Wine Tasting & Winery Tours

Add a touch of luxury to a classic Constantia winelands tour with this full-day wine-focused experience from Cape Town. Go in-depth with your lessons on local wine with a private tutor, who will share the modern and historic practices of making wine, dating back to the 17th century. Take a break for a premium 3-course lunch and take an off-road tour over rugged terrain for views of the ocean. Finish up with a visit to the Groot Constantia wine estate for a gourmet chocolate and wine pairing.

The Sonoma Valley is one of California's oldest and most renowned wine regions. On this full-day tour, travel around the Sonoma Valley in a Vintage VW bus and visit three award-winning wineries. Learn all about the wine-making process as you tour a wine cave, sample a variety of Californian wines during guided wine tastings, and tuck into a gourmet Italian-style lunch at a winery restaurant.

The Loire Valley is famous for its magnificent châteaux and historic wineries, and this 1.5-hour tour from Chinon combines both into an unforgettable lunch date. Enjoy a tour and wine tasting at the Château du Petit Thouars, then select your favorite wine to accompany your romantic picnic lunch, overlooking the idyllic Loire Valley vineyards.

Volcanic beaches, native rain forest and vineyards abound on this full-day tour of West Auckland. Begin with a wine tasting in Henderson Valley, then continue to the Waitakere Ranges, where more than 40,000 acres (16,000 hectares) of coastline and forest await you. Get elevated views of the reserve from the Arataki visitor center, explore the black-sand beaches of Piha and Karekare, and get close to the Karekare waterfalls. Then, enjoy an included lunch before finishing your tour with wine tastings at West Brook Wines and Kumeu River Wines.

Delight in the perfect French pairing of wine and cheese on this walking food tour in Paris. Stroll through the ancient, intellectual streets of the Latin Quarter with a sommelier guide, stopping at a wine shop for a primer on how to pick the best French wines at a great value. Continue to a classic Parisian bistro for a guided wine tasting of various French varietals and regions paired with gourmet cheeses. It's a delicious way to learn skills that will impress your dinner guests back home.

Taste hand-picked champagne varietals paired with artisan foods in a 17th-century Paris champagne cellar. Journey to the city's St Germain area for this unique sensory experience - sampling three distinct champagnes paired with a plate of artisan cheese and ham. Learn about what goes into making the perfect champagne - including terroir, grapes and blend - as you imbibe. Afterward, purchase a bottle or two to bring home

Spend the day seeing another side of the Dalmatian Coast with this exciting guided day trip to the Pelješac peninsula, the second largest peninsula in Croatia and a land mass crammed with history, culture and plenty of wine and food. Stop in the bay-side town of Ston, famous for its oysters, to see an old salt factory and to gawk at the town's miles of medieval walls that once formed the border of the Republic of Ragusa (i.e. Dubrovnik). Visit some family-run wineries. Stroll along the sea. End your day trip with a stroll through the tiny village of Trstenik before returning to Dubrovnik.

Discover some of the vineyards and wineries for which New Zealand's fertile South Island is famous on this 4-hour wine tour from Queenstown. Travel from Queenstown into the South Island's rolling hills with your guide. Visit a total of three wineries such as Gibbston Valley Winery, Mt Rosa, Waitiri Creek Winery or Chard Farm Winery. During your visits sample some of the delicious wines and cheese produced in the region, and gain insight into the delicate balances of scent and flavour at play in your glass.

Explore the Magill Estate, the birthplace of Australian wine producer Penfolds, on this guided tour. At the property, which is nestled in the foothills of Adelaide, take in views of the vineyards and immerse yourself in the world of Australian wines. You'll visit the on-site Grange Cottage and the vintage cellar, and enjoy a wine tasting followed by a 3-course lunch paired with Penfolds wines.

Discover the history and highlights of Paris' Montmartre or Left Bank district with a wine and walking tour! Choose the neighborhood that most interests you, and spend 3 hours exploring with your knowledgeable, wine-loving guide. Pass by the famous monuments of Paris, such as Notre Dame, the Panth eon and the Sacr e Coeur Basilica, and stop in at three charming Parisian wine bars along the way. Get professional tasting tips and learn about the famed winemaking regions of France as you sip and savor a selection of excellent wines.

Sip your way through the bohemian streets of Montmartre with an evening wine-tasting tour in Paris. Join a French wine scholar on a stroll through the charming 18th arrondissement, stopping at an authentic 'cave a vin' and cozy bistro to sample different varietals. Gain insight into the wines you try and learn about the fine art of food and wine pairing while nibbling typical French appetizers. If you'd like to pick up a few bottles to take home, get expert recommendations at a local market so you can drink like a real Parisian.

Sample hand-picked champagnes in a 17th-century Paris champagne cellar. Journey to the city's St Germain area to taste three carefully selected champagne varietals paired with your choice of sweet or savory biscuits. Learn about what goes into making the perfect champagne - factors that include terroir, grapes and blend - as well as why champagne is considered ideal as both an aperitif and dinner wine. Afterward, purchase a few bottles to enjoy once you're home.

Enjoy the perfect introduction to French wine and cheese on this small-group experience in Paris. Visit a wine shop in the Latin Quarter and with an expert guide, taste four wines from different French regions paired with various cheeses. Savor the flavors, learn classic tasting etiquette, and discover why each wine and cheese make the ideal partners. Afterward, receive a pocket guide on how to best taste and appreciate French wines.

The Italian cities of Pisa and Lucca are widely considered the gems in Tuscany's crown, with rich history and beautiful architecture. On this full-day tour, visit both cities in one day with free time to explore at your leisure, and discover top attractions including the UNESCO-listed Leaning Tower of Pisa. Sample fine Chianti wines at a local winery, and enjoy personal attention from your guide on this small-group tour - limited to eight people.

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Enjoy champagne tastings from three different producers in a Parisian champagne cave. Travel to the city's St German Area to sample three hand-selected champagne varietals and sit down to a delicious 3-course lunch pairing. You can choose to add additional champagnes, learning about factors such as the grapes, blend and terroir as you sample. Each champagne is available for purchase.

This tour is an easy way to visit the village of Orvieto, which is known as an open-air museum, from Rome. First you'll explore Orvieto with your guide, who will tell you all about its history. Then you'll get the chance to indulge in the local wines at a winery without worrying about getting home safely afterwards. As well as the wine, you'll enjoy some delicious food at a local Umbrian delicatessen.

Combine wine and archaeology on this day trip to Pompeii from Naples or the Amalfi Coast. With an archaeological guide, explore the World Heritage-listed ruins of Pompeii, the ancient city covered in volcanic ash from the eruption of Mt Vesuvius. Then enjoy a lunch of fresh regional products and a wine tasting at a nearby vineyard.

Savor the complex flavors of Spain's best wine and 'cava' (sparkling wine) during this 8-hour excursion to the vineyards and wineries of Penedes. Travel to this celebrated winemaking region just a short drive from Barcelona, touring the local winemakers' underground cellars, tasting facilities and beautifully-manicured gardens. Along the way you'll enjoy included wine tastings as well as a gourmet lunch (accompanied by wine, of course).

Add some extra fun to your tasting experience at the famous Concha y Toro Winery thanks to this 4-hour premium offering with higher-end wines and snacks. Tour the winery's beautifully-manicured grounds, including its 'Garden of Varieties' and 'Old Pirque' Vineyard. Then enjoy a tasting of three vintages followed by four additional premium samples accompanied with cheese.