10 Morning Wine Tastings Around the World Worth Opening a Bottle For

1.Premium Morning Snorkel Sail with Champagne Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,036 reviews · from $85Our pick

Meet the catamaran at Pelican Pier at 9 a.m. for four hours of snorkeling, shipwreck views, breakfast, lunch, mimosas, and an open bar. The crew helps first-timers feel safe, and some boats offer a surface-air system for swimming farther below the boat. You return in the early afternoon.

“There is no parking at the meeting location. You have to park near it and walk. Also, coping the directions don’t work. Using the pier location was the only way we found it. Be prepared for a lot of people on the boat. I enjoyed this adventure very much!”

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2.Morning Champagne Tour and Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 463 reviews · 4 hours · from $135

Meet your English-speaking guide at Reims Centre station for a four-hour tour of two family-run Champagne houses. You’ll see pressing, cellars, and vineyards, then taste three cuvées at each estate. Guides such as Suzanne, Etienne, Anne, and Jerome bring the process to life in a group of no more than eight.

“Julie is an excellent tour guide. She is very knowledgeable and very personable. She spoke to us through out our journey. Very attentive!!”

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3.Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Flight over the Temecula Wine Country

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $179Top rated

Meet at Europa Village before sunrise for a shared 60 to 75 minute balloon flight over Temecula wine country. Pilots such as Bill, Rusty, Pete, and Will provide commentary, followed by champagne, mimosas, or cider and a flight certificate.

“Great host and fabulous views. Our balloonist Bill was funny, gracious and entertaining. Would definitely recommend!”

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4.Saint Emilion Morning Wine Tour – Winery & Tastings from Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 186 reviews · from $116

This five-hour small-group tour takes you from central Bordeaux to Saint-Émilion in an air-conditioned minivan. You’ll visit two wineries, taste several Bordeaux reds, learn about terroir and winemaking, then stroll through the UNESCO-listed village with an English-speaking guide such as Mel, Nick, or Camille.

“Parfait en tous points, Marie est extra, passionnée, elle nous fait partager son amour du vin et de sa région. A recommander.”

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5.Morning Wine Tour to Chateauneuf du Pape from Avignon

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $114

Leave Avignon at 9 a.m. for a four-hour small-group tour of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Your English-speaking driver-guide, such as Emile, Flo, or Oliver, leads you to a hilltop viewpoint and two winery tastings, with cellar visits, vineyard scenery, and no need to drive.

“We were longing to have a great tour in Chateauneuf de Pape, but it was not what we expected....! The two domains we visited was good but the guide needs to find a different job (she had a very bad day) ? The guide was more a driver than a guide. Sorry, but we can not recommend this tour mainly because of the guide.”

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6.Saint-Emilion Winery Morning Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $107

Travel from Bordeaux in an air-conditioned minivan with a guide such as Nina, Thibault, or Marion. Walk through UNESCO-listed Saint-Émilion, learn how wine is made at a château, and taste two wines with an aperitive platter. The English tour takes about four hours and has a maximum of eight people.

“Nina was an excellent tour guide. The young lady at the winery, Chateau Larmonde, was also very good. We really enjoyed it!”

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7.VIP Morning Delight Champagne Sailing and Snorkeling with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 58 reviews · from $129

Sail from Hadicurari Fishermen’s Pier with a small group aboard the Blue Melody or Black Pearl. Captain John and crew take you to Malmok Beach and Catalina Bay for easy snorkeling, then serve lunch and drinks. Expect padded seating, a calm pace, and no hotel transportation.

“My husband and I love the Blue Meloday and crew! We've been on this trip twice - Feb 2024 and May 2025. The boat is clean; and each passenger has a padded lounge chair to pick from. Crew is friendly, professional, funny, and provides grRead more”

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8.Essential Morning Tour with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 55 reviews · 2h 30m · from $81Best value

Travel from Bordeaux in a minivan with an English-speaking guide, visit a family-run estate in Margaux, walk among the vines, tour the cellar and vat room, and taste two or three wines. Guides have included Gabriel, Tebo, Dorian, Kaio, and Quentin.

“Superb guide in Quentin and a nice group of winery staff along the way.”

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9.Morning Tour with Wine Tasting & Snack

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 31 reviews · 4 hours · from $104

Meet your English-speaking guide at Bordeaux’s Monument aux Girondins for a four-hour small-group outing to Saint-Émilion. Tour the medieval village, visit a château winery, taste two wines, and share a French snack platter. Guides such as Marion, Nina, Fabien, and Kaio have led this experience.

“Nina was a great, friendly guide. We enjoyed our morning together learning about wine and the history of the Saint Emilion region.”

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10.Morning Guided with Afternoon Self-Guided Biking Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $117

Start with pickup from Blenheim or Renwick, then cycle from The Vines Village to three guided winery tastings with bikes, helmets, and high-visibility vests provided. After lunch, continue on your own using a wine map and local advice. Guide April is praised for making wine talk easy for beginners and enthusiasts alike.

“Great fun despite the constant rain. Wonderful host and guide, really friendly vineyard staff, delicious tasting sessions.”

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