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Bordeaux in 2 Days: The Ideal Itinerary

Two days in Bordeaux lets you add the wine country. This 2-day itinerary covers the city on day one and Saint-Émilion on day two — with the top-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Old town & Cité du Vin
  2. 2Day 2: Saint-Émilion
  3. 3Château tastings
  4. 4Wine bar evenings

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.

Evenings: wine & oysters

Enjoy Bordeaux wine bars and Arcachon oysters.

Bordeaux in 2 days — FAQ

Is 2 days enough for Bordeaux?
Two days covers the city — the old town, Cité du Vin and a food-and-wine tour — on day one, and a Saint-Émilion wine day trip on day two, a great balance of culture and wine.
What should I not miss in 2 days in Bordeaux?
The old town and Place de la Bourse, the Cité du Vin, a food-and-wine tour, and a Saint-Émilion or Médoc wine day trip.
Is Saint-Émilion worth it from Bordeaux?
Absolutely — combining a beautiful UNESCO medieval village with château visits and world-class wine tastings, Saint-Émilion is the quintessential Bordeaux wine day trip, just 45 minutes away.