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Wine Tasting Weekends - A classic weekend of refinement and tradition in Bordeaux
Wine tasting tours and short breaks of wine appreciation are quickly gaining in popularity with UK travellers and can now be enjoyed throughout Europe and much further afield. City based wine tasting weekends offer an exquisite combination of unmatched refinement in scenic rural wine estates and all the fun and action of a stylish cosmopolitan city, along with classical historic sites and attractions. France receives the lion's share of wine enthusiasts and nowhere more so than the exciting city of Bordeaux. It is set in a region of scenic rolling hills, fairytale chateaux wine estates and lush vineyards of the Medoc to explore. For many this is the pinnacle of wine appreciation yet the city has so much more to offer. It is a fabulous destination for shopping and lovers of active outdoor sports and of course it revels in its reputation as a centre of gastronomic excellence.
Wine Tasting Weekends - Wine tours to savour across the continent
Lyon is another famous destination for wine connoisseurs or explore the spectacular Languedoc region - the world's largest wine producing area, with a stay in Carcassonne or Perpignan. Discover the renowned vineyards of Fitou, Corbieres and Limoux, all located in idyllic rural scenery surrounded by historic medieval ruins and exquisite country houses. A wine tasting weekend doesn't come much more distinctive than a break in romantic Verona and classical Florence home to the glorious vineyards of Valipocelli and Chianti respectively. What could be better than a day of sampling limited edition premium wines followed by a night of classical opera?
Wine Tasting Weekends - Discover the wines of the new world
Emerging wine producing cities such as Dubrovnik in Croatia and Budapest are attracting adventurous wine aficionados and offer a number of fulfilling guided itineraries including tours of the world's longest wine cellar and visits to the renowned Tojak wine estate. Even more desirable is the opportunity to discover the wines of the New World in sunny Cape Town. A winelands tour takes in the spectacular Constantia Valley - nestling between mountains and ocean and featuring spectacular historic country houses and refined country restaurants. The famous Napa Valley of San Francisco is another haven for wine lovers and offers a freshness and exuberance not found elsewhere. Enjoy a day touring the many wine estates sipping champagne from the back of a vintage limousine or take a scenic train journey through miles and miles of rolling vineyards.
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