines.
5.00pm: After this perfect day of visiting Saint Emilion and its wineries you will travel back by minivan to the centre of Bordeaux.
6.00pm: Arrive back in Bordeaux
What’s included
- Transportation by minibus
- Tasting of 4 wines (2 wines tasted per Chateau)
- Friendly and professional guide
- Food and Drink not mentioned
