Essential Dijon

Essential Dijon Wine Tour

Dijon wine tour

At a glance

Region:Burgundy
Type of Tour:
Duration:3/4 Days
Guide Price:From £458 to £921 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:2 wineries (3 days)
3 wineries (4 days)
Number of Wines Tasted:Approximately 9 (Day 3)
Approximately 18 (Day 4)
Tour Transport:Full day transported tour from a central departure point and 1 dinner on foot in Dijon (3 days)
Full day transported tour from a central departure point, 1 dinner on foot in Dijon, return rail travel between Dijon and Beaune, 1 visit on foot in Beaune and return taxi transfers to Aloxe-Corton (4 days)
Dates / Availability:Available mid-week and weekends throughout the year. The 4 day package is only available from February to mid-December.

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Trip Summary

Essential Dijon 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 wine tours are designed to provide guests with an in-depth insight into the wonderful wine regions, in a short amount of time.

On day one, you will have a free evening to settle in and explore Dijon. You will continue your discovery of the region on day two, where you will meet your English-speaking driver/guide at a central departure point within walking distance of your hotel, for a full day transported and guided tour of the vineyards. You will visit both the Côte de Beaune and the Côte de Nuits, experiencing the range of wines this prestigious region has to offer.

Dijon wine tour - Credits Office de Tourisme de Dijon - Atelier Démoulin
Dijon wine tour - Credits Alain Doire Bourgogne Tourisme

You will travel along the famous Route des Grands Crus, passing through such legendary vineyards as Romanée Conti, Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot, Echezeaux, and Corton-Charlemagne. Your guide will make a stop among the vines to explain all about the fascinating work that is undertaken in the vineyards. You will continue travelling through the region’s charming villages to visit a family-run winery in the Côte de Beaune. Here, you will have a full tour of the estate and cellars, followed by tastings of at least five of the domaine’s wines, including a Premier and Grand Cru. There will then be some free time for lunch in the picturesque town of Beaune. Your guide will suggest establishments to eat in and where best to try local and regional dishes. If you wish, you will also have time to independently visit Les Hospices de Beaune, which is home to the region’s annual wine auctions. In the afternoon, you will continue onto the Côte de Nuits, a tasting paradise for Pinot Noir lovers. Here, you will visit a second estate, for a full tour and tasting of wines in a different style to those sampled in the morning. At the end of the day, you will be dropped back to the centre of Dijon.

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In the evening, a three course dinner with wines will be served in a premium restaurant within walking distance of your hotel.

If you opt for the four day package, on day three you will take a local train to Beaune. You will firstly walk across the historic centre to a local winery, where you will enjoy a full tour and tasting session of six Burgundian wines. Your knowledgeable host will talk you through all of the wines. Following this, you will be met by a pre-booked and pre-paid taxi and driven out into the stunning nearby vineyards of Aloxe-Corton, one of the only villages in Burgundy to boast both red and white Grand Cru wines. Here, you will be welcomed as a guest at the authentic family-owned Domaine Comte Sénard, where you will enjoy a visit of the vineyard, Les Clos des Meix, as well as the 13th Century cellars. The visit will conclude with a three course traditional lunch, during which you will have the unique opportunity to taste six Grand Cru wines, complemented further by comments from one the estate’s sommeliers. After lunch, you will be escorted back to Beaune, where you will be able to take the train back to Dijon at your convenience. The remainder of the evening will be free for you to explore the delights of Dijon independently.

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Outline Itinerary

Essential Dijon Wine Tour

Day one of your Dijon wine tour

  • Upon arrival in Dijon, check into your chosen room grade at the Hotel Oceania Le Jura Dijon.
  • The evening will be free for you to do as you please.

Day two of your Dijon wine tour

  • After breakfast, meet your English-speaking guide at a nearby central departure point for a full day tour. 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.
  • In the evening, a three course dinner with wine will be served in a city centre restaurant.
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Burgundy wine tour - Photo Alain Doire Bourgogne Tourisme (1)

Day three (optional) of your Dijon wine tour

  • Your tour day will comprise of:
  • Return train travel between Dijon and Beaune.
  • A tour and tasting session of six Burgundy wines at a winery in Beaune.
  • Return taxi transfers between Beaune and Aloxe-Corton.
  • A tour and Grand Cru tasting lunch at a winery in Aloxe-Corton.

Final day of your Dijon wine tour

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

Accommodation

The hotel felt really new and we loved the pool!

Jenny- Weybridge, UK

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) or if there are more than two of you travelling together. 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
Hotel Oceania le Jura - DijonComfort4*3 Days£500Book Now
Hotel Oceania le Jura - DijonComfort4*4 Days£921Book Now

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 your preferred hotel and room grade, and we will provide you with the relevant supplement for extra nights with breakfast.
  • Spend a night in Beaune. Beaune is the wine capital of Burgundy and home to the famous Hospices, where the annual wine auction is held. We particularly recommend the Hotel de la Poste, a grandiose and opulent 4* hotel, which ensures a comfortable and pleasant stay.
  • 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!
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Further Information

Travel to your Dijon 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.

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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 £500 per 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.

Dijon wine tour Credits -Beaune Tourisme© M. Joly

Excellent driver who was always on time and provided us with bottled water on the trip - good to have someone so reliable behind the wheel.

Caroline- Surrey, UK

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