Languedoc Vineyard Tour with Winter Walking & Truffles
Start: Friday 19th February 2010 - 10:30am
Finish: Monday 22nd February 2010 - 2:30pm
Venue: France
Languedoc Vineyard Tour with Winter Walking & Truffles
A winter break in the Languedoc region of Southern France. Walking amongst the vines in the Minervois, truffle tasting and vineyard touring, a wonderful way to relax.
The tour will be run by Wendy Gedney, an experienced wine teacher who will share with you her passion for this wonderful region. Wendy will be your guide and mentor exploring the vineyards, tasting and sampling wonderful wines and introducing you to some of the interesting characters and history in the region!
Each morning we will walk amongst the vines or across the herb scented hills such as the Petit Causses, that amazing stretch of garrigue smothered rocky land that surrounds the village of minerve
You will stay in a lovely B & B in the village of Caunes-Minerois. The village has a beautiful abbey, an excellent restaurant and is a lovely place to spend some time wandering through the little medieval streets.
The Tour includes:
3 nights B&B
An exciting programme of tours each day including the Minervois and Cabardès 
Every day you will enjoy a superb French lunch
Olive oil & truffle tasting
Vineyard walks
Saint-Chinian Sunday market
Transport throughout the tour
Transfers to and from Carcassone airport
Please note that the walks included in this tour are optional and you will need to be reasonably fit, be used to relgularly walking for at least 2 hours and you wil need to bring walking boots
Dates 2010
February 19 - 22
This tour is also available on March 19 - 22
Flights
The tour dates are based upon Ryanair flights coming into Carcassonne from East Midlands airport which arrive at 10.25 on a Friday morning and return on Monday afternoon. Flights are also available from other airports in Englannd. The cost of the flights is not included in the price of the tour.
How to Book
You can either book on-line by following the link to your prefered dates below or if you would prefer to discuss the tour and see a detailed itinerary please contact Wendy on 07880 796786 or email her at wendy@thewinewisecompany.com