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Lavaux Wine Tour: Taste and Explore UNESCO Vineyards
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9 Ratings
Bourg-en-Lavaux
Explore Lavaux’s UNESCO vineyards with a sommelier guide. Savor gourmet food, stellar wines, and captivating stories on this unforgettable wine walk.
Explore Lavaux’s UNESCO vineyards with a sommelier guide. Savor gourmet food, stellar wines, and captivating stories on this unforgettable wine walk.
Duration:
4 hours, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Epesses - We will wander the ancient streets of this famous wine village at the heart of the vineyards. We enjoy time with winemakers and a sumptuous lunch
- Lavaux Vineyard Terraces - We start our experience taking the winemakers route through these revered vineyards starting at Cully. Gazing at the panoramic views at every turn
- Lutry -…
- Epesses - We will wander the ancient streets of this famous wine village at the heart of the vineyards. We enjoy time with winemakers and a sumptuous lunch
- Lavaux Vineyard Terraces - We start our experience taking the winemakers route through these revered vineyards starting at Cully. Gazing at the panoramic views at every turn
- Lutry - We stop in Lutry the 13th Century medieval village, hear its stories and partake in a unique wine tasting experience
- Riex - Departing from our meeting point, we make an easy 1 hour stroll through the terraced vineyards at the “cœur de Lavaux” of Riex and onto Epesses. Stopping off for some stories and panoramic views of Dezaley and Calamin appellations.
What's Included
- Tea and coffee
- Various wine tastings along the route
- Snacks
- Lunch
- Tea and coffee
- Various wine tastings along the route
- Snacks
- Lunch
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Bottled water
- Personal Accident Insurance
Additional Information
Foodies unite for Vines, Wines & Stories…
Enjoy the true beauty of Lavaux in this unique food, wine & vineyards experience, traversing the exceptional UNESCO World Heritage region.
Discover, taste and celebrate the many stories of Lavaux, where winemaking was born more than a thousand years ago. Spend exclusive time with star winemakers. Revel in a…
Foodies unite for Vines, Wines & Stories…
Enjoy the true beauty of Lavaux in this unique food, wine & vineyards experience, traversing the exceptional UNESCO World Heritage region.
Discover, taste and celebrate the many stories of Lavaux, where winemaking was born more than a thousand years ago. Spend exclusive time with star winemakers. Revel in a sumptuous two-course lunch overlooking the vines, reveal your “sommelier palate” experiencing stellar wines from across this alpine region.
Hosted by Marc a wine journalist, sommelier and UNESCO World Heritage Guide, he will lead you along paths less trodden, share stories little known and allow you to soak in all the sights, smells and tastes of Lavaux at every turn.
A wine walk like nothing else, in a place where history, winemaking and great food blend together. A truly delicious and interactive experience to remember forever.
- Maximum 8 guests per tour. Also possible to privatise.
- This is a family friendly experience but if you have young children, do reach out to us.
- The walk is approx 2.5km (1.5 miles), comfortable walking shoes, bottled water and sunblock/hat are advised.
- Swiss law permits anyone 16 years old and above to take part in wine tasting
Location
Cully, Gare
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(9 Ratings)
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Denyskp
Oct 7, 2024
Worthwhile experience - This was a thoroughly enjoyable day. We were blessed with great weather, which always helps. From the moment we met Marc we knew we were on a winner. His enthusiasm and knowledge was first rate.
The walk through the terraces wasn’t too strenuous, and the reward was the informative and entertaining session with winemaker Blaise Duboux. And of course enjoying his wine.
The lunch interlude at Auberge du Vigneron was delightful. Authentic Swiss fare complemented with local wines.
We would have liked a second session with another wine maker rather than ending with a tasting at the Lutry Wine Cooperative.
Nevertheless we tasted some nice wines and had the opportunity to purchase local wines.
This is not a cheap excursion but we do not regret what we paid.
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Suzannebx6033dd
Sep 25, 2024
Got to do this! - Amazing! Marc was great! It was raining a wee bit but that was not a bother! We got a heap of info about the area and the wine and were spoilt with plenty of tastings and a nice bottle to take back to NZ! This is a unique way to do a wine tour.. Marc is fun and knowledgeable and a Kiwi still at heart! Thank you
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Michael_k
Sep 6, 2024
Lavaux and Marc are a great combination - A great opportunity to sample little know Swiss wines and learn about the climate and ‘valleys’ of Lavaux. If you can, get Marc for the guide. He is a great story teller, absolutely knows the people, region and wines, and has an interesting background hailing from New Zealand. A great guy and foot tour guide. Make sure you sip the 1887 Vermouth. This is a great afternoon excursion with a good lunch and plenty of wine.
