Paris & the Bordeaux Wine Region

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Wine lovers rejoice! This amazing vacation package brings you to the posh capital of Paris and the charming city of Bordeaux. Start off in the City of Lights, where your 2-day Paris Pass will grant you access to a huge handful of museums, tours, and attractions. Cruise along the Seine River, visit the Louvre, and see the city from a hop-on/hop-off bus tour! W...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Paris Pass (All-Inclusive) - 2-Day Pass
    • Saint-Emilion Afternoon Wine Tour from Bordeaux (half-day) - P1R5BL

What's this trip about?

    Wine lovers rejoice! This amazing vacation package brings you to the posh capital of Paris and the charming city of Bordeaux. Start off in the City of Lights, where your 2-day Paris Pass will grant you access to a huge handful of museums, tours, and attractions. Cruise along the Seine River, visit the Louvre, and see the city from a hop-on/hop-off bus tour! With the pass' included Travelcard, you'll have unlimited use of public transportation to visit the Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, and the Eiffel Tower Next stop, wine country! Known for its surrounding wine region, the city of Bordeaux is a foodie fantasy-land. After a scenic train ride, you'll be ready to explore beautiful Bordeaux! During your Bordeaux stay, you'll be whisked away on a tour through the Saint-Emilion Region! Visit pretty chateaus, tour wineries, and sample local vino. Snack on aperitifs and take in the beauty of the area. Your final night will be spent back in Paris. Spend the day shopping the day away, picnicking under the Eiffel Tower, or people-watching at a cute cafe! Check all the boxes off your Paris-Bordeax bucket-list! 

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityParis
End CityFrance

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • France

Attractions

  • Paris

Activities

  • Culture
  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare to Paris (CDG)
    • Round-trip private airport transfers
    • 3 nights in Paris at the Le Belmont Hotel or similar
    • Paris Pass (2-day)
    • Standard class rail from Paris to Bordeaux
    • Manual rental car for 3 nights- upgrade to automatic available Pickup and drop-off Bordeaux Gare Saint Jean Railway Station 3 nights in Bordeaux at the Best Western Premier Hotel Bayonne Etche Ona
    • Afternoon Saint-Emilion Region tour (half-day)
    • Standard class rail from Bordeaux to Paris
    • 1 night in Paris at the Le Belmont Hotel or similar
    • Breakfast daily

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Paris!

Welcome to the City of Lights! Upon arrival in Paris, you will be transferred to your first hotel. Check-in, freshen up, then let your French adventure begin! Feel free to activate your Paris Pass and start exploring, but keep in mind that it will only be valid...

Day 2 Paris

Recharge with a pleasant Parisian breakfast, then spend the day using your included Paris Pass! You may want to take a cruise down the Seine River, see the city from a hop-on/hop-off bus tour, or visit the city's world-renowned museums. 

Day 3 Paris

After breakfast, continue using your Paris Pass. Consider a journey down to majestic Montparnasse, and be sure to take advantage of the pass' included public transportation options! 

Spend part of the day wandering and people-watching through Paris' cafe-...

Day 4 Paris - Bordeaux

Enjoy breakfast in Paris, then take a spectacular train ride down to beautiful Bordeaux! Pick up your rental car and drive to your luxurious accommodation in the heart of Bordeaux. Check in and settle in, then begin exploring the area!

Tonight, treat yourself to a few glasses of vino at local wine bars or wineries! 

Day 5 Bordeaux

There's nothing quite like waking up in Bordeaux! After a lovely breakfast, spend the morning sightseeing.

This afternoon, you'll embark on an incredible tour of the Saint-Emilion wine region! Enjoy included tastings, tours, tips, and transportation.

Day 6 Bordeaux

Make the most of your last full day in Bordeaux! Admire amazing architecture, stroll through the Jardin PUblic, and consider visiting a local museum.

Be sure to check out the Quais de Bordeaux, Place de la Bourse, and Le Miroir d'eau, the world's largest reflecting pool! You may also want to visit La Cite du Vin, a modern cultural center celebrating all things wine!

Day 7 Bordeaux - Paris

Enjoy one last morning in Bordeaux, then return your rental car at Gare Saint Jean Railway before you hop aboard the train back to Paris!

Be sure to check all last-minute must-dos off your Paris bucket list. Have you tried all the French food you'd hoped ...

Day 8 Depart France

Squeeze all your souvenirs into luggage and wave goodbye to Paris. Today, you will be transferred to the airport for your journey home. 

Spend your flight replaying warm memories and dreaming about your next adventure! Au revoir! 

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Price per day$401
Last Updated: 4/18/2024

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