Food and Wine in a French Chateau with Contiki

3 days

05 May 24 to 17 Sep 24

Book by 31 Jan 25

Get ready for the ultimate foodie getaway in the heart of the Beaujolais Wine Region! Your home base? A literal 16th-century château—talk about main character energy. Over 4 epic days, you’ll dive into all the flavors France has to offer—think wine and cheese pairings, a foodie walking tour in Lyon, vineyard tastings of world-class wines, and more local bites than you can handle. Trust us, you’ll be saying “ooh la la” after every single bite.

Includes

4 Day Contiki Guided Holiday
3 nights in Special Stay
3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners
Transport by coach
Experienced Trip Manager and Local Guides
Must do experiences
Included Experiences
Tour a Vineyard and grab some Lunch: Head out to a local vineyard for a tour with an expert in all things wine. But that's not all. You'll dine on a luxurious three-course lunch paired with wine tasting.
A Foodie's Day Out in Lyon: Foodies, history buffs, anyone with a taste for culture, today is a true feast for you! Joined by a Lyonnaise expert, we'll explore Lyon on foot, checking out local restaurants, patisseries, food merchants.
Grab a Meal in Oignt: It's almost time to bid farewell to the Beaujolais region. But, not before this iconic last meal in the historic town of Oignt - known for its stunning architecture and beautiful views, and much more!

Excludes

Flights
Arrival/ departure transfers
Visas
Travel Insurance
Spending money and items of a personal nature

Extras

You have to be between the age of 18 and 35 years old to travel with Contiki
Additional costs apply for optional free time add on experiences
Secure your spot today with a deposit from as low as R1000* and pay the rest 60 days before departure

Highlights

3 Nights accommodation
8 Meals
Sightseeing

Itinerary

Day 1: Villefranche-sur-Saone to Beaujolais Wine Region

Villefranche-sur-Saone Bonjour, welcome to your foodie adventure! Today kicks off with a complimentary transfer from Villefranche-sur-Saone Station to our 16th Century Chateau. Beaujolais Wine Region Rub your eyes, blink: yep, that's our accommodation for the night, complete with a bar, swimming pool and dreamy views of the surrounding vineyards. Once we've checked in and chilled out we'll be feeling like royalty, and that's before we enjoy some local wine paired with cheese. Then our team of live-in chefs will prepare an authentic French Dinner. We'll tuck in while enjoying magnificent views of the Beaujolais countryside. What a day, and we're just getting started... Accommodation: Château de Cruix (or similar) Included Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Beaujolais Wine Region

Rise and shine! After a hearty homemade breakfast and some on-the-lawn yoga (consider the cobwebs cleared) we'll visit one of the local wineries that this region is famous for. We'll learn about the world-famous Beaujolais Nouveau, meet a local winemaker and of course, sample some of their finest drops - paired with an included lunch. Stuffed with a new knowledge of wine and food, we'll head back to the château for a well deserved chilled night (and an included dinner too). Here you're free to chill out as you like... swimming, walking, or just kicking back on the terrace, the choice is yours! Accommodation: Château de Cruix (or similar) Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Lyon

Beaujolais Wine Region After a spot of breakfast, we'll bid au revoir to our château for the day... and head into Lyon for a change of pace. Lyon Here in Lyon, we'll start by appreciating all things FOOD. On a foodie walking tour, we'll sample the city's prettiest and tastiest food spots, with a local guide to impart all their knowledge and wisdom. We'll also uncover 'Hidden Lyon' through secret passageways, known locally as Traboules. Beaujolais Wine Region Then, it's time to head to the local village, for a 3 course farewell dinner of traditional French cuisine. This is the good life. Once we've had time to digest our dinner, we'll get to explore this cute village before heading back to the château for a glass of wine at the bar. Oh France, do we really have to leave you? Accommodation: Château de Cruix (or similar) Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Beaujolais Wine Region

It's our final morning (sob), but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy one last breakfast together. You can take a complimentary transfer this morning back to Villefranche-sur-Saone, or make your own arrangements. The trip is over, but all of those delicious memories will put smiles on our faces for years to come. Included Meals: Breakfast

Terms & conditions

Prices are per person twin share/multi /quad share as per itinerary, and are subject to availability and rate of exchange changes. Offers above are a guide only and will vary depending on departure date, our guide price is based on the cheapest departure within the stipulated season and availability is correct at time of loading. Visas may be necessary and insurance is essential. Pentravel and Tour Operator terms and conditions apply, and may be found on our website. Offer can be removed at any time. Pricing varies pending departure date. Trips valid for travellers aged 18-35 years. Excludes flights. Only R1000 deposit per person is required to confirm your trip booking. Deposit is due within 3 days of booking; airlines may impose different penalties and cancellation fees. Payment due in full 60 days before departure. All savings / discounts mentioned has already been included in advertised price. Pentravel and Tour Operator reserves the right to withdraw or amend promotional offers at any time. At time of loading this may not be a definite departure. These packages are based on CASH price. E&OE;.

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