Chablis Vineyards Activities

Chablis Vineyards Activities

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Chablis Vineyards Activities

6 Days Starting and ending in Chablis

Visiting: Chablis, Préhy, Saint-Bris-le-Vineux, Irancy, Beine, Chichée, Viviers, Tonnerre, Courgis

Tour operator:

Exodus

Tour code:

M05CB

Group Type:

Independent

Guide Type:

Self Guided

Physical rating:

Leisurely

Age range:

12 to 99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans

Trip Styles:

Active

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Tour Overview

Chablis is a fine example of a medieval Burgundian village. As admired for its hilly landscapes as for its Burgundy wines, Chablis now has an international reputation for its excellent quality white wines: outstanding finesse, minerality and purity.We have selected for you a 3* gastronomic boutique hotel, nestled in the heart of Chablis. Fine wines pairs with fine cuisine. During this tour, your taste buds are invited to taste the traditional beef bourguignon, a wine-based dish bien sur, to dishes that are 'en meurette,' meaning cooked with lardons and red wine. Such dishes include œufs au vin (eggs), coq au vin and jambon persille (parsleyed ham). All regional dishes are either prepared and/or enjoyed with wine.

Highlights

  • Gentle, relaxed walking and cycling on unspoilt quiet routes

  • World-famous vineyards and local wines

  • Gastronomic boutique hotel accommodation with spa in the heart of the vineyards

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival In Chablis
Location: Chablis
Accommodation: Hostel
Accommodation Name: Hostellerie des Clos
Meals Included: Dinner

Explore the town of Chablis, which gives its name to the world-famous wine.
Enjoy wine-tastings galore in local caves with the seven Grand Cru vineyards
of Les Preuses, Vaudesir, Grenouilles, Valmur, Les Clos, Bourgros and
Blanchots all sitting on a single south-west facing slope just to the north
and overlooking the town.

Day 2 : Chablis Vineyards Cycling
Location: Préhy, Saint-Bris-le-Vineux, Irancy, Beine
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

On today's bike ride you will discover Chablis vineyards. Then, head through
the vines to the village of Prehy. Then, in Saint-Bris-le-Vineux, travel back
in time as you step down in one of the 12th century cellar before continuing
to Irancy a lovely little village with Grand Cru wines, is nestling in the
nook of a blind valley, surrounded by vineyards. Then, cycle through forest
and farmland to Beine. Do not miss out on the world's largest Vineyard and
Corkscrew Museum.

Day 3 : Grand Cru Trail Walking
Location: Chablis
Accommodation: Hostel
Accommodation Name: Hostellerie des Clos
Meals Included: Breakfast

With nearly 100 appellations, Burgundy wine is distinguished by its great
diversity (of both red and white) and 'climates,' shaped by soils and very
specific geographical properties. The Grand Cru trail, is an easy walk that
overlooks many of the Grand Crus plots, and gives a quick glimpse of the
Chablis landscape with its vineyards and forest paths.

Day 4 : Serein Valley Cycling
Location: Chichée, Viviers, Tonnerre
Accommodation: Hostel
Accommodation Name: Hostellerie des Clos
Meals Included: Breakfast

Pedal, from Chablis, along the beautiful River Serein valley, discovering
pretty towns and villages, including Chichee, Viviers, Tonnerre along the
way. Enjoy rolling countryside as you cycle from one town to the next and
enjoy a picnic by the Burgundy canal in Tonnerre. Later on, do not miss Hotel
Dieu medieval hospital complex (the Hotel-Dieu) constructed at the end of the
13th century and at that time one of the largest hospitals in France.


Day 5 : Chablis Panorama Walking
Location: Chablis, Courgis, Chablis
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hostellerie des Clos
Meals Included: Breakfast

Rising up to the highest parts of the Chablis winegrowing area, today’s
trail offers you an extensive panorama over the vines, and goes through many
old villages such as Courgis dated from Roman times.

Day 6 : Leave Chablis
Location: Chablis
Meals Included: Breakfast

Depart Chablis after breakfast.

What's Included

  • 5 nights hotel accommodation in a 3 star hotel

  • Management by your local Headwater-appointed agent

  • All breakfasts and 2 evening meals

  • Route directions and maps 

  • High quality bikes

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance

  • Optional electric bikes

  • Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)

  • Visas & vaccinations

Food

All breakfasts and 2 evening meals are included. Burgundy is in short a gold mine for those who have a passion for both fine food and fine wine. Burgundy is first and foremost a land of excellent wines and so naturally they are omnipresent in the local cuisine. From the traditional beef bourguignon, a wine-based dish bien sûr, to dishes that are "en meurette," meaning cooked with lardons and red wine. Such dishes include œufs au vin (eggs), coq au vin, as well as charcuterie and jambon persillé (parsleyed ham). All regional dishes are either prepared and/or enjoyed with wine made by one of the marvelous winemakers of Burgundy.

Accommodation

HOSTELLERIE DES CLOS, CHABLIS

The Hostellerie des Clos is a family run hotel in the heart of Chablis. The hotel is set in beautiful gardens, with terrace for breakfast or pre-dinner drinks. There is a cosy lounge and all the rooms are individually decorated across two buildings.

Room upgrades: Grand Confort Room, Superior Room or Duplex Room.
Grand Confort rooms offer the same facilities as the standard Confort rooms but are approximately 5m2 larger (24m2). Superior rooms offer the same facilities as the standard Confort rooms but are much larger (average size 53m2). Duplex rooms are over 2 floors with an approximate surface area of 90m2. They also have a separate lounge area and have direct access to the sauna.

