On the morning of day two, meet your English-speaking specialist driver/guide at a central departure point in Epernay, who will accompany you on a full day transported Champagne. Please note that this is a small group tour. During the course of the day, your guide will regale you with tales and anecdotes of the history of Champagne and its vineyards, introducing you to the particularities of the region. You will start the day in style with a tour and tasting at the world-famous Moët and Chandon estate. You will also stop at the famous hilltop village of Hautvillers, the “cradle of Champagne.” As well as admiring the spectacular views across the vineyards, your guide will take you on a tour of the village, visiting places such as the Church where Dom Perignon is buried. After such an enlightening morning, you will then be taken to a beautiful private mansion for a unique Champagne tasting masterclass. As well as having the opportunity to taste the three principal grape varieties, a light lunch will also be served. In the afternoon, you will visit a small family-run Champagne House and after a tasting session of their Champagnes, you will enjoy a traditional French aperitif. You will be taken back to Epernay at the end of the day.

For those staying an additional night, day three offers you the chance to visit two of your favourite Champagne Houses in Reims by taking a short train journey through the vineyards. Subject to your dates of travel / availability, options include Taittinger, GH Mumm, Pommery, Ruinart and Veuve Clicquot. Walking distances to the Champagne Houses can be up to 25 minutes, therefore you may prefer to take a taxi from Reims train station on the day. Please note that some of these Houses (particularly Veuve Clicquot and Ruinart) are very popular and offer very few tours, therefore early booking is essential. In the evening, a three course Champagne tasting dinner will be served in a highly-regarded restaurant in the centre of Epernay. Each course will be accompanied by a different glass of Champagne.

Region: Champagne

Type of Tour: Essential Epernay

Guide Price: From £505 to £1050 per person

Accommodation: La Villa Eugène – Épernay or Hotel Jean Moët – Épernay

Number of Meals: 2 breakfasts + 1 lunch (3 days) or 3 breakfasts, 1 lunch + 1 dinner (4 days)

Number of Winery Visit: 2 Champagne Houses + 1 tasting session (3 days) or 4 Champagne Houses + 1 tasting session (4 days)

Number of Wines Tasted: Approximately 15 (3 days) or Approximately 20 (4 days)

Tour Transport: Full day transported tour + 1 tasting on foot in Epernay (3 days) or 1 full day transported tour, rail travel to Reims, 2 visits on foot in Reims + 1 tasting and dinner on foot in Epernay (4 days)

Dates/Availability: Available mid-week and weekends throughout the year. Please note that the full day tour is not available on Sundays.