Discover the rich flavors of Médoc on this full-day wine tour from Bordeaux. Visit renowned vineyards, enjoy wine tastings, and learn about local winemaking traditions, all while soaking in the stunning landscapes of this famous wine region.
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Why you’ll love this tour
Experience small group intimacy on the tour
Explore charming vineyard landscapes
Learn about wine production from experts
Visit a selection of prestigious wineries
Follow the scenic Route des Chateaux of Medoc
Your day at a glance
Discover the exquisite Médoc Wines from Bordeaux, where you'll embark on a full-day shore excursion to explore legendary vineyards. Follow the picturesque Chateau Road, lined with world-famous wineries, and taste fabulous Médoc red wines straight from the source. Your local expert guide shares the rich history of winemaking traditions, ensuring you savor every moment against stunning landscapes. Enjoy ...
Discover the exquisite Médoc Wines from Bordeaux, where you'll embark on a full-day shore excursion to explore legendary vineyards. Follow the picturesque Chateau Road, lined with world-famous wineries, and taste fabulous Médoc red wines straight from the source.
Your local expert guide shares the rich history of winemaking traditions, ensuring you savor every moment against stunning landscapes. Enjoy pre-booked visits to select wineries, allowing for a worry-free experience while you indulge in delightful tastings. This tour promises both relaxation and enrichment as you connect with the essence of Bordeaux's wine heritage.
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Pick up at Quai Louis XVIII, Bordeaux
Meet your local wine expert at your cruise ship in Bordeaux oand begin a full-day Médoc shore excursion in a fully equipped, air-conditioned minivan. Travel beyond the city toward Bordeaux’s celebrated Left Bank wine country, where vine-covered landscapes and historic estates set the scene.
Meet your local wine expert at your cruise ship in Bordeaux oand begin a full-day Médoc shore excursion in a fully equipped, air-conditioned minivan. Travel beyond the city toward Bordeaux’s celebrated Left Bank wine country, where vine-covered landscapes and historic estates set the scene.
Visit a selected Médoc winery for a guided introduction to the region’s wine heritage. Discover the work behind its Cabernet-based red wines, from vineyard to cellar, and enjoy a tasting that reveals the character and structure associated with this renowned appellation.
Visit a selected Médoc winery for a guided introduction to the region’s wine heritage. Discover the work behind its Cabernet-based red wines, from vineyard to cellar, and enjoy a tasting that reveals the character and structure associated with this renowned appellation.
Follow the scenic Route des Châteaux, the famed road through the Médoc lined with elegant wine estates and château architecture. Your guide shares insight into the region’s history, terroir, and winemaking traditions, with opportunities to photograph the vineyards and distinguished properties along the way.
Follow the scenic Route des Châteaux, the famed road through the Médoc lined with elegant wine estates and château architecture. Your guide shares insight into the region’s history, terroir, and winemaking traditions, with opportunities to photograph the vineyards and distinguished properties along the way.
Enjoy free time for lunch (at own expense) in Pauillac or Saint-Julien, two well-known villages at the heart of the Médoc. This pause offers time to take in the atmosphere of the wine region before continuing your exploration of Bordeaux’s Left Bank.
Enjoy free time for lunch (at own expense) in Pauillac or Saint-Julien, two well-known villages at the heart of the Médoc. This pause offers time to take in the atmosphere of the wine region before continuing your exploration of Bordeaux’s Left Bank.
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A Second Winery Experience
Continue to a second selected Médoc winery for another visit and tasting. Compare the individual expressions of the region’s red wines while learning how gravel soils, Atlantic influences, and careful vineyard work contribute to the distinctive style of Médoc wines.
Continue to a second selected Médoc winery for another visit and tasting. Compare the individual expressions of the region’s red wines while learning how gravel soils, Atlantic influences, and careful vineyard work contribute to the distinctive style of Médoc wines.
