Overview
4 Days
Lyon
Lyon
Detour Mini Adventure
2.5 - 3.5 Star
Affordable
18-35 Years
8
Locally Guided
DTFW
Itinerary
Bonjour, welcome to your foodie adventure! Today kicks off with a complimentary transfer from Villefranche-sur-Saone Station to our 16th Century Chateau. 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... (D) Stay: Château de Cruix (or similar)
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! (B/L/D)
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. 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.
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? (B/L/D)
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. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Transfers from Villefranche sur Saone – The wait is over. Find your new Contiki crew and be driven in style by one of our Trip Managers through the gorgeous Beaujolais wine region to the Contiki chateau.
- Meet your Crew with Wine and Cheese – Time to settle in and get to know your new BFFs - whilst learning about locally produced wine and cheese (and of course, taste it too)!
- Stay at The Château by Contiki – Set within the rolling hills of the Beaujolais wine region, the legendary Contiki Château special stay has been wowing travellers for decades. From the luxe bar to the elegant new bedrooms, our Château is the perfect backdrop to long summer days lounging by the pool, capped off with French feasts, local wine and dancing the night away in ‘La Cave.’
- Take a Guided Yoga Session on the Château Lawns – Clear out the cobwebs and get in touch with you zen side with a guided yoga session on the sweeping lawns of the château.
- 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.
- Transfers to Villefranche sur Saone – And we'll head back to where it all began, at Villefranche Sur Saone Station. Happy hearts. Full stomachs. And unbeatable wine standards - that's how we roll.
- 3 Dinners (D)
- 3 Breakfasts (B)
- 2 Lunches (L)
- 3 nights in Special Stay
- Local Host
- Itinerary and inclusions are subject to change
- Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included
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