Grand European Wine Tour

Duration: 15 Days

COUNTRIES VISITED: Italy, France & Spain

PLACES VISITED: Florence, Prosecco, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Reims, Beaune & La Rioja.

Upon arrival in Florence, check into a Hotel, perfectly located at the heart of Florence historic centre. We would be pleased to recommend a restaurant and reserve you a table for dinner if required.

After breakfast, meet your English-speaking specialist wine guide at a central departure point for a full day transported tour. Your tour day will comprise of: Tours and tastings at three Super Tuscan wineries in the Chianti vineyards. An authentic Tuscan lunch at one of the estates.

After breakfast, your tour day (and evening) will comprise of: A river cruise in a traditional boat with a flute of Prosecco. A tutored tasting session of four wines with local cheeses, meats, breads and olive oils in the city centre. A five course dinner with drinks in restaurant, located in the city’s oldest tower.

After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel. Rail travel will be arranged for you from Florence to Rome. Once in Rome, a bus will take you to the airport. We will arrange flights between Rome and Bordeaux for you. Once at Bordeaux airport, you will find regular buses which will take you to the city centre. Alternatively there is a shuttle bus going from the Airport to the Train Station. The journey takes about 30 minutes. You will also find taxis waiting at the arrivals. Check into a Hotel in the city centre. Enjoy an early evening tutored tasting session of six French red wines including Médoc, Saint-Emilion and Graves. Your wine will be accompanied by a platter of cheeses and meats.

After breakfast, meet your English-speaking guide at a central departure point for a full day guided and transported tour of the Médoc, visiting three Châteaux In the evening, a three course gourmet dinner will be served in a premium city centre restaurant, accompanied by three local wines.

After breakfast, in the morning, meet your English-speaking guide at a central departure point for a full day guided and transported tour of Saint-Emilion and Pomerol, visiting three Châteaux. As always we would be pleased to reserve you a table for dinner.

After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel. Rail travel will be arranged for you from Bordeaux to Reims (journey time roughly 5 ½ hours). Upon arrival in Reims, check into your Hotel. We would be happy to recommend a restaurant and book you a table if required.

After breakfast, meet your guide at a central departure point a short walk from the hotel. Your tour day will comprise of: Tours and tastings at two small, family-run Champagne Houses. A three course lunch with drinks in a local restaurant. A tour and a flute of Champagne at a large, prestigious Champagne House. You will be taken back to Reims at the end of the day.

After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel. Rail travel will be arranged for you from Reims to Beaune (including a change in Paris). The journey time will be in the region of 4 ½ hours. Upon arrival in Beaune, check into a Hotel. Enjoy a late afternoon cellar tour and tasting session with a traditional Burundians wine-maker. Your knowledgeable host will talk you through tastings of six varied Burgundy wines.

After breakfast, you will be met at the hotel by an English-speaking driver/guide, who will accompany you on a full day transported tour. Your tour day will comprise of Stops at several vineyards in the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits. A tour and tastings at a winery in the Côte de Beaune. Free time for lunch. A tour and tastings at a winery in the Côte de Nuits. A tasting amongst the vines. In the evening a four course gourmet dinner will be served in a restaurant, accompanied by two half bottles of wine, water and coffee.

After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel. Rail travel will be arranged for you between Beaune and Paris (journey time roughly 3 ½ hours). Upon arrival in the capital, check into a Hotel. The remainder of the afternoon and evening will be free for you to do as you please.

After breakfast, check out of the hotel. Make your way to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The RER B departing from the Gare du Nord can take you to the airport in roughly 35 minutes. Flights between Paris CDG and Bilbao will be arranged for you. The flight time will be around 1 ½ hours. We will arrange a private transfer for you from Bilbao Airport to la Rioja. Upon arrival in the Rioja wine region, check into a hotel. In the evening, a welcome dinner will be served in the hotel’s restaurant, alongside local wines, water and coffee.

After breakfast, an English-speaking guide will collect you from the hotel and accompany you throughout the day. Your tour day will comprise of: Tours and tastings at two Rioja bodegas. Lunch at one of the estates. Time to relax at the hotel before the next activity. In the evening, you will have a tasting session with tapas before being taken to Logroño for free time to participate in the famous tapas run. You will be taken back to the hotel at the end of the evening.

After breakfast, your guide will return and accompany you on a second day of tours. Your tour day will comprise of: A tour and tastings at a traditional family-run bodega. Lunch (excluding drinks) in an authentic Spanish restaurant. An in-depth visit to the Vivanco wine museum. You will be taken back to the hotel at the end of the day.

After a leisurely breakfast, check out of the hotel.

Highlights

  • English-speaking specialist wine guide Included.
  • Tours and tastings at three Super Tuscan wineries.
  • A river cruise in a traditional boat with a flute of Prosecco.
  • Tutored tasting session of six French red wines.
  • Evening tutored tasting session of six French red wines.
  • Full day guided and transported tour of the Médoc
  • Tours and tastings at two small, family-run Champagne Houses.
  • Tastings of six varied Burgundy wines.
  • Tours and tastings at two Rioja bodegas.
  • A tour and tastings at a traditional family-run bodega.