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Avalon Wine Tours' 2008 Northern Hemisphere Schedule
France, Italy, Spain, Portugal

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Prices are land-only, per person: European Destinations in EURO, others in US$

April 9-12 Discover the Gourmet Secrets of the Dordogne 1895.00 Euro (sgl supp 275)
A three-day introduction to the gastronomic delights of the Perigord. Follow this cooking course with a wine tour of Bordeaux, or join us for a cooking school before this trip! 3 nights
April 13-19 Bordeaux 2007 Futures 3625.00 Euro (sgl supp 465)
The great chateaux of the Médoc, St. Emilion and Sauternes, and the first taste of the ’06 vintage! 6 nights
May 4-8 The Rhone Valley 3455.00 Euro (sgl supp 590)
Lyon to Avignon; Condrieu to Hermitage to Chateauneuf; the greatest of the power of the Rhone! 6 nights
May 12-17 Burgundy & Champagne 2995.00 Euro (sgl supp 550)
The best of Eastern France – combine this with the Rhone trip! 5 nights
May 14-24 The Best of Spain 4700.00 Euro (sgl supp 1015)
Rioja and Ribero de Duero, the exciting heartland of Spain's northern wine regions, plus Priorat, probably the most exciting wine country in Europe! Visit the most famous and our own favorite discoveries and see what superb wines are coming from this friendly, sunny land!
If you don't have time for the entire tour, call us and we can arrange for you to join for part of the program.
10 nights
May 17-24 The Very Best of Tuscany's Wine - and Food! 3635.00 Euro (sgl supp 690)
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! 7 nights
June 1-7 The Vineyards of Bordeaux 3525.00 Euro (sgl supp 550)
The chateaux of the Médoc, St. Emilion and Sauternes 6 nights
June 9-16 Bordeaux - St. Emilion “Fete des Fleurs” Festival 4195.00 Euro (sgl supp 650)
A very special trip - includes “members only” invite to the Fete of St. Emilion with your host Peter Smith, as well as visits to Bordeaux’s top chateaux and meals by the finest chefs. 7 nights
June 14-21 Bordeaux - St. Emilion “Fete des Fleurs” Festival 4195.00 Euro (sgl supp 650)
Begin with the wonderful Fete des Fleurs, then go on to see Bordeaux's vineyards 7 nights
June 22-28 The Vineyards of Bordeaux 3525.00 Euro (sgl supp 620)
The chateaux of the Médoc, St. Emilion and Sauternes 6 nights
September 7-13 Bordeaux Harvest 3995.00 Euro (sgl supp 650)
A full week of Bordeaux’s Harvest!! Limited option to stay on for 2 more nights to make this "The Ultimate Bordeaux Tour", with Invite to the Private Festival Banquet of the Jurade, the Winemakers of St. Emilion! (call for space & details). 6 nights
September 13-20 Bordeaux’s Harvest for the Gourmet 4190.00 Euro (sgl supp 650)
Still in the “heat” of the harvest, we combine our cooking school with wine visits for a fun-packed week! 7 nights
September 15-20 The Rhone and Provence at Harvest Time 2495.00 Euro (sgl supp 450)
From Lyon to Avignon, through the famous Cote Rotie, Hermitage, and on to Chateauneuf. This is a lovely time to bask in the autimn warmth as you arrive in Provence - let us add on a stay on the Riviera to put the finishing touch to a magical vacation! 5 nights
September 20-27 Bordeaux Harvest with Fete des Vendanges 4595.00 Euro (sgl supp 700)
The "Ultimate Bordeaux Tour", with Invite to the Private Festival Banquet of the Jurade, the Winemakers of St. Emilion! 7 nights
September 28- October 1 Médoc/Graves Mini-Tour 1865.00 Euro (sgl supp 350)
A quick look at vinification in the famous vineyards of the Médoc and Graves! 3 nights
September 29-October 4 The Best of Spain 3495.00 Euro (sgl supp 520)
Rioja and Ribero de Duero, the exciting heartland of Spain's northern wine regions. Spain is becoming a world leader in top-quality wine; this is your chance to get there before the crowds! Visit the most famous and our own favorite discoveries and see what superb wines are coming from this friendly, sunny land!
Option to extend to the Priorat, Europe's most exciting wine country! Call or email for details.
6 nights
October 5-11 Bordeaux – Vinification of the 2008 Vintage 3695.00 Euro (sgl supp 550)
This is when you’ll see the final outcome of the harvest – the most interesting time to learn about how wine is really made! 6 nights
October 5-12 Champagne, Chablis and Burgundy!! 4395.00 Euro (sgl supp 730)
Taste the best of Eastern France on this action-packed week filled with variety! 7 nights
October 18-25 The Very Best of Tuscany's Wine - and Food! 3635.00 Euro (sgl supp 690)
Enjoy Italy after the summer crowds have left, and when the new 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! 7 nights
October 26-November 2 Burgundy – Vinification of the 2008 Vintage 4195.00 Euro (sgl supp 675)
See the latest, greatest Burgundies first-hand as they start their barrel aging; meet the people who make these wines, and enjoy the best cuisine of their land! 7 nights
November 9-14 The Rhone, Burgundy plus Beaujolais Nouveau 3295.00 Euro (sgl supp 550)
Hermitage, Condrieu, Cote Roti, and party time at the release of the Beaujolais Nouveau, ending in the Côte d’Or! 5 nights