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Prices are land-only, per person: European Destinations in EURO, others in US$ |
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| March 1-8 | Cooking and Wine in Chile | $3295.00 (sgl. supp $755) |
| 3 days learning the secrets of modern and Chilean cuisine with top chef Liz Caskey, then 4 days visiting the best wineries of this amazing country! ASK ABOUT OUR 3-NIGHT EXTENSION TO MENDOZA, ARGENTINA'S TOP WINE REGION!! |
7 nights | |
| March 9-16 | Chile/Argentina-Escape the Winter Chills! | $3245.00 (sgl. supp $850) |
| Chile and Argentina's top wines, gourmet food, olive oil tasting - simply the best of South America! This is a rare chance to meet some of South America’s top winemakers as a VIP guest. Enjoy the incredible hospitality of these warm-hearted people, and learn more about wine-making in these unique lands than you could ever imagine! ASK Ask about optional add-on trips to Chile's famed natural parks, Patagonia or Easter Island. |
7 nights, 8 days Click to book through Local Wine Events | |
| April 9-12 | Discover the Gourmet Secrets of the Dordogne | 1895.00 Euro (sgl supp 275) |
| A three-day introduction to the gastronomic delights of the Perigord. Follow this cooking course with a wine tour of Bordeaux, or join us for a cooking school before this trip! | 3 nights | |
| April 13-19 | Bordeaux 2007 Futures | 3625.00 Euro (sgl supp 465) |
| The great chateaux of the Médoc, St. Emilion and Sauternes, and the first taste of the ’06 vintage! | 6 nights | |
| April 14-19 | Australia's 2008 Harvest! | $2925.00 (sgl supp $495) |
| Come to Adelaide and visit the Barossa, Clare and McLaren Vale wine regions in the midst of Harvest time. Option to see Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park. Stay at Kirkala Estate winery and historic manor in Adelaide. Let us combine this with the rest of your stay “down under”. | 5 nights | |
| April 16-17 | Australia's 2008 Harvest! | $4995.00 (sgl supp $950) |
| All the best of Aussie! Starting from Sydney, heading up to the Hunter Valley for a couple of days, then on to Adelaide and visit the Barossa, Clare and McLaren Vale wine regions in the midst of Harvest time. Down to Melbourne to see the famous Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula - we don't miss anything! First-class accommodations all the way, visits to top wineries, all with great Aussie food, wine and of course hospitality! Continue for a 3-day optional extension to Tasmania to discover beautiful nature, history, great wildlife, scenery and wines that'll knock your socks off! Or let us combine this with the rest of your own itinerary “down under”. |
11 nights | |
| May 4-8 | The Rhone Valley | 3455.00 Euro (sgl supp 590) |
| Lyon to Avignon; Condrieu to Hermitage to Chateauneuf; the greatest of the power of the Rhone! | 6 nights | |
| May 12-17 | Burgundy & Champagne | 2995.00 Euro (sgl supp 550) |
| The best of Eastern France – combine this with the Rhone trip! | 5 nights | |
| May 14-24 | The Best of Spain | 4700.00 Euro (sgl supp 1015) |
| Rioja and Ribero de Duero, the exciting heartland of Spain's northern wine regions, plus Priorat, probably the most exciting wine country in Europe! Visit the most famous and our own favorite discoveries and see what superb wines are coming from this friendly, sunny land! If you don't have time for the entire tour, call us and we can arrange for you to join for part of the program. |
10 nights | |
| May 17-24 | The Very Best of Tuscany's Wine - and Food! | 3635.00 Euro (sgl supp 690) |
| Enjoy Italy before the summer crowds arrive… Visit the top wineries of Chianti, Montalcino and Montepulciano, wonderful local cheese and sausage makers, a special cooking session and more! | 7 nights | |
| June 1-7 | The Vineyards of Bordeaux | 3525.00 Euro (sgl supp 550) |
| The chateaux of the Médoc, St. Emilion and Sauternes | 6 nights | |
| June 9-16 | Bordeaux - St. Emilion “Fete des Fleurs” Festival | 4195.00 Euro (sgl supp 650) |
| A very special trip - includes “members only” invite to the Fete of St. Emilion with your host Peter Smith, as well as visits to Bordeaux’s top chateaux and meals by the finest chefs. | 7 nights | |
| June 14-21 | Bordeaux - St. Emilion “Fete des Fleurs” Festival | 4195.00 Euro (sgl supp 650) |
| Begin with the wonderful Fete des Fleurs, then go on to see Bordeaux's vineyards | 7 nights | |
| June 22-28 | The Vineyards of Bordeaux | 3525.00 Euro (sgl supp 620) |
| The chateaux of the Médoc, St. Emilion and Sauternes | 6 nights | |
| September 7-13 | Bordeaux Harvest | 3995.00 Euro (sgl supp 650) |
| A full week of Bordeaux’s Harvest!! Limited option to stay on for 2 more nights to make this "The Ultimate Bordeaux Tour", with Invite to the Private Festival Banquet of the Jurade, the Winemakers of St. Emilion! (call for space & details). | 6 nights | |
| September 13-20 | Bordeaux’s Harvest for the Gourmet | 4190.00 Euro (sgl supp 650) |
