After breakfast we will depart by bus to Pessac Leognan for a panoramic tour and first winery excursion. Pessac Leognan, within the Graves region, is the oldest wine-producing area in Bordeaux, making it the perfect place to begin our journey. Following the tour, we will enjoy a delicious kosher picnic lunch.

Afternoon tour choice in Pessac

Choice 1: Spa Day: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon in a luxurious chateaux spa.

Choice 2: Sauternes: Winery visit and tasting. Sauternes has been captivating wine lovers for centuries. The hallmark of Sauternes wine is the luscious, honeyed sweetness that results from the natural occurrence of botrytis in the vineyards, a phenomenon in only a few wine regions of the world. While easily mistaken as sweet dessert wines, sauternes are highly sophisticated wines that are paired with some of France’s most exquisite cuisine.

After breakfast we will depart for St. Emilion where you will have a choice of a walking or bike tour of the medieval town followed by two chateaux tours and tastings. St. Emilion is the cultural heart of Bordeaux and one of the most visually stunning areas of the region, with vineyards sprawling in every direction from the city walls. We will enjoy a kosher picnic lunch along the way with the serene natural backdrop of the vineyards.

Afternoon Tour- Truffle Hunting: Visit a local truffle farm for truffle hunting and tasting.

We will end our day with an amazing winemaker barbecue on the grounds of the only full-time kosher producing winery in Bordeaux. Our host is one of Bordeaux’s most innovative and cherished kosher winemakers.

After breakfast, we will depart for the Margaux to visit two wineries. Located in the Medoc region, Margaux is synonymous with Bordeaux’s legendary wines. Its gravelly soil and maritime climate yield powerful yet refined vintages epitomizing balance and complexity. Driving along the D2 roadway reveals storied kosher names like Cantenac Brown, Lascombes and Leoville Poyferre, while medieval castles and vineyards evoke a regal, historic charm.

In the afternoon, we will be treated to a French cooking class by our own local kosher chef!

Dinner will be aboard a river cruise as we relax and take in the evening scenery.

After breakfast we will discover the city of Bordeaux’s many charms with a choice of walking or bike tour: the locals preferred method of navigating the city’s charming backstreets. You’ll have a wonderful selection of active opportunities to see this magnificent UNESCO World Heritage city.  The city has an outstanding urban feel and architectural ensemble. Today, the city’s fashion industry has made it a beloved “Little Paris”, and university students add vigor and vitality to modern enterprises and cultural landscapes.

Jewish Bordeaux:  Explore over 1,000 years of Jewish presence in the city.  We complete our tour with a visit to the majestic Great Synagogue of Bordeaux, inaugurated in 1882, where we will have the chance to meet and interact with the local Jewish Community. 

We will enjoy some free time for shopping and relaxing and then we will gather for a baking class where we will learn the art and skill of making the French classic cookie: the macaron!

We will then get ready for a beautiful Shabbat at the Grand Synagogue, followed by Kabbalat Shabbat services and dinner.

Services will take place at the Grand Synagogue, followed by a kiddish luncheon. Shabbat afternoon you will have free time to explore Bordeaux. There will be a special KX lecture program at our hotel.

Our evening will end with a rooftop Havdalah and Malave Malke with breathtaking views of the city.

– After breakfast, we bid you farewell and hope you will join us on another KosherX tour!

*Custom Wine Groups: Itineraries can be modified specifically for private groups interested in a more focused wine or winery only program.