A Taste of Bordeaux and the Chateaux Valleys (11 Days)

Your Edventure includes:
- Round-trip airfare from SFO or LAX (price varies depending on additional gateway choice)
- 9 nights in hand-picked hotels
- Breakfast daily
- 1 Lunch
- 6 three-course dinners, including wine or beer
- Private, small group cooking lesson
- Full-time tour coordinator
- Multilingual tour guide
- Private deluxe motor coach
- Transportation (planes, trains, boats, etc.) while on tour
- Select admissions with priority entry
- Fleury-Merogis Prison and/or La Sante Prison (Correctional/Law Enforcement Officials Only)

Walled City of Carcassonne

Medieval Town of Saint Emilion

Sarlat en Canada
Chenonceau Chateau

Famous Berthillon Gelato

Price: $5,582.00 (2019) based on double occupancy, plus optional $429.00 premium trip protection*
Next Departure Dates:
August 2020 (FRCH0820)
June 2021 (FRCH0621)
April 2022 (FRCH0422)
July 2022 (FRCH0722)
Contact us for exact departure dates
August 2020 (FRCH0820)
June 2021 (FRCH0621)
April 2022 (FRCH0422)
July 2022 (FRCH0722)
Contact us for exact departure dates
Edventure Highlights Include:
~ Welcome Dinner
~ The fresh flowers at a Toulouse outdoor market, and the Maison de la Violette, a barge anchored on the
UNESCO-named Canal du Midi that celebrates all things violet,
from chocolates and teas to beauty supplies
~ Carcassonne, home to the quintessential medieval castle, Château Comtal, and a walk with a local guide around the UNESCO-recognized citadel, where fortified city walls surround the castle, gothic cathedral and medieval streets
~ A wine tasting in Pessac-Léognan, a wine growing area in Bordeaux’s Graves region known for cabernet sauvignon, merlot and dry white wines
~ The city of Bordeaux and a guided sightseeing tour of its UNESCO-named historic district, including the Place des Quinconces, the Bordeaux Cathedral, the lively hub of the Place de la Comédie and Grand Theatre
~ A scenic cruise around Arcachon Bay, and Iles aux Oiseaux, an island in the middle of the bay that’s known as the oyster capital of the world, and a visit to an oyster farm
~ The breathtaking countryside of Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring Romanesque churches and medieval ruins
~ Bergerac, a region in the foodie-adored Dordogne Valley, known for sweet white wines, for a wine tasting in a spire-topped château, and a sampling of foie gras, a gourmet specialty of the Dordogne region
~ A walking tour of Périgueux, off the radar of many travelers, and home to Roman and medieval architecture, quaint streets and amazing food
~ The village of Pezuls to visit a goat farm and taste the best goat cheese imaginable, and a tour of Sarlat with a local guide, winding through tiny medieval streets and past well-preserved architecture
~ The UNESCO-listed Loire Valley, with its lavish castles, charming villages and mouthwatering cuisine, including a stop in the elegant city of Jarnac to visit the iconic Courvoisier Distillery for a Cognac tasting and dessert pairing
~ A stroll through the outdoor stalls in Amboise to seek out the most delicious-looking local specialties from the region’s farmers and cheesemongers
~ Carcassonne, home to the quintessential medieval castle, Château Comtal, and a walk with a local guide around the UNESCO-recognized citadel, where fortified city walls surround the castle, gothic cathedral and medieval streets
~ A wine tasting in Pessac-Léognan, a wine growing area in Bordeaux’s Graves region known for cabernet sauvignon, merlot and dry white wines
~ The city of Bordeaux and a guided sightseeing tour of its UNESCO-named historic district, including the Place des Quinconces, the Bordeaux Cathedral, the lively hub of the Place de la Comédie and Grand Theatre
~ A scenic cruise around Arcachon Bay, and Iles aux Oiseaux, an island in the middle of the bay that’s known as the oyster capital of the world, and a visit to an oyster farm
~ The breathtaking countryside of Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage site featuring Romanesque churches and medieval ruins
~ Bergerac, a region in the foodie-adored Dordogne Valley, known for sweet white wines, for a wine tasting in a spire-topped château, and a sampling of foie gras, a gourmet specialty of the Dordogne region
~ A walking tour of Périgueux, off the radar of many travelers, and home to Roman and medieval architecture, quaint streets and amazing food
~ The village of Pezuls to visit a goat farm and taste the best goat cheese imaginable, and a tour of Sarlat with a local guide, winding through tiny medieval streets and past well-preserved architecture
~ The UNESCO-listed Loire Valley, with its lavish castles, charming villages and mouthwatering cuisine, including a stop in the elegant city of Jarnac to visit the iconic Courvoisier Distillery for a Cognac tasting and dessert pairing
~ A stroll through the outdoor stalls in Amboise to seek out the most delicious-looking local specialties from the region’s farmers and cheesemongers
~ A visit to the Chenonceau
Château for a guided tour before sitting down for a
picnic on the castle grounds overlooking the picturesque castle moats
~ A cooking lesson led by local chefs to prepare dinner while sampling, including a local Vouvray aperitif and Chinon wine
~ A cooking lesson led by local chefs to prepare dinner while sampling, including a local Vouvray aperitif and Chinon wine
~ Dinner and wine-tasting following a guided tour of the Montmartre District that begins with a funicular ride to the Sacre-Coeur Cathedral, a stroll through the artists' booths and quaint shops of the district, and a walk though Pigalle, passing the Moulin Rouge theater
Tour Activity Estimates
Average Daily Walking: 2 Hours
Average Activity Level: Moderate (mostly uneven terrain, including paved and unpaved roads, cobblestone streets, steep hills and stairs)
Average Daily Walking: 2 Hours
Average Activity Level: Moderate (mostly uneven terrain, including paved and unpaved roads, cobblestone streets, steep hills and stairs)