Hosted small-group wine journeys

Travel deeper into the world’s great wine regions.

Join Vineyard Voyages founder Christian Hoeffel for thoughtfully curated journeys connecting vineyards, regional cuisine, culture, and the people who bring each destination to life.

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Six Continentsof personal winery-tour experience

WSET Level 2wine knowledge made approachable

Personally Hostedjourneys curated by Christian Hoeffel

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One active journey, one future expedition, and a story already underway.

Start with the voyage that fits your timing. France is currently open for booking, South America is gathering interest for 2028, and Portugal shows where Vineyard Voyages international travel began.

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October 5-14, 2027

The Grand Terroir Expedition of France

A ten-day land-and-river journey from Toulouse to Bordeaux, connecting the wines and historic landscapes of Southwest France with a six-night voyage aboard the MS Cyrano de Bergerac.

Toulouse, Carcassonne, Bordeaux, and celebrated regional wine areas
Private tastings, winery experiences, a cooperage visit, and a Cognac workshop
Three hotel nights followed by six nights aboard the river ship

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Colorful coastal cityscape of Valparaiso, Chile

2028 interest list

Dates and booking terms to be confirmed

The Vineyards of South America

A proposed journey through Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay designed around vineyards, regional cuisine, cultural experiences, and the distinct character of three celebrated wine countries.

Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay in one coordinated itinerary
Wine regions including Casablanca, Colchagua, Mendoza, and Uruguay
Priority updates when the revised 2028 details are released

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Terraced vineyards and the Douro River during the 2026 Portugal International Wine Voyage

Completed journey

June 26-July 5, 2026

Portugal International Wine Voyage

Vineyard Voyages’ first international group traveled through Portugal for ten days of winery visits, regional experiences, cultural touring, and shared discovery.

Porto, the Douro Valley, central Portugal, Alentejo, and Lisbon
Winery visits, a river cruise, cultural touring, and regional dining
The foundation for future Vineyard Voyages journeys abroad

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South America journey preview

Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay—see the journey we are developing.

This video offers a visual introduction to the vineyards, landscapes, food, and cultural experiences envisioned for the future South America voyage. Dates, itinerary details, pricing, and inclusions remain subject to confirmation.

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The first international voyage

Portugal 2026, day by day.

From Port cellars and Porto streets to the Douro, Vinho Verde, central Portugal, and the Alentejo, these photographs show how wine, culture, food, and time together became one complete journey.

This is a retrospective from the June 26–July 5, 2026 Portugal journey—not a promised itinerary for a future tour. The uploaded collection documents the first eight days shown below.

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See the people, places, and moments behind the photographs.

This short film brings the completed 2026 Portugal journey to life before you explore the day-by-day gallery below.

01 June 26 · Porto & Vila Nova de GaiaPort cellar visit · guided tasting · opening dinner · sunset welcome

The journey opened across the river from Porto with an introduction to the history and styles of Port, followed by a shared dinner and a first group portrait above the city.

Vineyard Voyages guests overlooking Porto at sunset — A sunset welcome above Porto

A Port wine educator speaking with Vineyard Voyages guests in Vila Nova de Gaia — Learning the story of Port

Guests gathered for the opening dinner of the Portugal journey — The first shared table

02 June 27 · Portoguided city walk · market flavors · landmarks · long lunch

A day in Porto balanced architecture and local history with market flavors and an unhurried group lunch—showing how cultural context makes a wine destination more meaningful.

Vineyard Voyages guests sharing lunch in Porto — Lunch together in Porto

Guests walking through Porto with a local guide — Porto on foot

Local food and wine tasting during a Porto market visit — Market flavors and local context

03 June 28 · Douro ValleyQuinta do Crasto · vineyard and cellar visit · tasting · river cruise

Terraced vineyards, a hosted visit at Quinta do Crasto, and time on the Douro River created one of the trip’s most complete expressions of wine, landscape, and place.

