Join your wine tour guide as you immerse yourself in the rich history and significance of the Bellet appellation. Visit the vineyards that play a pivotal role in maintaining a long-established lineage of winemaking.
After a morning engrossed in this distinctive wine region, avail some leisure time in the delightful medieval town of Saint-Paul de Vence, made popular by the artists who took residence here. Its picturesque lanes pebbled by stones and magnificent outlooks encompassing the Mediterranean coalesce to form an unforgettable experience. A meal break will also be scheduled here.
In the afternoon, you’ll venture to a remarkable family-run vineyard. You’re likely to be amazed by their winemaking techniques, heavily influenced by ancient practices. The result is remarkable wines with a flavor profile unmatchable elsewhere. It punctuates your enlightening and leisurely wine tour centered around the wines of the French Riviera perfectly!
You’re due to rendezvous with your English-speaking wine connoisseur guide at 9.00 am, at our centrally positioned meeting spot in Nice.
You will be transported in a sanitized, snug, air-conditioned minivan accommodating no more than eight passengers.
At approximately 9.30 am, you’ll arrive in the Bellet wine region, situated to the north of Nice. The outing will include visits to two vineyards in the morning, around 1.5 hours of free time for a lunch break in the rustic village of Saint-Paul de Vence, marked on the map by the artists who resided there, followed by a visit to a third vineyard in the afternoon.
You will get a chance to savor the taste of a variety of wines including whites, dry roses, and well-rounded reds throughout the day.
The tour will conclude approximately at 4.45 pm, back at our initial meeting spot in Nice.
We aim to expose you to diverse winemaking establishments in order to portray the various practices in use. Our exclusive partnerships allow us to lead you through the unseen aspects of winemaking encompassing the fermenting rooms, aging cellars, and bottling lines.
Your guide will enlighten you about diverse aspects like the soil, the weather, different grape varieties, the renowned ‘terroir’, as well as cultivation methods, pruning, green harvesting among other topics in a casual, yet educational manner.
- Pick up/Drop off from meeting point centrally located in Nice
- Visit & tasting fees
- Transportation in A/C minivan
- Alcoholic Beverages
- English speaking wine expert guide
- Lunch
- Hotel pick up/drop off
- Tips - any tips you’d like to leave for our guides are of course at your discretion
Join a knowledgeable wine tour guide on a discovery journey of the rich cultural and historical legacy of the Bellet wine region - a hidden gem known largely to locals but virtually undiscovered to the outer world. Experience the breathtakingly beautiful scenery with the snow-capped Alps on the horizon overlooking the azure Mediterranean sea and Cap d’Antibes. Visit local wineries upholding the age-old winemaking traditions of the region. Take some leisure time in the picturesque medieval village, Saint-Paul de Vence, renowned for its artist inhabitants. The medley of its cobblestoned alleys and stunning vistas of the Mediterranean indeed make it a memorable destination!
- Dress code is smart casual
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
