Spain
Mediterranean Spain
Encounter [Location]
Trip Details
7 Days / 6 Nights
Day One
Stay: Hotel Name
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Two
Stay: Hotel Name
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Three
Spend a leisurely morning in the brilliant city of Bordeaux with free time to discover its UNESCO World Heritage center, a resplendent example of 18th century French architecture, from the magnificent Place de la Bourse to the Place de la Comédie. Your afternoon will be an exploration of the Medoc and its finest second and third growth crus, with tasting visits at two of the regions finest estates. Dinner will be a foray into the gastronomic flavors of the region with a Michelin-starred tasting menu of contemporary Bordelais inspired cuisine at an exquisite 17th century chateau in the vineyards.
Stay: Hotel Name
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Four
From the Left Bank of Bordeaux, your chauffeur will whisk you away to uncover the legendary viticulture and antique treasures of Cognac. Tour the historic halls and fabled aging cellars of an illustrious chateau from the 10th century, before being treated to a one of a kind private tasting experience. Led by an expert sommelier, you will discover the nuances of exceptional cognac as it is paired with gastronomic bites prepared exclusively for you by a renowned chef. While away the afternoon exploring the town’s medieval Vieux Cognac district or taking a leisurely stroll along the picturesque Charente river front. This evening you’ll arrive to your sublime Right Bank five-star hotel for check-in.
Stay: Hotel Name
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Five
After a leisurely breakfast and morning of relaxation at your hotel’s world class Cinq Mondes Spa, you will be chauffeured to the ancient village of Saint-Émilion, a UNESCO World Heritage dream encircled by velvety Bordeaux vineyards. Spend free time traversing the town’s medieval heart of undulating stone streets, wine cellars, and Romanesque churches. Crown the evening with a dinner of traditional Bordelaise cuisine at a romantic family owned eatery in the center of town.
Stay: Hotel Name
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Six
Today you will be introduced to the illustrious Right Bank vineyards surrounding Saint-Émilion. Set off on an exclusive visit of one of the region’s five, coveted Premier Grand Crus chateaux, where you’ll privately tour the estate’s esteemed cellars. Be welcomed at an acclaimed Michelin-starred restaurant for a gourmet lunch of creative French cuisine paired with Grand Crus and Premier Grand Crus vintages. Your afternoon will be punctuated with a winemaker led visit and private tasting at a prestigious boutique estate, before traveling to the village of Libourne for free time to peruse the lovely boutiques and sidewalk cafes of its charming centre-ville.
Stay: Hotel Name
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Seven
Bid Bordeaux adieu as you are chauffeured to Bordeaux Airport for departure, or continue your Encounter onward in the Loire Valley or Occitanie region.
Stay: Hotel Name
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pricing
The price of this Crafted Encounter begins at $0,000/per person*, based on double occupancy and a travel party of two.
Groups of four or more are eligible for our small group preferred pricing, and will enjoy 25% off the total trip price.
*The price of your Crafted Encounter will be determined by your travel party size and requested dates.This Encounter is also available for solo travelers at an additional cost.
Included
A seamless travel experience from arrival to departure
Firsthand local knowledge & insights by our expert team
24/7 support during your Encounter
Chauffeured, private transportation for touring & transfers
Private touring with our professionally licensed & English speaking Regional Ambassadors
Stays at five & four-star boutique luxury accommodations
Engaging activities led by our family of cultural experts
Signature experiences with insider access
All tickets/entrance fees associated with touring
Regionally authentic dining
Traveler Welcome Package
Taxes & base gratuities
Not Included
International or regional airfare
Airport taxes and charges, airport parking or excess baggage charges
Expenses for activities/excursions not included or identified in the Encounter itinerary
Transportation expenses incurred during free time
A-la-carte food orders, alcoholic beverages or wines outside of pre-arranged menus during organized meals
Any meals or beverages during free time
Personal expenditures and personal spending money
Hotel incidentals including room service, laundry services and hotel bar tabs
Hotel room upgrade requests and/or fees/supplements incurred from any room changes
Travel insurance including health, accidents, lost baggage and trip cancellation
Passport and Visa expenses
All other items that are not mentioned or included in your Encounter itinerary
Requesting Dates
Once you submit your Booking Request, our team will get to work confirming whether your preferred travel dates are available. Within 72 hours of receiving your Booking Request, we will provide you with a quoted trip price for your preferred dates and travel party size, along with booking instructions that will include steps on how to submit your required trip deposit.
Why is my quoted trip price different than the published starting price per person?
While our Crafted Encounters are pre-designed and ready to book travel experiences, there are important factors that may impact the quoted trip price, namely hotel availability, number of travelers in your party, and whether you are requesting to travel during high or low season in a specific region or during a national holiday/special event.
What happens if my requested travel dates are not available?
Should your requested travel dates not be available, or if they happen to encompass a national holiday or special event that will significantly impact your quoted trip price, we will certainly let you know and work with you to identify alternate travel dates.
Months Offered
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Arrival & Departure
This Crafted Encounter includes a chauffeured private transfer from xxxxx Airport or xxxxxx Train Station upon arrival, and a chauffeured private transfer to xxxxx Airport or xxxxxx Train Station for departure.
Private transfers to and from alternate locations not included as part of this Crafted Encounter, such as a residence, hotel, car rental office, etc., can be requested at an additional cost.
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