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Home/Destinations/Bordeaux/Bordeaux in 3 days
3 days · Bordeaux itinerary

Bordeaux in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Bordeaux lets you explore the wine country and coast. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Bordeaux — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old town & Cité du Vin
  2. 2Day 2: Saint-Émilion
  3. 3Day 3: Médoc or Arcachon
  4. 4Wine country

Day 1: the city

Explore the old town, the Cité du Vin and a food-and-wine tour.

Day 2: Saint-Émilion

Day trip to the medieval wine village and château tastings.

Day 3: Médoc or coast

Tour the Médoc châteaux or climb the Dune du Pilat.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Bordeaux — prices per person.

Médoc : Food and Wine Day Tour
Bordeaux
Médoc : Food and Wine Day Tour
5.0(43)·7 hours
from$216/ person
via Viator
Saint Emilion Half Day Ebike and Wine Tour with Picnic.
Saint Emilion
Saint Emilion Half Day Ebike and Wine Tour with Picnic.
5.0(45)·4 hours
from$131/ person
via Viator
Bordeaux Full day Medoc and St Emilion 3 chateaux with Lunch
Bordeaux
Bordeaux Full day Medoc and St Emilion 3 chateaux with Lunch
4.8(82)·8h 30min
from$227/ person
via Viator
Wine, Pisco and Dune Buggy Experience
Huacachina
Wine, Pisco and Dune Buggy Experience
5.0(184)·6–7 hours
from$46/ person
via Viator
Bordeaux Médoc Region Private Wine Lovers Tour with Chateau Visits & Tastings
Bordeaux
Bordeaux Médoc Region Private Wine Lovers Tour with Chateau Visits & Tastings
5.0(42)·9 hours
from$628/ person
via Viator
From Saint-Emilion : Half Day Electric bike Wine Tour
Saint Emilion
From Saint-Emilion : Half Day Electric bike Wine Tour
5.0(51)·4 hours
from$136/ person
via Viator
Médoc Afternoon Wine Tour | Margaux Châteaux & French Aperitif
Bordeaux
Médoc Afternoon Wine Tour | Margaux Châteaux & French Aperitif
4.8(109)·5 hours
from$120/ person
via Viator
Dune of Pilat, Oysters and Arcachon ! What else?
Bordeaux
Dune of Pilat, Oysters and Arcachon ! What else?
4.9(57)·6 hours
from$148/ person
via Viator

Bordeaux in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Bordeaux?
Three days is ideal — the city on day one, Saint-Émilion on day two, and the Médoc châteaux or the Dune du Pilat at Arcachon on day three, combining culture, wine and the coast.
What is the best day trip from Bordeaux for 3 days?
Saint-Émilion is the most charming wine village, the Médoc the most prestigious château route, and Arcachon’s Dune du Pilat the best coastal escape.
How do I plan a 3-day Bordeaux itinerary?
Spend day one in the city, day two in Saint-Émilion, and day three in the Médoc or at Arcachon, booking the wine day trips ahead, especially in summer.

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