Private tour of Vienne and wine near Lyon
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History and Wine Tour near Lyon

Day of Roman ruins and "Côte-Rôtie" wine tasting near Vienne

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Julie | about the guide

Do you like wine, but want to learn more? Are you curious about ancient history? This guided tour offers you an unbeatable combination of wines, Gallo-Roman ruins and beautiful landscapes in the historic town of Vienne. Encircled by 5 hills in the heart of the Rhône Valley, the town played a strategic role during the Roman empire. Today, you can still admire the remains of this prestigious past including the Roman temple, forum and amphitheater. The region is also famous for its wines, known as “Côte-Rôtie”, one of the most acclaimed vintages in the Rhône Valley. During your guided tour, you’ll discover the nuances of this famous designation of origin at a local wine estate in Ampuis including lunch, a vineyard stroll and private tasting session.

  • Lyon
    France
  • 4 hrs
    DURATION
  • 8
    MAX. No. ON TOUR

TOUR DETAILS

keywords :
Gallo-Roman history in Vienne, Côte du Rhône wines
transport :
Private Minibus
ACTIVITY LEVEL :
Moderate
ACCESSIBLE TO THE DISABLED :
no
Kid friendly :
No, the visit is designed for adults (wine tasting)
LANGUAGES:
Anglais/English (fluent), Allemand/German (fluent), Français/French (native)
MAX. No. OF PEOPLE :
8

INCLUDED IN THE TOUR

- Services of a private guide of 6 hours - Transport (minibus for 7 seats for passangers) - Exceptional wine tasting

NOT INCLUDED

- Personal shopping - Lunch at the local wine grower (reservation + pay on the day)

ITINERARY

Youâ??ll set off from Lyon in a private car to your first destination, the historic town of Vienne. Here, youâ??ll admire the Gallo-Roman ruins of a temple, forum and amphitheater. Next stop? Ampuis for a leisurely lunch with a local wine grower, followed by a stroll through the vines and an in-depth tasting session. This tour is available from April to October, although the wine growers are much busier in September and October. Please, contact the guide at least one week in advance and specify whether you want to reserve lunch at the wine growers.

WHERE AND WHEN?

MEET-UP LOCATION:
Your hotel
END OF TOUR LOCATION:
Your hotel

about
your guide

Julie

cour et buis

languages :
Anglais/English, Allemand/German, Français/French

Having lived in Lyon for fifteen years, I became a tour guide as I wanted to combine my different passions such as social and cultural interactions, foreign languages and the beautiful French heritage. Sharing my knowledge with visitors and seeing smiles on their faces is one of my best rewards my job could offer me. Since 2012, I am a guide lecturer and I offer atypical tours in the Lyon region; treasure hunt in the medieval village of Malleval, wine tasting of the Côte-Rôtie wines, meetings of passionate and locals craftsmen, and many other unique experiences. I like to talk a lot about history. The Lyon region one is particularly rich. I also enjoy showing the locals' life and I always remember two journalists from the Arab Emirates I took to a farm where they were able to milk goats and eat cheese. Alongside my work as a guide, I was also a mediator at the Vienna Museum during 4 years which has a fascinating collection of objects witnessing the life in the city during the antiquity. When I am not guiding, I devote my time to riding - an activity I have been practicing with passion since the age of 5. Organizing a guided horseback tour? A project in reflection...

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