Burgundy's Medival Castles and World Famous Vineyards

Four Nights at deluxe Hotel le Cep, Beaune

Drive through the world famous vineyards of Montrachet, Mersault, Pommard, Romanee Conti to name a few

Elegant luncheons in outstanding restaurants

Private luncheon with the remarkable Countess de Loisy at her wine estate

Four romantic balloon excursions, one each afternoon

Guided visit of the 14th century fairytale Chateau de la Rochepot & its quaint village

Candlelight dinners at the 14th century chateau Savigny Les Beaune

Day 1
Meet us in Paris at 9:00 a.m. for transfer to medieval Beaune, Burgundy’s center for wine making. Elegant lunch at Le Montrechet then check in for four nights at Hotel Le Cep, our 14th - 18th century chateau-hotel. Late afternoon balloon adventure just-above-the-rooftops of 14th century castles and villages, landing at twilight. Dinner prepared by our own chefs in the vaulted, candlelit chambers of 14th century Chateau Savigny-les-Beaune.

Day 2
Morning visit and wine tasting at the 14th-17th century wine cellars of Patriarch, the largest in Beaune with six million bottles. For lunch we’ll be the private guests Burgundy’s famous personality and our good friend, the Countess de Loisy, at her 15th century wine estate. The Countess entertains us with stories of her ancestry and the German occupation of her home during WWII, and shows us her chateau and extraordinary cellar with 3,000 wooden barrels. We’ll visit the 12th century monastic winery of Clos de Vougeot, home of The Confrerie des Chevalier du Tastevin, and the vineyards of Romanee Conti, the most expensive red wine in the world. Late afternoon balloon adventure through vineyards and enchanting villages, with candlelit buffet dinner in a medieval setting.

Day 3
Morning visit to the workshop of Claude Gillet, where he and his family make 50 wooden wine barrels a day hand for the world’s most prestigious wineries. Then we’re off to the 13th century fairytale fortress of Chateau de la Rochepot, one of the best existing examples of a Middle Age fortress. Elegant luncheon at Loiseu des Viones and free time to browse in Beaune’s quaint medieval square. Late afternoon balloon adventure and dinner prepared by our own chef.

Day 4
Explore the marvelous 15th century Hospice de Beaune, Burgundy’s most important architectural landmark. Originally a charity hospital and refuge for the poor, philanthropists donated tracks of land which evolved into vineyards and provided steady income for the hospital and region. Today Burgundy’s most important wine auctions take place at the Hospice de Beaune. We’ll lunch at elegant Chez Morillon, one of Beaune’s most notable restaurants and visit the Wine Museum of Burgundy, once the medieval residence of the Dukes of Burgundy. Late afternoon balloon adventure through storybook scenery, followed by dinner and graduation ceremonies in Beaune.

Day 5
Depart Beaune at 10:00 a.m. for transfer to Paris, with lunch enroute. Arrive Paris late afternoon.

Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
8/25/2010 - 8/29/2010	$8,940
Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

Visit centuries-old wine cellars, barrel maker

Visit the 12th century monastic winery of Confrerie des Chevalier du Tastevin

Drive through the world famous vineyards of Montrachet, Mersault, Pommard, Romanee Conti to name a few

Four romantic balloon excursions, one each afternoon

Guided visit of the 14th century fairytale Chateau de la Rochepot & its quaint village

Candlelight dinners at the 14th century chateau Savigny Les Beaune and Buddy Bombard’s 17th century home, Chateau de Laborde

All tour prices are per person, in US dollars, based on double occupancy.

Single Supplement $1,145

Ratings & Reviews:

This tour has no reviews yet. Have you experienced this tour? Write a review.

Related Travel Articles

• Louvre Museum :: Quick facts and things you should know
• See Europe :: Travel Safely and In Style, Escorted Tours
• All About Paris France :: the world’s most romantic city
• Travel Improves Your Health
• Adventures by Disney Invites Families to Experience the World in 2010
• Four European Cities You Must See
• Palace of Versailles France
• MAKING THE MOST OF A “MINI”: PACK FUN INTO QUICK GETAWAYS WITH MONOGRAMS
• Independent Vacation 2010 Prices Down 10 Percent Worldwide
• Europe Language Tips
• Cruise Through Central Europe