Wine tours with sailing
Wine tours with sailing combine relaxation, discovery, and refined pleasure. Enjoy slow evenings in charming seaside towns, savor regional cuisine paired with exceptional wines, and wake each morning to a new horizon. Whether you are a wine enthusiast or simply seeking a unique travel experience, this voyage offers the perfect blend of sea, culture, and taste.
FRANCE’S MOST PICTURESQUE REGION — PROVENCE AND THE CÔTE D’AZUR 2026
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the full program with wine tastings or the shorter main sailing program with fewer tasting days.
April 29, 2026. Meeting at Nice Airport at 12:30. Transfer to a winery in an 18th-century castle, where a unique complex run by the same family for 11 generations awaits us: a Gallo-Roman villa, a 12th-century vaulted cellar, and a Cru Classé vineyard. Cocktail competition. Three rounds — free creation, technical challenge, and a mandatory product — will determine the champion.
April 30, 2026. Breakfast. In a 12th-century cellar, an audiovisual journey through time will take you from the era of Julius Caesar to the present day, exploring the history of Provence, the life of a winemaking monastery, and the story of one family across the centuries. Then, visit a magical attic with spirits from around the world and a liqueur maker’s garden. Accompanied by a guide, you will search for plants, trees, and shrubs used for infusions: verbena, coriander, thyme, rosemary… Tour of the production facility and tasting. We then continue to another castle winery, where at 6:00 PM we will explore rosé wines and taste four varieties. Overnight at the winery.
May 1, 2026. Breakfast. We travel to another winery to discover three wines and enjoy French cuisine: two starters, two main courses, and dessert. Overnight in the villa.
May 2, 2026. Breakfast. At 10:30 AM, we meet a baker who will share his expertise. You will make your own French baguettes and bake them in a traditional wood-fired oven (1.5 hours). Transfer to the marina (1 hour). Yacht check-in and grocery shopping.
May 3, 2026. Sailing to Cavalaire-sur-Mer, the charming Sainte-Maxime, or vibrant Port Grimaud (30–48 nm, depending on weather) — sun-drenched resorts with around 300 days of sunshine a year, nestled between green hills and the azure waters of the Mediterranean. Port Grimaud is often called the Venice of France.
May 4, 2026. We buy fresh fish at the market and sail to the Lérins Islands, Cannes, or Antibes with its atmospheric medieval center (weather permitting, 25–35 nm). If conditions allow, we anchor near Île Sainte-Marguerite, home to the Lérins Abbey and its sea-washed vineyards. The monks produce their own wines and liqueurs, available at the monastery shop.
May 5, 2026. Sailing to famous Saint-Tropez (25 nm). This charming seaside town inspired Matisse and Picasso. Visit the Gendarmerie & Cinema Museum, admire the waterfront with impressive yachts and stunning views, and explore the Citadel of Saint-Tropez and the Maritime Museum. The Italian Baroque church houses a bust of Saint-Tropez, the patron saint and protector of sailors.
May 6, 2026. After coffee in the famous port, at 10:00 we visit one of the oldest local wineries (dating from 1340) to taste six wines and local delicacies (about 1 hour from the marina). Sailing to Port-Cros Island — the wildest corner of the Golden Islands (25 nm). Fort de l’Estissac (a 15-minute walk from the port) is open to visitors. Behind the fort, a scenic trail offers breathtaking sea views and the scent of Aleppo pine.
May 7, 2026. Sail to Porquerolles Island, the largest of the Golden Islands (10 nm). A paradise island with ancient pine and eucalyptus groves, stunning bays with powdery white sand and crystal-clear water, and dramatic rocky shores.
May 8, 2026. Wine tasting at a winery a 15-minute walk from the marina. Red and white wines. Discover the unique taste of wines aged underwater at a depth of 30 meters for six months. Eight wines with appetizers. Return to base (15 nm).
May 9, 2026. Check-out and transfer to the airport (2 hours) to arrive by 12:30.
