Wine tasting Tours & Trips in Europe
Europe's wine regions deserve serious attention - are you ready? Picture exploring the White Cliffs of Dover, enjoying Paris by night with a city tour, tasting Bordeaux's centuries-old wines, strolling through San Sebastian's old town, and discovering the historic sites of Rome. Wine country plus culture? The perfect combination.
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Duration 21 days Destinations France, England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Ireland, Wales Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Europamundo From
- US$5,258
See a traditional Venetian glassblowing workshop and watch centuries-old craftsmanship in action. An optional Tuscan countryside dinner with regional wines and local flavors is available. Wander through Avignon's Provence region, home to historic vineyards and the Palace of the Popes, before continuing to Lyon, France's well-known gastronomic capital.
Duration 15 days Destinations Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Vatican City (Holy See), Monaco, France Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Costsaver From $3,250
10% Off- US$2,925
Duration 18 days Destinations Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, Romania Age Range Ages 15+ Operator Intrepid Premium From
10% Off- US$8,460
The UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley and Hungary's ancient Szekszárd vineyards showcase premier wines. Old Cellars in Vukovar pour Grasevina wines, while Dürnstein delights with apricot specialties. AmaMagna's specialty restaurants host vintner tastings and wine-paired dinners.
Duration 15 days Destinations Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania Age Range Ages 12+ Operator AmaWaterways From
10% Off- US$7,499+$500 upfront costs
Visit Vidin's sun-kissed Danube vineyards for exclusive tastings of Bulgarian wines. Journey includes tours of local wineries, professional tastings, and regional wine pairings during 7 onboard dinners featuring cuisines from Hungary, Serbia, and Bulgaria.
Duration 12 days Destinations Turkey, Romania, Bulgaria, Serbia, Croatia, Hungary Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Emerald Cruises From
10% Off- US$6,260
Duration 17 days Destinations Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours From $11,110
16% Off- US$9,330
What our customers ask about Wine tasting Tours & Trips in Europe
What are the must-visit wine regions included in European wine tasting tours?
European wine tours focus on premier regions like France's Beaujolais and Alsace regions Germany's Rhine and Moselle Valleys and Switzerland's Lucerne area. These itineraries often include stops at established wineries such as the Fritz Ritter estate in Bad Durkheim as well as historic venues like the Eberbach Monastery near Rüdesheim. Travelers explore destinations such as France's Colmar with its countryside chateau cellars and venture into Germany's Black Forest wine country. TourRadar travelers regularly highlight "the combination of scenic beauty in the Rhine Gorge with exceptional wine experiences at prestigious estates along the route."
When is the best time to visit Europe's wine regions for wine tasting?
The harvest season from late August through October provides the most engaging wine experiences especially in Germany's Rhine Valley and France's Alsace. During September Austria's Wachau Valley comes alive with activity as grapes reach their peak ripeness. A TourRadar traveler on the Avalon Waterways Rhine cruise shared: "The timing was perfect to see the vineyards during harvest and taste amazing Rieslings directly from local wineries." Wine regions like Bernkastel in Germany and Bordeaux in France are particularly active during early fall when vintners prepare for harvest.
What types of accommodation are available on European wine tours?
Options range from wine-themed staterooms aboard luxury ships like the S.S. Victoria to upscale hotels near major wine regions. Properties like the Marmorosch Bucharest hotel serve as refined bases for Romanian wine country exploration while river cruise ships provide easy access to multiple regions. Some tours feature stays at historic estates near vineyards. Nightly rates typically range from USD 200-800 based on luxury level and location. TourRadar travelers often note that river cruise ships "combine comfortable accommodations with direct access to multiple wine regions."
How much should I budget for a European wine tasting tour?
Daily budgets for luxury river cruise options like Uniworld's Ultimate European Journey average USD 400-600 including premium tastings accommodations and expert-led experiences. Private vineyard excursions add USD 50-150 per visit plus costs for shipping wine purchases home. Private château tastings can cost USD 100-300 per person. A 10-14 day wine-focused tour ranges from USD 4500-12500 per person as shown in Avalon Waterways' wine-themed river cruise pricing.
What are the differences between river cruise wine tours and land-based wine tours?
River cruise operators like AmaWaterways provide floating luxury hotels that visit multiple regions with onboard wine education programs. One TourRadar guest noted "the convenience of unpacking once while visiting wineries in both France and Germany." Land tours offer stays at wine estates and properties like Burgundy's Hostellerie de Levernois. River cruises typically cover 4-5 wine regions in 7-14 days while land tours focus on 1-2 regions with extended tastings and vineyard visits.
How many wineries can I typically visit in a day?
Wine tours generally schedule 2-3 winery visits per day allowing time to explore estates like Serbia's Zvonko Bogdan Winery or boutique producers in Croatia's Peljesac Peninsula. Each stop includes cellar tours tastings of 4-6 wines and often lunch at one location. A TourRadar traveler noted: "Three wineries per day was perfect - we had time to really understand each producer's philosophy and techniques especially during our intimate tasting session at a family-run estate in Hungary's Szekszárd region."