REVIEWS · MORNING
Good morning wine tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first, harvest season worst of all. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Review of a four-hour Reims Champagne tour with two family wineries, six tastings, expert guides, small groups, and practical planning tips.
“Super fun experience. We learned so much about the process of making Champagne. Our group was small (5) & our guide Susanne was so knowledgeable & had great energy 😊”
Review of Temecula’s sunrise hot air balloon flight, with wine-country views, champagne, practical tips, price details, and honest drawbacks.
“Just let go of the fear of hights. Up there is peaceful ✌️ it was the perfect weather for it and Will (the pilot) was a great guide and funny too 😀”
Review of the Saint-Émilion wine tour from Bordeaux, with winery tastings, medieval streets, guide tips, pricing, timing, and practical advice.
“The guide was very positive and the tour was very interesting! Saint Emilion village is beautiful, and even stayed in the village after the tour in order to explore more! Definitely recommend!”
Review of the 4-hour Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine tour from Avignon, with two tastings, small-group transport, guide tips, value, and drawbacks.
“Only couple on tour Oliver was very knowledgeable and considerate Even made lunch reservations for us”
Review of the Saint-Émilion morning wine tour from Bordeaux, with village sightseeing, château tasting, transport, guides, value, and practical tips.
“Walking around the chapel, learning a bit of the history of the area, and sensing the atmosphere of the old time, we really appreciate the effort of the people in the past. Trip to the winery is excellent with picking up some knowledge of wine making and tasting of wines.”
Review of Aruba’s 3-hour VIP champagne sailing cruise, with small-group snorkeling, lunch, open bar, comfort, cost, and practical tips.
“Pleasant staff offering delicious food and drinks (except flat soda). Snorkeling equipment provided; uneventful underwater morning snorkeling areas, so go for the beautiful glide upon the water, food and drinks.”
Explore a family-run Margaux estate from Bordeaux, taste two or three wines, and learn about winemaking in a small English-language group.
“Gabriel was an excellent guide, knowledgeable on the history of Bordeaux, wine in general and made our tour a highlight of our European holiday. Highly recommended.”
Explore Saint-Emilion from Bordeaux with a small-group chateau visit, two wine tastings, village walk, and French cheese snack.
“Nice tour but very short. Great tour if you just have a morning/afternoon free. Marion was a great guide!”
Ride through Marlborough vineyards, taste three morning wines with a guide, then explore independently by bike in the afternoon.
“Great fun despite the constant rain. Wonderful host and guide, really friendly vineyard staff, delicious tasting sessions.”
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