Compare From Paris to Omaha by Edelweiss Bike Travel vs Paris to Bordeaux, a private wine tour in France by Paris-Toujours
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| Duration | 12 days | 11 days |
| Price From | $ 4,870 | $ 4,280 |
| Price Per Day | $ 406 | $ 389 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Premium | Luxury |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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From Paris we head south, follow the Loire for a while and marvel at some of the countless châteaux that are lined up along the river. Then we reach the Atlantic coast and Brittany with its Celtic heritage. Carnac is famous for its megalith culture, and strolling amid the stones that were put upright more than 6,000 years ago will make your imagination run wild. Along Brittany’s rugged coast and across its scenic interior we circle around the peninsula, to the pink granite coast and to St. Malo with its huge ramparts. |
With this private wine tour in France, explore and taste Paris, the Loire Valley and Bordeaux delicacies. This itinerary will help you immerse yourself into the French culinary heritage of western France and help you discover secret gardens, Renaissance castles and centuries-old vineyards by foot, bike or even in the air on-board a hot air balloon! |
Day 1:
Arrival in Versailles
Day 2:
Versailles - Tours
Day 3:
Tours - Angers
Day 4:
Angers - Carnac
Day 5:
Carnac
Day 6:
Carnac - Morlaix
Day 7:
Morlaix - Saint-Malo
Day 8:
Saint-Malo - Bayeux
Day 9:
Bayeux
Day 10:
Bayeux - Étretat
Day 11:
Étretat - Versailles
Day 12:
Departure from Versailles
The daily riding kilometres are approximate distances and may vary. The first and last days mentioned in the itinerary are the arrival and departure days; there is no riding on these days. Bear in mind the time difference between your country of origin and your travel destination. Arrival time should be arranged before 3 pm on the arrival day. Please book your flights accordingly. Route and overnight places may change due to unforeseen events.
Day 1: Arrival and private transfer
On arrival at the airport welcome and transfer to your charming boutique hotel in the center of Paris. Free time to relax and wander in the lively streets around your hotel before starting your wine tour in France.
Day 2: Discover the islands of Paris
After breakfast, meet your private guide for an introduction of Paris with a walking tour on the Islands (Ile de la Cité and Ile Saint-Louis). Your guide will introduce Paris’ history while walking in front of many famous monuments. You will start with the Ile de La Cité where the Sainte-Chapelle was built to protect the relics of the Christ and the gothic jewel from the 12th century, Notre-Dame Cathedral now under a massive reconstruction work. You will then continue to the Ile Saint Louis, where the French aristocracy used to live in private mansions in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Day 3: Gourmet lunch and wine tastings
Free time in the morning to discover the covered passages and the Palais Royal. For lunch you are expected in the Galerie Vivienne, in a Parisian institution for a unique wine tasting paired with regional produces. You will be welcomed by your personal sommelier and you will have an introduction to the French wines. You will also be able to focus on a specific wine region such as Bordeaux, Burgundy or the Rhone Valley if you are a connoisseur and ask all you have ever wanted to know about wine. A great introduction to your wine tour in France !
Day 4: The Palace of Versailles
After breakfast, your driver and guide will pick you up at your hotel for a private visit of the famous Versailles castle. The Palace of Versailles was the residence of three kings of France: Louis XIV, XV, and XVI, from 1682 to 1789. Your guide will accompany you throughout the morning as you discover the majesty of the Palace of Versailles in the King’s appartments and its spectacular gardens and groves. Free time in the afternoon to bike ride around the gardens or relax on a rowing boat on the King’s Great Canal.
Day 5: Welcome to the Loire Valley
After breakfast you will be transferred to the train station and you will take the high-speed train from Paris to the Loire Valley, a great way to see the French countryside. After dropping off your luggage at the hotel you will spend the afternoon discovering the charming and royal town of Amboise. You could discover the Royal castle of Amboise and even the Clos Lucé, where Leonardo Da Vinci used to live at the end of his life.
Day 6: A day to Chenonceau and Chambord castles
Discover the Loire-Valley culture by visiting the most famous castles with your private guide. In the morning you will visit Chenonceau castle. The unique architecture of the Chateau of Chenonceau built on the Cher river makes it a must-see in the region. In the afternoon you will be driven to the Estate of Chambord, a national reserve as large as the town of Paris. With more than 400 rooms and its double spiral staircase, Chambord is a highlight of the Loire Valley.
Day 7: Organic Touraine wine tour
After breakfast, meet your driver-guide at your hotel for a private organic wine tour in the Touraine area. Your guide will take you to a selection of small winemakers of Bourgueil, Vouvray and Chinon appellations, producing organic or biodynamic wines. After a gourmet lunch you will discover another part of the Loire Valley for two other wine tastings. A wine tour in France needs to cover this small but innovative region.
Late afternoon, transfer to your hot air balloon ride over the Loire lush countryside. After a training session, the ballon will take off for a ride over the Loire valley and its castles. Enjoy this slow transportation, fly in the air at sunset and be amazed by the nature and remarkable castles and villages.
Day 8: Train to Bordeaux
During the day you will be transferred to the train station and you will take the high-speed train to Bordeaux. After dropping off your luggage at the hotel you will spend your afternoon discovering the city of Bordeaux.
Day 9: Stroll and wine in Bordeaux
After breakfast you will be picked up by your professional wine guide for a private wine tour in Saint-Emilion and Pomerol appellations. Start with Saint Emilion charming medieval village famous for its impressive collection of historical sites and monuments such as the monolithic church. You will then have tastings at famous Chateaux or family-run estates to understand the local specifities and cepages as well as the grading system of the Crus. A intense and tasty day through an area that is a must for a wine tour in France.
Day 10: Free day to relax
Relaxing free day at your leisure to discover this lively city. If you are a true foodie, enjoy walking around Bordeaux city center to eat different specialties like a canelé or visit the Cité du Vin opened in 2016 to share the heritage of the Bordeaux region wine culture.
Day 11: Train back to Paris
In the morning, you will take the train to Paris and then be transferred to airport or train station.
