3 days in Champagne - Cellars, tastings, winemakers meetings and heritage

About this tour

A three-day private exploration of Champagne's winemaking landscape, balancing prestigious cellars with independent producers. Your dedicated guide navigates you through Reims' UNESCO-listed architecture and vineyards, connecting heritage sites with hands-on tastings across twelve glasses over the weekend. You'll walk through production facilities, meet winemakers, and sample champagnes ranging from major houses to small-batch operations, building a genuine understanding of the region's craft rather than following standard tourist routes.

Highlights

• Four major house cellar tours and tastings on day one
• Small producer visits with eight glasses day two
• Four additional tastings day three
• Private guide throughout entire three days
• Reims UNESCO heritage sites woven into itinerary
• Breakfast and lunch included daily
• Off-beaten-path access to independent winemakers

What to expect

Expect a structured but flexible pace. Day one introduces you to the grand houses—their histories delivered through anecdotes rather than dry facts—with tastings in their historic cellars. Day two shifts focus to smaller producers, where conversations with makers themselves replace corporate presentations; you'll taste considerably more here. Day three wraps with final samples and likely a leisurely exploration of Reims' medieval streets and architecture. Transportation is handled for you, so you simply arrive at each stop ready to taste and listen. Mornings start with breakfast; lunch breaks are built in. The physical demand is light—mostly standing and walking through cellars and town.

Good to know

Drinks at lunch are extra; dinner isn't covered. Infant seats available if needed. The itinerary works for any fitness level. Public transport is nearby if you want independent movement. Pace yourself with the tastings—spit buckets and water are standard practice in cellars.