Cotes du Rhone Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon
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
What's included in Cotes du Rhone Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon
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.
Theatre de Vienne
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.
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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- Wine-tasting with about 16/18 wines
- Enghish and French speaking guide
- Air conditioned minibus
- Lunch is not included.
- 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
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You will make your own way to the meeting points
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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.
