- Wine Tour Destinations
| Region: | Champagne |
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| Type of Tour: | Active |
| Duration: | 3/4 Days |
| Guide Price: | From £548 to £916 per person |
| Number of Meals: | 2 breakfasts,1 light lunch and 1 dinner (3 Days) 3 breakfasts, 1 light lunch and 1 dinner (4 Days) |
| Number of Winery Visits: | 1 Champagne House and 1 tasting session (3 Days) 3 Champagne Houses and 2 tasting session (4 Days) |
| Number of Wines Tasted: | Approximately 13 Champagnes (3 Days) Approximately 29 Champagnes (4 Days) |
| Tour Transport: | 1 tasting & dinner on foot + Cycling tour on day 2 (30km) 1 tasting & dinner on foot + Cycling tour on day 2 (30km)+ bike hire to cycle to your visit on day 3 |
| Dates / Availability: | Available mid-week and weekends between April and October. |
Around half of our trips are completely bespoke. Our expert team would be delighted to discuss your requirements and create your perfect trip.
Contact UsWhat better way to explore the beautiful Champagne countryside than by bike? Our Champagne and Cycling breaks include accommodation in a 4* hotel in the centre of the quaint town of Reims, and one or two days of relaxed cycling with Champagne tastings throughout.
As part of the standard Grape Escapes service, we will organise your bike hire and provide you with the addresses of each visit alongside a link to a European cycling route planner, and you can plan your own specific routes. Alternatively, some guests prefer to have a cycling guide accompany them throughout the tour, and this can be included in your package (for an extra cost) – just let us know when we are planning your trip that you wish to be accompanied by a local guide!
After settling in at your hotel on day one, an introductory tasting session of three Champagnes will take place in a cosy boutique in Reims city center.
On the morning of day two you’ll be picked up from a central location in Reims and taken to the tour departure point where your guide will be waiting for you with your e- bikes. The itinerary will go ahead in all weather conditions. Your day of cycling will take you along the pretty Champagne vineyards and in total, you will cycle approximately 30 kilometres. You will ‘enjoy’ the climb up to the famous hilltop village of Hautvillers, the “cradle of Champagne”, as well as having time to admire the spectacular views across the vineyards and visit the Church where Dom Pérignon is buried.
You will cycle approximately an hour along the Marne Canal, where you will be welcomed as the guests of a small, family-run Champagne House. As well as having a full tour of the property, seeing first-hand the fascinating Champagne-making process from press to bottle. After the visit you will enjoy a light lunch, with local specialities, accompanied by three Champagnes. At the end of your tour you’ll be taken back to Reims. In the evening, a three course Champagne tasting dinner will be served in a cosy, traditional restaurant in the city centre. Each course will be served alongside a different Champagne.
For those booking the four day package, we will arrange bike hire for a second day, this time exploring the lovely town of Reims. Today you will cycle to your two preferred prestigious Champagne Houses in Reims for a guided tour of their astonishingly extensive cellars, followed by a flute or two of the estate’s world-famous Champagnes.
Cycle back to your hotel at your convenience.
The evening will be free to spend as you please.
Champagne Tasting- Day One
Champagne Tasting- Day Two
Champagne Tasting- Day Three (Optional)
Champagne Tasting- Final Day
(ii) The outline itinerary is indicative and is subject to minor changes depending on supplier availability. Availability cannot be guaranteed until we have received a confirmed booking, together with the deposit payment (or payment in full where the dates of travel are in less than 60 days). If the named accommodation / visits are not available, we will endeavour to find suitable alternatives of a similar grade; this may be subject to a supplement or a rebate depending on the price available.
The hotel was excellent, clean, bright, modern and well-equipped. The location was perfect and even though it is a chain hotel, we felt it was very welcoming and not too corporate.
Charlotte- London, UK
| Hotel Name | Room Grade | Star Rating | Duration | Price Per Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hôtel de la Paix - Reims | Privilege | 4* | 3 Days | £548 | Book Now |
| Hôtel de la Paix - Reims | Privilege | 4* | 4 Days | £914 | Book Now |
Please contact us to request further details and a full list of tour upgrades.
