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Avalon Wine Tours 2010 Schedule

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March 7-14

Chile and Argentina - Escape the Winter Chills!

       $3575.00 (sgl. supp $925)

 

8 days/ 7 nights

Chile and Argentina's top wines, gourmet food, olive oil tasting - simply the best of South America! South America has exciting wine and beautiful and spectacular scenery! Visit Santiago and the country’s top wineries, then on to Mendoza, Argentina.

Read the full Tour Summary or the detailed Itinerary

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  about optional add-on trips to Chile's famed natural parks, Patagonia or Easter Island.

Package Price Includes:

v  7 nights Accommodation

v  7 Breakfasts

v  5 Lunches with fine wines

v  6 Dinners with fine wines

v  Transportation during tour by air-conditioned minivan

v  All Winery Visits and Tastings

v  Bi-lingual Wine Expert Host

 

May 9-15

Burgundy & The Northern Rhone

      $5395.00 (sgl supp 900)

 

7 Days/ 6 Nights

Visit Burgundy & Rhone producers in preparation for the new vintage. Visit top Domaines in Burgundy, Rhone, with a stop in the Cote-Rotie/Condrieu to experience the magnificent wines from all of these areas. You’ll enjoy First-Class Service and learn from the real experts – the winemakers themselves – as well as your professional wine escort.

Read the full Tour Summary or Email us for the detailed Itinerary

Tastings at top Châteaux of the region-such as: Guigal, Chapoutier, Jaboulet, Juliette Avril, Chateau La Nerthe, Domaine de la Janasse, Roland & Vincent Rapet, Domaine Comte Senard, Daniel Rion, Frederic Esmonin, Bernard Michelot, Georges Vernay

Package Price Includes:

v  6 nights Accommodation with Breakfast

v  4 Lunches with fine wines

v  4 Dinners with fine wines

v  Transportation by private air-conditioned minivan

v  All Winery Visits and Tastings

v  Bi-lingual Wine Expert Host

 

 

May 19-26

The Very Best of Tuscany's Wine - and Food!

      $5795.00 (sgl supp990)

 

8 Days/ 7 Nights

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!

Read the full Tour Summary or the detailed Itinerary

Visit Tuscany’s local village markets, famous ceramics studios, and its top crystal producers. Enjoy a private tour through the workshops where the finest glasses, carafes and ornaments are hand-blown. You’ll have a chance to take a cooking class and learn some delicious Tuscan recipes in one of the most beautiful settings on a local farm. Of course you will visit the regions top estates and taste with some of the famous winemakers of the region.

Package Price Includes:

v   7 nights Accommodation

v   7 Breakfast

v   4 Lunches with fine wines

v   5 Dinners with fine wines

v  Transportation by private air-conditioned minivan

v  Cooking class

v  All Winery Visits and Tastings

v  Bi-lingual Wine Expert Host

 

 

May 24-29

Burgundy & Champagne

       $4595.00 (Sgl Supp $900.00)

 

6 Days/ 5 nights
Taste the best of Eastern France on this action-packed week filled with variety. Unique, luxurious accommodation, Michelin starred restaurants and beautiful scenery- a tour not to be missed !

Read the full Tour Summary or Email us for the detailed Itinerary

Visit top Domaines in Champagne and Burgundy and experience the magnificent wines from estates such as Moet & Chandon, Domaine Long Depaquit, La Pousse d'Or, Rapet, Comte Senard, Jean Raphet, Esmonin…

Package Includes:

v  5 nights Accommodation

v  5 Breakfast

v   3 Lunches with fine wines

v   3 Dinners with fine wines

v  Transportation by private air-conditioned minivan

v  All Winery Visits and Tastings

v  Bi-lingual Wine Expert Host

 

June 6-11

Visit Bordeaux’s Greatest Winemakers!

      $4495.00 (sgl supp $700)

 

6 Days/ 5nights

Bordeaux in the Spring. Bask in the wine-lover’s ultimate Vacation! One of the loveliest times of the year in Bordeaux as we visit the Médoc, St. Emilion, Pomerol and Sauternes.

