Wine trips offer the perfect opportunity to not only explore the world's most beautiful wine regions, but also to experience the culture and history behind the grapes. From the quaint wine villages of Italy, to the renowned wine estates of South Africa, each destination has its own unique charm. On a wine tour, you will learn not only about the different types of wine, but also about the process of winemaking, from the grape to the glass. With stays in world-class hotels and tastings at terroirs that have been declared a World Heritage Site, foodies will not be disappointed. Immerse yourself in the dizzying world of flavors and enjoy the good life. Where the world can't find you...
1. Wine tour northern Italian lakes
This 11-day wine tour along the northern Italian lakes takes you by rental car on a voyage of discovery along the expansive Lake Garda and romantic Lake Iseo. Along the way, tantalize your taste buds with various tastings of wines and delicious local products while visiting several renowned wineries. Visit winery Cantina Mori Colli Zugna or Contadi Castaldi for a tasting, discover the hidden gem of Brescia, or admire the beautiful 15th-century Piazza della Loggia.
2. Culinary South Africa
During this 11-day culinary tour, the taste buds are constantly teased as gastronomic highlights are strung together. Feel, taste and enjoy during this trip that is all about taste. In Franschhoek, taste full-bodied reds and refined whites, from Chenin Blanc to Shiraz. In contrast, the high altitude Heaven and Earth Valley produces elegant and fresh wines with an invigorating character.
3. Culinary tour Georgia
During this 11-day round trip you will discover beautiful Georgia, a fairytale country in the South Caucasus with a long tradition of warm hospitality and overwhelming nature. Travel from the vibrant capital Tbilisi to the fertile valleys of Signani and learn all about Georgia's 8,000-year-old wine culture. Dine in the wine cellars of Sarajishvili, explore Sighnaghi on foot, a region known for its organic wines and delicious cuisine, or discover how qvevri, large earthenware vessels used for fermenting and storing wine, are made in the Kakheti wine region.
4. Uruguay De Lux
On this 10-day luxury tour of Uruguay, you will explore from romantic Colonia del Sacramento to the bohemian chic beaches of José Ignacio. The focus includes excellent wineries and gastronomy as well as exclusive experiences in historic Montevideo and fashionable Punta del Este. Enjoy an authentic asado (BBQ) in the Carmelo wine region at bodega El Lagado, experience a wine tasting with views of the “Sierras de Caracoles,” or learn about the ritual of mate drinking in Colonia del Sacramento.
5. New Zealand wine regions
Cracklingly charged, crisply fragrant and tastefully fresh, it is the Sauvignon Blanc that brings New Zealand its first vinological world fame. Miles away from everything and everyone, with pure elements represented in every drop of wine, New Zealand has taken only two generations to put itself unwaveringly on the map with the unique characters of a range of wines. Discover Marlborough with its famous Sauvignon Blanc, explore Central Otago for the finest Pinot Noir and cycle through the sun-drenched wine country of Hawke's Bay, where full-bodied reds Syrah and blends of hearty Bordeaux excel.
