Don’t just take our word for it… Read real stories from previous guests (and now good friends!) who we’ve had the pleasure to roll out the Bordeaux-red carpet for.
5.0 rating from 20+ reviews
"Bordeaux Wine Vacations took excellent care to plan a lovely long weekend for our 30th wedding anniversary which included hotel and transportation. My husband and I enjoyed a private dinner cruise, several visits to different wineries within the region, a visit to St Emilion as well as arranging an excellent tour guide and driver through out our stay! Thank you for an unforgettable trip!"
"This was truly one of the best trips we have ever had. From beginning to end, the planning, attention to detail, organization, and quality of every visit were absolutely outstanding.
The entire trip felt incredibly well balanced. We were able to learn a lot, visit amazing producers, enjoy the regions properly, and never feel rushed. Visiting Bordeaux and Saint-Émilion was unforgettable, and the visit to Château d’Yquem was definitely one of the highlights of the entire trip.
What made everything even more special was being able to experience the wines in their own environment, learn directly about the vineyards, history, and winemaking, and share great bottles and meals along the way. The whole experience felt very personal and much more than just a wine tour.
A huge thank you to Guillaume, Daniel, and the entire team for their kindness, attention, and for making everything so easy and enjoyable from start to finish.
We came back with amazing memories and already wanting to plan the next one. I would absolutely travel with you again and would love to come back to discover the other regions and tours.
Thank you again for such an unforgettable experience."
"We had an absolute fabulous time on our tour. The team put together a fantastic compilation of wineries showcasing large and small producers. Our tour guides were extremely knowledgeable about Bordeaux and the wineries we visited. Audrey and Guillaume were engaging and fun to be with throughout the tours. Daniel did a fantastic job communicating with us throughout the process and provided fantastic recommendations for restaurants and hotel. I can't imagine having a better time than we did on this tour! Thank you to the entire BWV team for a very special trip!"
"Our group of 6 had such a wonderful time in Bordeaux. Thanks to our guides Guillaume and Thomas who were both knowledgeable and thoughtful and took such good care of us. We love the visits and tours of the chateaus and have an even deeper appreciation of the wine making processes, and the unforgettable wine tastings and merry making! We hope to visit again soon!!"
"The entire team at Bordeaux Wine Vacations did an excellent job of planning and carrying out our vacation wishes. It was an incredible experience."
"My tour of the Bordeaux region was an incredible experience, all thanks to the wonderful team at Bordeaux Wine Vacations. They made the entire planning process simple and seamless. The itinerary they designed perfectly maximized my time to explore different regions without ever feeling rushed. My guides were friendly, deeply knowledgeable, and truly enhanced the trip. Additionally, they went above and beyond by providing excellent dining recommendations and securing hard-to-get reservations. I highly recommend Bordeaux Wine Vacations to anyone planning a trip to the area, and I look forward to working with them again on my next visit!"
"The Perfect Bordeaux Wine Adventure! 🍷🇫🇷
What an incredible experience from beginning to end! Our Bordeaux wine trip With Bordeaux Wine Vacations was everything we hoped for... and then some.
From the moment we arrived, the trip was beautifully organized and stress-free. One of the highlights was our sunset dinner cruise on the Garonne, enjoying delicious food, wonderful wine and those long, laughter-filled conversations that become some of your favorite memories.
Each day brought another amazing château, beautiful scenery, incredible wines and plenty of opportunities to relax, explore and enjoy the moment. We loved the combination of wine tasting, great meals, and simply having time to enjoy Bordeaux together.
And we have to give a huge shoutout to Thomas, our wonderful chaperon! He was knowledgeable, personable, patient and a lot of fun. He kept everything running smoothly while making us feel like we were traveling with a friend. Thomas definitely added something special to the experience!
And then came the final château... and WOW! It ended up being the highlight of the entire trip. The setting, the wine and the experience were absolutely unforgettable and the perfect finale to an already fantastic week.
We laughed, we explored, we drank some spectacular wine, we ate VERY well and had the most wonderful conversations along the way. We left Bordeaux with full glasses, full hearts and memories we'll be talking about for a long time.
We would absolutely recommend Bordeaux Wine Vacations to anyone looking for a thoughtfully planned, fun and memorable way to experience Bordeaux wine country. They took care of the details so we could simply enjoy the journey.
