Walking in the Vineyards of Bordeaux and Medoc

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This incredible diversity of relief, exposure and soils also mean that the wine comes in all colours. Dry and sweet whites, reds, roses, Clairets, Cremants and even a spirit, the Fine de Bordeaux, all add to the variety. From medieval houses to mills, from bastides to Carthusians, abbeys and Romanesque churches. Go at your own pace and let your feet guide you...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate

Highlights

    • A ride through the most prestigious vineyards of Bordeaux and Medoc
    • Numerous opportunities of wine tasting in prestigious wine estate
    • Explore Bordeaux listed as World Heritage by UNESCO

What's this trip about?

    This incredible diversity of relief, exposure and soils also mean that the wine comes in all colours. Dry and sweet whites, reds, roses, Clairets, Cremants and even a spirit, the Fine de Bordeaux, all add to the variety. From medieval houses to mills, from bastides to Carthusians, abbeys and Romanesque churches. Go at your own pace and let your feet guide you on a journey that combines lush countryside views and delectable tastings. Situated between the Gironde estuary and pine forests, ocean beaches and large lakes, the Medoc vineyard is a stunner with its 60 Grands Crus classes: Chateaux Lafite-Rothschild, Latour, Margaux, Mouton-Rothschild and others, to name only a few of the most world-renowned. The route des Chateaux is a collection of unmissable stops: Margaux, Pauillac. Walk into a sensory journey to the heart of this terroir of powerful red wines. A tour for wine lovers as well as architecture fans, where traditional mansions, house contemporary wineries. In Medoc, the vine has truly created marvels. Come along with us and take off on a spirited discovery of this iconic wine-growing region.In this region, the largest of the Bordeaux vineyards, you're spoiled for choice: the gentle, near-oceanic landscapes of the Garonne or the rich medieval heritage with its fortified cities.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range14 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityPaillac
End CityBordeaux

Travel Themes

  • Hiking & Walking

Destinations

Attractions

  • Bordeaux

Activities

  • Hiking

Trip includes

    • All breakfasts and 1 evening meal
    • Walking transfers
    • Estuary boat crossing

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Paillac

Arrive in Bordeaux. Possibility to organise a private transfer from Bordeaux airport or train station to Pauillac. Pauillac, is home of three of the five first Grands Crus Classes and 15 Crus Classe Medoc.

Day 2 At Pauillac

Pauillac, is home of three of the five first Grands Crus Classes and 15 Crus Classe Medoc. Today follow small roads and discover the biggest stars of the wine ranking with stunning architecture, and also many other jewels of this vineyard. Along your walk, pass by the...

Day 3 Pauillac - Margaux

Transfer to Margaux to start your excursion. Start your walk with a view over the Chateau Margaux's park to admire the classic building architecture from beginning of the 19th Century surrounded by the vines. Continue from vineyards to chateaux. Then, follow the rive...

Day 4 Margaux - Blaye

Cross the Gironde estuary by boat. Then, reach the discreet hillsides of Blaye. The AOC Blaye, as well as their rich historical heritage, such as the military citadel of Blaye, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, provide a fulfilling experience for travellers ...

Day 5 Blaye - Gauriac

Today's walk takes you through the vineyards of the Cotes de Blaye AOC, Bordeaux and Bordeaux Superieur. Follow the corniche road wending its way along the Gironde . Nestled between sheer cliffs on one side and the river on the other, the road is unforgettably pictur...

Day 6 Gauriac - Bordeaux

Taxi transfer to Bordeaux city centre. Bordeaux is a UNESCO listed city that abounds with the pleasures of the South-West region: prestigious vineyards, unrivalled gastronomy. Also, the newly redesigned banks of the River Garonne provide the setting for outdoor pursuits and the Old Town is a treasure box of 18th Century architectural gems.

Day 7 Leave Bordeaux

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,360
Price per day$337
Last Updated: 4/4/2025

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Travel insurance
    • Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
    • Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
    • Visas & vaccinations

Accommodation

Your accommodation is a mix of 3-star (or similar) and 4-star hotels. All prices are based on 2 persons sharing, so if there is an odd number of people travelling in your party or you are travelling alone, there will be a compulsory supplement for a single room for the tour duration. For a solo traveller there is an additional charge to cover transfer costs. Additional We can arrange single rooms throughout the trip (subject to availability). Please check with your sales consultant for availability and prices.
Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of the tour operator - Exodus Adventure Travels.

If you or any other member of your party decides to cancel a confirmed booking you must notify Travelstride in writing. Your notice of cancellation will only take effect when it is received in writing by Travelstride and will be effective from the date on which we receive it.

Period before departure in which you notify us

From the date your Booking Confirmation is issued up to, and including, 90 days prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.

  • 89 to 52 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 51 to 31 days (inclusive) prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation.
  • 30 days or less prior to the departure date specified on the Booking Confirmation, or after the booking has started

Cancellation charge

Deposit can be transferred to a new booking which must be made within 3 months of the date the original booking was cancelled, and depart within 12 months of the new booking date. If a new booking is not made within this period then the deposit will be forfeited. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.

  • 50% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 75% of the total holiday cost. Any remaining balance will be refunded excluding any non-refundable costs.
  • 100% of the total holiday cost.

For Polar holidays, the following cancellation charges will be made:

Cancellation period (before departure) - Cancellation Fee (per person)

Outside of 180 days - No fee if cancelled within 15 days of booking date. US $1,250 cancellation fee if cancelled 16 days or more of booking date.

179 to 120 days - Loss of deposit.

119 to 90 days prior to departure - 50% of the holiday cost.

89 to 60 days prior to departure - 75% of the holiday cost. 

59 to 0 days prior to departure - 100% of the holiday cost.

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of Exodus Adventure Travels at the following web address: https://www.exodustravels.com/us/about-exodus/exodus-booking-conditions

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Meals Included
In Bordeaux, wine and gastronomy are an essential part of local heritage. They are inseparable from Bordeaux’s unique art de vivre. Blessed by the richness of its vineyards and enjoying proximity to the ocean, Arcachon Bay, and the estuary, Bordeaux is one of France’s culinary havens. Bordeaux and its surrounding regions offer a feast of delights for wine and food lovers. Do not miss to taste the local speciality, a canelé, a tiny vanilla and rum-flavoured cake that looks like a miniature fluted jelly mould. The inside is spongy and the outside is a delicate caramelised crust. Locals eat them for breakfast, elevenses, lunch and dinnertime, and they can even be paired with Bordeaux wine.
Age Requirements
14 years and up
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