Wine Tasting Weekends
Luxury Wine Tasting Weekend Tours
With some of Europe’s most celebrated wine regions situated within easy reach of the UK, a memorable wine tasting weekend is closer than you think.
With over 20 years of experience crafting wine-focused short breaks, we know how to keep travel time to a minimum and maximise your time among the vines. Explore world-class vineyards, savour local cuisine and immerse yourself in the culture and character of the region, all in the span of just a couple nights.
These short trips ideas are just inspiration for your next weekend wine getaway. Your itinerary will be tailored, and refined until it matches you completely.
Wine Tasting Weekends in Spain
London is well-connected to Spain, with short direct flights to Bilbao and Madrid for Rioja tours, or Barcelona to explore Catalonia’s montane vineyards. Or take a direct flight to Seville for a taste of Andalusia and the historic sherry houses of Jerez.
Wine Tasting Weekends in Italy
Direct flights from the UK to Florence and Pisa are abundant, placing Tuscany comfortably within reach for a long weekend. Or opt to visit the vineyards of Piedmont or Veneto, with easy flights to both Turin and Venice.
Wine Tasting Weekends in England
Both Sussex and Kent make ideal destinations for a wine-focused weekend in the UK, with easy train links from London. We handle all of the logistics from point A to point B, so all you have to do is turn up and enjoy a relaxing short break to England’s wine regions.
We craft each itinerary just for you. Contact our Travel Designers to plan an unforgettable wine tasting weekend getaway.
Start PlanningFAQs About Wine Tasting Weekends
How do I plan a luxury wine tasting weekend getaway?
To plan a luxury wine tasting weekend getaway, the best way to start is to deciding where you’d like to go. From the UK, many of Europe’s top wine regions are just a short flight or couple of train rides away. Prioritising short travel times and easy connections helps maximise your time on the ground when you only have two or three nights to spare.
Here at SmoothRed, we have over 20 years of experience planning exceptional weekend getaways to Europe with wine tasting tours. Our Travel Designers can tell you the best regions to visit with direct flights from your preferred airport. From there, we work with you to plan each detail so that your weekend wine trip is perfectly tailored to your unique palate and interests.
Where is best for a wine tasting weekend in Europe?
In Europe, the easiest wine regions to visit for a weekend are those with direct flight connections from the UK or easy train links. Some of our favourite wine tasting weekend destinations are in France, Italy, Spain – and if you really don’t want to go far, right here in the UK!
In France, Champagne is one of the quickest regions to get to, as Reims is just under an hour by train from Paris. From London, you can be in the vines in less than four hours door-to-door. Burgundy and Bordeaux are also easy.
In Spain, Rioja, Catalonia and Andalusia are all options, while in Italy you can get direct flights into Tuscany and Piedmont that are around two hours.
And right here in England, Kent and Sussex are right on our doorstep, producing sparkling wines that rival Champagne! If you fancy somewhere that little bit further without leaving our shores, then a weekend retreat at a luxury vineyard hotel in Dorset may be the answer.
What's the best weekend wine tasting destination for couples?
You can’t beat the romance of a vineyard weekend getaway for couples. Our favourite regions a romantic retreat are the classics – Champagne, Burgundy and Tuscany.
Champagne has a range of luxurious hotel options with spas for that special touch and the region’s eponymous sparkling wine is perfect for marking a celebration.
In Burgundy, we have access to a one-bedroom retreat in the middle of a vineyard that isn’t available to the public. This is the ultimate spot for an exclusive getaway.
And of course, Tuscany’s rustic Italian charm is a perennial favourite, with the perfect combination of world-class red wines and gourmet delights.
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