Five stars all around and extra stars for Thomas! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Merci, Bordeaux Wine Vacations! Until next time! 🇫🇷❤️"
"When I first contacted Bordeaux Wine Vacations, I will admit I was a little nervous. Even after speaking with Daniel, everything sounded almost too promising! I shared the areas we wanted to visit and, seemingly off the cuff, he was already suggesting and committing to some very interesting château experiences.
We were visiting during the third and fourth week of September and I mentioned that I hoped we might catch some harvest action. The proposed itinerary was very thoughtfully put together, although many visits were initially placeholders pending confirmation. Paying a 50% deposit at that stage was a bit scary, but we decided to take the leap — and I am very glad we did.
From then on, the team provided regular updates, and about a week before our trip they created a WhatsApp group to keep us informed of arrangements and any changes. Of all the planning for our Bordeaux trip, theirs was probably the most seamless. They even coordinated our group's arrival from two different locations — the airport and train station — and took care of our transport, château visits and lunches throughout the tour.
We had Thomas for our first two days and Guillaume for our final day. Both were knowledgeable, engaging and great company. Conversations were lively and relaxed, and by the end we were even taking turns teasing one another about French versus Asian working culture!
What impressed me most, however, was how much effort the team put into making our trip memorable rather than simply following the itinerary. When they realised that some of our scheduled châteaux had already completed their harvest, they reached out to others so that we could still experience the harvest, sorting and pressing process.
On another occasion, I casually asked whether we might have time to visit a particular vineyard. We discussed how difficult it would be to fit in and assumed we would have to give something else up. Somehow, the team managed to slot it in as our final visit — and it ended up being one of our top three experiences of the entire trip.
That willingness to adapt, make calls and create experiences around what interested us was what made Bordeaux Wine Vacations stand out. We started the process slightly apprehensive; we finished the trip feeling that we had made an excellent choice. Thank you Daniel, Thomas, Guillaume and the team for making our Bordeaux wine adventure such a memorable one."
"An exceptional experience!! The tour was designed for my personal tastes and it delivered beyond my expectations. Gillaume was a real treat with tons of history and wine knowledge, attentiveness to my needs, and great conversation. The office staff provided excellent communication and kept me informed prior to, and during, my tour. Highly recommended...you will be glad you chose them for your Bordeaux experience!"
"Excellent service and vineyard selections"
"What a great trip! Our guides Guillaume and Audrey were so knowledgeable and delightful. We enjoyed spending the days with them as we tasted so many great wines, visited so many lovely, world class chateaus, and ate beautiful gourmet meals. The hotels were lovely. It was like spending an enjoyable afternoon with family. We split our time between Bordeaux and Saint Emilion, which I highly recommend doing - very different vibes."
"We scheduled a 10-day vacation with BWV. We worked with them long-distance to customize the itinerary for our specific desires. All we can say is they went above and beyond our expectations, well beyond. During our stay, we experienced private wine tours of 13 châteaux. BWV set up a selection of amazing chateaux that were all unique. From modern to traditional, corporate to family, small to large, biodynamic and more. The work they put in to meet our desires was amazing! Mixed in with the wine tastings was a visit to Arcachon Bay for a private boat tour with a Champagne and seafood platter, a visit to the museums in the Dordogne region with privates guides and much more. Outside of the tours with BWV they made recommendations that turned out amazing that we wouldn’t have selected on our own. There aren’t enough words to describe the amazing vacation they provided. We would use them again without question and give them 10 stars if possible. Thank you to Daniel, Guillaume, Audrey and the extended team for creating a once-in-a-lifetime experience!"
"Our trip with Bordeaux Wine Vacations was truly the trip of a lifetime. From the moment we arrived, everything was thoughtfully planned and flawlessly executed. Guillaume and Thomas were exceptional hosts whose knowledge of Bordeaux, its wine regions, and the history behind each château made every visit even more meaningful. Their passion for wine is contagious, and they took the time to share insights that you simply wouldn't get on a typical wine tour. The château selections were phenomenal, offering exclusive and memorable experiences, and we had the opportunity to meet incredible winemakers and wonderful people along the way. Every day exceeded our expectations. If you're planning a visit to Bordeaux and want an authentic, unforgettable experience, I cannot recommend Bordeaux Wine Vacations highly enough. They created memories that will last a lifetime, and we can't wait to return."
