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Cotes du Rhone Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon
Lyon, Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe
$359.08
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they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Carved on the rock by generations of wine-makers along the Rhone River, the Northern Cotes du Rhone Valley provides a striking spectacle with the vertigo-inducing vineyards of Cote Rotie & Condrieu. Discover the Côtes du Rhone Region through 3 wineries and taste the almost absolute perfection of Syrah and Viognier varietals in their "birthplace":
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Cotes du Rhone Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Air conditioned minibus
- Enghish and French speaking guide
- Wine-tasting with about 16/18 wines
- Lunch is not included.
Meeting point
Return details
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Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of LyonAt 8:50 am, our guide English Speaking guide will meet you in front of Lyon Office de Tourisme building main entrance door located on Bellecour Square (50 m opposite Le Royal Hotel). After a short walk, participants will get on the 8 seaters minivan to begin the Cotes du Rhone wine tour.
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Theatre de VienneStart this full day wine tour in Vienne city with a stunning panorama on the Rhone valley from Notre Dame de Pipet Mount. With your guide, be introduced to the different grapes varietals of the Northern Cotes du Rhone, the crus wine appellations and the philosophy of the region relying on "terroir". Take time also to admire the spectacular old roman theatre as you guide tell you about the fascinating history of the wines from Vienne which were famous in Roma, 21 centuries ago.
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Cross Ampuis town, the world capital of Syrah 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.
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MallevalAt 10:45 am, visit a first winery and learn some secrets about the Rhone wine-making savoir-faire. Walk through the barrels room and talk about the art of aging wine. Then go to the wine-tasting room and taste 3 white and 3 red wines including Condrieu, white & red St Joseph and Cote Rotie famous appellation.
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Les Roches-de-CondrieuDelight yourself with a delicious meal in a local restaurant which serves Cotes du Rhone cuisine. Our guide will be happy to translate and explain all the different courses for you! Menus start from € 20 during the week (special of the day) and € 25 on weekends. Lunch is NOT included.
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CondrieuIn early afternoon, cross Condrieu, birth town of Viognier grape which produces the world famous white wine. The group will get to know its unique story, how this grape varietal almost died a few years ago. Then, push the door of a family winery and taste 5-6 different Cotes du Rhone wines among them, Condrieu, St Joseph or/and Cote Rotie appellations.
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ChavanayFinally, stop at a third winery to delight yourself with another 5 beautiful Rhone wines: take time to enjoy the intense aromatic Viognier and the quasi absolute perfection of Syrah grape of the Northern Cotes du Rhone in their original terroir.
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Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of LyonAt 5:15 pm, our guide will drop you off at Bellecour Square in front of Lyon Office de Tourisme. The perfect excursion for syrah and viognier lovers !
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Cotes du Rhone Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon
Lyon, Rhône-Alpes, France, Europe
$359.08
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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