After your wine-country discovery, relax on the return journey to your cruise ship in Bordeaux or Bassens. Your guide and transport remain arranged around the shore-excursion format, completing the day with drop-off at the port.
After your wine-country discovery, relax on the return journey to your cruise ship in Bordeaux or Bassens. Your guide and transport remain arranged around the shore-excursion format, completing the day with drop-off at the port.
Small‑group format, typically 2–8 adults; tastings reserved for guests of legal drinking age
Not suitable for guests with very limited mobility, as some walking, stairs, and uneven surfaces
Chateau reservations will be made once the booking is confirmed
Visits run rain or shine; specific estates depend on availability and timing
Know before you go
Wear comfortable closed shoes for gravel paths, cellar floors, and château steps
Bring weather‑appropriate layers, sun protection, and possibly an umbrella
Have a light meal before departure and drink water between tastings
Space in the vehicle is limited: plan for compact bags only
Ask your guide about packing or shipping options if you buy several bottles.
Included
Local Tour Guide, Expert in Bordeaux Wines
Pick up and drop off at Cruise Ship
Pre-booking of Selected wineries, tasting fees
Travel in fully equipped A/C minivans
Excluded
Meals and drinks (lunch)
Personal travel insurance and expenses
Gratuities for the driver/guide
Additional information
Drink included: Tasting fees 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 tour is ideal for cruise guests who love classic Bordeaux reds and want an immersive yet comfortable introduction to the Médoc / Left Bank. It suits couples, friends, and small adult groups who prefer expert commentary, curated château visits, and a relaxed pace over large‑coach excursions or general city sightseeing.
Voucher information
All Bordeaux shore excursions and meeting points are based in the town of Bordeaux, not Le Verdon-sur-Mer or La Rochelle. To avoid missed tours and non-refundable costs, please double-check your arrival port before booking. If you have any questions, contact us for assistance.
Terms and conditions
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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.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation deadline: 72 hours
Up to 72 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund
Less than 72hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Pick up at Cruise Ship – Bordeaux 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 – Bordeaux Port of Call
Group information
We can handle any group size (from 8 people) ranging from small groups to larger groups. Transportation options include private vehicles, mini-vans, mini-buses and large buses.
Just get in touch to find out more! Contact us by email: groups@ophorus.com (groups from 8 people)
For groups of 2-8 people please fill out this form: ophorus.com/contact-us/
Reviews
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Ann
28, Aug 2024Google
My tour guide Mirela did an amazing job! She was very knowledgeable and made the wine tasting memorable. I would highly recommend her as a tour guide!
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Cynthia McCauley
21, May 2024Ophorus
Overall, two GREAT days. Jerome was great. Really enjoyed his commentary and his personality. Did a great job of managing us thru the day and I felt he communicated the plan of where we were going next. Was also g…Overall, two GREAT days. Jerome was great. Really enjoyed his commentary and his personality. Did a great job of managing us thru the day and I felt he communicated the plan of where we were going next. Was also great that he had umbrellas to offer us when it unexpectedly rained!
Overall, Jeff and I were very pleased "
Muchas gracias !
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Lisa Heiser
19, Sep 2023Ophorus
Seeing the vineyards with Justine was a great experience. She was friendly, and clearly passionate about the wine making process. We were energized by her excitement! The arrangements and selections of vineyards was pe…Seeing the vineyards with Justine was a great experience. She was friendly, and clearly passionate about the wine making process. We were energized by her excitement! The arrangements and selections of vineyards was perfect. The beauty of the areas was amazing. We keep looking at our pictures!
I'd be happy to recommend Ophorus to any travelor trying to make tour arrangements. You were timely, friendly, responsive to all of my emails....lots of nice adjectives come to mind!! The flexibility with our boat's late arrival and departure from our boat was very much appreciated by our group of six.
Your country was beautiful!!! Thank you for helping us to make it so enjoyable.
