The Original Syrah Wine Tour (9:00 Am – 1:30 Pm) – Small Group Tours From Lyon

The Original Syrah Wine Tour offers an intimate half-day adventure from Lyon, exploring the Northern Rhone Valley‘s renowned viticulture. Visitors can expect private estate tours, tastings of 11-12 exquisite local wines, and knowledgeable guides – all within a comfortable air-conditioned minibus. This small-group experience, limited to 8 travelers, promises a delightful immersion into the art of Syrah and Viognier wines. Whether a wine enthusiast or simply curious, the tour’s combination of history, flavor, and stunning scenery might just…

Key Points

• Half-day wine tour exploring the Northern Rhone Valley from Lyon, focusing on Syrah and Viognier grape varieties.
• Visits to two historic family-run wineries with private estate tours and 11-12 wine tastings.
• Limited to a maximum of 8 travelers for an intimate and personalized experience.
• Transportation provided in a comfortable, air-conditioned 8-seater minibus.
• Tour not recommended for those with accessibility issues, back problems, or serious medical conditions.

Tour Overview

The Original Syrah Wine Tour offers a half-day exploration of the Northern Rhone Valley, departing from Lyon at 9:00 am and returning by 1:30 pm.

On this small-group tour, travelers will visit two historic wine estates and learn about the region’s renowned Syrah and Viognier grape varieties.

Guests will stroll through terraced slopes dating back to Roman times and gain insights into the Rhone Valley’s wine production.

The tour accommodates a maximum of 8 travelers, ensuring an intimate experience with private estate tours and wine tastings of 11-12 local wines.

Tour Details

The tour includes private estate tours at two family-run wineries in the Northern Rhone Valley. Guests will enjoy wine tastings of 11-12 local wines from the region.

The tour is limited to a maximum of 8 travelers, ensuring an intimate experience. Transportation is provided via a comfortable, air-conditioned 8-seater minibus.

However, the tour isn’t wheelchair accessible and isn’t recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnant travelers, or those with serious medical conditions.

Despite these limitations, most travelers can participate in this Syrah wine tour from Lyon.

Meeting Information

Travelers meet at the Office du Tourisme et des Congrès de la Métropole de Lyon, located at Pl. Bellecour, 69002 Lyon, France.

The tour starts and ends at this convenient meeting point in the heart of the city. Guests are picked up in a comfortable, air-conditioned 8-seater minibus for the tour.

The tour concludes back at the original meeting location, allowing travelers to easily continue their day in Lyon after the excursion.

With a maximum of 8 participants, the small-group size ensures an intimate and personalized experience throughout the wine tour.

Health and Accessibility

Although the tour isn’t wheelchair accessible, it’s located near public transportation for easy access.

The tour isn’t recommended for travelers with back problems, pregnant travelers, or those with serious medical conditions. The uneven terrain and hiking on terraced slopes may be challenging for some guests.

This tour may not be suitable for those with back problems, pregnant travelers, or those with serious medical conditions due to the uneven terrain and hiking on terraced slopes.

However, most travelers in good health will be able to participate and enjoy the tour. Guests should consider their physical abilities before booking.

The small group size and intimate experience allow the guide to provide personalized attention and accommodate individual needs as much as possible.

Pricing and Reviews

What’s the price for the Syrah Wine Tour from Lyon?

The Syrah Wine Tour from Lyon is priced from $105.67 per person.

The tour offers free cancellation up to 24 hours prior, which provides flexibility for travelers.

Based on 3 reviews, the tour has an impressive 5.0 rating, with all 5-star feedback.

Reviewers praise the tour’s knowledgeable guides and the quality of the wines sampled.

The small-group nature of the tour, limited to a maximum of 8 travelers, ensures an intimate experience.

Exploring the Northern Rhone Valley

Nestled in the heart of France’s historic Rhone Valley, the Northern Rhone region is renowned for its world-class Syrah and Viognier wines.

On this tour, travelers will visit two historic family-run wineries and stroll through terraced slopes dating back to Roman times. They’ll learn about the unique terroir and winemaking techniques that give these wines their distinctive character.

From exploring the picturesque vineyards to sampling the rich, full-bodied Syrahs and floral Viogniers, this tour offers an immersive experience in the heart of one of France’s most celebrated wine regions.

The Art of Syrah and Viognier Wines

The Syrah and Viognier grapes are the cornerstones of the Northern Rhone Valley‘s acclaimed wine production.

Syrah produces rich, full-bodied reds with notes of black fruit, spice, and smoke. Viognier, on the other hand, yields aromatic white wines with floral and stone fruit flavors.

On this tour, you’ll learn about the unique terroir and winemaking techniques that shape these exceptional varietals.

You’ll also have the opportunity to taste a range of Syrah and Viognier wines, gaining a deeper appreciation for the artistry and complexity that defines the Northern Rhone Valley’s renowned wine heritage.

Immersive Experience at Family-Run Wineries

Though the tour visits just two historic estates, travelers are treated to an immersive and intimate winemaking experience at these family-run wineries.

The small group size of 8 ensures personalized attention from knowledgeable guides, who lead private tours of the vineyards and cellars.

Personalized attention from knowledgeable guides, who lead private tours of the vineyards and cellars with a small group size of 8.

Guests will:

1. Stroll through terraced slopes dating back to Roman times, learning about the region’s rich wine heritage.

2. Taste a selection of 11-12 local Syrah and Viognier wines, gaining insights into the unique terroir and production methods.

3. Engage directly with the winemakers, hearing their stories and passion for the craft.

The Sum Up

The Original Syrah Wine Tour offers an immersive exploration of the Northern Rhone Valley‘s renowned viticulture. Guests will savor private tastings of Syrah and Viognier wines at two family-run wineries, led by knowledgeable guides. With a comfortable minibus and small group size, this half-day experience provides an ideal way to discover the region’s rich wine heritage from Lyon.