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Castles & Wine Tours

Medieval fortresses rising above vineyards, wine cellars older than countries, and glasses raised in centuries-old traditions. These tours blend castle exploration with serious wine experiences across four countries—Germany, Italy, France, and Austria. Every journey is private, fully customizable, and designed around your palate and pace.

Castles & Wine: Germany

River valleys, romantic castles, and wines that'll make you rethink German Riesling

Majestic castles crown the hillsides while vineyards tumble toward the Moselle, Rhine, and Main rivers below. This is Germany's wine soul—half-timbered villages, medieval fortresses, and centuries of winemaking tradition flowing through every glass.

River Valley Towns & Vineyards
Farmhouse in Bavaria
Along the German Wine Road
German Weinstrasse in the Autumn
Romantic Castles
Mosel Burg Eltz with Fog
Engaging Wine Experiences
White Wine Toasting
Mosel Reichsburg Vineyards
What makes these tours special

We spend multiple nights in each wine region, giving you time to really taste the differences. Historic wine cellars where families have been making wine since the 1600s. Riverside towns that haven't changed in centuries. And yes, Riesling—but also Spätburgunder, Silvaner, and varietals most visitors never discover. These tours move at an unhurried pace, letting the wine and landscape sink in.

Your Private Tour Includes
  • ✔️ Expert planning and guiding
  • ✔️ Any group size welcome
  • ✔️ All transportation included
  • ✔️ Custom meals & lodging plans
  • ✔️ Tour lengths that fit your schedule
Thematic Highlights
  • ✔️ Medieval Castles and Baroque Palaces
  • ✔️ Vineyards Draping Meandering Rivers
  • ✔️ Immersive Wine Experiences
  • ✔️ Quaint Villages with Timeless Charm
  • ✔️ Seamless Extension into the Alsace
What to Expect
Duration

All tours are custom and flexible.
Typical length: 6–9 days
Extended itineraries: Up to 12 days for deeper exploration.

Price Expectations

€400–€600 per person per day (4-star accommodations). Final cost depends on group size, season, and what you want to include.

Some Inspiration for the Itinerary
  • Regions: Moselle River • Middle Rhine • Main-Franken • German Wine Road • Baden • Rheinhessen
  • Cities & Towns: Wurzburg • Rothenburg ob der Tauber • Wiesbaden • Rudesheim • Boppard • Cochem • Bernkastel-Kues • Heidelberg • Sankt Martin • Colmar & villages (extension)
  • Highlights & Experiences: Inside castle tours • Romantic river valleys carpeted with vineyards • Wine cellar visits • Castle ruins • Half-timbered towns • Baroque gardens
  • Wine Types: Riesling • Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) • Müller-Thurgau • Silvaner • Dornfelder • Bacchus • Grauburgunder (Pinot Gris) • Weissburgunder (Pinot Blanc) • Gewürztraminer

Castles & Wine: Italy

Sun-soaked vineyards, intimate castles, and wines worth planning a trip around

This is Italy through the lens of wine—rolling Tuscan hills dotted with castles, Piedmont's legendary Barolo country, hilltop towns where time moves slower. Every region brings different flavors, different landscapes, different stories, connected by Italy's deep love affair with the vine.

Castle & Vineyards
Castel Brolio in Chianti
Hilltop Towns
San Gimignano in Tuscany
Immersive Winery Visits
Chianti Wine Cellar Bottles
Italian Wine Culture
Wine and Vineyards in Chianti
Barolo Country in the Piedmont
What makes these tours special

We dive deep into Italy's most celebrated wine regions—Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto—where sun-kissed vineyards yield world-class vintages. But it's not just about the wine. It's the pasta made that morning, the olive oil pressed last fall, the family winery where grandma still works the harvest. These tours engage all your senses, weaving landscape, food, castles, and culture into something unforgettable.

Your Private Tour Includes
  • ✔️ Expert planning and guiding
  • ✔️ Any group size welcome
  • ✔️ All transportation included
  • ✔️ Custom meals & lodging plans
  • ✔️ Tour lengths that fit your schedule
Thematic Highlights
  • ✔️ Breathtaking Italian Vineyard Landscapes
  • ✔️ Medieval Castles and Renaissance Palaces
  • ✔️ Immersive Wine and Culinary Experiences
  • ✔️ Famous Vintages and Hidden Treasures
  • ✔️ Rustic Villages with Timeless Charm
What to Expect
Duration

All tours are custom and flexible.
Typical length: 6–9 days
Extended itineraries: Up to 12 days for deeper exploration.

Price Expectations

€400–€600 per person per day (4-star accommodations). Final cost depends on group size, season, and what you want to include.

Some Inspiration for the Itinerary
  • Regions: Tuscany • Piedmont • Veneto • Emilia-Romagna • Liguria • Umbria • Cinque Terra
  • Cities & Towns: Siena • Montepulciano • Montalcino • San Gimignano • Alba • Asti • Lucca • Padua • Parma • Verona • Borolo • Orvieto • and many other small towns
  • Highlights & Experiences: Walled hilltop towns • Medieval towers • Vineyard tastings • Wine cellar tours • Deep dives into Tuscany and Piedmont • Scenic drives • Local specialities
  • Wine Types: Sangiovese • Brunello di Montalcino • Vino Nobile di Montepulciano • Chianti Classico • Barolo • Barbaresco • Dolcetto • Nebbiolo • Barbera • Valpolicella • Amarone • Soave • Lambrusco • Vermentino • Orvieto Classico • Trebbiano

Castles & Wine: France

Legendary châteaux, world-class wines, and the art of French living

France doesn't just make wine—it invented the conversation around it. From Bordeaux estates to Loire Valley châteaux, Burgundy villages to Provence lavender fields, these tours take you to the regions where wine is culture, history, and daily life rolled into one beautiful glass.

