Luxury Wine Tours of France and Italy

France             Italy             Spain & Portugal

Just imagine . . . gazing over 2000 barrels of a renowned First Growth wine . . . tasting by candlelight in vaulted 12th century cellars . . . staying at a private Classified Growth chateau as their exclusive guests  . . . or walking through a Grand Cru vineyard with a world-famous winemaker . . .

These are just some of the extraordinary experiences that await you on a French Wine Explorers tour.

As part of a small group of wine lovers, you’ll receive a warm welcome and personalized tour and tasting at the most renowned chateaux and exclusive boutique producers.  Would you like to taste the latest vintage in the barrel?  The winemaker would also like your opinion of a library wine he just brought out.  For wine enthusiasts, it just doesn’t get any better than this.

On the wine road, each day holds new and exciting experiences. One day will combine winery visits with a cheese or olive oil tasting, while the next day you'll explore a charming medieval village, Roman ruins or beautiful gardens.  Your travels take you down the backroads, past ancient villages and romantic castles to discover all the authenticity and flavor of France and Italy along your route.

Between tastings, it's time to indulge.  Enjoy sumptuous Michelin-starred meals with superb premium wines, and stay at the most beautiful luxury hotels, villas and chateaux. Stretch out in air-conditioned comfort on a deluxe coach, as your guide answers your wine questions with impressive expertise and a smile.  Every detail is carefully planned to make your wine vacation an exquisite, unforgettable experience.

Why choose French Wine Explorers?

Reserve with us for a great wine and food adventure in:

FRANCE:  with an incredible variety of beautiful scenery and some of the world's most famous vineyards, the French wine regions offer countless wonderful wine touring options.  Whether you prefer the prestige of visiting the greatest Grand Cru estates, or the more casual fun of tasting at the best boutique producers, there is a French wine region to suit your travel style and wine preference.  Cities like Beaune, Reims or Avignon offer fascinating cultural sightseeing to enhance your trip, and a few days in Paris can easily be added onto your trip.  And then there is the world-renowned cuisine, still unmatched for its refinement, gorgeous presentation and luscious flavors.  Choose from scheduled or customized tours in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Loire, Provence, Alsace or Rhône.
ITALY:  combine spectacular scenic beauty with great wine and food, and you have an unforgettable wine vacation in Italy.  Tuscany offers prestigious "Super Tuscan" wineries as well as great traditional appellations to explore like Chianti Classico and Brunello, plus fabulous art cities like Siena and Florence.  Or visit the Piedmont region for tastings of elegant Barolo and Barbaresco wines.  Feast on fabulous local cheeses and olive oils, and fine dining at some of Italy's best restaurants.  Choose from scheduled tours in Tuscany, or custom wine vacations in any of the Italian wine regions. Combine Italian wine regions into one tour, or add wine touring in France (see above).
New! Spain and Portugal:  some of the most exciting new wines are coming out of regions like Ribera del Duero, Rioja, Jerez (Sherry) or Priorat, and Spain's chefs are quickly becoming some of the most acclaimed in the world.  Portugal's Douro or Porto wine regions offer spectacular scenery and fantastic wine tasting opportunities for both sweet and dry wines.  Both countries offer sumptuous cultural and historic sites to round out your visit.  Add a few days in the great cities of Madrid, Barcelona or Lisbon for a totally unique wine and food vacation!

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