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    Take part in a a delicious picnic made up of local produce and wine from a selected estate of the Bordeaux wine region.
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    Visit & Wine tasting fees per person in 3 carefully selected wineries during your full day wine tour in Bordeaux
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    Explore Médoc Wineries: Private Shore Trip from Le Verdon

    Food & Wine Shore Excursions
    Full Day
    Shore excursions
    2-8 guests
    4.8 (10 reviews)
    Embark on a scenic cruise excursion from Le Verdon to explore the renowned Médoc wine region. Savor exquisite Bordeaux wines as you visit stunning vineyards, guided by local experts who share the rich history of this celebrated winemaking area.
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    Ophorus Tours - Explore Médoc Wineries: Private Shore Trip from Le Verdon
    Ophorus Tours - Explore Médoc Wineries: Private Shore Trip from Le Verdon

    Why you’ll love this tour

    • Capture stunning photos of picturesque vineyards
    • Engage in discussions about wine production techniques
    • Learn from a knowledgeable local tour guide
    • Visit handpicked wineries renowned for Bordeaux wines
    • Explore world-famous vineyards along Château Road

    Your day at a glance

    Embark on a delightful shore excursion from Le Verdon and discover the exceptional world of Médoc wines. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned private minivan through one of Bordeaux’s most prestigious wine regions, known for its celebrated châteaux and world-class vineyards.

    Enjoy pre-booked visits to two carefully selected Médoc wineries, where your expert local guide introduces the traditions, terroir, grape varieties, and craftsmanship behind renowned Bordeaux wines. Drive along the legendary Château Road, passing elegant wine estates and beautiful vineyard landscapes. This exclusive private wine tour offers an effortless and enriching day from your cruise ship, combining scenic countryside, authentic cellar visits, guided tastings, and insider knowledge of France’s most famous winemaking region.

    • Meet at Le Verdon Port

      Meet at Le Verdon Port

      Meet your private driver-guide beside your cruise ship. Settle into your comfortable, air-conditioned minivan.
      Meet your private driver-guide beside your cruise ship. Settle into your comfortable, air-conditioned minivan.
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    • Drive Through the Médoc

      Drive Through the Médoc

      Travel south through the Médoc vineyards. Hear stories about Bordeaux wines, famous appellations, and local châteaux.
      Travel south through the Médoc vineyards. Hear stories about Bordeaux wines, famous appellations, and local châteaux.
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    • Morning Winery Visit

      Morning Winery Visit

      Arrive at a carefully selected Médoc estate. Explore the winery, learn about its winemaking methods, and enjoy a guided tasting.
      Arrive at a carefully selected Médoc estate. Explore the winery, learn about its winemaking methods, and enjoy a guided tasting.
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    • Lunch Around Pauillac

      Lunch Around Pauillac

      Pause in or near Pauillac, at the heart of the Médoc wine region. Enjoy free time for lunch at a local restaurant or café (at own expense).
      Pause in or near Pauillac, at the heart of the Médoc wine region. Enjoy free time for lunch at a local restaurant or café (at own expense).
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    • Afternoon Winery Visit

      Afternoon Winery Visit

      Visit a second selected winery in the afternoon. Discover a different estate style, hear its story, and taste more Médoc wines.
      Visit a second selected winery in the afternoon. Discover a different estate style, hear its story, and taste more Médoc wines.
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    • Relaxed Return Through Vineyards

      Relaxed Return Through Vineyards

      Leave the vineyards behind and relax during your return journey. Your guide can answer final questions. Arrive back at Le Verdon with time planned around your ship’s departure schedule.
      Leave the vineyards behind and relax during your return journey. Your guide can answer final questions. Arrive back at Le Verdon with time planned around your ship’s departure schedule.
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    Practical information

    Guided in

    English

    Know before you book

    • This private Médoc wine tour is reserved exclusively for your group.
    • Your guide meets you directly at the Le Verdon cruise terminal.
    • Travel takes place in a comfortable, air-conditioned private minivan.
    • Two winery visits and guided tastings are planned in advance for your group.
    • Château selection may vary with opening days, harvest work, and availability.

    Know before you go

    • Wear comfortable shoes for vineyards, cellar visits, and estate grounds.
    • Bring a light jacket, sun protection, or rain cover for vineyard weather.
    • Winery floors can be cool, uneven, or slippery in certain areas.
    • Tasting is available only to guests of legal drinking age.
    • Follow your guide’s return schedule to be back at your ship on time.

