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Newcastle Wine School
has
teamed up with the established
independent UK Tour
Operator Activities
Abroad to create a fun and unpretentious approach to wine
tasting holidays.
Sample the soft warm, and spicy wines of Mediterranean France
on a 6-Day Wine Tour of the Southern Rhone.
  
We will taste these hedonistic wines in the sun-baked vineyards of the Southern Rhone, accompanied
by the equally delicious regional Provencale cuisine.
We
will take you on a 6-Day/5-Night tour of some of the most
famous appellations in France. During this holiday we will be based
at the elegant 3* Hotel Colombet in the centre of the
charming market town of Nyons, nestled in the sheltered
valley of the River Eygues, and known as "le petit Nice" due to its
unique sub-tropical microclimate. Each day we will explore the regions
magnificent vineyards, taste the best of the local wines, and learn
what makes these wines so special. Appellations include:
Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Gigondas, Vacqueryas, and
Cotes du Rhone Villages.
 
Includes:
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Transfers between
Nimes Airport & Hotel
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5 Evenings in
charming 3*Hotel Colombet - restaurant specialises in cuisine du terroir -
provencal dishes
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All
local travel to/from vineyards.
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6
winery tours with tastings and tutorials
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Guided vineyard walks.
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All
breakfasts plus 3 evening dinners (giving you the opportunity to
explore the many excellent local restaurants), and 2 lunches.
All
rooms are allocated on a twin-shared basis with private facilities -
Single supplement is £125.00
You
will be accompanied throughout the trip by Chris Powell - proprietor
of Newcastle Wine School - who has been travelling and tasting
extensively in this area for more than 10 years.
Price Excludes: Flights to Nimes, but
these can be purchased easily and cheaply from RyanAir.com
who operate between London Stansted, London Luton, and
Liverpool from about £6.99 each way! Early booking
of these flights is
recommended to secure the best prices.
NB
Travel Insurance is excluded but can be supplied at
additional cost.
 
The Group Size is limited to 24 people - on a first
come/first served basis.
If you have any questions -
Please Phone Chris Powell 0191 2818045
Activities Abroad (www.activitiesabroad.com)
is an established independent UK Tour Operator specializing in
activity holidays throughout Europe. The company is a member of the
Travel Trust Association (TTA) who provides comprehensive financial
security for your holiday monies. Every TTA member places customers
funds into a designated trust account which is supervised by the
Association. For further information visit the TTA website
www.traveltrust.co.uk
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