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- English
- French
Welcome to the Northern Rhone Valley, homeland ofthe legendary Syrah & Viognier grapes.
Only 25 min south of Lyon, discover one of the oldest and steepest vineyards in the France with terraces walls built under Roman times! Stop at two family wineries and wine-taste Cote Rotie, Condrieu & St Joseph appellations considered among the best Cotes du Rhone wines.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Itinerary
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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 Half day Cotes du Rhone wine tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
On the road, 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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Push the door of a first family winery and enjoy a private tour of the vineyards: learn about the different jobs the vinegrowers have to do along the years to get the best possible grape quality. Then go the wine tasting roo, and enjoy 6 different Cotes du Rhone wines among them 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 1:30 pm, we will drop you off in Lyon Bellecour Square. For Syrah & Viognier wine lovers!
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Then, 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.
Admission ticket free -
5
Then, push the door of a first family winery and enjoy a private Follow the excursion at a second winery in Malleval town. With your guide graduated from wine university, learn about the different steps of the wine-making process and discover some secrets about the barrel aging. Then, delight yourself with another 6 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 birthplace region.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
At 1:30 pm, our guide will drop off at Bellecour Square in front of Lyon Office de Tourisme. The perfect wine tour for syrah and viognier lovers !
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
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
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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