    Included

    • Pick up at Cruise Ship in Le Verdon
    • Travel in fully equipped A/C minivans
    • English speaking driver wine/guide
    • Pre-booking in 2 Selected wineries
    • All tasting fees included

    Excluded

    • Meals and drinks (lunch)
    • Gratuities for the guide
    • Personal travel insurance and expenses

    Additional information

    • Drink included: Tasting fees in pre-booked wineries are included
    • If you want to share your tour with others, you can put it on Cruise Critic. Most of the time this gives good results. You must do this yourself as we are not accepted on their site as a professional business. We accept split payment transactions by credit card.

      This private Médoc wine shore excursion is ideal for wine lovers, couples, friends, and small groups who want an authentic, unhurried introduction to Bordeaux’s most prestigious vineyards. It suits cruise guests from Le Verdon who value private transport, pre-arranged winery visits, guided tastings, and the insight of an expert local guide. It is also a great choice for travellers interested in French gastronomy, vineyard scenery, château architecture, and the stories behind celebrated Bordeaux appellations—without the fixed pace or crowds of a large coach tour.

    Voucher information

    • Please note: This tour is timed to your ship’s schedule. Your guide will meet you just outside the cruise terminal after disembarkation holding a sign with your name. In case of any last‑minute changes by the cruise line, please check your ship’s daily program and contact us as soon as possible so we can adjust timings accordingly.

    Terms and conditions

    • Refund Policy: You must notify us at least 48 hours in advance if your ship cannot dock (due to weather or port changes) to qualify for a refund. All our terms and conditions can be found here: https://www.ophorus.com/terms-sales

    Cancellation policy

    Cancellation deadline: 72 hours

    • Up to 72 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund

    Meeting point

    1 Route du Port, 33123 Gironde View in Google Map

    Departure

    Pick up at Cruise Ship – Le Verdon Port of Call.
    Please proceed to exit where your guide will be waiting for you with a sign bearing lead traveler name.

    Return

    Drop off at Cruise Ship in Le Verdon Port of Call

    Reviews

    4.8/5 (10 reviews)
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      Michelle W.
      03, Sep 2024 Ophorus
      Our tour with Karim couldn’t have been better! He was amazing and we had a great time. Wouldn’t change a thing (except maybe to go longer!). Everyone was super pleased! Thank you so much!
    • G
      Garth P.
      01, Sep 2024 Ophorus
      Just wanted you to know how wonderful it was to have participated in one of your wine tasting tours in the Medoc region of Bordeaux. Everything went splendidly and we were so pleased to have had Rodolphe as our tour guid… Just wanted you to know how wonderful it was to have participated in one of your wine tasting tours in the Medoc region of Bordeaux. Everything went splendidly and we were so pleased to have had Rodolphe as our tour guide. He was amazing, and so knowledgeable of wines and vineyards. So grateful to you both for making our recent tour so memorable. 

      Thank you again for your assistance in making this such a resounding success, and I look forward to some future travel wherein we again call on your service. We will certainly recommend Ophurus to others.

      Thanks again for your patience and kind interaction while planning this trip.
    • J
      Jim Anastos
      29, Aug 2024 Ophorus
      Rodolfe was wonderful, as expected! The bus and air conditioning were very comfortable, which is especially important for Americans. The picnic lunch was absolutely delightful and everyone was very pleased.

      The two wi…
      Rodolfe was wonderful, as expected! The bus and air conditioning were very comfortable, which is especially important for Americans. The picnic lunch was absolutely delightful and everyone was very pleased.

      The two winery presentations were incredibly informative. The videos at Bergeron were particularly interesting and well done. The technology at Branaire-Ducru was fascinating, and everyone was impressed.

      Lastly, the wine selections and tastings at Branaire were lovely and we thoroughly enjoyed them.
    • D
      Donald Morrissett
      29, Aug 2024 Ophorus
      The tour was absolutely perfect. Thank you for your assistance throughout the booking
    • R
      Ryan Strauss
      10, May 2024 Ophorus
      We had a lovely time and Ugo was great!
      I’ve told many people about how great your services are. Next time we are in France we will look to utilize you all again!
      The tour was lovely and Ugo was prompt, progressional a…
      We had a lovely time and Ugo was great!
      I’ve told many people about how great your services are. Next time we are in France we will look to utilize you all again!
      The tour was lovely and Ugo was prompt, progressional and knowledgeable.
      We loved all the chateaus you picked for us, especially the last one as they offered the most unique tasting experience. The lunch spot was very nice too
      Overall it was lovely and we want to explore more of France’s wine regions in the future!
    • J
      June Clark
      24, Oct 2023 Ophorus
      Our tour was wonderful. The reason for that is that Helene was the best guide ever! She was friendly, chatty, funny, knowledgeable, and keen to accommodate us. Not only did she provide a lot of background on the wine reg… Our tour was wonderful. The reason for that is that Helene was the best guide ever! She was friendly, chatty, funny, knowledgeable, and keen to accommodate us. Not only did she provide a lot of background on the wine regions we were visiting, but she stopped along the way to show us some beautiful chateaus and other points of interest. The place she chose for lunch was in a lovely setting, and she went out of her way to help a member of our group, who is a vegan, navigate her way through the menu, ensuring that she was served the right food.

