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Embark on a culinary adventure through France & Spain on this 6-day private tour! Savor world-renowned wines, indulge in gourmet experiences, and explore charming towns, all guided by a local expert.
Unforgettable Wine Experiences
Medoc Wine Tour: Explore prestigious vineyards and taste iconic wines in the heart of Bordeaux. (Half-Day)
Saint Emilion Wine Tour: Delve deeper into Bordeaux with a full-day exploration of Saint Emilion, a charming village steeped in winemaking history.
Rioja Wine Tour: Immerse yourself in the captivating Rioja wine region, renowned for its bold reds and rich history. (Full-Day)
Beyond the Vine
Gourmet Delights in Bayonne: Discover the culinary scene of Bayonne, a French town known for its chocolates, ham, and Basque specialties.
San Sebastian Market & Lunch: Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of a San Sebastian market, followed by a delicious local lunch.
Relax & Explore
Convenient Transfers: Enjoy seamless travel between locations with included transfers.
Comfortable Accommodation: Relax in comfortable accommodations throughout your journey.
Why Choose This Tour?
Perfect for Foodies & Wine Lovers: Combine world-class wines with gourmet experiences and regional specialties.
Explore Diverse Regions: Discover the distinct landscapes, cultures, and culinary traditions of Bordeaux, Basque Country, and Rioja.
Expert Guidance: Gain insights from a local expert throughout your journey.
Relax & Enjoy: Focus on savoring the experience with included transfers and accommodation.
This morning we will come and pick you up at your hotel.
Discover our Bordeaux food tour
Follow one of our expert guides through the streets of Historical Bordeaux and taste some of the most delicious food and wines of the region. Your private tour will begin by a short walk in the city center that will take you along the famous Place des Quinconces and through the narrow streets of the heart of the city.
The Cannelé of Bordeaux
Your food tour in Bordeaux includes a number of stops that will delight your taste buds. On your way to your first stop, you will have the pleasure to taste a cannelé, Bordeaux's most famous cake. In the 16th century, to filter the wine, egg white was used by the winemakers to obtain a wine with less particles.
The egg yolk, not needed for this process, was given to the nuns of the Annonciades Convent who would also obtain wheat and rhum on the docks of Bordeaux. With these ingrediants, they created cakes that were given to the poor or needy. The cakes did not look like the one's you will taste on your food tour. It wasn't until the early 1900's that the cake will take this typical shape that we know today, completely redesigned by a Bordeaux Pastry Chef.
Basque Country Cured Meats & Delicacies
Your goumet tour will include Basque specialties. Located just a mear 2 hours south of Bordeaux, the Basque country is home to many delicacies including its cured meats. In this local shop popular with locals you will taste products that respect tradition, seasons, nature one of the most famous being the Kintoa PDO ham & meats. The ham is cured for 16 to 18 months and produces a dark red marbled meat.
The Basque country is also famous for being one of the most important chocolate destination in France. The first traces of hot chocolate served in France is mentioned in the town of Bayonne where the cocoa first arrived in the 17th century. Since 1895, the Pariès Family excels in Chocolate making and is today recognized as one of the most famous chocolate makers of France. The most famous products of this Chocolate Maker include the Mouchou and the Kanouga which you can taste on your tour today depending on the itinerary you plan with your guide.
The Dunes Blanches
Taste one of the most delicious deserts that can be found in Bordeaux, the Dunes Blanches. Dune Blanche is a delicious little crispy chou bun topped with a cream as light as a cloud. This lovingly garnished chou bun is a concentrate of happiness. Legend has it that the son of a famous baker of Cap Ferret, coming home after a long night out, mixes a Chouquette (sugar puffs) with a very light cream, secret of the family. The Dunes Blanches were born!
Food & Wine Pairing
It would be impossible to follow a Bordeaux Gourmet Tour without including local Bordeaux wines and what pairs the best with it: cheese or chocolate. Depending on the time of the day and your desires, the tasting will be salty or sweet. The goal here, is to have you experience simple pairings that you will be able to reproduce at home. On this stop it will be all about food & wine pairing !
Experience an Exclusive Half Day Medoc Wine Tour
Explore the world-famous Bordeaux wine region on an exclusive private half-day Medoc wine tour this afternoon. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the region while tasting some of the world's most prestigious red wines with cabernet sauvignon blends. Our personalized sightseeing tours prioritize experience, ensuring that you'll discover hidden gems and enjoy expert guidance in a relaxed, informal setting.
