HARVEST IN BURGUNDY - SOLD OUT (next trip is to Provence Oct 18 - Oct 23 details coming)
September 18-25, 2012 (A SPECIAL GRAND CRU WINE TRIP TO BURGUNDY & PARIS)
This unique wine experience is created with the French wine and food enthusiast in mind! Visit Paris,
and some of the most famous vineyards and chateaux of Burgundy. Explore cellars, wine bars, markets and more.
Stay in a wine maker’s home. Privately tour 14th Century cellars. Experience private barrel tastings.
Contact Wendy Jaeger for travel information at wendy@blisstravels.com
Ask about special Grand Cru option designed to provide the ultimate luxury experience…
Our custom designed travel package includes deluxe lodging in beautiful 3 star boutique hotels and inns.
Priced between $3,900 and $5,000 per person based upon lodging choices (from deluxe to ultra luxurious), inclusions (special grand cru tastings, Michelin starred dining, specialty events), and dates of trip.
Itinerary
Tuesday, September 18
Leave US, overnight flight to Paris. Flight not included.
Wednesday, September 19
Arrive Paris
Paris walking tour followed by special gourmet Wine Pairing lunch (3 courses, 3 wines)
Afternoon Private Left Bank walking tour and Wine Bar Crawl. Explore the sights and try the wines.
Thursday, September 20
- Continental Breakfast
- Transport to Burgundy.
- Gourmet picnic for lunch.
- Check into your Inn.
- Private tour of 14th Century cellar, led by the winemaker. Barrel tastings followed by a dinner prepared by a private chef, along with Burgundy wine pairings. Welcome to Burgundy!
Friday, September 21
- Gourmet, Home made Breakfast served in your Inn.
- Morning—1hour walking tour of the village.
- Lunch in a Chateau.
- Afternoon tour of the famed whites of Burgundy along with Pommard.
- Evening group dinner at a local restaurant (3 courses, with wines).
Saturday, September 22
- Gourmet, Home made Breakfast served in your Inn.
- Morning on your own
- Gourmet Lunch, followed by an afternoon private tour of the Cote de Nuits –viewing the famed vineyards of Clos de Vougeot and Romanee Conti.
- Tastings of Pinot Noirs from the Cote de Nuits included.
- Evening on your own
Sunday, September 23
- Gourmet, Home made Breakfast served in your Inn.
- Check out of your Inn and store luggage.
- Private premiere and grand cru wine tasting and class in a chapel decorated with 1000 year old art.
- Afternoon transport back to Paris. Check into your Left Bank Boutique hotel (choices of 3 or 4 star)
- Evening on your own (choice to take Seine River Cruise).
Monday, September 24
- Morning on your own. Explore the local bakeries for Breakfast or tour one of the Paris market streets.
- Afternoon Champagne toast
- Gastronomic Farewell Dinner, at Michelin starred restaurant.
Tuesday, September 25
Return to US
Flight home. Not included.
Included:
- On site private guide and events coordinator. Small private group. No more than 12 people.
- 6 nights deluxe hotel in Paris and luxury Inn in Burgundy, double occupancy
- 3 Gourmet home made breakfasts each day in Burgundy.
- 3 Continental Breakfast, Paris.
- 4 Picnics and gourmet lunches as described above
- 3 Dinners as described above (including night with private chef)
- Transportation to/from Burgundy
- All private tours in Burgundy –two ½ day private tours, with private car/van transportation –one guide/wine expert pr 7 clients. Tasting of minimum 6-8 wines each tour.
- All tastings described above including private cellar tour and barrel tastings
- 1 Wine tasting class of top wines
- 1 Wine bar crawl with 3 wines.
- Cruise
- Champagne tasting
- Privately guided walking tours, market tours and Left Bank tours as described above.
- Special room upgrades and special Michelin starred meals may be added at an added cost.
EXCLUDED:
Airfare, airport/hotel transfers, anything not specifically listed in the above itinerary as included.
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