Cotes du Rhone Wine Tour (9:00 am to 5:15 pm) - Small Group Tour from Lyon
Overview
Carved on the rock by generations of wine-makers along the Rhone River, the Northern Cotes du Rhone Valley provides a striking spectacle with the vertigo-inducing vineyards of Cote Rotie & Condrieu. Discover the Côtes du Rhone Region through 3 wineries and taste the almost absolute perfection of Syrah and Viognier varietals in their "birthplace":
Inclusions
- Air conditioned minibus
- Enghish and French speaking guide
- Wine-tasting with about 16/18 wines
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon, Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon France
At 8:50 am, our guide English Speaking guide will meet you in front of Lyon Office de Tourisme building main entrance door 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 Cotes du Rhone wine tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Theatre de Vienne, 4 rue Chantelouve, 38200 Vienne France
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 69420 Ampuis, France
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Malleval, Malleval, Loire, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Les Roches-de-Condrieu, Les Roches-de-Condrieu, Isere, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
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.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Condrieu, Condrieu, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Chavanay, Chavanay, Loire, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon, Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon France
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 !
Duration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon, Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon France
At 8:50 am, our guide English Speaking guide will meet you in front of Lyon Office de Tourisme building main entrance door 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 Cotes du Rhone wine tour.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Theatre de Vienne, 4 rue Chantelouve, 38200 Vienne France
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 69420 Ampuis, France
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Malleval, Malleval, Loire, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
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.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Les Roches-de-Condrieu, Les Roches-de-Condrieu, Isere, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
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.
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Stop At: Condrieu, Condrieu, Rhone, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Chavanay, Chavanay, Loire, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Office of Tourism and Congress of Metropolis of Lyon, Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon France
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 !
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
cgandalf1967
March 2022
My wife and I had a great time (2 different days, one tour of Beaujolais and the next day of Rhone). Both days excellent advice and history of all things related to these wine areas. Very neat places to go that you would never find alone, and was a great 2 days experience. If you are intereste...
My wife and I had a great time (2 different days, one tour of Beaujolais and the next day of Rhone). Both days excellent advice and history of all things related to these wine areas. Very neat places to go that you would never find alone, and was a great 2 days experience. If you are interested in experiencing the unique wines of either of these areas, you will have a great experience here.mumbobob
December 2021
We highly recommend this excellent tour of the Northern Rhone. We received an incredible education from Olivier on both the history and the wines of the Northern Rhone during this well crafter and comfortable day. Olivier picked us up from our hotel in Lyon, and transported us throughout the day ...
We highly recommend this excellent tour of the Northern Rhone. We received an incredible education from Olivier on both the history and the wines of the Northern Rhone during this well crafter and comfortable day. Olivier picked us up from our hotel in Lyon, and transported us throughout the day in his clean and comfortable van. We visited three wineries in three distinct AOCs, and stopped for a lovely local lunch as well. This is an excellent experience for anyone who finds themselves in Lyon or the surrounding area.LoveFranceToo
October 2019
I've been on wine tours in a number of regions in France, Italy and the US. This was one of the best. Olivier, the guide, is a trained wine specialist, who knows his wine, and the small winemakers who are passionate about their product. Trip is appropriate for any level person interested in wi...
I've been on wine tours in a number of regions in France, Italy and the US. This was one of the best. Olivier, the guide, is a trained wine specialist, who knows his wine, and the small winemakers who are passionate about their product. Trip is appropriate for any level person interested in wine. Conducted in English or French--and maybe other languages. Just ask.Tracey G
August 2019
My husband and I did the half day tour. We enjoyed the wineries Olivier chose for us. One was small family owned and the other did larger production. His knowledge of the wine, terroir and wine making was amazing. He’s a great all around guide. The only downside was the time spent driving in traf...
My husband and I did the half day tour. We enjoyed the wineries Olivier chose for us. One was small family owned and the other did larger production. His knowledge of the wine, terroir and wine making was amazing. He’s a great all around guide. The only downside was the time spent driving in traffic which added an hour on to our day. Highly recommend!NicholeS07
April 2019
Oliver was fantastic. What I loved the most was his personal interest in wine of the region and his willingness to share the local history of the people, the process, and the future. More than telling his own story, Oliver is interested in the people joining him. He asked questions about our inte...
Oliver was fantastic. What I loved the most was his personal interest in wine of the region and his willingness to share the local history of the people, the process, and the future. More than telling his own story, Oliver is interested in the people joining him. He asked questions about our interest in wine, what we like, how we choose a wine... and then he makes a point to circle back and personalize the tour with what he learned about is. It was a well spent day. I recommend Oliver and any Kanpai wine tour. The one we went on was the Northern Cotes du Rhone tour.Stacy K
June 2018
We had a great 1/2 day with Olivier at Kanpai Tours! He had amazing knowledge of the region and was generous in sharing his background, experience and relationships so that we got in to some top notch wineries & really had an amazing time. Coming from NYC, speaking English was no problem and th...
We had a great 1/2 day with Olivier at Kanpai Tours! He had amazing knowledge of the region and was generous in sharing his background, experience and relationships so that we got in to some top notch wineries & really had an amazing time. Coming from NYC, speaking English was no problem and the prices were very reasonable - I am so glad we took time to leave the city of Lyon and trek with Olivier for more countryside, it was stunning and Olivier took time to show us additional spots including roman ruins and other scenic overlooks - gorgeous stuff. I would 100% recommend Kanpai to anyone who wants to book wine tasting tours - Olivier is on top of his game and if we go back to Lyon, we'd book him for another region / one of the other tours he offers.