Reims/Epernay: Champagne Day Tour with Tastings

Champagne, Chamonix



Join a full-day guided tour in Épernay to discover the Champagne region. Visit a renowned Champagne house and a local winery followed by tastings and a lunch.

Champagne Region Day Trip from Epernay

This full-day guided tour in Epernay suits wine lovers interested in exploring the Champagne region with private transport and tastings.

Description

Discover the sparkling world of Champagne with a private guide. Visit an underground cellar, stroll through the vineyards, and enjoy a traditional French lunch while learning about the wine-making process.

Explore the hillside village of Hautvillers, known for its historic Benedictine abbey where Dom Pérignon once served as cellar master. Take in the views and hear about the significance of soil quality and manual labor in producing Champagne.

The tour includes a visit to an independent winery’s cellar and a Champagne house, finishing with guided tastings that explain the unique characteristics of Champagne compared to other sparkling wines.

Highlights

  • Full-day trip focused on the Champagne region in Epernay
  • Walk through extensive vineyards and visit an independent cellar
  • Guided tastings to discover different Champagne flavors
  • Private guide and transportation for a personalized tour pace
  • Learn about Champagne production and its distinctive varieties

Includes

  • Private guide
  • Private transportation
  • Champagne tastings
  • Lunch

Excludes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tips

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes for vineyard walks and book during the spring to autumn months when vineyards are most active.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour includes private transport, guided visits to cellars, tastings, a stroll through vineyards, and a traditional French lunch.
The tour explores the Champagne region, including Epernay, the vineyard areas, and the village of Hautvillers near Chamonix.
Yes, the tour features tastings of various Champagnes at selected cellars in the region.
The tour is a full-day experience, typically lasting several hours, but check the website for exact duration.
Yes, private transport is included for the entire day of the Champagne tour.
The tour includes a visit to the village of Hautvillers and the Benedictine abbey where Dom Pérignon worked as cellar master.
No prior knowledge is needed; the guide explains the wine-making process and history throughout the tour.
The tour is available year-round, but check the website for current availability and seasonal considerations.
Yes, the tour includes a traditional French lunch paired with Champagne.
The tour departs from Epernay and the Champagne region; travelers from Chamonix need to arrange transportation to Epernay first.

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