Bordeaux - Atlantic - La Rochelle Sea air and fine wines in south-west France
This exceptional trip takes you into the marshes of the "Green Venice" in Poitou, to the fortified port of La Rochelle and to Bordeaux, a paradise for wine lovers. As a connoisseur, you will be in your element at the tastings and wine samplings. Oyster farms, old harbour towns, towering sand dunes and vast forests add to the appeal.
Dates and prices
- 2027
| 26.06. - 03.07.2027 | Sa. - Sa. | from CHF 1'885.- | |
| 28.08. - 04.09.2027 | Sa. - Sa. | from CHF 1'885.- | |
| 25.09. - 02.10.2027 | Sa. - Sa. | from CHF 1'885.- |
Day 1: Switzerland - Amboise
Journey through Burgundy to the Loire.
The last boarding point in Switzerland is Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse, at 09.00.
Day 2: Poitiers - La Rochelle
Journey to Poitiers for a visit of this city, magnificently set on a rocky plateau. Detour to one of the most beautiful natural landscapes in France, the marshland of the Marais Poitevin. A punt trip along the picturesque canals is a must.
Day 3: La Rochelle – Île de Ré
Walking tour of medieval La Rochelle. You head straight for the harbour, regarded as one of the most beautiful historic harbours in the world. A bridge takes you across to the Île de Ré. The holiday island off La Rochelle has preserved much of its charm and offers great scenic variety.
Day 4: La Rochelle - Bordeaux
Journey to the world-famous Marennes with its countless oyster-farming basins. In the afternoon you reach Cognac. A delicate scent of cognac drifts through the winding lanes of the old town. You visit a distillery and sample the precious brandy.
Day 5: Bordeaux
Guided tour of the once so wealthy world capital of wine, which has regained its former splendour. Bordeaux captivates with its rich 18th-century architecture and lively cultural scene. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 6: Saint-Émilion
(Optional) Excursion to Saint-Émilion, a delightful medieval village that is extremely popular for its important wine-growing region and its famous monolithic church. Afterwards you can enjoy an outstanding tasting.
Day 7: Bordeaux - Clermont
Drive through the gently rolling, green hills of the Périgord, home of the truffle and "foie gras". Stop in Périgueux, which enchants with its medieval lanes and rich Renaissance façades.
Day 8: Clermont - Switzerland
Return journey to Switzerland via Geneva.
Deluxe-Bus
33 edle Ledersessel – nur 3 statt der üblichen 4 Sitze pro Reihe – bieten viel Platz. Geniessen Sie den grossen Sitzabstand und den Luxus, der keine Wünsche offen lässt. Die exklusive Ambiance wird Sie überzeugen.
- 33 breite, verstellbare Leder-Fauteuil-Sitze
- Grosszügige Dreierbestuhlung mit grossem Sitzabstand
- Sicherheitsgurten an jedem Sitzplatz
- Freistehender Klapptisch pro Sitz, Bewegliche Fussstützen
- 220-Volt Steckdose pro Sitzplatz *
- Klimaanlage, Toilette und Waschraum, Kühlschrank / Kaffeemaschine
- Spurassistent und Abstandtempomat *
- Gratis WLAN/Internet in Europa (ab 2018)
* die meisten Fahrzeuge der EUROBUS Flotte sind damit ausgerüstet
Included
- Travel by Deluxe coach
- Accommodation in good first-class hotels
- 4 x HB (dinner/breakfast buffet)
- 3 x B&B (room/breakfast buffet)
- Guided tour and tasting at a cognac producer
- Guided tours of Bordeaux and La Rochelle
- Excursion to the Île de Ré
- Visit to an oyster farm with tasting
- Punt trip in the Marais Poitevin
- Local tour guide on days 3 and 7
- EUROBUS audio system §
Hotels
In Bordeaux you will spend 3 nights at the 4* Hotel FirstName Bordeaux by Hyatt, just a few steps from the charming old town. Throughout the trip you will stay in carefully selected 4* hotels (official national category). The rooms offer every comfort, such as bath or shower/WC, hairdryer, minibar, telephone and satellite TV. Equivalent hotels will be used if the hotels named are unavailable.
