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Wine Tours by Train, Coach or Road! — Posted on: 13/05/2010
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Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours have plenty of wine tours that allow you to avoid flying if you would rather not holiday by air.
By Coach & Crossing, Dover-Calais
Champagne Weekends & Wine Tours by Coach
You may not have previously thought about the convenience of coach travel – and indeed A&C are not a normal coach tour operator! However, we make the journey as comfortable as possible, with complimentary hot drinks and snacks, and comparative tastings on the longer tours, and of course you can easily bring back around 36 bottles of wine or champagne. So not only do you avoid the hassle of airports, or of driving (and arguing about whose turn it is and getting lost!) but it is a very convenient and comfortable way to travel (and you see far more of the French countryside). You can, however, drive to the destination and meet us there if you prefer, or even go by train if this suits you better.
By Train
Classic Wine Tours
The ‘by train’ tours are just a different way of travelling for our ‘Classic’ wine tours, they visit the wine regions that are very accessible by train and those that lend themselves to rail travel due to the easy nature of the connections and speed of the TGV in France. Of course once we arrive inthe wine region we use coach transportation to tour the countryside and visit the vineyards.
Make your own arrangements
This can be by train, car or if you prefer flight
Many of Arblaster & Clarke Wine Tours , such as our Wine & City, Reserve Collection and Vineyard Walks offer you the option to make your own way to the destination by whatever is your personal preferred mode of travel. Although we are very happy to book flights, trains and other arrangements for you we are equally understanding that you may want to join the tour as part of a longer holiday or simply prefer to make your own arrangements.
We are extremely knowledgeable about these destinations and are also happy to discuss the options of extending these holidays.
Please call or email for for full details……
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Departures throughout the year.
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Our b…
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Arblaster & Clarke’s Classic Wine Tours by train are becoming an important part of our repertoire and we are pleased to include this special trip taking in the beautiful traditional wine town of St Emilion as well as the attrac…
Burgundy & Beaujolais By Coach or Train
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This popular tour is a great introduction to Burgundy and Beaujolais. The tour includes visits to good Burgundy domaines and negociants who also offer good value, not always easy to find as well as a day spent out in the beauti…
Burgundy Great Domaines
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Charles Metcalfe presents his selection of Burgundy domaines and negociants who are setting the pace and making the most exciting wines. Join him for a series of superb tastings!
Our tour meets in the charming small town of…
Burgundy Master Class
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This intensive tour designed and led by Steven Spurrier was intended for those who wish to deepen their knowledge of Burgundy. It is aimed at people who are seriously interested in the best wines of Burgundy as expressed by the…