Read the full Tour Summary or Email us for the detailed Itinerary

Immerse yourself in Bordeaux in the company of the World’s most talented winemakers! You’ll enjoy First-Class Service and learn from the real experts – the winemakers themselves – as well as your professional wine escort.

ASK  about optional add-on trips to Paris and the Dordogne

5 Night Package Includes:

v  5 nights Accommodation

v  5 Breakfast

v   3 Lunches with fine wines

v   4 Dinners with fine wines

v  Transportation by private air-conditioned minivan

v  All Winery Visits and Tastings

v  Bi-lingual Wine Expert Host

 

 

June 14- 21

Bordeaux with St. Emilion's Fete des Fleurs Festival

      $6195.00 (sgl supp 900)

 

8 Days/ 7 Nights

A beautiful time to visit the vineyards of Bordeaux, in the Spring- during the flowering of the vines. A very special trip which includes a “members only” invite to the luncheon at the Fete d’ Fleur swith your host Peter Smith.Visit Bordeaux’s top chateaux and enjoy meals by the finest chef of the regions.

Read the full Tour Summary or Email us for the detailed Itinerary

Exclusive visits to the best producers, luxurious accommodation and gourmet meals – in addition, you will benefit from Peter's membership of the Jurade of St. Emilion as you join him at the Festival banquet of the Confrèrie of Winemakers of St. Emilion for the festival of the flowering of the vines. You will be invited to a private six course extravaganza, accompanied naturally by a dozen or so of St. Emilion's finest wines.

Package Price Includes:

v  7 nights Accommodation

v  7 Breakfasts

v  5 Lunches with fine wines

v  5 Dinners with fine wines

v  Transportation during tour by air-conditioned minivan

v  All Winery Visits and Tastings

v  Bi-lingual Wine Expert Host

 

 

September 5-10

Visit Bordeaux’s Greatest Winemakers!

      $4495.00 (sgl supp $700)

 

6 Days/ 5nights

Bordeaux in the Fall.  Bask in the wine-lover’s ultimate Vacation! One of the busiest times of the year in Bordeaux as we visit the Médoc , St. Emilion, Pomerol and Sauternes during the harvest.

Read the full Tour Summary or Email us for the detailed Itinerary

Immerse yourself in Bordeaux in the company of the World’s most talented winemakers! You’ll enjoy First-Class Service and learn from the real experts – the winemakers themselves – as well as your professional wine escort.

ASK  about optional add-on trips to Paris and the Dordogne

5 Night Package Includes:

v  5 nights Accommodation

v  5 Breakfast

v   3 Lunches with fine wines

v   4 Dinners with fine wines

v  Transportation by private air-conditioned minivan

v  All Winery Visits and Tastings

v  Bi-lingual Wine Expert Host

 

 

 

September 11-18

Bordeaux Harvest with Fete des Vendanges

      *** SPECIAL!*** $4245.00 (sgl supp $900)

 

8 days/ 7 nights

The "Ultimate Bordeaux Tour", with an invitation to the “members only” Festival Banquet of the Jurade, the Winemakers of St. Emilion!

Read the full Tour Summary or the detailed Itinerary

Exclusive visits to the best producers, luxurious accommodation and gourmet meals – in addition, you will benefit from Peter's membership of the Jurade of St. Emilion as you join him at the Festival banquet of the Confrèrie of Winemakers of St. Emilion. A private six  course extravaganza, accompanied naturally by a dozen or so of St. Emilion's finest wines. You’ll see the action of the harvest whilst enjoying the decadence of a luxury vacation! The rest of the week you will be visiting at the finest estates of the region and dining on the sumptuous cuisine of Bordeaux!

