Cotes du Rhone Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon
21 Reviews
Lyon, France

Day Trips hosted by KANPAI TOURISME
8 hours and 15 minutes (approx.)
Up to 8 travelers
Meet everyone at the start point
Mobile ticket
Offered in English
About
- Wine-tasting with about 16/18 wines
- Enghish and French speaking guide
- Air conditioned minibus
- Lunch is not included.
What's not included
Pickup point
Multiple pickup locations offered. During checkout you will be able to select from the list.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop atOffice of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon
At 5:15 pm, our guide will drop you off at Bellecour Square in front of Lyon Office de Tourisme. The perfect excursion for syrah and viognier lovers !
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atTheatre de Vienne
Start this full day wine tour in Vienne city with a stunning panorama on the Rhone valley from Notre Dame de Pipet Mount. With your guide, be introduced to the different grapes varietals of the Northern Cotes du Rhone, the crus wine appellations and the philosophy of the region relying on "terroir". Take time also to admire the spectacular old roman theatre as you guide tell you about the fascinating history of the wines from Vienne which were famous in Roma, 21 centuries ago.
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atAmpuis
Cross Ampuis town, the world capital of Syrah and visit "Cote Rotie" vineyards literally "roasted hillside". Drive on the precipitous vertigo inducing terraced slopes of "Cote Brune" and "Cote Blonde" and appreciate the 30 to 60 degree angles hills bathed in sun facing the beautiful Rhône River.
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atMalleval
At 10:45 am, visit a first winery and learn some secrets about the Rhone wine-making savoir-faire. Walk through the barrels room and talk about the art of aging wine. Then go to the wine-tasting room and taste 3 white and 3 red wines including Condrieu, white & red St Joseph and Cote Rotie famous appellation.
1 hour (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atLes Roches-de-Condrieu
Delight yourself with a delicious meal in a local restaurant which serves Cotes du Rhone cuisine. Our guide will be happy to translate and explain all the different courses for you! Menus start from € 20 during the week (special of the day) and € 25 on weekends. Lunch is NOT included.
1 hours and 15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atCondrieu
In early afternoon, cross Condrieu, birth town of Viognier grape which produces the world famous white wine. The group will get to know its unique story, how this grape varietal almost died a few years ago. Then, push the door of a family winery and taste 5-6 different Cotes du Rhone wines among them, Condrieu, St Joseph or/and Cote Rotie appellations.
45 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atChavanay
Finally, stop at a third winery to delight yourself with another 5 beautiful Rhone wines: take time to enjoy the intense aromatic Viognier and the quasi absolute perfection of Syrah grape of the Northern Cotes du Rhone in their original terroir.
45 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atOffice of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon
At 5:15 pm, our guide will drop you off at Bellecour Square in front of Lyon Office de Tourisme. The perfect excursion for syrah and viognier lovers !
5 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
Free Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Highly recommend this wine tour
caoimhec465, Dec 2024
Brilliant! We learned so much about wine, the food and the region of Northern Rhone. Our guide Sebastien was super friendly and knowledgeable. A relaxed atmosphere for a small group and some lovely wine discoveries. Definitely recommend.
Wonderful tour of the vinyards and valley
TessP947, Dec 2024
Even in the middle of winter it was great to visit the vineyards and of course sample the produce! A lovely tour with a friendly guide. Olivier was informative and fun. Also only six of us, which suited me and my partner very well.
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Olivier was an amazing...
Dannika_W, Dec 2024
Olivier was an amazing host and very knowledgeable on the wines. He was also skilled at communicating the complexity of wine/winemaking in an easy to understand format. Great staff there!!!
Great tour
608maryannw, Dec 2024
Our guide Oliver was a walking encyclopedia of Frenc wines. He was kind and professional. I highly recommend this tour.
Best wine tour
Sean_G, Dec 2024
Olivier was a fantastic tour guide, super knowledgeable about the region and the wines were excellent. Highly recommend.