EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS WITH WINE TRAVEL
Our industry-recognized educational wine tours offer intensive, professional-level education within wine regions of France, Italy, Spain and beyond. Led by prominent wine professionals and journalists, our itineraries and curricula provide a backstage pass to the most celebrated wine regions.
You will learn hands-on through unparalleled tasting opportunities with your small group of like-minded wine professionals and serious enthusiasts. You will make life-long friends while experiencing first-hand and learning from Europe's top winemakers and your expert guides.
WSG study abroad experiences are designed to offer you a 360-degree view of the region.
Reservations for our 2024 trips are now open to all!
Our trips sell out fast. Become a WSG member today to ensure you receive advance notice when we release new Study Abroad dates.
2024 Educational Wine Tours Destinations & Dates
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Portugal
Apr 07 - Apr 12, 2024 -
Rioja
May 05 - May 10, 2024 -
Sicily
May 12 - May 17, 2024 -
Bourgogne
May 12 - May 17, 2024SOLD-OUT
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Mosel
May 26 - May 31, 2024 -
Champagne
May 28 - Jun 01, 2024SOLD-OUT
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Piedmont
Jun 02 - Jun 07, 2024 -
Rhône Valley
Jun 16 - Jun 21, 2024SOLD-OUT
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Veneto, Trentino and Alto Adige
Sep 08 - Sep 13, 2024 -
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Campania
Oct 13 - Oct 18, 2024 -
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Backroads Bourgogne
Oct 13 - Oct 18, 2024SOLD-OUT
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Bordeaux
Oct 20 - Oct 25, 2024SOLD-OUT
2024 Masters Program Immersion Destinations & Dates
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Champagne Masters
Apr 07 - Apr 12, 2024SOLD-OUT
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Bourgogne Masters
May 19 - May 24, 2024
WHY STUDY ABROAD WITH WSG?
TASTINGS TAILORED FOR PROFESSIONALS, SERIOUS ENTHUSIASTS AND WINE COLLECTORS
We taste extensively. You will have the opportunity to taste sought-after wines, barrel samples and rare cuvées that do not often reach the export market.
SEE FOR YOURSELF
There is no better way to fully understand wine than seeing with your own two eyes. Our hands-on experiences are something you cannot obtain from books alone.
ACCCESS: MEET THE WINEMAKERS & EXPERTS
Meeting the masters behind the bottles. On previous wine trips, groups have met the winemakers at renowned estates such as Louis Roederer in Champagne, Château Cheval Blanc in Bordeaux, Clos de Tart in Burgundy, and Zind-Humbrecht in Alsace (among many others).
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VISIT ICONIC ESTATES AND RISING STARS
We feature established, historic wineries as well as lesser-known estates, allowing you to see the icons as well as discover hidden gems and upcoming stars.
LEARN FROM RENOWNED INSTRUCTORS & GUIDES
Wine tour instructors include award-winning sommeliers, Masters of Wine, wine journalists, and WSG program directors. All provide professional-level instruction and help you stay abreast of what is happening in the region.
Pascaline Lepeltier
2018 Best Sommelier of France & 4th place finalist in the Best Sommelier of the World 2023Andrew Jefford
Award-winning wine journalistKerin O'Keefe
Award-winning journalist and author specialized in Italian wineEssi Avellan MW
Master of Wine and award-winning journalist specialized in ChampagneJonas Tofterup MW
Master of Wine specialized in Spanish WinesJane Hunt MW
Master of Wine specialized in Italian WinesMatthew Stubbs MW
Master of Wines specialized in Languedoc-RoussillonMatt Walls
Decanter's Rhône Valley correspondentRobin Kick MW
Master of Wine specialized in BourgogneFerran Centelles
Spanish Sommelier and Wine WriterCaro Mauer MW
Wine journalist, lecturer, judge, moderator and consultantSimon J. Woolf
Wine Writer
BE PART OF A COMMUNITY
Travelling with a small group of like-minded committed students of wine only enriches the experience. Sharing passion, knowledge, and lively wine discussions galvanizes the group dynamic. Composed of professionals to serious enthusiasts, your small group of no more than 18 participants will be intimate enough to get to know everyone and to ensure you feel comfortable together. Many life-long friendships have been formed on our tours! But do not worry, we also always plan some quiet/alone "free" time to ensure you can recharge your batteries.
EDUCATIONAL FOCUS
The combination of group camaraderie and the well-balanced schedule will provide learning opportunities and exciting cultural and culinary experiences.
HASSLE-FREE PLANNING
WSG will maximize your time with smooth transitions from one extraordinary experience to another. You can also choose whether you stay a little longer or arrive before to make the most of the wine travel experience.
The knowledge, the camaraderie and memories are immeasurable and unforgettable. Most who have been on one trip have been returning for more ever since!
QUESTIONS?
You can find answers to many of your questions on our extensive FAQ page.