Why choose this Lyon tour ?
Welcome to the Northern Cotes du Rhone french wine region, homeland of the legendary Syrah (Shiraz) & Viognier grapes varietals!
After a 25 min transfer by minivan, discover along this private half day wine tour from Lyon, one of the oldest and steepest vineyards in the France starting under Roman times! After a stop in Vienne City, do some wine-tasting at two family wineries and enjoy Cote Rotie, Condrieu & St Joseph wines considered among the most prestigious Cotes du Rhone names.
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What makes Half-Day Cotes du Rhone Private Wine Tour from Lyon a unique experience ?
En route to the Cotes du Rhone wine region, make stop in Vienne city to enjoy a spectacular view on the 2000 year’s old roman theatre and the stunning panorama on the Rhone Valley. With your Lyon wine guide, learn about “terroir”, the geography, Cote Rotie, Condrieu and St Joseph wine appellations.
Cross Ampuis town, the world capital of Shiraz grape and visit “Cote Rotie” vineyards literally “roasted hillside”. Drive on the precipitous vertigo inducing terraced slopes of “Cote Brune” and “Cote Blonde” and appreciate the 30 to 60 degree angles hills bathed in sun facing the beautiful Rhône River.
Later drive through Condrieu, birth town of Viognier grape which produces the world famous Cotes du Rhone white wine. The group will get to know its unique story, how this grape varietal almost died a few years ago.
Push the door of a first family Cotes du Rhone winery and enjoy a private tour of the vineyards: learn about the differents operations grape-growers have to realize over the season to get the best possible quality of grape.
Then, go to the picturesque wine-taste room to enjoy 5-6 different Cotes du Rhone wines among them, Cote Rotie, Condrieu, St Joseph crus appellations
Visit a second winery and enjoy a private tour of the winery facilities: learn some secrets about the unique Rhone wine-making savoir-faire and the art of wine barrel aging.
Then, delight yourself with another 5-6 beautiful Cotes du Rhone wines: take time to enjoy the intense aromatic Viognier and the quasi absolute perfection of Syrah (Shiraz) grape in their birth regions
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age for wine-tasting is 18 years old in France
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Half-Day Cotes du Rhone Private Wine Tour from Lyon
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Half-Day Cotes du Rhone Private Wine Tour from Lyon Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Guiding in English, Spanish & French languages
- Expert guide in wine and Lyon region.
- Wine tasting included (11/12 wines)
- High Comfort vehicle with air-conditionning
Not Included
- No lunch in this tour
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by KANPAI TOURISME.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Paris.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 4 valid reviews on TRIPADVISOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Private wine tour with visits and wine-tastings included.
Transportation in deluxe vehicle with air-conditioning.
Walking shoes & warm jacket recommended.
Guided tour in English & French and Spanish
If you stay in an hotel located in Lyon City or close suburbs, please wait for your private guide down in the hotel lobby 10 min before tour departure time.
If you stay in an appartment or an house in Lyon city or close suburbs, to ease pick up for your private guide, please be waiting outside in the street at your accommodation address – 10 min before tour departure time. Thank you!