If you'd like to extend your stay, just let us know at the time of booking.

Check out our Q&As

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    12+ age people can

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Exodus has been trading since 1974

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.

Reviews of this Operator

Gergana Racheva  

Very helpful and prompt service

06-Jan-2023

Very helpful and prompt service. I called to check for an already booked trip and once we sorted this, the agent was ready to help me with another booking as well. He actually waited for me to book my flight tickets, answered all my questions, informed me of all my options. Exodus is a tour company I am using regularly due to the quality of their trips, ease of booking and helpfulness of their customer service team

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Tim Hardy  

Stunning walking. Walking the Amalfi Coast

04-Nov-2021

This trip takes you through the most beautiful parts of the Mediterranean walking with a guide and also discovering the wonders of Pompeii and Vesuvius. The hotel had a nice feel as family run, spotless and comfortable rooms, we were well looked after for breakfasts and dinner each day, and the barmen fixed some mean cocktails for us.!

Paul Green  

It's amazing what you can do in a week! Cycling the Dalmatian Coast.

08-Oct-2021

This holiday was extremely enjoyable. The itinerary is well planned and the route takes you to a variety of destinations. Not having been to Croatia before I didn't know there were so many beautiful small islands and I loved the ferry and catarmaran rides. The coastal route we took was dramatic and the World Heritage sites in Split and Dubrovnik very interesting and worth visiting. The Adriatic Sea was warm, blue and inviting, good for swimming even in October. The hotels we stayed in varied in size from medium to large. I particularly liked the one just outside Dubrovnik as I had a sea view. Tourists were plentiful in Split and Dubrovnik but in the other places we stayed there was an end of season feel and it was quiet on the roads and in the resorts. The food was good and our guide was always able to recommend a nice restaurant for our evening meal. The weather in October was good for cycling - not hot, partly cloudy most days and one day it rained!

Mrs Y Morrison  

Fabulous company and trip

06-Jan-2023

We went overland from Cape Town to Zimbabwe through Botswana and Namibia. What a fantastic trip. Our first time with Exodus although we have travelled extensively around the world. We would highly recommend this company for such a brilliant trip - we got everything and more all at a good price. Thanks to everyone involved. We are looking at our next trip!

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John Edwards (Google Reviewer)  

I went cycling in Albania...

19-Aug-2023

I went cycling in Albania with exodus as my first holiday with them. Such a well organised and wonderful experience where I met multiple fellow travellers who have been advocates of them for many years. You can't argue with happy repeat customers and I'm planning my next adventure with them soon

Rob Burridge (Google Reviewer)  

I'v just come back from...

17-Jul-2022

I'v just come back from an amazing Wildlife & Wilderness trip in Botswana and I highly recommend Exodus Travels. Our guide Brian, was extremely knowledgeable on both the wildlife and history of Botswana and neighbouring countries. The other three staff, Abbis, Chief & Mr T, who accompanied us through out our 2 week trip, put in the hard work and made sure our camp was always prepared and that we we're well fed and looked after. The tour took us to some beautiful places and we saw some amazing wildlife, and on several occasions this was due to Brian's knowledge of the area and wildlife behaviour. Exodus have been very quick to respond to any queries I had, and the whole experience ran smoothly. I was also pleased to hear that during lockdown they provided staff with food packages 👍. I'd normally go on self organised trips, however, with this trip, the tour and guide Brian took us to places not possible otherwise and showed us things that we would'v missed out on. All of which were the highlights of the tour.

Daphne Partridge (Google Reviewer)  

After 14 roup adventure holidays...

26-Nov-2023

After 14 roup adventure holidays with Exofus we would not hesitate to recommend them as an excitingholiday company. They take you off the beaten track but offer great support and expertise :)

Alison Payton (Google Reviewer)  

I've done 8 trips in...

17-May-2023

I've done 8 trips in the last 14 years with Exodus, and have been rewarded with a 10% discount on all future bookings. I feel very confident that I'll receive pleasant, efficient service, and have the unusual holiday experience that I'm looking for each time. I've trekked to the top of snow-capped peaks, wild-camped in the desert, seen amazing spectacles of nature, visited 4 capital cities in a week, and learned about local culture and experienced local hospitality in a way that I simply wouldn't on a conventional holiday. The quality of the accommodation and guides can vary, but this is mainly down to cultural differences and things that Exodus can't control. I've only ever complained once, my complaint was taken seriously, and I was sent a discount voucher - you can't say fairer than that. I remain a loyal customer.

Jacquelyn Moore (Google Reviewer)  

Food came quickly. Staff very...

07-Mar-2024

Food came quickly. Staff very friendly and polite . However the chef or person preparing the food did not seem to read the menu! If it says a meal should come with vegetables, you should not have to ask for them. They served shepherds pie with garlic bread! The munchies ice cream sundae said it should come in a glass with a flake but came in a little bowl with just a few munchies! When asking the staff were happy to replace and correct but customer should get what they order and what menu says first time round!!

johanna leonor (Google Reviewer)  

If you like to be...

07-Sep-2023

If you like to be mistreated Exodus is perfect for you. If you enjoy terrible choices for hotels and pseudo restaurants Exodus is perfect for you. Careless about their clients and loveless about their propositions. Exodus has been a dissatisfaction and disappointment about every dealing i and my group have had with him. Especially a man called Simone who just cares about the money he can get from you couldn’t care less about service.

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  • Transfer as credit to Future Tours

    Exodus allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform exodus, 43 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Exodus requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of exodus charges.

    Up to 70 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

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