9-Nights Bordeaux, the Dordogne & Biarritz - Land Journey from $8,490

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From elegant Bordeaux and the vineyard-covered hills of Saint-Émilion to the prehistoric landscapes of the Dordogne and the Atlantic beauty of Basque-inspired Biarritz, the cultural riches of southwestern France unfold through historic villages, celebrated cuisine, and ever-changing scenery shaped by centuries of tradition. Along quiet riverbanks, beneath limestone cliffs, and beside rolling vineyards, discover a region where daily life moves at a gentler rhythm and every landscape tells a story.

Explore Bordeaux's grand boulevards and immersive wine culture at La Cité du Vin before venturing into the countryside of medieval Saint-Émilion, where cobbled streets and vineyard views reveal the enduring heritage of French winemaking. In the Dordogne, storybook villages, hilltop castles, and traces of prehistoric life create one of France's most evocative regions. Enjoy early access to Château de Beynac overlooking the Dordogne River, a private visit to Lascaux IV with its extraordinary cave art recreations, and an exclusive dinner at the museum that brings the experience vividly to life. During a stay in Les Eyzies, dine at Michelin-starred Le 1862 - Les Glycines, where refined seasonal cuisine reflects the depth and character of the region. The journey continues west to the Atlantic coast, where Arcachon's seaside scenery gives way to the elegance of Biarritz and the distinct cultural traditions of the Basque Country. In Saint-Jean-de-Luz and along the coast, colorful harbors, ocean views, and a strong regional identity reveal a France both sophisticated and deeply rooted in place. From Bordeaux's wine heritage to the timeless landscapes of the Dordogne and the relaxed glamour of Biarritz, the memories made along the way are unforgettable.

9 nights from $8,490 per person

Itinerary

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Itinerary Details

Day 1 Bordeaux France
Arrive Bordeaux

Tour begins: 6:30 PM, InterContinental Bordeaux - Le Grand Hôtel by IHG. A transfer is included upon arrival from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport or Bordeaux-Saint-Jean train station to your hotel. Join us for a welcome dinner.

Meals: D

Day 2
Explore Bordeaux and La Cité du Vin

Discover Bordeaux on a guided exploration through its grand squares and lively streets, where classical design meets contemporary life. The city's limestone façades glow softly in the shifting light, creating a sense of harmony that feels both timeless and alive. A visit to La Cité du Vin offers an engaging, modern perspective on wine as a cultural force - immersive, interactive, and global in scope. The afternoon and evening are yours to enjoy at leisure.

Meals: B, L

Day 3
Bordeaux at leisure

With another day in Bordeaux, the city reveals itself more intimately. Journey into the Médoc for a visit to Château de Kirwan, where a tour, tasting, and picnic lunch offer a deeper connection to the region's celebrated wine culture. Return to Bordeaux for free time and an evening at leisure.

Meals: B

Day 4
Saint-Émilion and the Dordogne Valley

Depart Bordeaux for Saint-Émilion, where medieval streets wind through a landscape shaped as much by time as by tradition. Honey-colored stone buildings rise from the hillsides, and vineyard views stretch outward in soft, rolling lines. After time at leisure, continue into the Dordogne Valley, where the scenery deepens into something more ancient and contemplative - river, cliff, and forest in quiet harmony. Arrive in Les Eyzies, a village set against limestone rock, long considered one of the cradles of early human history. This evening, dine at Le 1862 - Les Glycines, the hotel's Michelin-starred restaurant, where refined, seasonal cuisine reflects the depth and character of the Dordogne.

Meals: B, D

Day 5
Castles and villages of the Dordogne
Step into the medieval past in Beynac, where a hilltop fortress overlooks the Dordogne River, its stone walls offering sweeping views across the valley. Pause in La Roque-Gageac, a village tucked between cliff and river, its setting as striking as it is serene. Continue to Sarlat, where golden-stone buildings and lively squares create one of France's most beautifully preserved towns. Enjoy time to explore, shop, and dine at your leisure, soaking in the atmosphere of this vibrant yet timeless place.
Meals: B

Day 6
Prehistoric Dordogne and Lascaux IV
Explore the Dordogne's prehistoric legacy at La Madeleine, where early inhabitants carved homes into the cliffs, leaving behind a remarkable record of human ingenuity. The surrounding landscape deepens the connection to this distant past. After time in a nearby village, visit the Gardens of Eyrignac, where meticulously sculpted greenery reflects centuries of artistry and care. Later, experience Lascaux IV, a remarkable recreation of the region's famed cave paintings. These vivid images, created thousands of years ago, offer a profound glimpse into humanity's earliest expressions of creativity. This evening, enjoy a private dinner at the Lascaux museum - an atmospheric setting that brings the day's discoveries to a memorable close.
Meals: B, L, D

Day 7
To the Atlantic and Biarritz
Travel west toward the Atlantic coast, where the landscape opens and the air carries a hint of the sea. Pause in Arcachon, a relaxed coastal town where expansive views stretch across water and sky. Continue to Biarritz, once a retreat for European royalty and now a refined seaside destination. Dinner is at leisure this evening.
Meals: B, L, D

