Travelsphere uncorks wine-themed tours

Saturday, Dec 20, 2025 0

Escorted tour operator Travelsphere has launched a collection of wine-themed itineraries for 2026.

The four eight-day European tours, departing from June 2026 onwards, have been specially curated to meet growing demand for specialist interest holidays.

Each itinerary features multiple wine tasting experiences, designed to showcase the best of local ingredients and vinification methods. The collection comprises:

* ‘A Taste of Italy’s Veneto’, starting in Venice. Highlights include a visit to Bassano del Grappa and the Poli Grappa Distillery Museum; the White Wine Road; the Euganean Hills wine region; Padua; Bardolino; and Soave. Prices start from £2,199pp.

* ‘A Toast to France – Champagne and Burgundy’, starting in Reims. Highlights include visits to Troyes; Dijon; the Burgundy region; Chablis; and Sens. Prices start from £2,399pp.

* ‘Savouring Bordeaux and Dordogne’, starting in Bordeaux. Highlights include visits to Arcachon; Saint-Émilion; Perigueux; Dordogne; Bergerac; and the Lascaux Caves. Prices start from £2,399pp.

* ‘Flavours of Spain’s Basque Country and La Rioja’, starting in Bilbao. Highlights include visits to Hondarribia; the French Basque Country; Pamplona; La Rioja; Haro; and San Millán de la Cogolla. Prices start from £2,299pp.

Charlotte Field, marketing director at Travelsphere, said: “We believe that every journey should be savoured just like a fine wine – with flavour, history and discovery. Our new collection of wine-themed tours uncovers the essence of some of Europe’s most celebrated regions, where every vineyard tells a story and offers the opportunity to connect with local traditions and share unforgettable moments with fellow wine lovers.”

All itineraries include return flights or Eurostar travel, overseas transfers, accommodation, select meals and a Travelsphere holiday director and specialist local guide.