Special Package Price Includes:

v  7 nights Accommodation

v  7 Breakfasts

v  5 Lunches (1 including wine at Cht Maucaillou)

v  Exclusive invite to Jurade of St. Emilion Fete banquet

v  6
Dinners (1 including wine at Cht d'Arches)

v  Transportation during tour by air-conditioned minivan

v  All Winery Visits and Tastings

v  Bi-lingual Wine Expert Host

 

 

September 27-October 2
Burgundy & Champagne

       $4595.00 (Sgl Supp $900.00)

 

6 Days/ 5 nights
Taste the best of Eastern France on this action-packed week filled with variety. Unique, luxurious accommodation, Michelin starred restaurants and beautiful scenery- a tour not to be missed !

Read the full Tour Summary or Email us for the detailed Itinerary

Visit top Domains in Champagne and Burgundy and experience the magnificent wines from estates such as Moët & Chandon, Domaine Long Depaquit, La Pousse d'Or, Rapet, Comte Senard, Jean Raphet, Esmonin…

5 Night Package Includes:

v   5 nights Accommodation with Breakfast

v   3 Lunches with fine wines

v   3 Dinners with fine wines

v  Transportation by private air-conditioned minivan

v  All Winery Visits and Tastings

v  Bi-lingual Wine Expert Host

 

 

October 10-16

Burgundy & The Northern Rhone

        $5395.00 (sgl supp 900)

 

7 Days/ 6 Nights

Visit Burgundy & Rhone producers in preparation for the new vintage. Visit top Domaines in Burgundy, Rhone, with a stop in the Cote-Rotie/Condrieu to experience the magnificent wines from all of these areas. You’ll enjoy First-Class Service and learn from the real experts – the winemakers themselves – as well as your professional wine escort.

Read the full Tour Summary or Email us for the detailed Itinerary

Tastings at top Châteaux of the region-such as: Guigal, Chapoutier, Jaboulet, Juliette Avril, Chateau La Nerthe, Domaine de la Janasse, Roland & Vincent Rapet, Domaine Comte Senard, Daniel Rion Frederic Esmonin, Bernard Michelot, Georges Vernay

Package Price Includes:

v  6 nights Accommodation with Breakfast

v  4 Lunches with fine wines

v  4 Dinners with fine wines

v  Transportation by private air-conditioned minivan

v  All Winery Visits and Tastings

v  Bi-lingual Wine Expert Host

 

 

October 16-23

The Very Best of Tuscany's Wine - and Food!

      $5795.00 (sgl supp 990)

 

8 Days/ 7 Nights

Enjoy Italy while the 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!

Read the full Tour Summary or Email us for the detailed Itinerary

Visit Tuscany’s local village markets, famous ceramics studios, and its top crystal producers. Enjoy a private tour through the workshops where the finest glasses, carafes and ornaments are hand-blown. You’ll have a chance to take a cooking class and learn some delicious Tuscan recipes in one of the most beautiful settings on a local farm. Of course you will visit the regions top estates and taste with some of the famous winemakers of the region.

Package Price Includes:

v   7 nights Accommodation

v   7 Breakfast

v   4 Lunches with fine wines

v   5 Dinners with fine wines

v  Transportation by private air-conditioned minivan

v  Cooking class a indicated on the itinerary

v  All Winery Visits and Tasting

                  Bi-lingual Wine Expert Host

 

 

December 5-12

Chile/Argentina - Escape the Winter Chills!

        $3575.00 (sgl. supp $925)

 

8 Days/ 7 Nights

Chile and Argentina's top wines, gourmet food, olive oil tasting - simply the best of South America! South America has exciting wine and beautiful and spectacular scenery! Visit Santiago and the country’s top wineries, then on to Mendoza, Argentina.

Read the full Tour Summary or the detailed Itinerary

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.

Package Price Includes:

v  7 nights Accommodation

v  7 Breakfasts

v  5 Lunches with fine wines

v  6 Dinners with fine wines

v  Transportation during tour by air-conditioned minivan

v  Services of bi-lingual chauffeur/wine expert

v  All winery visits as outlined in itinerary


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