Vineyard Voyages group at Quinta do Crasto in the Douro Valley — The group at Quinta do Crasto

Terraced vineyard rows in Portugal's Douro Valley — Terraced vines above the Douro

Guests enjoying a cruise on the Douro River — Seeing the valley from the river

04 June 29 · Guimarães & Vinho Verdehistoric center · Quinta de Lourosa · vineyard gardens · estate lunch

The group paired medieval streets in Guimarães with the greener landscape of the Vinho Verde region, including an estate visit and a generous long-table lunch at Quinta de Lourosa.

Guests sharing a long-table lunch at a Vinho Verde estate — A long-table estate lunch

Vineyard Voyages guests touring historic Guimarães — Historic Guimarães

The Portugal tour group outside a stone wine estate in the Vinho Verde region — Together at the estate

05 June 30 · Coimbra & Central Portugalcity history · Prior Lucas Wines · cellar tasting · cooking workshop

A cultural stop in Coimbra led into a smaller-scale winery experience at Prior Lucas Wines and an interactive cooking workshop that put the group around the same table in a completely different way.

Vineyard Voyages guests taking part in a Portuguese cooking workshop — Cooking together in central Portugal

Historic architecture visited during the group's stop in Coimbra — History and architecture in Coimbra

Cellar visit at Prior Lucas Wines in central Portugal — A personal cellar visit

06 July 1 · Estremoz & ÉvoraAdega Monte Branco · vineyard lunch · marble cellar · evening in Évora

The Alentejo chapter began around Estremoz with winery visits, a vineyard lunch, and the dramatic marble-lined aging cellar at Adega de Borba before the group continued to Évora.

Vineyard Voyages guests gathered in an Alentejo vineyard near Estremoz — Wine country near Estremoz

Wine barrels aging inside Adega de Borba's marble cellar — Barrels beneath Alentejo marble

Guests enjoying an evening together in Évora — Ending the day in Évora

07 July 2 · Évorahistoric center · Fitapreta wine lunch · cork processing · afternoon tasting

Évora offered a full mix of culture and wine: a historic-city walk, lunch and tasting in Fitapreta’s character-filled setting, and a close look at how cork is processed before it reaches a bottle.

Vineyard Voyages guests visiting the historic center of Évora — Morning in historic Évora

Wine lunch at Fitapreta in the Alentejo — A wine lunch at Fitapreta

Cork processing demonstration during the Portugal journey — From cork oak to bottle closure

08 July 3 · Vidigueira & Southern Alentejoamphora cellar · regional lunch · comparative tasting · closing toast

The photographed journey closes in the southern Alentejo with traditional clay amphorae, a regional meal, a guided comparative tasting, and a final group toast to the people who shared the experience.

Vineyard Voyages guests raising a closing toast in the Alentejo — A closing toast in the Alentejo

Traditional clay wine amphorae in a southern Alentejo cellar — Traditional talha winemaking

A comparative lineup of Alentejo wines during a guided tasting — Comparing the wines of the region

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Why travel with Vineyard Voyages?

Wine travel for curious people, not just experts.

The goal is not to rush through a checklist of famous labels. Each journey is built to help guests understand a place through its wine, food, history, landscapes, and hospitality.

Personally Curated

Christian evaluates the route as a complete experience, balancing wine, culture, pace, accommodations, transportation, and time together.

Approachable Wine Context

WSET Level 2 knowledge adds useful context without turning the journey into a classroom or assuming advanced wine experience.

Small-Group Connection

Travel with people who share an interest in wine and discovery while still having room to enjoy the destination at a comfortable pace.

Thoughtful Logistics

Each confirmed itinerary explains the accommodations, transportation, included experiences, payment terms, and other trip-specific details.

Rows of vines across the Bordeaux countryside

France 2027Toulouse to Bordeaux by land and river

The featured 2027 journey

Southwest France, Bordeaux, and the Gironde estuary in one hosted voyage.

