Macon & Beaujolais Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon
7 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
- Air Conditioned minibus - very confortable.
- English and French speaking guide.
- Wine tasting with about 11/12 wines tasted.
- Food and drinks are not included.
- Lunch is not included but the local restaurant where we will stop suggest a menu of the day (around 20
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 8:50 am, our guide English Speaking guide will meet you in front of Lyon Office de Tourisme building located on Bellecour Square (50 m opposite Le Royal Hotel). After a short walk, participants will get on the 8 seaters minivan to begin the excursion.
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atRomaneche-Thorins
After a 40 min journey heading north from Lyon, take the magnificent wine route and discover the northern part of Beaujolais region with its breathtaking landscapes and granite terroirs. Stop at Moulin-à-vent to learn about Gamay grape and take some photos.
15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atFuisse
Continue with Macon vineyards birthplace of Chardonnay grape varietal and pass several small picturesque villages built in ocher stone: Saint Véran, Leynes, Fuissé, etc. At 10:45 a.m., open the door to a family wine estate. Discover its history and learn about wine-making and the art of aging in barrels. Then taste several white and red wines including the famous Pouilly-Fuissé appellation. Feel all the finesse & freshness of these perfectly balanced wines with a slight oak finish.
1 hours and 15 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atLa Roche de Solutre
Follow the tour with a stop at Solutré Roch (493 m), one of nature's masterpieces, a symbol of Southern Burgundy. Take time to admire this "Sphinx" which dominates Mâcon vineyards also listed as a major Palaeolithic site in France.
10 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atCluny
Savor the delicious cuisine of Southern Burgundy including the famous beef bourguignon. Menus from 24 euros during the week, not included. Then, start the afternoon with stroll through the streets of Cluny, a city known worldwide for its abbey.
1 hours and 30 minutes (approx.)・No admission tickets required
Stop atLa Roche-Vineuse
Follow the journey driving on a magnificent road till a pretty Burgundy wine chateau that produces Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. With your guide, visit the vaulted cellar and the wine cellar then taste 6 wines in a friendly atmosphere. Take the time to savor these Burgundy wines which are characterized by a fruity bouquet, aromatic complexity and a beautiful length on the palate. All in a day, white & red wines!
1 hours and 15 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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What a fun day!
Hilary_D, Dec 2024
We had a fantastic day trip with Olivier! He was incredibly knowledgeable about the two regions we visited and we enjoyed learning about the history and wine. The tastings were fun and informative too. We were trying to avoid renting a car and I know there's no way we would have had a similar experience on our own. I'd absolutely recommend this day trip to anyone!
Responses from Olivier19731
Merci Hilary.
So happy to see that you enjoyed Mâcon and Beaujolais regions.
A bientôt,
Olivier
Fantastic host and tour (100% recommended)
feliciasL4953TX, Dec 2024
Oliver was an amazing host! Had a breath of extensive knowledge about the region and its wine, and made us feel very welcomed in Lyon. Lunch destination was also fantastic. 100% recommend.
Responses from Olivier19731
Merci for your comment ! Please enjoy the bottle of Pouilly Fuissé that you bought ! Best,
Olivier
Fabulous day of learning and fun
maureen_h, Dec 2024
Learning the relationship of all the elements of nature that go into producing wine. Great tasting experience in a beautiful environment,
A great day
S2767YTbenw, Dec 2024
My partner and I had a great experience on this tour.
Olivier is an incredibly friendly and knowledgeable guide.
We had a great tasting at two very unique vineyards and a lovely lunch.
Wonderful day and highly recommended.
Highly recommended wine tour
drgarzia, Dec 2024
Olivier is an amazing host and genuinely a wonderful person. His tour company came highly recommended by our 5 star hotel. I found Olivier’s to be very reasonably priced for what I would ordinarily expect. However, Olivier’s tour is not ordinary at all. He spent the time to understand what we wanted to see and what was really important for us. He personalized the full-day tour, including special stops and wineries, and even went beyond what I’d ever expect by researching and translating information about a very particular aspect of the tour we had a deep interested in. On tour day, he arrived early, his English is very good, and he made sure that everything was translated for us. He had a fully packed schedule for us, yet at no time did any aspect of the day feel rushed or as if we were on a purposely timed schedule. He seems to know all of the winery owners personally and knows the roads around Beaujolais very well. I highly recommend touring with Olivier, and I look forward to doing another tour with him next time we’re in the region.
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