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Saint-Emilion Day Trip + Visit to the Monolithic Church + Wine Tasting

On this trip to Saint-Émilion from Bordeaux, we'll visit the Monolithic Church and enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery. Description. We'll pick you up at your hotel in Bordeaux and head to the medieval town of Saint-Émilion.

  • 5 hours
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On this trip to Saint-Émilion from Bordeaux, we'll visit the Monolithic Church and enjoy a wine tasting at a local winery.

Description

We'll pick you up at your hotel in Bordeaux and head to the medieval town of Saint-Émilion. During the 40-minute journey, we'll share interesting facts about the region and its wines.

Upon arrival at Saint-Émilion, we'll take a walking tour of its historic center, a World Heritage Site. Our first stop will be the Trinity Chapel, where we will see medieval paintings reflecting Romanesque and Gothic styles.

Next, we will visit the Monolithic Church, an underground church built into rock by over 50 monks. We'll explore its vaults and pillars in the catacombs.

After the underground visit, we will go to a local winery for a wine tasting of 3 Grand Cru wines and learn about their production and origin.

Finally, we will return to Bordeaux, concluding this 5-hour trip.

Hotel Pickup

This activity includes pickup from hotels in the centre of Bordeaux. If you are outside this area, pickup will be at the indicated time from the Tourist Office In Bordeaux, located at Place des Quinconces.

Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop–off
  • English–speaking guide
  • Transport by minibus
  • Visit to a family estate, part of the Crus Classés de Saint
  • Émilion
  • Guided tour of the village
  • Tasting of 3 wines
  • Admission ticket to the Saint Émilion Monolithic Church with a tour in English
  • Admission ticket to the Trinity Chapel

Tips

  • Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.

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