Wine tasting Tours & Trips in Europe
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10 best Wine tasting Europe tour packages
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- European Accent (Start Amsterdam (2026 Onwards))
- European Quest (Standard, Summer ( Until Mar '27), Start London, Classic)
- European Discovery (Plus ( Until Mar '27), Winter, Start Amsterdam, Classic)
- Mega European
- Grand Danube Cruise 2026 Start Vilshofen, End Giurgiu
- European Charm
- Serbia to Greece - 16 days
- Central & Southeast Europe: A Cultural Circuit
- Legends of the Rhine from Amsterdam to Alsace RIVER DIAMOND Intermediate
- Balkans Encompassed - 22 days
Duration 15 days Destinations Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Vatican City (Holy See), France, Monaco Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Costsaver From $5,395
10% Off- NZ$4,856You save $540
European Quest (Standard, Summer ( Until Mar '27), Start London, Classic)
143 Reviews by TourRadar travelersDuration 25 days Destinations England, France, Spain, Monaco, Italy, Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Contiki From $4,695
10% Off- NZ$4,226You save $470
European Discovery (Plus ( Until Mar '27), Winter, Start Amsterdam, Classic)
229 Reviews by TourRadar travelersDuration 12 days Destinations England, France, Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Switzerland Age Range Ages 18-35 Operator Contiki From $3,007
10% Off- NZ$2,706You save $301
The UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley and Hungary's ancient Szekszárd vineyards showcase premier wines. Old Cellars in Vukovar pour Grasevina wines, while Dürnstein delights with apricot specialties. AmaMagna's specialty restaurants host vintner tastings and wine-paired dinners.
Duration 15 days Destinations Germany, Bulgaria, Romania, Serbia, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, Czech Republic Age Range Ages 12+ Operator AmaWaterways From
7% Off- NZ$11,127+$883 upfront costs
Duration 9 days Destinations Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Germany, Netherlands Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Europamundo From $2,603
15% Off- NZ$2,213You save $390
Royal Serbian wineries in Sumadija and Macedonian vintages in the Vardar Valley showcase Europe's diverse wine heritage. Century-old cellars host local variety tastings paired with traditional dishes, while expert vintners share regional traditions.
Duration 16 days Destinations Serbia, Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia, Greece Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From $11,765
25% Off- NZ$8,824You save $2,941
Duration 8 days Destinations Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland, France Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Europamundo From $3,912
15% Off- NZ$3,325You save $587
Duration 22 days Destinations Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Bosnia, Montenegro, Croatia Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator On The Go Tours From $16,855
25% Off- NZ$12,641You save $4,214
What our customers ask about Wine tasting Tours & Trips in Europe
What are the must-visit wine regions included in European wine tasting tours?
European wine tours focus on premier regions like France's Beaujolais and Alsace regions Germany's Rhine and Moselle Valleys and Switzerland's Lucerne area. These itineraries often include stops at established wineries such as the Fritz Ritter estate in Bad Durkheim as well as historic venues like the Eberbach Monastery near Rüdesheim. Travelers explore destinations such as France's Colmar with its countryside chateau cellars and venture into Germany's Black Forest wine country. TourRadar travelers regularly highlight "the combination of scenic beauty in the Rhine Gorge with exceptional wine experiences at prestigious estates along the route."
When is the best time to visit Europe's wine regions for wine tasting?
The harvest season from late August through October provides the most engaging wine experiences especially in Germany's Rhine Valley and France's Alsace. During September Austria's Wachau Valley comes alive with activity as grapes reach their peak ripeness. A TourRadar traveler on the Avalon Waterways Rhine cruise shared: "The timing was perfect to see the vineyards during harvest and taste amazing Rieslings directly from local wineries." Wine regions like Bernkastel in Germany and Bordeaux in France are particularly active during early fall when vintners prepare for harvest.
What types of accommodation are available on European wine tours?
Options range from wine-themed staterooms aboard luxury ships like the S.S. Victoria to upscale hotels near major wine regions. Properties like the Marmorosch Bucharest hotel serve as refined bases for Romanian wine country exploration while river cruise ships provide easy access to multiple regions. Some tours feature stays at historic estates near vineyards. Nightly rates typically range from USD 200-800 based on luxury level and location. TourRadar travelers often note that river cruise ships "combine comfortable accommodations with direct access to multiple wine regions."
How much should I budget for a European wine tasting tour?
Daily budgets for luxury river cruise options like Uniworld's Ultimate European Journey average USD 400-600 including premium tastings accommodations and expert-led experiences. Private vineyard excursions add USD 50-150 per visit plus costs for shipping wine purchases home. Private château tastings can cost USD 100-300 per person. A 10-14 day wine-focused tour ranges from USD 4500-12500 per person as shown in Avalon Waterways' wine-themed river cruise pricing.
What are the differences between river cruise wine tours and land-based wine tours?
River cruise operators like AmaWaterways provide floating luxury hotels that visit multiple regions with onboard wine education programs. One TourRadar guest noted "the convenience of unpacking once while visiting wineries in both France and Germany." Land tours offer stays at wine estates and properties like Burgundy's Hostellerie de Levernois. River cruises typically cover 4-5 wine regions in 7-14 days while land tours focus on 1-2 regions with extended tastings and vineyard visits.
How many wineries can I typically visit in a day?
Wine tours generally schedule 2-3 winery visits per day allowing time to explore estates like Serbia's Zvonko Bogdan Winery or boutique producers in Croatia's Peljesac Peninsula. Each stop includes cellar tours tastings of 4-6 wines and often lunch at one location. A TourRadar traveler noted: "Three wineries per day was perfect - we had time to really understand each producer's philosophy and techniques especially during our intimate tasting session at a family-run estate in Hungary's Szekszárd region."





















