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Private Tours in Burgundy - By Request!
Classic Wine and History
After
collection from your hotel by your private guide, we visit the
acclaimed 15th century Hospices de Beaune. A charity hospital, still
maintained today with the proceeds from its famous wine auction. We
then drive into the vineyards for a private wine tasting and commentary
based on your thirst for knowledge. After lunch at a restaurant of your
choice, your local expert will guide you on a visit to the Château of
Clôs de Vougeot, home of the Confrérie des Chevaliers de Tastevin. In
the 16th century the Renaissance style château was added to a wine farm
originally built in the 12th century by the monks of Cîteaux. A final
wine tasting rounds off your day and then you will be returned to your
hotel, satiated and content.
Guide price for 4, not including lunch, approx €740.
Discover Burgundy
 What
makes Burgundy so special? Choose this tour and you will find out. We
start the day with a guided visit to the magnificent Hôtel Dieu. This
historic monument first opened it's doors to the poor in 1452 and
continued as a hospital until 1971. Supported by donations of the famed
Burgundian vineyards, the proceeds of the world famous annual wine
auction continue to benefit both the Hospice and the town's modern
hospital. A drive through the vineyards follows, where we will visit a
local wine cellar for a private visit and tasting of the renowned vin de Bourgogne.A traditional Burgundy lunch is included in this tour as the region is as famous for its cuisine as it is for it's wine. After
lunch we will visit Chateauneuf en Auxois and its ancient fortified
castle. We will have a guided tour of the refurbished rooms and be
privy to one of the regions first indoor toilets. The day will be
rounded of with a visit to a local auberge to taste some of the regions traditional apperitifs.
Guide price for 4, including lunch, €850. |
Vineyard Trails
Explore the Route des Grands Crus in the company of an experienced private tour guide. Delight in the exalted names of the Cote de Beaune, Puligny Montrachet, Meursault and Pommard. Prefer the Cote de Nuits? Let your experienced local guide introduce you to the wines of Gevrey Chambertin, Vougeot and Vosne Romanée. Marvel at the terroir of the Cote d'Or, which changes the taste of the humble Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes simply because they are 10 metres apart. Make your choice and your tour guide will provide all the bookings, the wine tastings and suggest somewhere for lunch. A local lunch, a wine tasting lunch or a Michelin starred lunch - the choice is all yours as you are the one in charge.
Guide price for 2, not including lunch, approx €550.
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Châteaux of the Dukes of BurgundyDiscover
the heritage of the Dukes of Burgundy, the architecture of the Duchy
and the explosion of revolutionary building techniques that led the way
in Western Europe. Medieval fortresses, elegant châteaux, monasteries
and cathedrals, explore them all in the company of your private guide. Guide price for 2, not including lunch, approx €590
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 Introduction to Wine Tasting
Want
to know more about Burgundy wine but don't know where to start? Engage
a private guide to give you and your friends an introductory wine
tasting tour of the Côte d'Or. Visit the Côte de Beaune or the Côte de
Nuits in the company of an experienced wine tasting guide. Your
specialist English speaking guide will organise personal introductions
to the grapes, the terroir, the winemakers and the wines. Enjoy all
this without having to drive as your expert guide is also your chauffeur
for the day.
Guide price for 4, not including lunch, approx €740.
PLEASE NOTE: All
our tours are private and are customised to your specifications. Our itineraries are flexible and you will never be expected to share with any one
else. The exact price therefore, will depend on your preferences and the number of people in your party.
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