Paris to Bordeaux Discovery

Arrival to Paris

As they say, Paris is always a good idea! Bonjour and welcome to the most romantic city in the world and the charming capital of France - Paris!

Upon arrival, your driver meets you and takes you to your centrally located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free so you can start exploring the magnificent city center on your own, dine in one of the local restaurants or take a good rest in your comfortable room.

Louvre and Orsay Museums 

After breakfast, meet your guide for a walking tour of two of the most famous museums in Paris. Skip the lines and delve into the artistic wonders that await you. Begin your journey at the Louvre Museum, where you'll encounter celebrated works of art, ancient artifacts, and iconic sculptures. Marvel at masterpieces by Raphael, Michelangelo, Rubens, Rembrandt and Leonardo da Vinci's renowned Mona Lisa.

Continue your artistic odyssey at the renowned Orsay Museum, home to a magnificent collection of works by great artists such as Manet, Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, Cezanne, Garnier, Courbet, Carpeaux, Nadar, and Guimard. Immerse yourself in the beauty and creativity of these masterpieces as you explore the galleries.

Tour of the Champs-Elysees and Eiffel Tower Districts

Following breakfast your guide meets you in the hotel lobby and takes you on a walking tour of the Champs-Elysees and Eiffel Tower districts.

You start with outstanding Places Vendome and Concorde and proceed to the Tuileries Gardens - the oldest park in the city. You will see one of the most recognizable landmarks with its magnificent glass-domed roof - Grand Palais and Petit Palais. Step on the most ornate and extravagant bridge in the city - Pont Alexandre III and continue to the Place du Trocadero which is the vantage point of the Eiffel Tower.

Tour of Versailles Magnifique 

Following breakfast at your hotel, meet your guide in the lobby and have a tour of the famous residence of French kings. Together with your experienced guide, you take a short train ride and appear in the heart of Versailles.

You see the Palace of Versailles and admire its grandiose opulence from the inside. You get to walk through its well-known Hall of Mirrors where the Treaty of Versailles was signed and see the rooms of the most extravagant king of France, Louis the XIV. You also discover the world-famous Le Notre Gardens. After the tour, you are taken back to your hotel.

Departure

Following breakfast in your hotel you check out, meet your driver and continue your journey.

Arrival

Upon arrival at Bordeaux, you are met by your private driver and transferred to your centrally located hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free.

Bordeaux City Tour 

After breakfast, meet your guide for a captivating tour of Bordeaux! 

Explore the city's main sites, from historic buildings to charming streets, while your guide shares fascinating stories and local insights. Discover the best spots for dining, shopping, and entertainment along the way. Your tour concludes in downtown Bordeaux, promising a perfect blend of culture and fun. 

Tour to Medoc

Today after breakfast prepare for a tour of one of the most famous red wine districts in the world - Medoc. 

Departing from Bordeaux, you'll journey through the scenic Medoc with insights from our knowledgeable local guide. Visit a prestigious 1855 Classified Growth estate such as Chateau Marquis de Terme or Chateau Dauzac. Explore the vineyards, vat room, and cellars, and learn about the wine-making process from vine to bottle. Enjoy a tasting of the estate’s wines paired with French delicacies. 

Enhance your wine knowledge with a Bordeaux wine-tasting class. Learn the art of wine tasting and how to identify various aromas and flavours.

Conclude with a van tour of the Médoc's finest châteaux, including a stop at Château Margaux, and enjoy a glass of white wine in the vineyards. Return to Bordeaux with a deeper appreciation for the region's wine heritage.

Tour to Saint Emilion

In the morning after breakfast, you start a tour to Saint-Emilion where more than 800 producers make wine. This wine region is located on the right bank of Bordeaux’s region and today you take a chance to walk in its lavish vineyards. You visit Chateaus, dive into the heritage of Bordeaux winemaking, grape varieties and experience wine tastings.

Today you also discover the charming UNESCO-listed village of Saint-Emilion on a short walking tour. After the tour, you return to Bordeaux and have the rest of the day free.

Bay of Arcachon Tour

Today after breakfast, you meet your local guide and drive to the Atlantic coast and Arcachon Bay. Your guide will provide information about the stunning bay as you go. 

Its 1500 hectares are fed by the Atlantic Ocean forming an inland sea with the colors of a lagoon, bordered on one side by a fine white dune rising to 110 meters, called the Dune du Pilat. This dune is the biggest in Europe! From its summit, you can also admire the beautiful Landes forest. Enjoy the amazing views of the ocean, the bay, and the forest! When you return to Bordeaux.

Departure

Today is the last day in the Aquitaine region. Following breakfast, you have a check out from the hotel and your private driver takes you to the rail station or airport depending on where you travel next.