"Our vacation in Bordeaux was one of our best trips ever! The organization was flawless and perfectly personalized to our interests and expectations. It was a privilege to have private wine tastings at a dozen wonderful chateau's, each unique in its own way. Chateau D'Yquem was certainly the highlight. Another highlight was our cooking class with Chef Dan, which was delightful, tasty and very informative. Dan has a wonderful welcoming personality and is an excellent culinary instructor. So much fun! Our trip to Cognac was also memorable. Fine wine, good cognac, fantastic Michelin-star food, and above all wonderful guides with Guillaume and Audrey! I cannot imagine any other company matching the once-in-a-lifetime experience that Bordeaux Wine Vacations provided for us. We can't wait to get back to Bordeaux! Thanks a million Daniel and the crew!"
"This was the best tour/vacation I’ve ever had. Getting a fully guided tour of not only the city of Bordeaux, which is stunning, but also a tour of some of the top vineyards in the region. World class. The tour guides were so incredibly knowledgeable I was blown away. Come to find out they grew up and worked in the vineyards themselves. The wines that we tasted were incredible. We saw completely different styles of vineyards, storage, and processes. We ended up seeing 7 different vineyards and they were each unique in their own way. Spend the money this tour is a no brainer and will make your trip that much more enjoyable."
"Absolutely fantastic trip with Bordeaux Wine Vacations. They advised and worked with us to create a unique 7-day visit to the region specifically designed for our interests—wine, history, art. Our tour guide, Guillaume, was delightful and quite knowledgeable. We toured 1855 listed chateaux as well as small wineries. In the mix, we had free days/afternoons to explore Bordeaux and St Emilion. Places to visit, restaurants, wine bars all recommended in our own on-line itinerary set up by Bordeaux Wine Vacations. We will book with them again. Highly recommended."
"I decided within a month to come to Bordeaux and they were able to get my 3 days and nights planned beautifully. Guillaume was my tour guide. He had extensive knowledge in wine, super professional and just overall enjoyable. Would absolutely rebook with this company again."
"Our foursome flew in from Southern California and were met at the airport and whisked to our hotel. Everything was even better than described. Daniel took great pains to make sure that we were informed of every detail and he handled all our different requests with no fuss. He coordinated the entire trip for us and we all had an incredible vacation. I recommend Bordeaux Wine Vacations to anyone who wants to really experience everything Bordeaux has to offer."
"What an amazing experience this was! Thanks to Daniel and Guillaume for making this a memorable and wonderful vacation. I came to Bordeaux to understand the region and see as much as possible. The level of experience and detail that was provided was spectacular and it would not have been possible without the attention paid by our organizers. The hotel was in the perfect place to explore the city on foot or by tram. We were escorted to over 15 chateaux and had a first class experience in every one. There were four of us and the intimate settings were exactly what we were hoping. Time to discuss and taste and eat all that was on offer.
Don't waste time with any other trip planners - go to Bordeaux Wine Vacations!"
"It was the most wonderful experience! Guillaume or “Ghee yum”, as he broke it down for us, was a huge part of that Bordeaux wine tasting experience. While imparting knowledge about Bordeaux wine, he also made it very enjoyable! Thank you from the Patel & Bhakta Family."
“I cannot recommend BWV enough. Daniel worked with us to deliver a personalized 4 night, 3 day wine tour in Bordeaux for two people. They took care of everything from pickup and drop off at the airport, lunch reservations, nice hotel, transportation and good conversation to the wineries we visited. Any hiccups they had due to unforeseen events was seamless to us. Each of the guides we worked with were knowledgeable and approachable. Finally, the communication throughout the process was excellent.”
“These guys have a superior product. The fact they are in the area and have close connections made it a far more genuine and enjoyable experience. The hand picked Chateau’s, gourmet meals, cooking classes and conversations, made 8 days of exceptional memories. Everyday was a new adventure and quickly made us love the Bordeaux region.
The tour was an exceptional value considering all the time and personal attention in meticulously planning with Daniel and all the time Guillaume spent to show us the region. Guillaume was incredibly fun, gracious, informative and personable. These guys are so accommodating and available in preplanning and during our tour. We always felt well cared for and so enjoyed spending our honeymoon with Bordeaux Wine Vacations.”