If you would like to make your Reims Champagne tasting even more special, there are a number of additional activities that we can arrange for you. To complement the experience, these could be arranged to fit in/around your current itinerary or we can arrange additional nights and room upgrades at your hotel, as well as your travel arrangements, a stop-over en route and even a visit to another part of the country! See below for some of the most popular upgrades.
The price of this package does not include travel to Champagne. Please see our Champagne Travel page for detailed information.
For more information on our Cycling breaks, please see our Active Breaks page.
To secure your booking, a 20% deposit is required. Your remaining balance will then be due 60 days before you travel. Please call us on +44 (0) 1920 46 86 66 or e-mail info@grapeescapes.net to request a booking form.
We just wanted to email to say thank you for organising such a brilliant weekend visit to Champagne-everything (and I mean literally that) was brilliant and worked perfectly. It was apparent, too, that real thought had gone into each day- we went to great places but had time to unwind, explore a little and savour the surroundings. We travel a lot but have been really impressed by you guys and the places we went to. We will recommend you to all our wine loving friends and will be in contact to book another trip!
Genevieve - Oxford, UK
5 day Beaune wine tasting and walking tour including B&B accommodation in a 4* hotel, walking itineraries, premium tours and tastings and delicious meals at local restaurants
These three and four day self-drive breaks are based in the Champagne countryside and available throughout the year. Spend a day exploring the region with a specialist guide and a second day cycling through the picturesque vineyards.
In response to the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic and its effects on tourism, we have introduced a flexible range of self-drive breaks, with our clients’ maximum comfort and safety in mind. Our luxury Champagne break offers the most decadent experience in the region, with accommodation at the incredible 5* Royal Champagne & Spa hotel, nestled in the heart of the Champagne countryside away from the busy towns and cities.
Great value two night break based in Reims including a Taittinger tour. Available across a wide range of dates throughout the year.
These three and four day breaks are available mid-week and weekends throughout the year.
Bring unforgettable memories back home with our harvest tours and spend an exciting day experiencing the real life of a Champagne harvester. Bed and breakfast accommodation is included as part of the package.
15 days Grand European Wine Tour including vineyard tours and tastings in the best wine region of France, Spain and Italy as well as top gastronomic experiences allowing guests to discover world famous wines through a unique holiday.
This Champagne day tour is ideal for those who are staying in the region and looking for a great introduction to Champagne. You will firstly visit Moet and Chandon for a tour and tasting. You will then have free time in Hautvillers. After an entertaining Champagne masterclass you will enjoy a light lunch followed by a visit to a small, family-run Champagne Houses in the afternoon.
This Champagne tour in Reims is ideal for those who are looking for a low-cost and simple introduction to Champagne. You will visit two prestigious producers so you can experience everything this magnificent region has to offer.
A fusion of bubbles and blissful serenity, the 3 and 4 day Wine and Beyond Spa Breaks in Champagne provide our customers with the ultimate relaxation experience, in the sumptuous surroundings of a charming hotel with spa facilities.
This four day Champagne Battlefields Tour is designed to allow you to visit some of the most prominent battlefield sites and raise a glass (or two!) of Champagne to our fallen heroes.
Experience the culinary delights of Gault et Milau's Chef of the Year 2014, Arnaud Lallement on this two night luxury break in Reims, Champagne.
This is a VIP private Champagne day tour from Paris with a driver/guide, who will accompany you out into the vineyards to visit two Champagne Houses, including a small, boutique estate and your preferred large Champagne House.
If you are staying in Paris and would like a day tour to the vineyards, this trip includes return travel by train from Paris Est and a full day guided and transported tour with lunch.
The ultimate luxury Champagne tour for Champagne lovers. The Exclusive tour is completely flexible and allows you to visit your selected Champagne Houses. You will stay in the best Chateau in the region and enjoy Michelin starred dining and VIP access.
Spend three or four days in Reims to explore the city's world famous Champagne Houses and the smaller producers based in the Champagne vineyards.