Day 8
Explore the Basque region
Explore the distinctive culture of the Basque region, where traditions, language, and cuisine reflect a strong sense of identity. In Saint-Jean-de-Luz, a picturesque coastal town, colorful houses line the harbor and maritime heritage shapes daily life. Enjoy time at leisure to explore, dine, or simply take in the atmosphere before returning to Biarritz for a relaxed afternoon and evening.
Meals: B

Day 9
Discover Biarritz
A guided walking tour reveals Biarritz's layered past, from its days as an imperial seaside retreat to its present-day charm. Elegant architecture and sweeping ocean views define the setting, where refinement meets the natural beauty of the coast. The afternoon is yours to enjoy as you wish. This evening, gather for a farewell dinner, reflecting on a journey that has woven together history, landscape, and the quiet pleasures of travel.
Meals: B, D

Day 10
Journey home

Tour ends: Hôtel du Palais Biarritz.Fly home anytime. A transfer is included from Hôtel du Palais, Biarritz to Biarritz Airport. Allow a minimum of three hours for flight check-in.

Meals: B

Featured Destinations

Biarritz

Dordogne, France

Bordeaux

Surrounding Bordeaux are world-renowned vineyards and châteaux. Visitors from all over the globe come here to learn about the winemaking process - from growing grapes to harvesting, fermenting and bottling these top-quality wines. Here in the wine region the title of château can mean anything from a palatial residence to a basic winery. There are thousands of châteaux that rank from very modest family establishments to large famous properties where grapes are raised, fermented and then matured to produce the area’s famous wines. Visit Rue Ste. Cathérine - a half-mile-long pedestrian street leading through the Old Town’s major shopping area and marking the beginning of the elegant 18th-century city. - and Musée des Beaux Arts -- a museum with a large collection of 17th-century paintings by Flemish, Dutch and Italian masters as well as works by Delacroix.

Excursions

Bordeaux - Gourmet tour - 8 hours

Bordeaux - Cultural tour - 8 hours

“The historic centre of Bordeaux forms an outstanding urban and architectural ensemble, created in the Age of Enlightenment, whose values continued up to the first half of the 20th century, with more protected buildings than any other French city, except Paris. It is also recognized for its historic role as a place of exchange of cultural values over more than 2,000 years, particularly since the 12th century due to commercial links with Britain and the Low Countries.

From its medieval quarters to the Classical splendour of the Golden Age in the 18th Century, you will be able to discover a city emerging from a long face lift of over 5 years of work.

The futuristic tram network established in 2005 is evidence of the dynamism of today’s Bordeaux and the historic heart which has been given back to pedestrians, allow the visitors to discover the principal monuments illustrating the city’s History: the Palais Gallien amphitheatre (4th century), the Saint Seurin Basilica (11th century foundations), the Saint André Cathedral (13th century), the Porte Cailhau and the "Grosse Cloche" ("big bell", 15th century).

The 18th century gave the city its outstanding "Grand Theatre", a national opera house built in 1781, and the Allées de Tourny, as well as the remarkable waterfront buildings and the Place de la Bourse (formerly the Place Royale), a quarter over 4 kilometres in length which serves as the backdrop for the port’s trading activities.

Tour Duration:8 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: NO
Physical Activity Level: Light

Package includes

Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port
English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal
All entrance fees
All tax and Vat

Does not include

- Lunch

- Gratuities

- Travel insurance and personal expenses

Departure dates : all day , all year

Not available on May 1st, January 01st & December 25

Bordeaux -Saint Emilion Wine Tour - 8 hours

In the morning, departure with your English speaking driver guide to Saint Emilion.

Surrounded by its vineyards, the city offers ancient ramparts, monuments and narrow streets. The village and the vineyards have been classed as a World Heritage Site by the Unesco in 1999.

“Grape production was introduced into this fertile region of Aquitaine by the Romans and was intensified during the Middle Age. The area of Saint-Émilion benefited from its position on the pilgrim route to Santiago de Compostella and several churches, monasteries and hospices were built there from the XIth century onwards. It was granted its own jurisdictional status during the period of English rule in the XIIth century. This is an exceptional landscape entirely given over to grape-production and whose towns and villages are home to outstanding historic monuments.” (Unesco Cit.)

Centuries after the Latin poet Ausonius, the hermit Emilion found here peace and tranquility, which were necessary for his meditation. He discovered a grotto watered by a natural spring in the rocky centre of what is now the town bearing his name, where he lived until his death.

Private guided tour of the principal sights of the medieval town: the Emilion Hermitage, the Tour du Roy built in the 13th century by Richard the Lion heart, the collegiate church and its 14th century cloister and, above all, the exceptional monolithic church and its catacombs dug out of the limestone cliff between the 9th and the 11th centuries. Its 38 metre span makes it the largest such church in Europe.

Lunch will take place at a restaurant located in the city.

In the afternoon, visit with wine tasting at a Grand Cru Classé Saint Emilion.