| Still in the “heat” of the harvest, we combine our cooking school with wine visits for a fun-packed week! | 7 nights | |
| September 15-20 | The Rhone and Provence at Harvest Time | 2495.00 Euro (sgl supp 450) |
| From Lyon to Avignon, through the famous Cote Rotie, Hermitage, and on to Chateauneuf. This is a lovely time to bask in the autimn warmth as you arrive in Provence - let us add on a stay on the Riviera to put the finishing touch to a magical vacation! | 5 nights | |
| September 20-27 | Bordeaux Harvest with Fete des Vendanges | 4595.00 Euro (sgl supp 700) |
| The "Ultimate Bordeaux Tour", with Invite to the Private Festival Banquet of the Jurade, the Winemakers of St. Emilion! | 7 nights | |
| September 28- October 1 | Médoc/Graves Mini-Tour | 1865.00 Euro (sgl supp 350) |
| A quick look at vinification in the famous vineyards of the Médoc and Graves! | 3 nights | |
| September 29-October 4 | The Best of Spain | 3495.00 Euro (sgl supp 520) |
| Rioja and Ribero de Duero, the exciting heartland of Spain's northern wine regions. Spain is becoming a world leader in top-quality wine; this is your chance to get there before the crowds! Visit the most famous and our own favorite discoveries and see what superb wines are coming from this friendly, sunny land! Option to extend to the Priorat, Europe's most exciting wine country! Call or email for details. |
6 nights | |
| October 5-11 | Bordeaux – Vinification of the 2008 Vintage | 3695.00 Euro (sgl supp 550) |
| This is when you’ll see the final outcome of the harvest – the most interesting time to learn about how wine is really made! | 6 nights | |
| October 5-12 | Champagne, Chablis and Burgundy!! | 4395.00 Euro (sgl supp 730) |
| Taste the best of Eastern France on this action-packed week filled with variety! | 7 nights | |
| October 6-16 | Chile AND Argentina | $5200.00 (sgl supp $1400) |
| South America in the Springtime!! Chile and Argentina’s finest vineyards and historical heritage personally hosted by Peter Smith, a leading authority on the wines of these regions! This special extended deluxe tour gives you time to really get into the two most dynamic wine countries in the world, without being rushed. Expect a "wine professional's" welcome as you tour with one of the most respected friends of the South American wine community. While you're down there, we'd be happy to help you arrange an extension to visit any of the other spectacular destinations in South America - ask Peter about Salta... |
10 nights | |
| October 18-25 | The Very Best of Tuscany's Wine - and Food! | 3635.00 Euro (sgl supp 690) |
| Enjoy Italy after the summer crowds have left, and when the new wine is being made... Visit the top wineries of Chianti, Montalcino and Montepulciano, wonderful local cheese and sausage makers, a special cooking session and more! | 7 nights | |
| October 19-27 | Australia-Hunter plus South Australia | $3975.00 (sgl supp $990) |
| Add to New Zealand below! Visit the Hunter Valley, Barossa, Clare and McLaren Vale wine regions, plus the great cities of Sydney and Adelaide with option to add on Kangeroo Island Wildlife Sanctuar | 7 nights | |
| October 27link day | Link Day between Australia & New Zealand | $358.00 (sgl supp $190) |
| Overnight and airport transfers in Auckland or Napier, before you start your New Zealand Tour | 1 night | |
| October 27-November 1 | New Zealand Wine & Food Lover's Odyssey | $3410.00 (sgl supp $690) |
| Add to Australia above! The best of the three premier wine regions-Hawkes Bay, Martinborough and Marlborough. Visit Cloudy Bay, Auckland, Wellington and add optional stays in other cities or tour to other parts of this lovely country. | 5 nights | |
| October 26-November 2 | Burgundy – Vinification of the 2008 Vintage | 4195.00 Euro (sgl supp 675) |
| See the latest, greatest Burgundies first-hand as they start their barrel aging; meet the people who make these wines, and enjoy the best cuisine of their land! | 7 nights | |
| November 9-14 | The Rhone, Burgundy plus Beaujolais Nouveau | 3295.00 Euro (sgl supp 550) |
| Hermitage, Condrieu, Cote Roti, and party time at the release of the Beaujolais Nouveau, ending in the Côte d’Or! | 5 nights | |
| November 23-29 | Chile-Taste the Recent New World Wines! | $2995.00 (sgl supp $650) |
| Chile’s finest vineyards and historical heritage all rolled into one memorable trip with Peter Smith, a leading authority on this country’s wines! | 6 nights | |
| November 30-December 7 | Chile AND Argentina! | $3245.00 (sgl supp $850) |
| What a deal!! Both Chile and Argentina’s finest vineyards and historical heritage all rolled into one memorable trip with Peter Smith, a leading authority on the wines of these regions! This tour is specially priced to encourage you to discover the two most dynamic wine countries in the world! While you're down there, we'd be happy to help you arrange an extention to visit any of the other spectacular destinations in South America. |
7 nights | |