Paris and Bordeaux: Capital and Cellar
Savor this tailored journey blending Parisian city life with the vineyard beauty of Bordeaux. Take in the glow of icons and café-lined streets with your private guide, then transition to curated tastings, medieval charm, and unhurried moments among the vines. With insights from your Destination Expert, every detail is personalized to fit your style and passions for a perfect gateway.
- Duration
- 7 days, 6 nights
- Route
- Paris · Bordeaux
- Style
- Private and tailor-made: your own guide and driver throughout
- From
- $7,730 per person, hotels, guides and transfers included
- Walk cobbled lanes and café-lined streets as your local guide reveals Paris’ oldest quarter.
- Watch Paris shimmer from a chauffeured evening drive past icons and hidden gems.
- Trade city lights for vineyard trails on a full-day tasting in Bordeaux’s St Emilion.
- Discover Bordeaux’s best-preserved gems on a private guided walk through its historic core.
- Let your Destination Expert personalize your journey with exclusive local insights.
Every day, already yours.
You’ve Arrived
Meet your private driver and vehicle for an airport transfer. Note: Driver may not speak English.
- Private Airport Transfer
- France Welcome Package
- Airport Meet & Greet - Private
- Navigo Easy Card
- Self-Guided: A Taste of Paris
Sights and Insights
Meet your private guide and set out on foot to explore the atmospheric Latin Quarter. Stroll along quaint and charming medieval streets lined with lively bistros, bars, and shops, soaking in the Bohemian aura as you go. Bear witness to the Sorbonne, on which the Latin Quarter is anchored. Recognized as the most famous educational institution in France, the Sorbonne, or the University of Paris, was officially chartered in the year 1200.
- The Latin Quarter from Medieval to Modern Times (4 hrs) - Private Tour
- Panoramic Paris by Night (3 hrs)
A Sight To Behold
With time at leisure, step into the heart of Parisian history with a self-guided visit inside the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral. Marvel at the soaring Gothic architecture, centuries-old stained glass windows, and intricate stone carvings that have made this landmark a masterpiece for over 850 years. Please note: It is free to visit; however, it is recommended that you book a time slot on the Notre Dame website.
- Self Guided: Notre Dame
A Change of Scenery
Meet your private driver for a transfer between the train station and your accommodations.
- Private Train Station Transfer
- Train - Paris - Bordeaux [2 hrs] - First Class
- Private Train Station Transfer
- Cite du Vin - Self-guided Visit to the Wine Museum
Strolling the Magical Streets
Meet your private guide, setting out on foot for a two-hour walking tour of Bordeaux, and its historic UNESCO World Heritage-Listed city center. Discover the largest square in France, Place des Quinconces, with its ornate fountains and 175-foot Column of the Girondins. See the 18th century Grand Theater, and admire the Saint-Andre Cathedral, with its massive skyline-topping 15th century bell tower.
- Walking Tour (3 hrs) - Guide
Taste and Tipple on a Vineyard Visit
Meet your private driver and guide and spend a whole day exploring the Bordeaux wine region learning about local appellations and grape varieties. Discover world-famous wine areas such as the Medoc, Saint Emilion, Graves or Sauternes. Enjoy visits to three different chateaux over the course of your day, admiring the beautiful vineyard settings while being introduced to the different terroir and notes during curated wine tastings at each estate.
- The Wines of Bordeaux & St Emilion Underground Monuments (with Wine Tastings, 8 hrs) - Private Tour
Bon Voyage
Meet your private driver for a transfer between the airport and your accommodations.
- Private Airport Transfer
Where you will wake up.
Hotel Pont Royal
Located amid the stylish Saint-Germain des Prés area, Pont Royal is home to a long literary tradition. By choosing the heart of Saint-Germain des Prés, you immerse yourself in literary and artistic Paris. Take a stroll through the small side streets, where the best art galleries are found.
InterContinental Bordeaux Le Grand Hotel
The lavish InterContinental Bordeaux Le Grand Hotel faces the impressive Grand Theater, and is located within the Golden Triangle, the finest shopping and pedestrian area of Bordeaux.