Cotes du Rhone Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon Discount Tickets

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Cotes du Rhone Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon image
Cotes du Rhone Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon image
Cotes du Rhone Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon image
Cotes du Rhone Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon image

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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":

Redemption Instructions

Personalised Tour of 8 guests maximum from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm approx. Wine-tasting and visits included. Comfortable minibus with air-conditioning. Walking shoes & warm jacket recommended. Guided tour in English & French. Tour departure is from the building of Lyon Office de Tourisme located on Bellecour Square (50 metres in front of Le Royal Hotel). Customers must join the Meeting Point 10 minutes before tour departure that is at 8:50 am. To access Bellecour Square, you can take Metro Line A or D - Station Place Bellecour or a Bus. In case you are late and you won't be on time at the Meeting Point for departure, please contact as soon as possible Kanpai at +33 (0)6 84 52 14 99.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. At 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.
Duration: 10 mins
2. Start 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.
Duration: 10 mins
3. 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.
Duration: 10 mins
4. At 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.
Duration: 60 mins
5. Delight 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.
Duration: 75 mins
6. In 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.
Duration: 45 mins
7. Finally, 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.
Duration: 45 mins
8. At 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 !
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Wine-tasting with about 16/18 wines

Enghish and French speaking guide

Air conditioned minibus

Exclusion

Lunch is not included.

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by KANPAI TOURISME

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