The pound to euro exchange rate has gone from strength to strength, reaching above 1.2 euros to the pound for the first time in 18 months. With British holidaymakers having their passports at the ready for a bargain European getaway, what better way to take advantage of the rate than by enjoying a Champagne tour with Grape Escapes and stocking up on some great value bubbles?

Grape Escapes' flagship premium tours are a luxury escape, with the Prestige Champagne 2 nights tour offering a VIP experience including gourmet dining, executive transport and an English-speaking Grape Escapes guide throughout. From smaller, family run producers to large prestigious Champagne Houses, guests will enjoy three tours and sample eleven Champagnes. Prices start from just £367 per person.

The 24 Hour Champagne Tasting in Epernay offers more of a whistle-stop tour, sampling 24 Champagnes in 24 hours! Two extensive tasting sessions and a three course dinner on the first day and a tour - and of course more tastings - of the Champagne making process on the second. Prices start from only £299 per person.

Whilst visiting the Champagne Houses, there will be plenty of opportunity to fill-up your boot with bubbles. The best prices can be obtained at the boutique estates, with bottle prices starting at just 12 Euros- that's £10! With the strength of the pound providing the best rates, the Champagne experience doesn't have to end.

For more information call +44 (0) 1763 273 373 or visit www.grapeescapes.net

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For more information please contact:
Representation Plus
Felicity Beckett
Tel: +44 208 877 4504
E-mail: felicity@representationplus.co.uk

Notes to Editors:

Grape Escapes is a specialist wine tour operator, offering wine tours to France, Spain, Portugal and Italy. Grape Escapes offer a broad range of wine tasting tours and trips to vineyards in Ribera del Duero and Rioja in Spain, Tuscany in Italy, Porto in Portugal and the main French wine regions: Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy, The Rhône, The Loire and Provence. Grape Escapes run numerous wine tasting trips for individuals, groups (social groups, hen weekends, wine clubs, car clubs, and birthday trips among others) as well as wine tasting trips for corporate clients. www.grapeescapes.net