Designed for clients wishing to retain their independence whist at the same time benefiting from Gourmet Touring's local knowledge. ‘Decouverte’ itineraries are akin to having a local with you who knows the best places to go, yet without the intrusion of a third party.

The excitement will start as soon as you are chauffeured from the airport, through Bordeaux's vineyards, to your sports car. On arriving at your accommodation your luggage and a bottle of chilled Champagne will await you.

To help you find local points of interest and avoid the crowds, we will have prepared a personalised guidebook for you to use in conjunction with your ‘GT’ navigation system. A lunch table at an excellent local restaurant will be booked and pre-paid for you one day as will be a gastronomic evening meal at a Michelin starred restaurant. After this unforgettable meal you will be chauffeured back to your accommodation.

To introduce you to Bordeaux's wines and heighten your enjoyment of them whilst you are here, a one and a half hour wine class in St Emilion is included in this itinerary.

No visit to the Bordeaux region would be complete without a tour and tasting at some of its vineyards. Tell us your tastes in wines and we shall organise visits to appropriate châteaux.

To make your stay that bit extra special consider upgrading to the Porsche or if you are staying for four or more nights add a cookery class or a half-day visit to a spa.