Highlights
Our scheduled vintage bus tours depart from Brighton rail station meaning you’re free to relax and enjoy the wines without the need for a designated driver. The tour includes seamless transportation and is fully hosted. Journey through the Sussex countryside on board the vintage bus to the first vineyard, where you'll have a tour of the vines and be shown the winery to hear about English wine production. Then follows a tutored tasting of at least four award-winning sparkling wines. Next, is a picnic lunch among the vines - complete with wicker hamper, bursting with homemade delights and a glass of wine. In the afternoon, we once again board the 1960's London Routemaster bus and drive to a second Sussex vineyard for another tutored tasting of still and sparkling wines. There is time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings with a vineyard walk, or you can sit back, relax on the sun terrace and watch the sun fall over the vineyard. A Great British day out!
About This Deal
Departure Point
- We meet outside the Jurys Inn hotel behind Brighton train station (NOT ON THE SEAFRONT!!) at 9:30am. You will see the Great British Wine Tours bus waiting outside. We arrive back at 17:30
Return Details
- We meet outside the Jurys Inn hotel behind Brighton train station (NOT ON THE SEAFRONT!!) at 9:30am. You will see the Great British Wine Tours bus waiting outside. We arrive back at 17:30
Duration
6 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Court Gardens Farm
Orchard Lane, Ditchling
A vineyard guide will give you a full tour of this very pretty little vineyard, walk amongst the vines and be shown their winery where you will learn about English wine production from grape to glass. After your tour, you will be shown into their sun-terrace overlooking the vineyard for a tutored tasting of at least four award-winning sparkling wines. Picnic Lunch at the vineyard. We have selected the best Sussex produce for you to enjoy as part of a picnic hamper that you can grab and head out amongst the vines! you hamper will contain all locally produced goodies including quiches, breads, salads and chutneys, with a delicious homemade cakes. This is served with a glass of guest English wine.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Albourne Estate
Shaves Wood Lane, Albourne Farm, Hassocks
We arrive in the afternoon for your second tutored wine tasting of the day. You will be guided through a selection of still and sparkling wines and have a chance to relax, purchase wine form the gift shop, or take a stroll around the beautiful grounds.
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Wheelchair users are welcome, please email to discuss requirements
- Professional guide
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Tour escort/host
- Wine tasting
- Transport by private vehicle
Redemption Instructions
• Please note: entrance tickets and transport included.
• Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
• Minimum age is 18 years
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Great British Wine Tours in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
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