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Highlights of Bordeaux & the Dordogne

10 days from CAD5,995pp

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Tour highlights

  • Visit caves that house prehistoric artwork.

  • Try your hand at cooking traditional dishes from the Dordogne.

  • Tour some of France’s most celebrated wine regions.

  • Explore medieval hilltop castles and sail along the Dordogne River.

Price includes:

  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

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  • On arrival into Bordeaux, you’ll be met by your private driver, who will take you to your hotel in central Bordeaux. Once you’ve settled in, make your own way to the port for your wine cruise along the Garonne River.

    • Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux
      Place de la Bourse, Bordeaux
    • Red wine at a vineyard, France
      Red wine at a vineyard, France
    • Stored red wines, France
      Stored red wines, France

  • Meet your private guide this morning for a gourmet walking tour of Bordeaux. Then enjoy the afternoon at leisure to explore the city by yourselves.

    • Bordeaux, France
      Bordeaux, France
    • Monument aux Girondins fountain, Bordeaux
      Monument aux Girondins fountain, Bordeaux
    • Fresh oysters, Bordeaux
      Fresh oysters, Bordeaux

  • Embark on a shared tour of the prestigious Médoc wine region today with a guide and small group.

    • Harvested grapes, France
      Harvested grapes, France
    • Médoc wine region, France
      Médoc wine region, France
    • Médoc wine region, France
      Médoc wine region, France

  • Your private driver collects you at your hotel this morning for your local train journey to Saint-Émilion. After you’ve settled in to your hotel, take a privately guided bike tour of the vineyards.

    • Saint-Émilion rooftops, France
      Saint-Émilion rooftops, France
    • Ripening grapes, Saint-Émilion
      Ripening grapes, Saint-Émilion
    • Local wine shop, Saint-Émilion
      Local wine shop, Saint-Émilion

  • Your private driver collects you at your hotel this morning for your train journey to Sarlat-la-Canéda. Enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

    • Place du Marché aux Oies, Sarlat-la-Canéda
      Place du Marché aux Oies, Sarlat-la-Canéda
    • Saint-Sauveur church and the Lantern of the Dead, Sarlat-la-Canéda
      Saint-Sauveur church and the Lantern of the Dead, Sarlat-la-Canéda
    • Local market in Sarlat-la-Canéda
      Local market in Sarlat-la-Canéda

  • Your private guide meets you at your hotel today for a walking tour of the medieval city. The afternoon is spent at leisure to wander the well-preserved cobbled streets, enjoy some shopping or visit the church.

    • Medieval townhouse, Sarlat-la-Canéda
      Medieval townhouse, Sarlat-la-Canéda
    • Artisanal bread for sale, Sarlat-la-Canéda
      Artisanal bread for sale, Sarlat-la-Canéda
    • Vibrant windows of Sarlat-la-Canéda
      Vibrant windows of Sarlat-la-Canéda

  • Your private driver takes you into the Dordogne countryside for your shared full-day cooking class, starting with a visit to a local market to buy seasonal produce.

    • Grazing ducks, Dordogne, France
      Grazing ducks, Dordogne, France
    • La Roque-Gageac, Dordogne
      La Roque-Gageac, Dordogne
    • Garlic for sale, Dordogne
      Garlic for sale, Dordogne

  • Set off on a private tour of the Dordogne today, including Château de Beynac, Château de Castelnaud, a troglodyte village along the river, and a short, shared cruise along the river in a traditional Gabarre boat.

    • Château Castelnaud, Dordogne, France
      Château Castelnaud, Dordogne, France
    • Traditional Gabarre boat on the Dordogne River
      Traditional Gabarre boat on the Dordogne River
    • Château de Castelnaud, Dordogne, France
      Château de Castelnaud, Dordogne, France

  • Delve into this region’s extensive prehistoric artwork today with your private guide starting at Lascaux IV Cave, then to Les Eyzies National Prehistory Museum and finally to Rouffignac Cave.

    • Plum trees, Dordogne
      Plum trees, Dordogne
    • Rue de la Salamande, Sarlat-la-Canéda
      Rue de la Salamande, Sarlat-la-Canéda
    • Saint-Marie church and covered market, Sarlat-la-Canéda
      Saint-Marie church and covered market, Sarlat-la-Canéda

  • Your private driver takes you to the train station today for your journey back to Bordeaux and private transfer to the airport and flight home.

    • Local produce at market, Sarlat-la-Canéda
      Local produce at market, Sarlat-la-Canéda
    • Place de la Liberté, Sarlat-la-Canéda
      Place de la Liberté, Sarlat-la-Canéda
    • Sarlat-la-Canéda, Dordogne
      Sarlat-la-Canéda, Dordogne

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