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David_t
Sep 5, 2024
Lavaux Wine Tasting Tour - The wine tasting at Lavaux region definitely was an excellent choice and experience with Marc, our tour guide was very knowledgeable in the region’s history and wine. We visited Domaine Blaise Duboux, 3rd generation wine maker at Epesses who shared with us plenty of his wine making experience, topped off with gourmet lunch with excellent view at Auberge du vigneron and wine chocolate pairing at Terres de Lavaux. You will not be disappointed!!
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M6634ekdavidt
Sep 5, 2024
Lavaux Wine Tour - The wine tasting at Lavaux region definitely was an excellent choice and experience with Marc, our tour guide who was very knowledgeable in the region’s history and wine. We visited Domaine Blaise Duboux, 3rd generation wine maker at Epesses who shared with us plenty of his wine making experience, topped off with gourmet lunch with excellent view at Auberge du vigneron and wine chocolate pairing at Terres de Lavaux. Highly recommended! You will not be disappointed!!
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Lee
Jul 20, 2024
Absolutely memorable experience! Love every moment of it! - This was such an enjoyable tour. We were met by Marc at the train station and we wandered the vineyards peppered with lots of stories along the way. Meeting the winemaker while enjoying his wines was a highlight, and that’s before our lunch overlooking the village! We all had fun and great wine selections. The final part of our tour took us by ferry to Lutry for a really different tasting that Marc kept a secret. Totally recommend this gourmet day out for family groups, friends or colleagues. Thanks for a totally memorable experience.
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996aoifeh
Jul 15, 2024
A milestone birthday celebrated with a Swiss wine & food adventure - With a special milestone birthday approaching and friends flying in from the United States, we were drawn to create a unique experience in the captivating UNESCO World Heritage site, Lavaux. The Lavaux region, known for its stunning terraced vineyards and picturesque landscapes, offered a perfect backdrop for our celebration.
With his deep connections in the region, Marc crafted an exclusive wine and food tour for us, offering a unique opportunity to sample the best of the Lavaux. With his encyclopaedic knowledge of Swiss and world wines, his accreditation as a world heritage guide and his relationships with the region’s best wine growers and food creators, Marc ensured unprecedented access to the finest food and wine in the area and truly surpassed our expectations.
With his captivating storytelling and warm personality, Marc leads you on a sensory adventure that will leave a lasting impression. Marc spoke to the group’s different levels of knowledge and his encouragement gave us all the knowledge to learn and experience more.
After a delightful walk through the summer vines, we ended our tour with a long lunch and tasting menu with panoramic views of the lake and mountains. Marc expertly hosted the lunch, impressing us with absolutely sensational pairings, paying attention to every detail, having had to accommodate various food intolerances.
The day flew by, leaving us thrilled with the special moments we shared. As we parted, we did so as friends, eagerly anticipating our next food and wine adventure with Marc, hopefully in Champagne, France.
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Lorik523
Jun 12, 2024
Fabulous! - We enjoyed a wonderful day with Marc. He is professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and just fun to be with. He provided perfect instructions of how to meet him at the Cully train station from our hotel in Lausanne. The tour was a pleasant and leisurely walk through the historic and hilly roads of the vineyards and towns. I agree with his description that moderate fitness is required.
We visited Domaine Blaise Dubois in Epesses, and had a special visit and tasting experience with Blaise himself. We then went to a delicious lunch at Auberge du Vigneron, where Marc recommended excellent wines and concluded the day at Terres de Lavaux in Lutry. They have a terrific tasting room with beautiful atmosphere and views. The experience exceeded my expectations and I’m glad to have learned so much about this special place.
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Explorer644728
May 9, 2024
Fantastic day of wine, food and friends. - We had a fantastic time with Marc on the wine and walk tour! I would highly recommend this tour to anyone traveling to the Lavaux area. If you love wine and a bit of local history this is the tour for you.
We sampled several local wines and met with vineyard owner Blaise Duboux. He was so knowledgeable about wine and the local area.
We had a four star lunch at a local restaurant and that wasn't even the end of the day.
We capped it off at a final wine tasting in Lutry. Marc was a gracious and patient host. He really gave us a feel for the area and the people. By the end of the day we felt like we made a lifelong friend!
If you book one tour on your trip to the Lausanne area this is the one!
Cheers!
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