The Grand Terroir Expedition begins on land in Toulouse and Carcassonne before continuing aboard the MS Cyrano de Bergerac for a river journey through the Bordeaux region.

Ten daysOctober 5-14, 2027, with both land and river portions.

Wine and craftRegional tastings, winery visits, a cooperage experience, and a Cognac workshop are included according to the official itinerary.

Culture and placeToulouse, Carcassonne, La Cite du Vin, historic towns, and landscapes that give context to the wines.

Hosted experienceTravel with Christian and a small Vineyard Voyages group rather than navigating the journey alone.

Current France pricing

$4,675 per personEarly-bird double occupancy through October 1, 2026.

$5,874 per personEarly-bird single occupancy through October 1, 2026.

$4,975 per personStandard double occupancy after the early-bird period.

$6,174 per personStandard single occupancy after the early-bird period.

Pricing, availability, inclusions, deposits, payment schedules, cancellation terms, and trip-protection information are governed by the official France itinerary and booking documents. International airfare should not be assumed included unless the official itinerary states otherwise.

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A closer look at the landscapes, wine regions, and river experience.

Preview the atmosphere of the Grand Terroir Expedition before reviewing the complete itinerary, confirmed inclusions, pricing, and booking terms.

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Christian Hoeffel, founder of Vineyard Voyages

Your Vineyard Voyages host

A personal invitation from a traveler who built the trip he wanted to join.

Christian Hoeffel founded Vineyard Voyages after experiencing winery tours across six continents and seeing how the best journeys connect wine with the people, traditions, and landscapes around it.

WSET Level 2 certified, with a particular interest in European wines and regional varietals.
An educator by background who explains wine in a welcoming, useful, and non-intimidating way.
Founder and host of the completed 2026 Portugal International Wine Voyage.
Personally involved in shaping the guest experience before and during each Vineyard Voyage.

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From interest to departure

A clear next step, even when you are not ready to book today.

International travel is a significant decision. Begin with the information you need, ask questions, and use the official itinerary when you are ready to reserve.

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Compare the active France departure, future South America plans, and the kind of experience Vineyard Voyages creates.

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International travel questions

Helpful details before you inquire.

Do I need to be a wine expert to enjoy an international Vineyard Voyage?

No. The journeys are designed for curious travelers with a range of wine experience. Christian provides approachable context, while winery hosts and local experts explain the traditions and wines of each destination.

Can solo travelers join?

Solo travelers may join when space is available. Single-occupancy pricing and room options vary by journey and should be confirmed through the official itinerary before booking.

Are international flights included?

Do not assume that international airfare is included. Each trip has its own inclusions and exclusions, which are listed in the official itinerary and booking documents.

What is included in the France 2027 price?

The official France itinerary is the controlling source for accommodations, ground transportation, cruise arrangements, meals, tastings, excursions, gratuities, fees, and exclusions. Review it carefully before reserving.

Is the South America journey still traveling in 2027?

No. The South America journey has been postponed and is currently being considered for 2028. Submit the inquiry form to express interest and receive updates after revised dates and booking terms are confirmed.

Does submitting the inquiry form reserve a place?

No. The form begins a conversation and helps Vineyard Voyages understand which journey interests you. A place is reserved only through the official booking process and according to the applicable deposit and payment terms.

How physically demanding are the journeys?

Activity levels vary by itinerary and may include walking on uneven streets, vineyard terrain, stairs, boarding transportation, and moving between hotels. Ask about mobility concerns before booking and review the official trip materials for journey-specific guidance.

Is trip protection available or required?

Trip-protection options and requirements depend on the specific journey and booking terms. Confirm the current policy before making nonrefundable travel arrangements.

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Ask about France 2027, express interest in South America 2028, or tell us what kind of future international journey interests you. Vineyard Voyages will review your inquiry and follow up with the most relevant current information and next steps.

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