Burgundy wine tour to Cote de Nuits from Beaune (private)

Highlights

  • Drive throug the Burgundy Grands Crus Vineyards

  • Local Tour Guide, Expert in Burgundy Wines

  • Wine tasting at a private cellar & family estate

Summary

Embark in a half day Burgundy Wine Tour experience departing from Beaune that will take you to the famous Côte de Nuits wine producing region. Visit the vineyards, local wineries. Taste delicious red & white Burgundy wines. 

Tour info

Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
Group Size
8
Pricing (From)
Adult: (18-99 years)
€400.00
Commentary
English
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

This morning, we will come and pick you up at the train station, your hotel, AirBnB or accommodation in Beaune or the surrounding area.
Meet your English speaking guide who is an expert on Burgundy Wines and who will go over the program and itinerary of your private wine tour with you. Then, board your Premium, air-conditioned vehicle and begin your private tour to discover the vineyards of the Côte de Beaune wine producing region.

Program & Itinerary :

9 AM or 2 PM :  Pick up at train station, Hotel, Accommodation or AirBnB in Beaune

- Drive along the Route des Grands Crus of Burgundy
- 1st Wine Tasting session
- 2nd Wine Tasting session
 
12:30 PM or 5:30 PM : Return to Beaune

 Picturesque Drive Along The Route des Grands Crus

Take in the sights of the quaint villages of Fixin, Gevrey Chambertin, and Chambolle-Musigny as we drive along stunning landscapes of rolling hills and beautiful vineyards that produce some of the most famed wines in the world. This is known as the Champs-Elysées of Burgundy.

A first tasting in a private cellar

The Burgundy “Champs-Elysées” along the Grands Crus Wine Road include Vosne-Romanée, Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny. During this morning drive through the Burgundy vineyards, stop off at famous Romanée Conti for photo opportunities. Discover the beauty of our region, travelling in the calm of our beautiful vineyards, exploring nature and the climats creating our famous wines. Wine taste great Burgundy wines from various local estates. This wine tasting will be a commented experience.

Wine tasting in Gevrey-Chambertin

Then it will be time for a prestige tasting in a private wine cellar. During this commented tasting session you will have the opportunity to taste our selection of Great Burgundy wines from different winemakers paired with regional cheeses or fine chocolates. Food and wine pairing suggestions, according to French traditions. Learn about the most famous local grape variety Pinot Noirs. Visit a cellar that has been in the same hands for several generations. Enjoy a private tasting of delicious Pinots Noirs.

After your tasting, it will be time to make our way back to Beaune where we will drop you off, at that will be the end of our services. 

What’s included?

  • English-speaking guide expert in Burgundy wine

  • Transportation in premium A/C vehicle.

  • Sightseeing in the vineyards with your wine expert guide

  • 5 to 14 wines tasted

  • Travel insurance

  • Meals and drinks

  • Personal expenses

  • Gratuities for the driver/guide

Things to know

Before you book

  • Tour requires minimum 2 passengers (adults) to operate

  • Small group option, maximum 8 persons per tour

  • Tour is not wheelchair accessible

  • Grands Crus Tasting upgrade can be included during the booking process

Before you go

  • Adult tour only, no children accepted under the age of 18

  • Tour involves some walking, good walking shoes recommended

  • Currency is in Euros

  • Price is per person

Cancellation Policy

    Private transportation (maximum 8 passengers per vehicle) 7 days or more before services: 50€ cancellation fees / 6 to 3 days before services: 50% of the total amount / Less than 3 days before services, the day of service or no show: 100% of the total amount.

Redemption information

    If any hotel or predetermined meeting place changes, notify Orphorus immediately.  Otherwise be at location 10 minutes prior to pick up time.


    Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

About operator:

Ophorus Tours is both a licensed Tour Operator, member of Atout France and ETOA, and a Transportation company with headquarters in Bordeaux. We operate since 2005 and conduct Walking Tours, Day Trips, Private Tours, Shore Excursions and multi-regional Tours throughout France. 

Our multilingual office staff is made up of France Travel Experts that design unique itineraries for both individuals and groups. Their perfect knowledge of the destination allows them to suggest carefully crafted programs to professionals of the Travel Trade all over the world. 

Our in house team of licensed, multilingual Tour Guides are local Experts that can conduct any type of tours including (but not limited to) Cultural & Historical, Food & Wine, Luxury, Battlefields, Active, Family friendly, Faith-based etc...