The Loire Valley & Bordeaux

Tours, France

CW
Crush Wine Experiences
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19 reviews
May 14 - 21, 2026
Group size: 6 - 16
The Loire Valley & Bordeaux
Tours, France

Crush Wine Experiences
  • Email address verified
19 reviews

May 14 - 21, 2026
Group size: 6 - 16

About this trip

What’s included

  • Lodging
    4-star hotels in Tours and Bordeaux
  • Ground Transport
    Private luxury bus per itinerary
  • Train Transport
    Train tickets from Tours to Bordeaux
  • Tour Leader/Wine Host
    Throughout the itinerary
  • Welcome Dinner
    3 courses and wine, in Tours, France
  • Winery visits
    Guided visit of Château de Chambord and tasting
  • Winery Visits
    Visit and tasting at one 1855 Grand Cru Classé, and one charming family estate
  • Winery Visits
    Tour and tasting at one of Bordeaux's prestigious Grand Cru Classé châteaux, and one family-run estate
  • Attractions
    Guided tour of Saint-Émilion village
  • Attractions
    Walking gourmet tour of Tours with sweet & salty tasting stops and private guide
  • Attractions
    Bordeaux Morning walking city tour
  • Meals
    15 meals total (including breakfast each day & lunches/dinners listed here + pastry class)
  • Meals
    Wine Lunch in Bordeaux, 3-courses, with wine
  • Meals
    Wine Dinner in Bordeaux, 3-courses, with wine
  • Cooking Class
    Bordeaux pastry class: Cannelés and dunes making
  • Farewell dinner
    3 courses and wine, in Bordeaux
  • Group Transfers
    Arrival day transfer from Paris to Tours hotel
  • Group Transfers
    Arrival transfer: Gare de Bordeaux station to hotel
  • Group Transfers
    Departure day transfer to Bordeaux TGV station

What’s not included

  • Airfare
    Flights to/from France
  • Travel Insurance
    Highly recommended
  • Gratuities
    For local guides and coach drivers

Available Packages

Double Occupancy
Deposit: $1,620
6 left
$5,400
Deposit: $1,620
Single Occupancy
Deposit: $1,890
Available until April 17, 20264 left
$6,300
Deposit: $1,890


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CW
Crush Wine Experiences
19 reviews
Experience small group, multi-day tours off the beaten path. Our food, wine, and cultural excursions span the world's most interesting regions, and include an American wine host/Sommelier along with charismatic local guides.

Reviews

I previously reviewed our 2023 Tour of Tuscony with Crush Wines Experiences. We have now completed two new tours in 2025--Piemont and Lake Como, and then Lisbon and Southern Portugal. Both tours were amazingly good. Sam is the ultimate tour host, and finds perfect guides to join us. There is always a licensed professional tour guide who accompanies the tour everywhere we go, making sure that everyone is well taken care of, providing a depth of information, and providing great insight into the local culture. In addition, in specific cities, where appropriate, there will be a local licensed guide for that specific city. The food and wine we sampled were world class, and the cultural sites were fascinating. Sam finds the perfect balance between scheduled activities and time on our own. And, with the small groups involved in the tour, you make friends quickly with your fellow travelers. We are looking forward to trip No 4 with Sam and Crush Wine Experiences.
By Larry H for Piemonte & Lake Como on Oct 18, 2025
I previously reviewed our 2023 Tour of Tuscony with Crush Wines Experiences. We have now completed two new tours in 2025--Piemont and Lake Como, and then Lisbon and Southern Portugal. Both tours were amazingly good. Sam is the ultimate tour host, and finds perfect guides to join us. There is always a licensed professional tour guide who accompanies the tour everywhere we go, making sure that everyone is well taken care of, providing a depth of information, and providing great insight into the local culture. In addition, in specific cities, where appropriate, there will be a local licensed guide for that specific city. The food and wine we sampled were world class, and the cultural sites were fascinating. Sam finds the perfect balance between scheduled activities and time on our own. And, with the small groups involved in the tour, you make friends quickly with your fellow travelers. We are looking forward to trip No 4 with Sam and Crush Wine Experiences.
By Larry H for Southern Portugal - Lisbon & the Alentejo on Oct 18, 2025
Ines and Sam are professionals that took much pride in selecting only the very best hotels, restaurants, and wineries. Our days were filled by visiting unique places of interest. Also, they were supportive of everyone’s needs on a daily basis. I highly recommend Crush Wine XP for a truly fun- filled memorable travel experience.
By Jane L for Southern Portugal - Lisbon & the Alentejo on Oct 14, 2025
Wonderful trio, great mix of people, amazing itinerary , and a fabulous tour guide. Can’t wait for my next trip with Sam.
By Virginia B for Southern Portugal - Lisbon & the Alentejo on Oct 14, 2025
Thank you for your kind words, Ginny! They mean a lot. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you!
By Crush Wine Experiences on Oct 14, 2025
CW
It was a wonderful vacation. Our organizer Sam, tour manager Sergio and various city tour guides made sure that everything went well. The itinerary was a perfect mix of activities, sights, free time, wine tastings and food. Plus we had an incredible group of people who came together on this trip to experience southern Italy.
By Norma F for Exploring Puglia & Matera on May 15, 2025
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