Bordeaux wine tour Saint-Emilion

Saint-Emilion is 40 km east of Bordeaux: a medieval village carved into limestone cliffs above the vineyards, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and home to some of the most sought-after wines in the world (Petrus, Cheval Blanc, Ausone are nearby). A guided day tour from Bordeaux covers 2-3 chateaux visits with tastings, lunch in the village, and the Saint-Emilion Monolithic Church (the largest underground church in Europe, carved from a single rock by a Benedictine monk). Half-day tours start around EUR 50-60. Full-day tours with a premium chateau visit run EUR 80-130. The village itself warrants a full afternoon on foot, climbing the church tower for the vineyard panorama. You can also take the direct Bordeaux-Saint-Emilion train (35 minutes, EUR 9 each way).