Essential Beaune

Three or Four Day Essential Beaune Wine Tour

Burgundy Vineyards- Credits Côte-d'Or Tourisme © J-M. SCHWARTZ

At a glance

Region:Burgundy
Type of Tour:
Duration:3/4 Days
Guide Price:From £578 to £1424 per person
Number of Meals:2 breakfasts and 1 dinner (3 days)
3 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner (4 days)
Number of Winery Visits:3 wineries (3 days)
4 wineries (4 days)
Number of Wines Tasted:Approximately 14 (3 days)
Approximately 21 (4 days)
Tour Transport:Full day transported tour, 1 visit and dinner on foot in Beaune (3 days)
Full day transported tour, return taxi transfers to Puligny-Montrachet, 1 visit and dinner on foot in Beaune (4 days)

Dates / Availability:The package is available mid-week and weekends throughout the year. Tour days (day 2 and 3) are not available on Sundays.

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Essential Beaune Wine Tour

For those looking for a mid-week or weekend wine tour with a fantastic introduction to the various tastes and styles of Burgundy wines available, this may be the answer. All of our Essential tours are designed to provide guests with an in-depth insight into the wonderful wine regions, in a short amount of time.

Beaune wine tour- Credits Domaine Debray
Beaune wine tour- Credits Beaune Tourisme © Château de Pommard

On day one, your trip will start at 16:00 with an introductory tour and tasting session of six Burgundian wines at a premium estate a short walk from the hotel. You will continue to build on your newfound knowledge on day two, where you will meet your English-speaking driver/guide for a full day transported and guided tour of the vineyards as part of a small group (maximum eight guests). You will be transported in an off-road vehicle, allowing access to locations that are usually off-limits. You will visit both the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits, experiencing the range of wines this prestigious region has to offer.

During the first part of the tour, you will be introduced to the sources of some of the greatest Chardonnay wines- namely the famous vineyards of Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Chassagne-Montrachet. In addition to white wine, you will also be introduced to the Pinot Noir grape from Pommard, Volnay and Santenay. The morning will conclude with a visit to a nearby domaine in the Côte de Beaune, where the owner will take you on a full tour of the estate and beautiful vaulted cellars, explaining to you all about their wines as you taste them.

beaune wine tour
beaune wine tour

In the afternoon, you will explore the Côte de Nuits, driving through the famous vineyards of Nuits-Saint-Georges, Vosne-Romanée, Vougeot, Chambolle-Musigny, Morey-Saint-Denis and Gevrey-Chambertin. Your guide will reveal to you the secrets of Burgundy wine whilst you enjoy a glass in the heart of the vineyards. Your time in the Côte de Nuits will then conclude with a visit to a second domaine, for a tour of the estate and cellars and followed by tastings of the estate’s wines. A four course gourmet dinner will be served in a premium city centre restaurant, accompanied by local wine, water and coffee.

If you opt for the four day package, you will also visit the famed appellation of Puligny-Montrachet, where you will be welcomed as guests at one of the biggest names in the village. The experience will include a tour of the cellars followed by a broad tasting of seven wines from the Côte de Beaune offered alongside a delightful three course lunch. The owners and staff are very gracious hosts and the wine tastings and meal always prove both enjoyable and enlightening. If you are visiting the estate on a Saturday, a vineyard tour will also be included in your experience.

Dijon wine holiday©C.Deschamps
Beaune wine tour

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Outline Itinerary

Essential Beaune Wine Tour

 Day one of your Beaune Wine Tour

  • Upon arrival in Beaune, check into your chosen hotel in the town centre.
  • At 16:00, enjoy a cellar tour and tastings of six wines at a premium estate in the town centre.
Wine tour in Burgundy- Credits Beaune Tourisme © studio piffaut
Beaune wine tour- Credits Alain Doire Bourgogne Tourisme

Day two of your Beaune Wine Tour

  • After breakfast, you will be met at the hotel by an English-speaking driver/guide, who will accompany you on a full day transported tour as part of a small group (maximum eight people). Your tour day will comprise of
  • Stops at several vineyards in the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits.
  • A tour and tastings at a winery in the Côte de Beaune.
  • Free time for lunch.
  • A tour and tastings at a winery in the Côte de Nuits.
  • A tasting amongst the vines.
  • In the evening a four course gourmet dinner will be served in a premium city centre restaurant, accompanied by local wine, water and coffee.
Beaune wine tour- L.PASCALE-ADT-26
Beaune wine tour- Credits Leflaive

Day three (Optional) of your Beaune Wine Tour

  • Your tour day will comprise of:
  • Pre-booked and pre-paid taxi transfers between Beaune and Puligny-Montrachet.
  • A cellar tour and three course tasting lunch with seven wines at a premium producer in the village.

Final Day of your Beaune Wine Tour

  • After a leisurely breakfast, check out of your hotel.

Accommodation

Package Prices

  • These prices are per person and based on two people travelling together and sharing a twin or double room.
  • These are realistic guide prices, based on travel in standard season (usually April to the end of October). Discounts often apply for travel out of season
  • (usually November to the end of March). Please let us know your preferred travel dates for a definitive price.
  • Although we propose specific hotels as part of our standard packages, we enjoy excellent relationships and preferential rates at the majority of the hotels in each of our featured destinations. Therefore if you would prefer to stay in a different hotel, this can be arranged. Please contact us for the relevant supplements/discounts.
  • Other room grades are available at most of the hotels that we work with. Just let us know which hotel you prefer and we will send you the relevant supplements for the various room grades.
  • Single supplements and extra night prices are available upon request.
Hotel NameRoom GradeStar RatingDurationPrice Per Person
Hôtel de la Poste - BeauneCharme4*3 Days£634Book Now
Hôtel de la Poste - BeauneCharme4*4 Days£1028Book Now
Le Cèdre - BeauneComfort5*3 Days£898Book Now
Le Cèdre - BeauneComfort5*4 Days£1424Book Now
Beaune wine tour- Credits Hostellerie le Cedre
Beaune wine tour- Credits Office de Tourisme de Dijon - Atelier Démoulin

Enhance your Experience/Tour Upgrades

Please contact us to request further details and a full list of tour upgrades.

If you would like to make your Grape Escapes holiday 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 France! See below for some of the most popular upgrades.

  • Stay longer! Just let us know which of the hotels you prefer and we would be delighted to arrange an additional night’s stay.
  • Spend the night in Dijon. There is an abundance of cultural sights and activities in the city, however highlights include the famous mustard factories, the beautiful Cathedral and the Ducal Palace. Dijon is also a great place for shopping and there are a number of markets selling local produce and delicacies. We recommend the Hostellerie du Chapeau Rouge as the perfect place from which to explore Burgundy. With just 30 rooms, a personal service is guaranteed and the 16th Century backdrop is complimented by a range of modern facilities, including air-conditioning and WIFI throughout.
  • If you are driving from the UK, why not spend a night or two in Champagne? The drive from Calais to Beaune is around 5½ hours and therefore a large number of our guests enjoy spending a night or two en route. We are delighted to inform you that Champagne is a perfect half-way point and one of our favourite destinations!
  • Fall in love with Paris. Let us put together an itinerary for you in the city of love!
Beaune wine tour
Beaune wine tour

Further Information

Travel to your Beaune Wine Tour

Given the wide range of travel options, the package price does not include travel. Please see our Burgundy Travel page for detailed information.

Essential Tours

For more information on our Essential tours please see our Essential tours page.

Further Information / To Book

To secure your booking, a deposit of £100 per person is required (or 20% if the price of your trip exceeds £500per person). 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.

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Joel- North Bay, Canada

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