Follow the Castle Road to Grand Cru Wineries
Embark on a journey through the heart of Medoc's vineyards, following the iconic castle road that leads to many Grands Crus Classés wineries. Your knowledgeable driver-guide, a certified expert in wines and spirits, will take you to two carefully selected wine estates that are ranked as Grand Cru, classified growth Château or cru bourgeois estates.
Learn about the history and wine-making facilities of the domains, and witness the wine-making process first-hand. Your tour continues with an exciting wine-tasting session in each winery, where you'll have the opportunity to sample delicious cabernet sauvignon wines.
Discover the Margaux and Haut Medoc Appellations
The Margaux and Haut Medoc appellations produce wonderfully perfumed French wines that are a delight to the senses. Margaux wines are distinguished by their fragrant taste, which is attributed to the high gravel content of the soil in these vineyards. The Haut Medoc appellation is vast, with almost 400 different wine producers operating there. Each winery produces wine with a unique texture and flavor, making it an exciting destination for wine enthusiasts.
Expertly Guided Tour with Accredited Guides
At Ophorus, we take pride in providing the highest level of service to our guests. Our drivers are fully accredited guides, ensuring that you get double the expertise on this great Medoc tour. They're not only wine connoisseurs, but also authorities on the local area, ready to share a wealth of information about the stunning Bordeaux region. With at least a WSET level 2 certification in wines and spirits, our expert guides will teach you how to judge a wine using all your senses – eyes, nose, tongue, and memory.
At the end of your Médoc wine tour, we will return to Bordeaux. Evening is at leisure and night at your hotel.
3* Hotel Quality Inn (or similar) - Bordeaux
Located right in the city centre a few steps from the river Garonne’s banks, Quality Hotel Bordeaux Centre is the ideal base to relax while visiting Bordeaux for leisure or business. Our modern and stylish hotel offers comfortable and bright rooms and suites and outstanding conveniences that will bring you ease and peace of mind during your stay in Southern France. Elegantly decorated and furnished, all our accommodations come with a private bathroom equipped with a shower or a bathtub, a hairdryer and a fine assortment of toiletries, a flatscreen TV, free high-speed Wi-Fi, free tea and coffee-making facilities, a Nespresso machine, and a safe.
3* Hotel Niza (or similar) - San Sebastian
Hotel Niza in San Sebastian is an emblematic family run hotel in an idyllic location just a stones throw from La Concha beach, offering you everything you could want. The Hotel offers rooms with sea view the wonderful beach of La Concha, and the brand new Biarritz bar and restaurant offers a unique creative and top-quality gastronomic experience.
4* Hotel de Sèze in Bordeaux (or similar)
Two generations have pooled their talents and experience to restore Hotel de Sèze to its former glory. Situated in the heart of Bordeaux, midway between la Place des Quinconces and the iconic Allées de Tourny, this historic Bordelais establishment opens the doors to its four-star environment for you.
With a revisited, classic 18th-century inspiration, this elegant yet contemporary establishment blends an intimate comfort with personalised services. Simplicity, refinement and character are its hallmarks.
4* Hotel Arrizul Congress in San Sebastian (or similar)
Arrizul Congress Hote is a luxury hotel located in the centre of San Sebastian, next to Concha and Zurriola beaches, the Donostia surfing beach. This excellent location provides immediate access on foot to the renowned donostiarras restaurants, the shopping area, pintxos (tapas) bars and Kursaal Congress Center.
Hotel Villa Foch - Bordeaux (or similar)
When you enter this establishment, you enter an exceptional architectural complex in a city listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This exclusive hotel is the essence of the city's grandeur. You cross a magnificent foyer before discovering the monumental staircase, the elegance of the modern chandelier and mouldings revealing the dizzying height of this splendid building.
Hotel Maria Cristina - San Sebastian (or similar)
Since it opened in 1912, Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel has been intimately linked to the history and cultural life of San Sebastian. The city has passed from being a sleepy fishing village into a thriving cosmopolitan town requiring luxurious, modern facilities to meet the demands of its discerning guests. The majestic design of the hotel by architect Charles Mewes, the man responsible for the Ritz in Madrid and Paris, combined with the property’s enviable river setting and sea views, resulted in it immediately becoming the favored accommodation for international high society.
