Bordeaux and St Emilion (by air)

Including wine tours, tastings and a fantastic Heritage Night in St Emilion

3 star Holiday Inn Bordeaux Centre

19-22 September 2008

4 days – guide price (HASSRA Leeds members) £200-£240

(final price cannot be fixed until flight seats booked – tour subject to minimum numbers)

The price includes

· Coach transfers to/from Manchester Airport

· Return scheduled flights to Bordeaux (no meals on board)

· Transfers to hotel

· 3 nights bed and continental buffet breakfast at the 3 star Holiday Inn Bordeaux Centre

· Guided excursion to Medoc with wine tours/tastings

· Excursion to St Emilion with tour/tasting at a local producer

· An evening in St Emilion as it celebrates its “Heritage Night” with music, dance and spectacular fireworks

· Services of a Group Choice Tour Manager

Hotel

The comfortable Holiday Inn Bordeaux Centre is situated approx a mile from the heart of the city. There is a frequent and efficient tram service. All rooms are air-conditioned and en-suite with satellite TV, tea/coffee making facilities and hairdryer. There is a gym.

Bordeaux

Bordeaux has just been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, recognising the beauty and style of its mainly 18th century architectural heritage. There are over 300 historical monuments, a wide variety of museums (including a dedicated wine museum), open squares, excellent shops and some highly rated restaurants. In recent years the city has undergone a transformation with the development of the quays along the Garonne river, the restoration of many facades and the installation of a Rapid Transit System.

Wine

Heading north toward the estuary of the Gironde is the Medoc, home to the most famous chateaux of Bordeaux including Margaux, Lafite, Latour and Mouton Rothschild. To the east, heading up the Dordogne river is the beautiful historic town of St Emilion (also classified as a UNESCO world heritage site) and its vineyards. These are just two of several prestigious wine areas in the region.

St Emilion

This medieval town stands proudly at the top of a hill overlooking the Dordogne valley, and was built in the shape of an amphitheatre, still retaining several sections of exterior walls. It is an enchanting town of ochre-coloured stone, steep and narrow streets and fascinating monuments including an underground monolithic church carved out of solid limestone. There are plenty of wine merchants and opportunities for tastings as you explore.

On Saturday evening a very special event takes place as the whole town celebrates its heritage. La Nuit de Patrimoine involves an enthralling spectacle of parades, music, dance and fireworks – a magical evening which will be a highlight of your visit.

Further information

Available from Mike Ferguson, HASSRA Leeds Wine Club (0113 230 9219) (work); (or at home on 0113 2939327)

PRICES

As flights cannot be purchased until sufficient bookings are received to operate this trip, an estimated price has been given. Final costs will be notified as soon as possible. In the unlikely event that the final cost is higher, you can cancel and receive a full refund.

HASSRA NON-

MEMBER MEMBER

Basic price £200-£240 £350-£390

Single room supplement £70 £70

Insurance (essential)* £25 £25

* Age limit of 64 applies. Quotation for 65-79 years on request. If the tour operator’s insurance is not required or not available to you, details of equivalent insurance must be submitted at the time of booking (insurer, policy number and renewal date) and must cover medical treatment abroad, emergency helpline and repatriation.

DEPOSIT

Please send a non-refundable* deposit (PAYABLE TO HASSRA LEEDS WINE CLUB) of £100 and insurance premium (if required) to:

Mike Ferguson

27 Copgrove Road

LEEDS

LS8 2SP

* non-refundable except if the final price increases

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU PUT THE FULL PASSPORT NAMES OF TRAVELLERS ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM

CLOSING DATE 14 DECEMBER