Castles, Villages, and Rivers
Chateau Beynac Dordogne River
Miles and Miles of Vineyards
Burgundy Savigny les Beaune Vineyard
Local Markets
Fresh Garlic at a French Market
In-Depth Wine Experiences
Wine Food Castle Chateau
Chateau Vineyards in Burgundy
What makes these tours special

We customize each journey around the regions that call to you—Bordeaux's grand estates, Burgundy's intimate villages, the Loire's fairy-tale châteaux, Provence's sun-drenched hills, or the Rhône's storied vineyards. These tours blend majestic castles, timeless villages, world-renowned wines, and that ineffable French art de vivre. You'll taste legendary vintages and discover why terroir isn't just a buzzword—it's everything.

Your Private Tour Includes
  • ✔️ Expert planning and guiding
  • ✔️ Any group size welcome
  • ✔️ All transportation included
  • ✔️ Custom meals & lodging plans
  • ✔️ Tour lengths that fit your schedule
Your Private Tour Features
  • ✔️ Grand Chateaus & Historic Castles
  • ✔️ Endless Vineyards & Celebrated Vintages
  • ✔️ Robust Reds, Silky Whites, & Fresh Rosés
  • ✔️ Quintessential French Villages
  • ✔️ Wine and Dining Traditions of France
What to Expect
Duration

All tours are custom and flexible.
Typical length: 6–9 days
Extended itineraries: Up to 12 days for deeper exploration.

Price Expectations

€400–€600 per person per day (4-star accommodations). Final cost depends on group size, season, and what you want to include.

Some Inspiration for the Itinerary
  • Regions: Bordeaux • Loire Valley • Dordogne • Languedoc • Burgundy • Rhône • Provence • Champagne
  • Cities & Towns: Tours • Cognac • Bordeaux • Saint-Emilion • Sarlat-al-Canéda • Carcassonne • Béziers • Avignon • Saint Rémy • Châteauneuf-du-Pape • Lyon • Beaune • Reims • Épernay
  • Highlights & Experiences: Hilltop towns • Riverside châteaux • Elegant gardens • Medieval castles • Château wine tastings • Gourmet cuisine • French art de vivre
  • Wine Types: Bordeaux reds • Saint-Émilion • Loire Valley whites • Dordogne Malbec • Languedoc blends • Burgundy Pinot Noir • Burgundy Chardonnay • Rhône Côtes du Rhône • Châteauneuf-du-Pape • Provence rosé • Champagne

Castles & Wine: Austria

Where heritage meets hospitality in Austria's wine heartland

Austria's wine country moves to a different rhythm—more relaxed, more personal, more about the Heuriger tavern than the tasting room. Castles overlook the Danube, vineyards terrace the southern hills, and glasses of Grüner Veltliner flow freely in family-run cellars that've been pouring wine for generations.

Romantic Casltes and Ruins
Burg Aggstein above the Danube
Picturesque Vineyard Landscapes
Vineyard in the Steiermark
Immersive Winery Visits
Barrels in a Wine Cellar
Unique Local Wine Cellars
Wein Cellar in Burgenland
Vineyards in the Wachau on the Danube River
What makes these tours special

We explore Austria's diverse wine regions—from Danube valley vineyards to Styria's rolling hills and Burgenland's unique terroir. You'll taste crisp Grüner Veltliner and bold Zweigelt, visit medieval castles and baroque palaces, and experience the warm hospitality of traditional Heuriger taverns where locals still gather. These tours capture Austria's authentic wine culture—less formal than France, more intimate than Italy.

Your Private Tour Includes
  • ✔️ Expert planning and guiding
  • ✔️ Any group size welcome
  • ✔️ All transportation included
  • ✔️ Custom meals & lodging plans
  • ✔️ Tour lengths that fit your schedule
Thematic Highlights
  • ✔️ Medieval Castles and Baroque Palaces
  • ✔️ River Valley and Mountain Vineyards
  • ✔️ Immersive Wine Experiences
  • ✔️ Warm Hospitality of Heuriger Taverns
  • ✔️ Seamless Extension to South Tirol
What to Expect
Duration

All tours are custom and flexible.
Typical length: 6–9 days
Extended itineraries: Up to 12 days for deeper exploration.

Price Expectations

€400–€600 per person per day (4-star accommodations). Final cost depends on group size, season, and what you want to include.

Some Inspiration for the Itinerary
  • Regions: Lower Austria (including Wachau, Kremstal) • Burgenland • Southern Styrian Wine Road • South Tirol (Italy)
  • Cities & Towns: Vienna • Grinzing • Krems • Eisenstadt • Graz • Lienz • Merano • Bolzano
  • Highlights & Experiences: Castle and palace visits • Wachau Valley vineyards • Wine cellar tours • Danube river views • Baroque towns and gardens • Styrian and Burgenland wines 
  • Wine Types: Whites: Grüner Veltliner • Riesling • Sauvignon Blanc • Welschriesling • Pinot Blanc • Chardonnay • Pinot Grigio (South Tirol)  Reds: Zweigelt • Blaufränkisch • St. Laurent • Pinot Noir • Blaufränkisch • Lagrein • Schiava (both South Tirol)

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