South African wine is loved all over the world but nothing quite compares to tasting it where it was grown and produced in the Western Cape, predominantly the towns of Franschooek and Stellenbosch. The wine is high quality, the views are incredible and the areas you visit are historic. Jump aboard the iconic Franschhoek Wine Tram and leisurely hop between beautiful wine estates sampling fine wines paired with breathtaking scenery.
North of Sydney lies Australia’s oldest wine region, the Hunter Valley. With over 150 cellar doors to explore, sample superb Semillon and Shiraz carefully paired with locally produced cheeses and chocolates before savouring a meal in one of the region’s renowned fine dining restaurants. Be sure to stop at many of the region’s prestigious boutique wineries on the Hunter Valley Food & Wine Explorer.
Drive east from Porto and experience one of the most scenic drives in Europe en route to the beautiful Douro Valley wine region. Boasting delicious wine, outstanding natural beauty and charming family-owned quintas, the Douro Valley is not to be missed on any Portuguese holiday. Discover the peaceful vineyards of the Douro Valley on our Douro Valley Wine Tour.
Sitting at the top of the South Island and known for its world-famous Sauvignon Blanc, the Marlborough wine region is New Zealand’s largest, accounting for three quarters of the country’s wine production. From its rolling golden vineyards and world-renowned cellar doors, to the neighbouring waterway of the majestic Marlborough Sounds, this region is not to be missed and can be fully appreciated on our New Zealand's Food & Wine tour.
Set against the stunning snow-capped peaks of the Andes, the Mendoza province is Argentina’s premier wine-producing region. The lively city of Mendoza boasts leafy plazas and charming cafes whilst the cobbled streets of nearby Chacras de Coria offer a delightful alternative. There are over 1,500 wineries nestled in picturesque scenery which can be visited on our Boutique Argentina private tour.
One of South Australia’s premium wine regions, Barossa Valley, has more than 80 cellar doors and 150 wineries to explore. No matter how old or young you are, with a collection dating as far back as 1851, the Centennial Cellar of Seppeltsfield Winery has a barrel of Tawny to match your birth year. With a wine educator, taste your vintage straight from the barrel on the Barossa Food & Wine Experience.
Perched on the banks of the Garonne River, picturesque Bordeaux is most famous for its delicious, world-class wines including Saint-Emilion and Médoc. Spend your days with a visit to a prestigious chateau while sampling delectable wines in historic and iconic Médoc, and roaming the cobbled streets of Saint-Emilion sampling food from the town’s highly regarded Michelin-starred restaurants on our Bordeaux’s Sumptuous Wines city break.
Situated just north of San Francisco, Sonoma Valley and Napa Valley are world renowned for their excellent wineries. However, it’s not only wine these areas excel at, with a tantalising range of culinary options available to savour your wine with. To see Napa Valley in style, board the luxurious Napa Valley Wine Train and watch the splendid scenery of rolling hills pass by with a glass in hand. Experience all the highlights this region has to offer on our Napa & Sonoma Wine Country Discovery fly drive holiday.
Written by Emily Hatchett
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