5 3-Hour Experiences Worth Flying For

1.Sonoma Wine Country Electric Trike Tour – 3 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 331 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175Our pick

Ride an easy-to-handle electric trike through Sonoma with guides such as Howard, Tony, David, or Melissa. Expect vineyard roads, rolling hills, General Vallejo’s home, Mission San Francisco Solano, a winery stop, and Vella Cheese. Wine costs extra, and sunset tours view closed historic sites from outside.

“Beautiful afternoon riding around on electric tricycles that have some pep and zip. Loved the history sprinkled with visits to local treasures like the cheese shop and 3 fat guys. Ice cream at the end was a treat!”

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2.Private and customizable: Alsace Wine Route HIGHLIGHTS in 3 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Travel from Colmar with local guide Christopher in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Visit Eguisheim, Kaysersberg, and Riquewihr, with about 40 minutes in each. The route can be adjusted toward village walks, wine tasting, or both. Pickup, bottled water, and private transport are included; lunch and tasting fees are not.

“This was an absolutely wonderful experience. Christopher picked us up as planned from our Accommodation and we went on tour to Eguisheim, Requivher and also went on a fantastic wine tasting session. This session was organised last minute by Christopher. Throughout the tour he kept us engaged with various information about the villages on wine route and about wines themselves. Being a local his knowledge about the area is truly amazing. The itinerary is fully customisable. This is a must do experience… Thank you Chris for an marvellous time.”

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3.Frascati: 3-Hour Wine and Oil Tasting with Lunch/Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours · from $134

Meet at Vicolo di Prataporci 8 for a two-hour Frascati winery visit led in English or Italian by a professional sommelier. You will see the cellar, learn about Malvasia and Castelli Romani grapes, taste three local wines and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and enjoy a starter, main course, dessert, cheeses, and salami.

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4.3H private city tour of Bordeaux and vineyard in a Citroën DS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $272

Spend about three hours with Guillaume of Bordeaux Classic Cars, cruising Bordeaux’s UNESCO-listed center in a vintage Citroën DS before heading south to a Pessac-Léognan château. Your private group can help choose red or white wine and a family property or prestigious estate. Wine fees are extra.

“The winery that was chosen although dates back to the 14th century has been renovated beautifully there was a chateau but is under construction Christophe at the winery was extraordinarily through with his tour bravo”

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5.3-Hour Private Painting tuition in a beautiful Cognac vineyard

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $120Best value

Meet artist Jeanne at Domaine de Monplaisir in Burie for three hours of studio instruction and outdoor painting among Cognac vines. Materials and stools are supplied, and beginners are welcome. Coffee, tea, or water starts the session, followed by a chance to visit the cellars. Robert may also join for local Cognac insight.

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