“We had a fantastic experience with Bordeaux Wine Vacations. From working with Daniel to curate the best vacation agenda for our anniversary celebration to being in Bordeaux with Guillaume and visiting the vineyards, neighboring villages and Bordeaux city, we absolutely loved our trip.
The excursion days were well thought out in terms of timing, location, and activities to ensure we had sufficient time to explore, and enjoy each place we visited. We also loved that we were able to personalize the trip based on what types of wines we enjoyed, and what experiences we were looking to have. Bordeaux is a beautiful city and we had a wonderful anniversary trip. Thank you for all your planning help!”
“Such a great company to work with. We had a last minute day tour we wanted to plan and no one could help us out with a self driving one until we met Bordeaux wine vacations! They booked everything and we didn’t have to worry about a thing.
They gave such a good array of locations we really felt like we got the most out of the day. They also provided so many recommendations for the rest of our Bordeaux visit as well! Big thanks to them for pulling it all together for us!”
“In a word, wonderful. Guillaume was friendly fun and knowledgeable. We loved the entire experience. The food the wine the scenery, even climbing Dune du Pilat with umbrellas in a lite shower.”
“We had an amazing time in Bordeaux. The entire week from start to finish exceeded all of our expectations. It was the first time we had someone plan our itinerary and both Patty and I were so happy with the result. It took out all the guess work and stress of the planning stages.
Your support and assistance during the planning process was exceptional. It was great having and knowing that you were always there to assist us. We would not hesitate to recommend your services to anyone. If we are ever traveling this way again, you can be sure we will reach out. Mille fois Merci!”
"Our Bordeaux Wine Vacation experience ended up being the highlight of our four weeks in France. As committed Francophiles, we’ve had many wonderful visits to our favorite country and have been a part of various tours, group excursions as well as solo adventures. The week spent in Bordeaux and the experiences made possible through Bordeaux Wine Vacations exceeded any and all expectations we had. The wineries we visited all had a unique approach to their winemaking process, so the tours were always fresh. We enjoyed them all, but there were some magical moments, Chateau d’Yquem and Chateau George 7 come to mind.
We would not hesitate to book another tour with Andrew and Daniel for our next visit to Bordeaux. We highly recommend Bordeaux Wine Vacations to anyone considering a wine immersion visit to the Bordeaux region of France.”
“My wife Candace and I have done a fair bit of traveling in our four decades of marriage, and we both agree that our time with Bordeaux Wine Vacations ranks quite highly. I did not imagine in my wildest dreams that the chateaux we visited would be so stunningly beautiful, nor that we would be so incredibly spoiled and coddled by Andrew and Dan.
We have already recommended BORDEAUX WINE VACATIONS to a number of our friends, and we will continue to do so at every opportunity. Merci mille fois, Andrew & Dan!!”
We would not hesitate to book another tour with Andrew and Daniel for our next visit to Bordeaux. We highly recommend Bordeaux Wine Vacations to anyone considering a wine immersion visit to the Bordeaux region of France.”
“From my first contact with Daniel last year to Andrew’s smoothing our way through the airport at our departure, everything far exceeded anything we could have imagined.
It was so much fun; we learned so much and have so many fabulous memories. And your care and concern for us allowed us to truly be present and immersed in every day’s experiences. You made this one of the highlights of our lives. We feel that Andrew has become part of the family.”
“Our trip with Daniel and Bordeaux Wine Vacations has been nothing short of enchanting. Every moment was curated with precision and warmth. Bordeaux was made all the more memorable with their insights and surprises along the way. Recommending them would be an understatement. A heartfelt thank you to Bordeaux Wine Vacations for making our trip an unforgettable adventure!”
“We had an amazing time. We learned so much and had fun exploring Bordeaux. Andrew and Daniel handled everything and were very informative. They even surprised us with a trip to a caviar farm!”
“The city of Bordeaux was everything we thought it would be and more. The best part was Bordeaux Wine Vacations. We got to see and experience many sites that we would not have known about had we been on our own. Our guide, Andrew, was quite knowledgeable and fun to be with. Two thumbs up!”