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Nick & Pat Casiello
15, Aug 2023Google
Delightful experience. Very knowledgeable guide and de was so lovely and warm. She deserves a raise!
Thank you , Nick and Pat Casiello (sailing on Vista, Oceania cruise ship)
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Kelly Weinstein
02, Aug 2023Ophorus
We loved it. Our driver was incredible and knowledgeable and fun. We tasted delicious wines and completely enjoyed ourselves
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HB
11, Jul 2022Ophorus
I wanted to drop a brief note regarding our tour with Camille on July 7th.
Without any hesitation, all four in our party felt that Cami was the absolute best tour guide that we had over the ten days we spent in France.…I wanted to drop a brief note regarding our tour with Camille on July 7th.
Without any hesitation, all four in our party felt that Cami was the absolute best tour guide that we had over the ten days we spent in France. She was knowledgeable and ever so helpful. She made every moment of our tour extra special! Thank you for providing us the opportunity to spend a day with Camille.
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Melanie H
03, Jun 2019Viator
Best part of our cruise!
Our guide was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Medoc wines and
even helped watch our children while we toured the chateaux. She took us to the best place for lu…Best part of our cruise!
Our guide was amazing! She was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Medoc wines and
even helped watch our children while we toured the chateaux. She took us to the best place for lunch
and really made the day great!
We would recommend this tour to anyone!
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flund2017
05, Nov 2017TripAdvisor
Great visit to the wineries
Went with Karim from Ophorus Excursions on an all day tour to wineries in the Bordeaux Medoc region. Toured three wineries of different types and tasted wines at each place.
Karim was an…Great visit to the wineries
Went with Karim from Ophorus Excursions on an all day tour to wineries in the Bordeaux Medoc region. Toured three wineries of different types and tasted wines at each place.
Karim was an excellent guide and we had a relaxing and fun visit.
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Nina S
28, Oct 2017TripAdvisor
Phenomenal wines! Tours! Sightseeing!
Our tour group consisted of 4 couples from around the world and a delightful tour leader. We had all a lot of varied experiences in wine tastings and tours. Happily, our tour guid…Phenomenal wines! Tours! Sightseeing!
Our tour group consisted of 4 couples from around the world and a delightful tour leader. We had all a lot of varied experiences in wine tastings and tours. Happily, our tour guide Karim did a wonderful job tailoring our experience to the level which we were all educated, informed and kept entertained. We spent 3 days throughout the regions with terrific lunches, wine tastings and sightseeing.
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William P
26, Sep 2017Viator
Drive through the countryside and the visit to three wineries outstanding. Would highly recommend
for those interested in the Medoc wines.
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What happens if it rains on the day of the tour?
The tour runs rain or shine, with visits depending on availability and timing
What does the Médoc Wine Tour include?
The tour includes round-trip transport, a local tour guide, pre-booked visits at selected wineries, tasting fees, and pickup/drop-off at your cruise ship
How many people can join the Médoc Wine Tour?
The tour is designed for small groups of 2 to 8 guests, ensuring an intimate experience
Is transportation provided for the tour?
Yes, comfortable, air-conditioned minivans are used for transportation during the tour
What should I wear for the Médoc Wine Tour?
Wear comfortable closed shoes suitable for walking on gravel paths and inside cellars, and bring weather-appropriate layers
Are meals included in the tour package?
No, meals and drinks, including lunch, are not included in the tour
What is the cancellation policy for the tour?
Cancellations made up to 72 hours in advance receive a full refund, while late cancellations receive no refund
What types of wines will be tasted on the tour?
Guests will enjoy exclusive tastings of characterful Médoc wines, primarily based on Cabernet, highlighting the region’s signature styles
Are there any age restrictions for the wine tastings?
Yes, tastings are reserved for guests of legal drinking age
Can I take a larger group on the tour?
Yes, we can accommodate larger groups of 8 or more people with suitable transportation options
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