Tour Duration:8 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: No
Physical Activity Level: Light,

Package Includes

Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port
English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal
All entrance fees & tasting
All tax and Vat

Does not include

- Lunch

- Gratuities

- Travel insurance and personal expenses

Departure dates : all day , all year

May 1st - due to French law, cost double and most of the Wine estate are close

Bordeaux - A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting… - 8 hours

A Wine, a Vintage, a Tasting…

Taste and identify the differences between the great Bordeaux wines, according to the vintage…

Wine experts give a great importance to Vintages. Why is it so important? How to recognize the quality of the vintage? How to guess the vintage? Should we agree or is it a matter of taste? Let us taste 4 vintages from the same wine property and comment. The expert guides you and shares his knowledge while you comment and learn tricks of the trade.

Château Grand Vertical Tasting Workshop

The privilege of tasting 6 great vintages dating back as far as 20 years:

• Château de Ferrand 1988 & 1989

• Château de Ferrand 1998 & 1999

• Château de Ferrand 2008 & 2009

This workshop includes a private tour, an initiation into aromas, a tasting of 6 vintages, and a food/wine pairing with our “Assiette Gourmande”.

Schedule:

09:00am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux

10:00am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères

11:30am - Discover the enchanting medieval village of Saint-Emilion, classified by Unesco in 1999. A luminous, ochre-colored jewel built of limestone and Roman roof tiles, it is perched on a plateau and completely surrounded by a sea of vineyards.

The steep and narrow cobblestone streets are lined with remnants of monasteries and convents dating from the 11th to 18th centuries that tell the story of the village. A Unesco World Heritage-inspired scavenger hunt will bring you face to face with the art, wine and stunning landscapes of Saint-Emilion.

12:30pm to 02:00pm - Time to stroll and have lunch

02:30 pm - Wine tasting at Chateau La Dominique

05:00pm - End of the tour

Tour Duration: 8 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: NO
Physical Activity Level: Light,

Package price includes

Transportation: Pick up/drop off at the Port
Day Tour: English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car
2 winery visits and vertical workshop

Bordeaux - About Grape Varietals… - 8 hours

Several possibilities based on the theme of grape varietals, be it wine tastings or, practical activities. The great Bordeaux wines will no longer hold any secrets for you.

It's possible to have this activity in any Bordeaux wine appellation!

Wine tasting: Merlot or Cabernet?

There are 2 major top grape varieties in Bordeaux: Cabernet Sauvignon produces Ch. Mouton Rothschild and Merlot Pétrus. Each grape variety taste very different. The terroir and the work carried out by Man can exalt each grape and create amazing Bordeaux wines. During the blind tasting find out which grape has been used in the wine before or after its oak ageing. Merlot or Cabernet?

Theory put in practice:
Blending is an art

Several grape varieties tasting different are available to the wine maker. He/she is an artist making rational or subjective choices in order to elaborate a great wine. Be the wine maker and create your own cuvée but explain your logic first. Does it match? Each group forms a team.

Wine taster & Expert

Learn how to taste wines like a professional with fun. You also learn about the tricks of the trade. Words like single variety, futures, blended wines, bottled wine and ageing wine will have no more secrets for you. While tasting several wines, you may recognize which wine and term match together.

09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux

10:00 am - First winery tour

12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch

02:30 pm - Wine tasting separate grapes varieties and then have a blending session

05:00pm - End of the tour

Tour Duration: 8 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: NO
Physical Activity Level: Light,

Package price includes

Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port
English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car
2 winery visits
Blending sessions

Bordeaux - Wine Architecture in Saint-Emilion - 8 hours

Modern Temples of Bacchus

To wine lovers everywhere, the grand vintages of the Bordeaux region of France have long been regarded as the true pinnacle of excellence.

The methods and philosophies used in their production have by and large remained true to the old traditions; modern technology however has undeniably played an ever-more important role in recent years.

To add even more significance to this glorious culture of the grape, if that was possible, the past decade has seen some of Europe’s most highly-acclaimed and imaginative architects taking time off from their ground-breaking and spectacular major urban projects to contribute their innovative designs to the cellars and vat rooms of some of the region’s top châteaux.

Discover Architectures / Understand Classification/Discover techniques of wine making and appreciate wine tastings!

09:00 am - Departure from the harbor of Bordeaux

10:00 am - First winery tour such as Château Faugères

11:30 am - Discover the enchanting medieval village of Saint-Emilion, classified by Unesco in 1999. A luminous, ochre-colored jewel built of limestone and Roman roof tiles, it’s perched on a plateau and completely surrounded by a sea of vineyards.

12:30pm to 02:00 pm - Time to stroll and have lunch

02:30 pm - Wine tasting Chateau La Dominique

05:00pm - End of the tour

Tour Duration: 8 hours
Wheelchair Accessible: no
Physical Activity Level: Light,

Package price includes

Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port
English speaking driver guide with sedan deluxe car
2 winery visits
Monument tour in Saint-Emilion

Vacation Details

Valid Date Ranges

04/22/2027 - 05/01/2027

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04/25/2027 - 05/04/2027

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05/06/2027 - 05/15/2027

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* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.

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