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An Incredible Wine Trip to the Champagne Region

5 Days | Honeymoons & Romance

From Vineyards to Skylines: The Ultimate Champagne Escape

Luxury | From $6,399 pp

Indulge in a luxurious escape to Reims, the heart of Champagne, with private transfers and a stay in a 5-star hotel. Dine at Michelin-starred Le Foch, then explore rolling vineyards with a private driver-guide. Visit renowned Champagne houses like Moët & Chandon and Ruinart, as well as boutique family estates for intimate tastings. Float above the vine-covered hills on a magical hot air balloon ride at sunset. Enjoy gourmet lunches paired with Grand Cru cuvées and uncover the secrets of the region’s winemaking traditions. Discover Reims’ Gothic cathedral, elegant boulevards, and centuries of sparkling history.

Day by Day

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Day 1: Reims

Private transfer

A driver will pick you up and drive you safely to your destination, in a luxury vehicle.

Restaurant Booking – Le Foch – Lunch or Dinner

Situated along the famous tree-shaded promenades, the restaurant Le Foch is known for its foie gras, tartare & Misir. A 1-star Michelin restaurant, with attentive staff, and fast service, prides itself on its robust wine list along with inventive French cuisine.

The beautiful decor and charming ambiance in a classically elegant space let the clients feel relaxed and calm while dining.

Overnight stay with breakfast in a 5-star hotel in Reims

Day 2: Epernay & Hautvillers

Full-day private driving tour of the Champagne region

Your private driver-guide will pick you up in a luxury vehicle from your accommodation for an immersion in the world of Champagne. You will enjoy a commented drive along the Champagne scenic roads and discover the villages that are part of the Champagne appellation area. Stop at the charming UNESCO-listed small town of Hautvillers, where you can visit the church where the famous monk Dom Pierre Pérignon is buried.

After many postcard-worthy views, you will visit a family-run boutique winery (“Premier Cru area”). You will learn about how well-known beverage is made. Enjoy tastings of champagnes conducted in the cellar (independent producer). You will also drive through the picturesque Avenue De Champagne in Epernay, where several prestigious Champagne Houses have their headquarters.

Next, you will get to uncover the secrets behind the signature taste of the largest producer of Champagne: Moët & Chandon. Moët & Chandon is one of the sought-after champagne brands in the world and is known for its rich flavor and velvety texture.

Finally, you will visit the oldest producer of Champagne: Ruinart, known for its exclusive production of chardonnay-based champagne. Learn the fascinating history of this Champagne House, founded in 1729.

The independent champagne producers are chosen according to the History of the House, the Quality of their Champagnes, and also upon their availability.

Duration: 8 hours

Champagne tastings, Shared visit wine tasting at Moet & Chandon and Ruinart

Overnight stay with breakfast in a 5-star hotel in Reims

tour group in champagne vineyard

Day 3: Reims & Prunay

Full-day private driver-guide at disposal 

A private driver-guide will pick you up at your accommodation and accompany you in Reims according to your program, in a luxury vehicle. At the end of the day, you will be dropped off at your accommodation.

Private Hot Air Balloon Ride Over Champagne

Want a new perspective on Champagne? See the patchwork of vine-strewn hills from above during a one-hour hot air balloon ride. Watch the sky come to life in an explosion of colors as you drift lazily in the ethereal light of dusk.

Passengers are allowed to get involved with different parts of the journey, whether preparing the canvas and basket or firing up the balloon while they are airborne. Experience that elusive moment of stillness as you hang silently in the air, with the open skies and panoramic views stretching out for miles ahead of you.

Enjoy a glass of Champagne onboard or on the ground. After the experience, the pilot will provide you with a personalized flight certificate.

Duration: 1 hour (hot air balloon ride); 4 hours (experience)

Suggestion: Explore Reims

Capital of the Champagne region, Reims is a listed Town of Art and History. It offers the culture of a big city with the charm of a smaller town. Stroll along its handsome boulevards lined with striking Art-Déco facades and prepare to be bowled over by its architectural features. There are nine champagne houses to visit in Reims (some of whose cellars have Gallo-Roman origins) plus five Michelin-starred restaurants.

See the monumental Notre Dame cathedral, recognized internationally as a model of Gothic architecture. It played a central role in France’s history for 800 years as the venue for the coronations of 25 sovereigns.

Smell champagne cellars. The sweet, musty aroma of wood and stone deep underground combined with the sour tang of barrel-aged alcohol…it’s one of the Champagne region’s most unmistakable and trademark smells. All the city’s champagne houses offer guided tours; the oldest is Ruinart, founded in 1729. Taste pink biscuits. Les biscuits roses de Reims are light, crunchy, vanilla-flavored biscuits dating from the 17th century, typically dipped into a glass of champagne.

Day 4: Epernay

Private vintage wine tasting and cellar visit

This renowned prestigious company based in Châlons-en-Champagne, has carved its name into the region’s heart through its remarkable history and a heritage preserved for six generations. This house was founded in 1825, subsequently became the reference for Queen Victoria, and was recognized by everyone at major international exhibitions worldwide.

In this tasting session, you will be delighted to explore the single-storeyed Gallo-Roman cellars in which our vintages are housed, depicting the history of passionate men and women who have preserved and created art that bears the stamp of this winery. At the end of the tour, you will indulge in different types of vintage wine tasting such as Cuvée Royale Brut, Cuvée Royale Blanc de Blancs or Cuvée Royale Rosé, Cuvée Royale Brut Nature or Cuvée Royale Demi-sec.

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Lunch time in Epernay

Epernay is well known as the capital of the Champagne producing region of France: it is a wealthy-looking town because of the expensive 19th-century townhouses and other mansions constructed with the wealth derived from the Champagne trade. The town sits below the vine-covered hills typical of the region. It is the perfect location to discover various well-known Champagne producers.

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Private Guided Tour of a Historical Champagne Winery

In 1927 Charlotte’s ancestors bought the Domain of Boursault, formerly owned by Madame (Veuve) Clicquot. In 1843, 10 kilometers west of Epernay, she built a magnificent neo-renaissance style castle. The mansion quickly became one of the most popular places in the region. Memorable dinners took place at the court of the “Queen of Reims.” Champagne flowed lavishly among the members of the local high society.

Many generations have passed. Charlotte still runs a part of the domain: seven plots in the exclusive familial clos, overlooking the Marne Valley. Press, cellars and the winery are located in the clos too, only a few hundred meters away. It guarantees superior fruit freshness when it comes to being pressed and transformed.

During this tour, you will discover the Champagne production process, from the vine to the flute. Visit the modern press, the vat room and the aging cellars underneath the 16th century family manor. Stroll in the heart of the vineyard and learn more about traditional growing, harvesting and wine-making methods. After the tour, you will be able to taste three Champagnes on the Terrasse des Abbayes, offering a panoramic view of the Marne Valley and the Château de Boursault.

Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Overnight stay with breakfast in a 5-star hotel in Reims

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Day 5: Reims

Private transfer

A driver will pick you up and drive you safely to your destination, in a luxury vehicle.

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    • Enjoy 24/7 English-spoken telephone assistance while traveling
    • This itinerary includes transport, activities, guides, accommodations with breakfasts, and other listed services
    • Price is in USD per person, assuming double occupancy. Note that prices and availability are subject to change.

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