Pricing
- 7 nights — yacht cruise
- Visits to 2 wineries with wine tastings
- Local delicacies
- 7 nights — yacht cruise
- 3 nights in a château and villa
- Visits to 5 wineries with wine tastings and local delicacies
- Cocktail competition
- Making French baguettes
HISTORIC CITIES, THE PICTURESQUE SPANISH ATLANTIC COAST, AND THE FAMOUS CELLARS OF PORTO 2026
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the full program with wine tastings or the shorter main sailing program with fewer tasting days.
September 30, 2026. Meet at Porto Airport on flight BT679 arriving at 9:45 AM from Riga. Transfer to a winery. Introduction to the history of the wine region and a guided winery tour. Five-course lunch with coffee, each course paired with a different wine (3 hours).
October 1, 2026. Visit two historic cellars with wine and Port tastings. Interactive museum visit and a Fado show.
October 2, 2026. Transfer to an ancient estate that belonged to the Cistercian Order in the 12th century. One of the winery rooms is dedicated to the distillation of Albariño, Loureiro, and Caíño. Tasting of four wines from three D.O. wine regions of Galicia, paired with a wide selection of Galician cheeses: Rosal (DO Rías Baixas), Albariño (DO Rías Baixas), Godello (DO Monterrei), and Mencía (DO Ribeira Sacra). Overnight at a hotel with a thalassotherapy center.
October 3, 2026. Transfer to the marina. Yacht check-in and provisioning. Visit Baiona, a charming town with a fortress built in the 12th century. On the pier stands an exact replica of the caravel La Pinta, which brought the first news of the discovery of America to this town.
October 4, 2026. Passage to the picturesque old town of Muros, hidden at the foot of Mount Louro (42 nm). Muros has been declared a Historic-Artistic Monument thanks to its preserved urban layout and architectural heritage.
October 5, 2026. Muros – Portosín (5 nm). Trip to Santiago de Compostela, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the capital of Galicia, the most important religious shrine in Europe after St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome.
October 6, 2026. Portosín – Vilagarcía (36 nm). Vilagarcía is a “three-in-one” city. Nearly a hundred years ago, three historic villages — Carril, Vilagarcía, and Vilaxoán — merged to form the present city, once competing to become the royal summer residence.
October 7, 2026. At 10:00 AM, we visit a winery to taste six wines and one of the signature liqueurs and brandies made from marc, prepared according to a family recipe and accompanied by local produce. Then we sail to the beautiful island of Illa da Toxa, navigating among the world’s largest shellfish farms, where mussels, oysters, and scallops are cultivated on floating rafts in the estuary (6 nm). These waters are home to some of the best seafood in Europe. The island is connected to the mainland by a bridge leading to the seafood capital of O Grove.
October 8, 2026. Passage to the tourist capital of the Rías Baixas, Sanxenxo (18 nm). At 4:00 PM, visit a winery. Tour of the vineyards and winery followed by a wine tasting with exquisite cheeses.
October 9, 2026. Return to base (18 nm). Yacht check-out.
October 10, 2026. Transfer to Porto Airport (2 hours) for the 16:40 departure flight BT680 to Riga.
Pricing
- 3 nights in hotels
- Porto and 4 wineries with wine tastings
- Local delicacies
- Fado Show
- Thalassotherapy center
- 7 nights — yacht cruise
- Visits to 2 wineries with wine tastings
- Local delicacies
- 7 nights — yacht cruise
- 3 nights in hotels
- Visits to 6 wineries with wine & local delicacies tasting
- Fado Show
- Thalassotherapy center
- Santiago de Compostela
ROMANTIC ITALY 2027
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the full program with wine tastings or the shorter main sailing program with fewer tasting days.
April 29, 2027. Meeting at Bergamo Airport at 11:25. Transfer to a winery on Lake Garda in the Bardolino wine region. Tasting of four organic Bardolino wines paired with local delicacies. The tour begins in the vineyard and continues to the grape reception area and fermentation cellar, ending in the storage warehouses. Overnight on Lake Garda.