      The wineries selected were both lovely and in picturesque settings. Both guides were very informative. All of us enjoyed the wines we were served. The only minor complaint is that since many of us a wine people and visit wineries across the US and Canada, we were surprised that we weren't given more wines to taste. Almost all wineries in North America serve up five different wines at a wine tasting. The first winery we visited gave us three samples, and the second one only gave us two. Perhaps if we had asked, they might have offered up more, but we were all caught up in the moment, enjoying ourselves to inquire. We just assumed this may be customary for that region. It was only in retrospect that we wished we had been offered more to try. Nothing that detracted from our day, but I just wanted to mention that to you.

      Overall, it was a great day with beautiful weather, and we all just loved Helene and were thrilled to spend the day with her!

      Another member of our group, Brittney, is probably going to email you with her review, which will probably reflect much of what I've just written.

      Many thanks to you and to Helene for making our day so special and enjoyable!
    • E
      Eileen Bertorelli
      27, Sep 2023 Ophorus
      The tour went perfect and was very informative. Our driver Ugo was excellent.
      I would use the tour company again and would recommend to others
    • N
      Nada Anctil
      19, Sep 2023 Ophorus
      Notre journée était parfaite avec Rodolphe. Nous avons bien rigolé et il était vraiment intéressant à écouter. Il est très professionnel et je le recommande fortement.
      Merci d’avoir organisé cette journée parfaite pou…
      Notre journée était parfaite avec Rodolphe. Nous avons bien rigolé et il était vraiment intéressant à écouter. Il est très professionnel et je le recommande fortement.
      Merci d’avoir organisé cette journée parfaite pour notre groupe.
    • J
      Jim Tonra
      15, Aug 2023 Ophorus
      This tour has been one of the highlights of our trip so far. Rodolphe was an outstanding guide !
    • D
      Dawn Ciardi
      03, Aug 2023 Ophorus
      I just wanted to reach out to let you know we had an incredible tour today. Angelique was so knowledgeable and my husband and I learned so much from her. It was a perfect day with a perfect guide.
      I will be happy to sh…
      I just wanted to reach out to let you know we had an incredible tour today. Angelique was so knowledgeable and my husband and I learned so much from her. It was a perfect day with a perfect guide.
      I will be happy to share our wonderful experience with others and we will definitely use your company again when we return to France in the future.”

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    Quick answers

    • What is included in the private Médoc wine shore trip from Le Verdon?

      The tour includes pick-up at the cruise ship, travel in an air-conditioned minivan, an English-speaking guide, pre-booked winery visits, and all tasting fees
    • What should I wear for the vineyard visits during the tour?

      It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes and bring a light jacket or sun protection, as vineyard weather can vary
    • How many wineries will be visited during the excursion?

      The tour includes visits to two carefully selected Médoc wineries known for their quality and welcoming atmosphere
    • Is this tour suitable for large groups?

      Yes, the tour can accommodate any group size, starting from 8 people, with various transportation options available
    • Can I book this tour if I'm interested in French gastronomy?

      Absolutely! The tour offers insights into French wine culture and the local gastronomy associated with wine
    • What is the cancellation policy for this tour?

      You can receive a full refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the activity; however, no refunds are offered for cancellations made less than 72 hours before or in case of no-shows
    • How will transportation be arranged for the tour?

      Guests will be picked up directly at the cruise terminal in Le Verdon and returned after the tour, ensuring seamless transfers
    • Will I have a chance to ask questions during the tour?

      Yes, the private guide allows for a flexible experience where you can ask questions and engage in discussions about wine production
    • Are meals included in the price of the tour?

      Meals, including lunch, are not included in the tour price, so guests are encouraged to plan accordingly
    • How can I share my experience on this tour?

      Travelers can share their experience on platforms like Cruise Critic, though it's up to them to manage that process

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