Cellar Tours

28/05/2026

How Wine, Truffles and Honey Could Help Europe Fight Wildfires

Countries are learning that the finer things in life sometimes have a serendipitous side benefit.

21/05/2026

Picnic weather is HERE- and that means rosé all day :)

And we are big fans of Spanish Rosé...

Discover the hidden gem of Spanish rosé wine! Explore the top regions, producers, and food pairings in this article.

20/05/2026

Chef José Andrés teaches you how to enjoy tapas like a Spaniard :)

The Michelin-starred chef helped bring tapas culture to the US, but there's nothing like enjoying them in Spain. Here are his tips for enjoying the beloved shared plates.

19/05/2026

France is without a doubt one of our wine loving clients’ favorite luxury destinations and we have been organizing our private chauffeured connoisseur tours here for over two decades. We specialize in custom designed, super premium tours of La Belle France that we create on a bespoke basis for private couples, groups of friends and clubs. Our trip planning for your tailor made tour starts with a personalized questionnaire that you tell us all about your travel preferences, main interests and special requests. This may be food and wine, art, history, scenery, adventure, cooking, painting, etc. Perhaps you are celebrating a milestone, and you might have a few places or activities on your bucket list that you want to enjoy on this trip. We will build the perfect vacation based on your vision, your wish list and your desired pace and speed.

Burgundy, Bordeaux and the Rhône Valley are an absolute must for fine red wine lovers (and many fine whites as well) and some of the most requested wine regions. The Loire Valley and Alsace are signature white wine destinations (along with some lighter style reds) and also gorgeous regions to visit for architecture lovers. Champagne needs no introduction and is a perennial bestseller. And lesser known French wine destinations like Provence (known for its rosé of course but now also a quality red and white wine producer), Corsica (amazing vinous gems which are delightful with the island’s artisan cheese), fairy tale Dordogne, Languedoc (France’s best kept secret) and Jura (dramatic mountain scenery, world class cheese and unique wine styles) are a real treat for wine lovers interested in exploring beyond the classic regions.

From the time you land in France until you depart, we look after every detail of your vacation planning to ensure a completely relaxed and indulgent experience from beginning to end. You will stay in characterful, high end French hotels- from stately manor houses to chateaux, and from Grand Dame Hotels to boutique mansions. Enjoy romantic dinners and memorable wine soaked lunches at buzzy brasseries, cozy bistros and swish Michelin starred icon restaurants. Visit the best wine estates in France, and let us pamper you with extended wine flights and private, VIP tours. Then sit back and relax in your comfortable Mercedes while we bring you door to door.

We hope you enjoy these sample itineraries that we have put together to inspire you and illustrate some of the countless possibilities in French wine country. The length of your trip and where you start and end is up to you, we can work around your precise perimeters and many of these regions can be combined comfortably on the same trip. If you are considering a luxury wine tour in France, then we would love to assist you! Let’s start planning :) drop us a line- [email protected]

https://www.cellartours.com/france/wine-tours

15/05/2026

TRAVEL INSPIRATION FRIDAY- Croatia

We are thrilled to launch our gorgeous, coastal food and wine itinerary in Croatia!

Croatia is one of the most beautiful wine destinations in the world, with an absolutely exquisite coastline stretching along the shimmering turquoise Adriatic Sea for over a thousand miles on the mainland alone. There are also more than twelve hundred islands, reefs, and rocky islets scattered along the seashore, of which about fifty are inhabited. Some of these islands- like Korčula, Brač, and Hvar – are home to dreamy villages and fine vineyards.

Croatia is much more than simply a gorgeous beach destination, though. It’s home to some of the loveliest historic towns and cities in Europe. The architecture reflects its fascinating heritage, drawing on influences as varied as Greece, Ancient Rome, Hungary, Venice, the Habsburgs, and the Ottomans. In terms of wine history, the Phoenicians, Greeks, and Ancient Romans brought vines to modern-day Croatia. Indeed, Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius Probus, born in Sirmium (modern-day Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia, near the Croatian border), is considered to be the “Father of Dalmatian viticulture”. It was the 13th-century Cistercian monasteries that then made the next big leap in winemaking. Kutjevo Monastery is, in fact, the oldest winery in Croatia, dating back to 1232.

The 21st century has welcomed a “Wine Renaissance” of small, premium vinegrowers and wine makers. Today, there are about a thousand wineries in Croatia, most of which are intimate and family-run and many of which have mesmerizing views of the sea. The food and wine on offer in Croatia now is a mouthwatering cultural hodgepodge of Central Europe and the Mediterranean.

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https://www.cellartours.com/croatia/wine-tours

14/05/2026

The BEST part of our job is working with repeat guests who trust us to organize their dream vacations as they know that we know their tastes inside and out.

And as on many an occasion, we were almost moved to tears reading this incredible feedback from special repeat guests Jason and Gina who enjoyed a 19 day journey through Andalusia and Catalonia with us last month.

"Spain is just to die for - the people, the food, the wine, the sights, etc. We could go on all night and we can't thank you enough. Truly beautiful and we are so thankful for you. Each of our visits, we were treated like royalty and it just makes it so pleasant to arrive somewhere new and be so welcomed. Palacio Bailio Cordoba- WOW - luxurious and beautiful, the staff all knew us by name. Gran Hotel Mas d'en Bruno- We don't even have words for how wonderful this was. La Gavina- Lovely, stunning view (probably our favorite), amazing grounds, fun to lay out at the pool and see the Mediterranean. Super friendly staff, again - all knowing us by name. Abantal- Phenomenal, the kitchen experience was just mind blowing and over the top. La Casa de Manolete Bistro- Unbelievable, the food was delicious in every way and the wine pairings were perfect.

Fernando de Castilla- who knew Sherry was so good! Descalzos Viejos was the most friendly, homey experience we've ever had. Flavio made us feel like we were more important than his wines. Driver Pepe truly is a friend and member of our family now. We love him!. Jesús in Ronda was super friendly, funny and clearly the Mayor of Ronda. Carlos in Grazalema- pool of knowledge about plants and wildlife & hike and lunch were unforgettable. Costers del Siurana- Totally unbelievable, and the owner came in to do our tour - he was so great and his wines were all probably the best across the board. Our cooking experience with Juan was so memorable and fun. From start to finish we were laughing and having a great time shopping, tasting, drinking, singing and dancing with a little cooking and eating too.

The Flamenco was life changing. I'm still not sure what happened but it was just freaking fantastic. We've never experienced so much in just an hour and been so blown away by the performances and the passion they put into their work. The Costa Brava region was beautiful and lovely to tour. We could probably spend a week in this area. The organization and flow were put together very well. " Graaaaaaacias, Jason and Gina!

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07/05/2026

Gourmet Touring in Italia

07/05/2026

Check out our new wine map of Croatia :)

06/05/2026

Our new web program for a Croatia luxury food and wine tour will be launched within days!! In the meantime, check out our wine guide to Croatia :)

Journey through the Croatia wine regions and experience the remarkable evolution of a vibrant winemaking culture.

05/05/2026

13 chic places to stay in Champagne... Discover the French region’s finest hotels and guesthouses — where a glass of something sparkling is never far away :)

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