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VISA x Grape Escapes

At Grape Escapes, we make authentic wine travel easy.

Since 2004, our team of wine travel experts have been designing bespoke wine and gastronomic journeys across Europe, delivering highly personalised experiences that connect you with exceptional vineyards, cuisine, and culture. Contact us today to find out more.

Whether you are an avid collector, self-confessed wine connoisseur or you’re just looking to celebrate something special, we can help. We have more than twenty years’ experience designing award-winning holidays with a focus on food and wine. Hear what our clients have to say from our 300+ five-star Google Reviews.

Vinho Verde wines, wine, credit Quinta de Santa Teresa AD Wines

 

We are delighted to be partnering with the VISA app to deliver unique opportunities tailored to VISA cardholders. This offer entitles you to a complimentary bottle of wine upon arrival, and is available on any Grape Escape trip, no matter the duration or destination. Just mention that you’ve come from the VISA app by quoting TENVISA when you enquire. 

We have a range of example tours on our website to inspire you, but every tour is fully flexible and put together from scratch for you and any fellow travellers in your group. We’d love to hear from you so we can get to know you and understand what you’re looking for from your trip. Contact us by phone on +44 (0)1920 468 666, send us an email, or fill out our contact form to discuss planning your wine holiday today.

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Mention TENVISA when making your enquiry, and enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine upon arrival!

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We specialise in food and wine tours in all of Europe's premium wine regions, from France and Spain to Italy, Portugal and Croatia. You can explore all our specialist destinations on our website.

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Essential Bordeaux

Enjoy the perfect introduction to the world-renowned wine region of Bordeaux, which offers something for everyone. Stay in the centre of this vibrant city and enjoy a full day of wine tours and tastings in your choice of the Médoc or Saint-Émilion, or both.

“The itinerary struck the perfect balance between guided experiences and relaxed exploration, allowing us to see Bordeaux and its surrounding wine regions from a completely different perspective. We visited beautiful places that I would never have discovered independently, which made the trip feel both exclusive and deeply authentic.” –  Nadia, Google Review

Read more / 3 days from £647 pp / 4 days from £958 pp

Champagne and Spa

Home to the world’s most iconic sparkling wine, a trip to Champagne proves to be truly unforgettable. Champagne and Spa is one of our favourites, combining time to relax and enjoy the hotel’s spa facilities with a treatment, as well as enjoy a light, Champagne-pairing lunch and a tour and tastings at a renowned Champagne house such as Moët and Chandon.

“Rachel Garrod set us up with spectacular travel arrangements, accommodations, meals, and a wide variety of champagne houses to tour and sample. Our entire trip was seamless and we cannot wait to return. We truly believe that Grape Escapes is among the best that we have experienced over the last 20 years of international travel!” – Mary, Google Review

Read more / 3 days from £1112 pp / 4 days from £2110 pp

Champagne Louis Brochet, credit Helene Guillet
Sunset views over Tuscany

Tuscany: Siena, Florence & the vineyards

Known for its art, culture and history, and of course, its excellent wines, this six-day tour will give you the chance to discover the best of Tuscany. Stay between Florence and Siena and enjoy two full days of wine touring in Chianti and Montepulciano, complete with Tuscan winery lunches. You’ll also have some free time in the must-see village of San Gimignano, a sunset food tour through Florence, and a tutored wine and cheese pairing session in Siena.

“We had a fantastic trip with Grape Escapes. We spent 4 days in Florence/Tuscany. Everything they booked for us was great. From the hotel, to the wineries and our anniversary dinner. It couldn’t have been better. Giulia was always prompt to respond as we were planning our trip and we wouldn’t have any as good of a time without her help. Can’t wait to plan our next trip with them!“ – Kyle, Google Review

Read more / 6 days from £2175 pp

Porto and the Douro Valley

This five-day break will introduce you to the wines of both Porto and the Douro Valley. Discover the unrivalled beauty of UNESCO World Heritage Site, Porto, with a walking food tour and visits to renowned Port wine lodges, before venturing on to stay at a winery hotel in the Douro to sample some of the wines this region has to offer.

“What a great team and what a glorious trip they gave us! Highly recommended.“ – Mary, Google Review

Read more / 5 days from £1554 pp

Red wine in the Douro Valley
Vineyard in Rioja, Spain

Essential Rioja

Embark on a discovery tour of Rioja’s world-famous wines. Your English-speaking specialist guide will accompany you to two wineries, including one small producer where you’ll have the unique opportunity to taste straight from the barrel. In the evening, participate in the traditional tapas run: a must-do in the region.

“My father and I just returned from our 6th incredible trip with Grape Escapes, this time to the Rioja region. Our knowledgeable and passionate guide made our experience enthralling and authentic, and as always the planning and execution of the trip was first rate from the Grape Escapes team.“ – Alex, Google Review

Read more / 3 days from £663 pp / 4 days from £1181 pp

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Know what you're looking for? Contact your personal luxury travel consultant now to get the ball rolling with your wine holiday. Don't forget to quote TENVISA to redeem your complimentary bottle of wine.

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"My husband and I just returned from a magical trip to Southern France that was put together by Grape Escapes. Everything about our journey was well thought out and planned so we didn't have to worry about a thing. Marianne was amazing in helping me create our itinerary and offered many great suggestions. I can't say enough great things about Grape Escapes and more importantly, I can't wait to plan our next adventure with them! Highly recommend!"

Meredith - Google Review

Barrels, Luxury Bordeaux wine tours, credit Couvent des Jacobins

"Sit back and relax. You just turn up and enjoy the amazing itinerary that Grape Escapes have created for you. They have already done the leg work. This is my second trip with Grape Escapes and there will be many more trips. I highly recommend Grape Escapes for their meticulous planning and choice of winery to visit. Fantastic tastings of food with pairings. Amazing locations! Amazing Hotels, what else can one ask for?"

S Scribe - Google Review

Three bottles of opened wine sitting behind two glasses on a Burgundy wine tour

"Maddi at Grape Escapes did an absolutely incredible job planning and executing our wine trip in France. Every detail was thoughtfully handled, from beautiful accommodations and seamless transportation to unique winery experiences we never would have found on our own. If you are considering a wine-focused getaway or a high-end custom trip, I highly recommend working with Maddi and the Grape Escapes team. Truly one of the best travel experiences we’ve had."

Taryn - Google Review

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