Discover Bordeaux with Brian Carter Cellars

Bordeaux, France

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Wine Lovers Travel
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5 reviews
Apr 24 - May 1, 2025
Group size: 16 - 18
Discover Bordeaux with Brian Carter Cellars
Bordeaux, France

Wine Lovers Travel
  • Email address verified
5 reviews

Apr 24 - May 1, 2025
Group size: 16 - 18

About this trip

Experience the best of Bordeaux with Brian Carter Cellars. Delve into the city's past on historical walking tours, explore local markets, and savor tastings at prestigious wineries and distilleries like Hennessy Maison. Get hands-on with a wine blending workshop, pedal through scenic vineyards on a bike tour, and master French cuisine in a cooking class. Round off your adventure with an exhilarating truffle hunting excursion. Join us for a journey that captures the heart and soul of this renowned French region, blending culture, gastronomy, and adventure into an unforgettable experience.


Special treat will be your stay at the amazing Les Sources de Caudalie for the 2nd half of the trip. This magnificent resort is nestled in the vineyards just outside Bordeaux and is a destination unto itself.  From its gastronomy restaurant to its unique spa, you will have the time to indulge in Les Sources de Caudalie in addition to the winery visits and other experiences.  


This family-owned property is adjacent to the family's winery,  Château Smith Haut Lafitte , which produces some of the finest Bordeaux blends and where you'll be having one of the dinners.  

What's included?

- Hotels with daily breakfast and taxes. 

- Lunch or dinner each day, including wine 

- All tastings, experiences and entrance fees

- Local transportation via Coach Bus or Train.

- French tour manager traveling with the group through the tour to provide support. 

- Local guides.

- Whisper devices through to facilitate guided commentary.

- Airport transfers.

Not Included:

- Tips/Gratuities for guides, drivers, and tour managers (guidelines will be provided.)

- International air.

- Travel/Cancellation Insurance (every traveler must either show proof of insurance or waive coverage.)

- Items of personal nature.

- Anything not included in the itinerary.

Trip Highlights:

- Exclusive Bordeaux Walking Tour

- Indulge in culinary delights at Les Halles de Bacalan, a vibrant fresh market favored by food enthusiasts.

- Discover the rich heritage of wine at La Cité du Vin, a cultural hub and prestigious wine museum.

- Explore the renowned Médoc Wine Region on a guided tour, immersing yourself in the essence of winemaking.

- Experience the art of wine and cuisine with a Private Tasting and Cooking Class at Château Kirwan in Margaux.

- Delve into the world of Cognac with private visits and tastings at Hennessy Maison and Rémy Martin Maison.

- Uncover hidden treasures beneath Bordeaux with a private tour of Underground Monuments, including the unique Hermitage and Monolithic Church.

- Craft your own wine blend and indulge in a gourmet lunch at Château de Ferrand in Saint-Émilion.

- Explore scenic vineyards on a memorable Bike Tour through picturesque landscapes.

- Dine like royalty with a Private Dinner at Château Smith Haut Lafitte.

- Embark on a thrilling Truffle Hunting Experience and cooking class in Sainte-Croix-du-Mont.

- Delight your palate with a Private Tasting at the legendary Château d'Yquem in Sauternes.

Available Packages

Bordeaux -Per Person Double Occupancy
Deposit:€1,600
€7,995
Deposit:€1,600
Bordeaux-Single person occupancy
Deposit:€1,800
Pre-registration
€8,795
Deposit:€1,800

Available options

Pre-Night at The InterContinental
€420
Sold Out

April 23rd, 2025: pre-night add on. Come a night early. Inquire for current pricing and we can update availability. 



Itinerary

Day 1 - April 24
Bordeaux

Embark on your Bordeaux adventure with ease as your dedicated driver awaits you at the Bordeaux airport, ready to whisk you away to your hotel in the heart of the city. Indulge in a warm welcome with a delightful reception featuring local wines and cuisine upon arrival at the InterContinental Bordeaux - Le Grand Hotel. Check in seamlessly and prepare to immerse yourself in the charm and luxury of your accommodations.

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Wine Lovers Travel
5 reviews
Wine Lovers Travel creates custom trips to iconic wine regions throughout the world and takes small groups from our community of wine and travel lovers on authentic experiences where they can participate in local cultures.

Reviews

We had a great time with great wine, food and people. It was also great that our group had the entire Nerol Bio Resort to ourselves. The daily itineraries were excellent, however, a bit too packed with things like cannolo and chocolate tastings. I would also recommend shortening the time spent in the bus, allowing everyone to spend more time in the small cities i.e. Marsala and Taormina. Overall, great fun!
By James M for Sip & Savor Sicily with Pelletiere Estate on Oct 01, 2024
Jim—thanks for sharing your feedback. So happy you had a great time traveling through Sicily, and that you appreciated our group having exclusive use of the resort! I do agree that some of the travel time was too long—it was a function of trying to visit a lot of Sicily, which is much larger than most people realize. Future trips will cover smaller geography, so shorter travel time. If guests want to see more, we can arrange customized extensions.
By Wine Lovers Travel on Oct 20, 2024
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Excellent - great food and wine; wonderful hotel, cute town; fun tours; good company.
By Mark B for Explore Piedmont's Wine Regions with Pelletiere Estate on Nov 03, 2023
Thank you so much Mark! Makes me happy to know you had such a great experience! Gail
By Wine Lovers Travel on Nov 03, 2023
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This was a great trip. There were a great deal of wineries and restaurants. My only recommendation would be not to schedule lunch and dinner on the same day because of the slow dinner mode. It ends up being 6 hours of dining. It would also be nice to browse a city for shopping built into the tour midweek.
By Janet C for Explore Piedmont's Wine Regions with Pelletiere Estate on Oct 31, 2023
Thank you so much Janet for your review! I do agree with you about the meals and also more free time for shopping and will factor this into future trips. Glad you and Chris had a great time. Really enjoyed getting to know you both. Gail
By Wine Lovers Travel on Oct 31, 2023
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We were so fortunate to be able to have such an amazing trip in the Piedmont Wine Region of Italy. Our hotel accommodations at La Ribezza were first rate. We loved all of the activities and experiences that we included as part of the trip. From wine tastings, to truffle hunting and gourmet meals to castle tours, we couldn't have asked for a better vacation!!
By Bethany H for Explore Piedmont's Wine Regions with Pelletiere Estate on Oct 30, 2023
Thank you Beth! So happy you and Mike had such a great experience! Hope we’ll travel together again soon! Gail
By Wine Lovers Travel on Oct 31, 2023
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This was an excellent trip! Great boutique hotel in a charming town. Very well organized and managed. Love to go on another wine trip organized by Wine Lovers Travel. Gail was wonderful! Thank you Gail and Janis for making this happen! Randy & Tona
By Randall R for Explore Piedmont's Wine Regions with Pelletiere Estate on Oct 28, 2023
Thank you Randy! Glad you and Tona had such a great experience! Looking forward to having you both join us again on a future WLT trip! Gail
By Wine Lovers Travel on Oct 31, 2023
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