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of and Le Pin. • Two tours and tastings await you today in Pomerol as you round out your week of wine discovery in the Bordeaux region. Enjoy tours and tastings at some of the best estates of the region including estates such as Chateau Petit Village or Le Bon Pasteur. • End your day with a farewell lunch and a transfer to the Bordeaux St. Jean Train Station or Bordeaux Merignac states Airport. Continue your journeys with fond memories of Bordeaux and all its splendor. E Legend for meals included in your tour: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

Your 5 day, 4 night luxury tour in bordeaux includes: Great • A customized itinerary featuring the best hotel, estate and touring elements tailored to your preferences • The services of an English-speaking wine expert guide throughout the tour • Deluxe, air-conditioned transportation throughout • 4 nights’ accommodations at the Grand Hotel & Spa de Bordeaux or Chateau Grand Barrail in St. Emilion, or a combination of the two. Deluxe and Executive Room accommodations • A traditional welcome and farewell lunch with coffee, tea and mineral water included • VIP Tours and tastings at some of the finest chateaux of the region 5-Day Private 5-Day • A special private wine tasting lunch at a wine chateau estate

• Information on the region and its wines sent to you in advance of your tour Price based on 2 guests, double occupancy: US $ 5490.00 per person Price based on 4 guests, double occupancy: US $ 4590.00 per person Price based on 6 guests, double occupancy: US $ 4290.00 per person

(Monday through Friday tour dates are preferable, as more wine estates are open. Saturday is also possible if necessary.) Subject to availability. Single supplement: please inquire. For groups of 7 or more guests: please contact us for a price quote. Not included: any personal expenses, or any service not specifically mentioned above as included in the price of your tour.

Wine Chateaux and Estates We include only top-quality wine chateaux and estates in our programs. Chateau visits are scheduled by special ar- rangement, and some chateaux or estates, including any mentioned in the Itinerary, may not be available on your dates. Once you book your program with us, we will contact the estates to determine which are available. If there are specific chateaux or estates you would like to visit, please let us know, and we will contact your preferences first when arranging visits and tastings for you.

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To book your tour Contact us at [email protected] or 1-877-261-1500. We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card or checks or money orders in US Dollars.

606 North Talbot St., Suite 141, Saint Michaels, MD 21663 USA | Tel: 1-877-261-1500 | Fax: 1-443-458-0975 [email protected] | www.wine-tours-france.com