April 30, 2027. Breakfast. Transfer to the Treviso wine region. At 11:00, immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of a historic noble house and farmhouse designed in the 16th century. Wines are produced in limited quantities from vineyards surrounding the villa in the beautiful Brenta Valley — an ideal location for growing grapes. We taste five wines paired with local delicacies, along with extra virgin olive oil produced on the family estate. Transfer to the Dolomites. Walk along the riverbank in the historic Feltrina wine area, cellar tour, and tasting of five wines with gastronomic accompaniment. Overnight near the Dolomites.
May 1, 2027. Breakfast. Transfer to the Conegliano-Valdobbiadene wine region. At 11:00, immersion in Conegliano Valdobbiadene DOCG. Walk through vineyard rows to discover the Prosecco hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At a panoramic viewpoint, we taste five wines — Prosecco Superiore DOCG Brut, Extra Dry, Rive, Brut Nature, and Metodo Classico Zero Dosage — served with local pastries, regional cold cuts, and cheeses with sweet-and-sour pickled vegetables.
Transfer to a medieval villa. Explore an old garden, the grand hall of the historic villa, a family chapel, and 16th-century cellars. During the tasting, we discover how seven wines reflect deep local traditions: Prosecco Extra Dry DOC Treviso, Brut VSDQ, Manzoni Bianco IGT Veneto, Bianco dell’Arnaza DOC, Rosso dell’Arnaza DOC, Raboso del Piave DOC, Villa Giustinian IGT Veneto. Accompanied by assorted local cold cuts and cheeses. Overnight in a medieval villa.
May 2, 2027. Breakfast. Trip to Padua. Prato della Valle is one of the largest squares in Europe; at its center lies an island surrounded by a canal and decorated with statues of notable figures connected to Padua. Visit the Basilica of Saint Anthony (“Il Santo”), built in the 13th century with oriental-style bell towers, and Caffè Pedrocchi, established in 1826. Explore numerous historic buildings. Transfer to Treviso Airport for flight FR8119 departing at 20:55 to Riga.
May 3, 2027. Check-in at Marina Izola, Slovenia, provisioning. Izola is a charming Venetian medieval town with narrow streets, a hilltop church, and numerous parks.
May 4, 2027. Passage to Poreč, an ancient Croatian town on a small peninsula with a beautiful waterfront. Highlights include the ruins of the temples of Neptune and Mars (1st–2nd centuries AD), the Euphrasian Basilica (6th century), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Venetian Gothic houses, and a Roman square. On the island of St. Nikola stands the oldest lighthouse in the eastern Adriatic (1409).
May 5, 2027. Passage to Chioggia — the oldest city in the Venetian Lagoon, about 500 years older than Venice. Canals lined with historic pile houses, wrought-iron balconies filled with flowers, and low bridges with lanterns create its unique atmosphere.
May 6, 2027. Explore Chioggia. Passage to Venice.
May 7, 2027. Venice is one of the most unusual and beautiful cities in the world. The city is home to about 200 magnificent palaces, including the famous Doge’s Palace. St. Mark’s Basilica stands in the square of the same name. Nearby islands include Burano, historically known for lace-making, and Murano, famous for glass and mirrors.
May 8, 2027. Passage to Piran — one of the most beautiful towns on the Adriatic coast. Houses stand close together along narrow streets. The town’s architecture took on an Italian character after the 13th-century agreement with Venice.
May 9, 2027. Return to Izola.
May 10, 2027. Yacht check-out and transfer to Treviso Airport.
Pricing
- 4 wine regions
- 2 historic Villas
- 3 nights in hotels with breakfasts
- Visits to 5 wineries with wine tastings and snacks
- Lake Garda
- Foothills of the Dolomites
- Padua
- All transfers.
- 7 nights — yacht cruise
- Sailing cruise around Venetian Bay
- 3 countries: Slovenia, Italy, Croatia.
- Ancient romantic towns
- Kaleidoscope of diverse landscapes – plains, mountains, islands, bridges and canals.