Rhone Alps & Burgundy Wine - 5 Days

Gourmet Driving Tour of the Rhone Alps & Burgundy Wine Region

The Burgundy region of France produces some of the most exclusive wines throughout the world and also the most expensive. Wine from Burgundy includes several famous French wines, with the region best known for its Chardonnay (white Burgundy), Beaujolais Nouveau, and Pinot Noir. In short, this tour is a wine buff's paradise, and that's before even taking into account the wonderful roads and scenery.

Starting from Geneva, on the shores of Lake Geneva, our tour of the Burgundy Region and Jura Mountains combines the most wonderful stretches of the Burgundy Wine Route, including the famous Route des Grand Crus where the most expensive wines in the world originate from, with a journey through the deserted Jura mountains. Whilst on the road, you will spend overnight in both the beautiful town of Beaume, at the northern tip of the wine route, staying at a 5 Star Relais and Chateaux Gourmet Hotel, and the city of Lyon, considered to be the Gourmet Capital of France, with more Michelin stars per head than any other town in France.

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Rhone Alps & Burgundy Wine Luxury Driving Tour

Day 1 – Arrival into Geneva / Day at Leisure

Arrive at Geneva International Airport, then transfer downtown. We recommend a visit to the lovely old town, then perhaps a walk along the lake shores before enjoying the evening in the city.

Overnight Hotel: 5-Star Superior Hotel Beau Rivage, Geneva

Day 2 – Tour through the Jura Mountains, and into Burgundy

Your car will be delivered to you and you'll depart the city of Geneva along the shores of the lake before heading across the beautiful Col du Marchairuz, arriving onto the Valley de Joux, otherwise known as the Valley of Watches. Many of the most prestigious watch manufacturers (like AP and Patek Philippe) are located here, as well as the museum Espace Horloger. Next, cross into France. Then, continue to loop around the lake, heading through sleepy villages, then into the wine region of Burgundy. The first drive ends just south of the town of Beaune, one of the main wine-producing centers in Burgundy. The last stretch of the drive will pick up the northern part of the famous Burgundy Wine route, Route des Grand Crus, through the Côte de Nuits region, which produces some of the world's finest reds with Grands Crus such as Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot, Romanée-Conti, La Tache and many more.

NOTE: Depending on your arrival time, we can help arrange a tasting at one of the nearby La Cote de Beaune wineries. If not, a tasting of wines from the region can be arranged that evening at the hotel.

Overnight Hotel: 5-Star Superior Hostellerie De Levernois

Day 3 – Drive the Burgundy Wine Route

On Day 3, you will continue along the main wine route through Burgundy from Beaune into the Côte de Beaune, known for both reds and whites, but the greatest white Burgundies (besides Chablis) are from here. Le Montrachet is considered to be the greatest white wine produced in France. Then, the Mâconnais region - producing generally cheaper wine that can be excellent, made for drinking young, such as Fuisse and Pouilly whites. The tour then finishes at the wonderful Relais & Chateau Bagnols, set in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Burgundy in the wine-producing region of Beaujolais. Enjoy a tranquil evening in this beautiful part of Burgundy.

Overnight Hotel: 4-Star Boutique Hôtel Villa Alexandre

Day 4 – The Rhone Alps & Back to Geneva

Spend the morning exploring the town of Lyon. It’s especially nice as you cross the rivers Saoine and Rhone. Have lunch in the city, then the final drive back to Geneva takes you north to the shores of the River Ain, and into the most deserted part of the southern Jura mountains. Here, you will find yourself immersed in some of the most unspoiled and underpopulated countryside in France, with small dairy farms and authentic villages as you meander back towards the border with Switzerland, and then back to Geneva for your final evening.

Overnight Hotel: 5-Star Superior Hotel Beau Rivage

Day 5 - Leisure in Geneva & Departure

Spend a final morning in the city before your departure.

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