Trip to Champagne — Travel Uninterrupted

Join us to the one and only Champagne region in the world

17 - 22 June 2025

6-day trip to the magnificent Champagne wine region - full of culture, education and great wine

Meet Your Enthusiastic Guides: Johanna and Hervé!

Prepare for an unforgettable journey with Johanna and Hervé, your dynamic and experienced hosts on this tour.

Johanna, an Icelandic native with nearly three decades of international living experience, brings a wealth of knowledge from her extensive career in tourism and her background as a Montessori teacher. Her warm and welcoming nature will make you feel right at home as you explore new destinations.

Hervé, originally from France, found himself enchanted by Iceland, where he now resides with Johanna. With a fascinating career that includes time in the French Navy and as a captain on cruise vessels, Hervé has navigated the globe from Svalbard to Antarctica and countless places in between. His tales of adventure and seafaring will captivate and inspire you.

Together, Johanna and Hervé share a deep passion for travel, cultures, and not least, gastronomy and excellent wines. They are thrilled to welcome you to the sparkling and charming Champagne Region, where their love for exquisite cuisine and fine wines will elevate your experience. Join them for an exciting and enriching journey you’ll never forget, filled with delectable flavours and unforgettable moments!

DAY 1 Arrival KEFLAVIK - PARIS -_REIMS

Arrival in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport

Morning flight from Keflavik Iceland, with arrival in Paris around midday. Icelandic tour leader meets you upon arrival at Charles de Gaulle airport.

Transfer by bus to hotel in REIMS, Champagne, check-in to hotel where staying for the next 3 nights.

Then we take a cultural walk over to The MUMM Champagne Cellar.

On this DISCOVERY EXPERIENCE tour you discover how Georges Hermann Mumm, an ambitious, visionary entrepreneur, led Mumm on the path to growth and international development. He brought a philosophy of excellence and innovation to the company that still guides the champagne production, nearly 200 years later. Georges Hermann Mumm was also responsible for creating the famous red ribbon, a worldwide symbol of quality since 1876. The guided tour of the cellars is followed by a tasting of Mumm Cordon Rouge, the symbolic Mumm champagne.

Evening is free for each to enjoy at their own disposal. REIMS has many excellent restaurants that we can recommend, some Michelin Star.

DAY 2 REIMS

Breakfast & gym

Our Cultural activities continue as we begin by a morning walk to visit The Porte de Mars Roman Arch of 32m long build in 3rd century by Romans which was the north entrance of the city of DUROCORTORUM (Reims),

The Arch

The monumental Mars Gate dates from the first part of the 3rd century and is the only remaining of four gates that gave access to the Gallo-Roman town known as Durocortorum.] The arch stands 32 metres long and 13 metres high, with three wide arched openings.

From the historian Roman Arch we continue our cultural walking tour and visit the Reims Cathedral, Notre-Dame de Reims, meaning "Our Lady of Reims" The Cathedral became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1991.

The cathedral was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and was the traditional location for the coronation of the kings of France. Reims Cathedral is considered to be one of the most important pieces of Gothic architecture. The cathedral church is thought to have been founded by the bishop Nicasius in the early 5th century. Construction of the present Reims Cathedral began in the 13th century and concluded in the 14th century. A prominent example of High Gothic architecture, it was built to replace an earlier church destroyed by fire in 1210.

In the afternoon we visit the exceptional estate; the POMMERY champagne cellars, listed as a UNESCO world heritage site.

The Elizabethan-style building is about to reveal so much more. The underground cathedrals dating from the Gallo-Roman era, some of which have monumental bas-reliefs sculpted in chalk. An exceptional journey 30 meters underground where you can also admire the works of the latest contemporary art exhibition. The Pommery is a perfect combination for the love for art and champagne. The Pommery in Reims constructed the invention of brut champagne in 1874.

The 2 hour visit will include English speaking guided tour including the Pommery caves, visit of the villa Demoiselle and champagne tasting.

Evening at own leisure with plenty of the finest restaurant choices.

DAY 3 EPERNAY

Breakfast at hotel , Spa gym

Late morning we board a private bus and drive to the stunning region of EPERNAY
We shall stroll down one of the most prestigious streets in the world; “Avenue de Champagne” in Epernay

An incredible succession of mansions, each more beautiful than the last, welcome to the avenue de Champagne! Take time to stroll along this mythical route, home to over 110 km of chalk-cut caves. On a visit to the cellars of a prestigious champagne house, plunge into the heart of the galleries that house millions of bottles. Don’t hesitate to stop off at one of the avenue’s elegant champagne bars to sample the finest cuvées, perfect reflections of the terroir.

We will visit the prestigious MERCIER Cellar followed by a double tasting!

DAY 4 From REIMS to PARIS

Breakfast, gym spa, free time to explore the town centre.

Late this morning we will bid farewell to Reims for a private bus ride to Paris. Check into our hotel, located near the Eiffel Tower, where we are staying for 2 nights.
The rest of the afternoon is free to explore on your own or join the group leaders for a walk to the nearby sights. Paris has much to offer, since the 17th century, Paris has been one of the world’s major centres of finance, diplomacy, commerce, culture, fashion and gastronomy.

In the evening we will all join together for an elegant dinner cruise on the River Seine. Not only is it charming but also a perfect way to see more of this romantic city.

DAY 5 PARIS

Free day to visit Paris.
Paris, with its charm and elegance, history, fashion, gastronomy and excellent shopping! To name a few interesting places to visit and how to spend the day we like to suggest: The Cathedral Notre-Dame, The Sacre-Caeur, The Eiffel Tower, The Arc de Triomphe and the Champs Élysées, The Louvre, Palais Garnier, Musee d’Orsay, Musee Picasso and the list goes on. Should you want to start the day off with running along the Seine then we got that for you as well.

We have plenty of dinner suggestions for your last night in Paris (for now).