Description de votre expérience
Afternoon : Discover of the Northern Cotes du Rhone Vineyards
At 2:00 pm, your 8-seater minibus leaves Place Bellecour in Lyon to the Northern Cotes du Rhone region. En route, stop in Vienne to enjoy a spectacular view on the 2000 year’s old roman theatre and the stunning panorama on the Rhone Valley. With your guide, learn about the "terroir" & the different grapes characteristics of the Northern Cotes du Rhone region.
Then, 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.
Later drive through 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.
Wine Tasting Visit of 2 wineries: St Joseph, Cote Rotie and Condrieu Wine-tasting
Then, push the door of a first family winery and enjoy a private winery tour: learn some secrets about the unique Rhone wine-making savoir-faire and the art of barrel aging.
Then, taste 5 different Cotes du Rhone wines among them, some Condrieu, St Joseph or/and Cote Rotie appellations.
Finally, stop at a second 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.
At 6:30 pm, we will drop you off in Lyon Bellecour Square.
For Syrah & Viognier wine lovers!
Durée
4 hours
Ce prix inclut
- High Comfort 8-seaters minibus with air-conditionning
- Guiding in English and French language.
- Expert guide in wine and Lyon region.
- Wine tasting included (11/12 wines)
Ce prix n'inclut pas
Lieu heure de départ
Départ : Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon, Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon, France
2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
The Meeting Point for Tour departure is 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 1:50 pm. To access Bellecour Square, you can take Metro Line A or D - Station Place Bellecour or a Bus.
Retour
Retour : Returns to original departure point
Jours d'opération, horaires d'ouverture
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking - Not wheelchair accessible - This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Conditions d'annulation à l'achat
Produit annulable sans frais jusqu'à 3 jours avant le départ.