Chocolate & Wine Experience
- Duration: 3 days
- Board Basis: Half Board
- Tour Ref: D2T9076
Holiday Summary
- Travel Type: Coach
3 days
Indulge your senses on this delightful getaway combining two of life's greatest pleasures – chocolate and wine. Get hands-on during a fascinating chocolate-making experience at Cocoa Amore, where you'll learn the secrets of creating delicious handmade chocolates and enjoy plenty of tempting samples along the way. Complementing this sweet experience is a visit to the picturesque Hanwell Wine Estate, where you'll savour a guided tasting of locally produced wines while learning about the vineyard's passion for English winemaking.
PLEASE NOTE: Price is per person and based on two people sharing a twin/double room. Single room supplements and upgrades are not included.
Itinerary
Day 1
Morning departure from your local pickup point to Nottingham. Enjoy free time to explore at your leisure. Browse the city's many shops, relax in one of its charming cafés, or visit some of its famous landmarks before we continue our journey to Leicester. Late afternoon, we continue to the hotel.
Day 2
After breakfast, we head to the award-winning Cocoa Amore, where you'll discover the fascinating art of chocolate making. Learn how expert chocolatiers create their delicious handmade treats and enjoy a hands-on experience creating your own chocolate masterpiece. Of course, there will be plenty of opportunities to sample some irresistible chocolates along the way.
Following our sweet morning, we continue to the beautiful Hanwell Wine Estate. Set amongst picturesque countryside, the estate is renowned for producing exceptional English wines. During our visit, you'll enjoy a guided tasting experience, learning about the wine-making process while sampling a selection of carefully crafted wines.
Day 3
Following breakfast and check-out, we travel to the historic city of Derby. Rich in heritage and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Derby offers excellent shopping, fascinating museums, attractive streets, and plenty of places to enjoy lunch or a coffee. Late afternoon we continue our journey home.
Hotel
Marriott Leicester
Enjoy a relaxing stay at the 4-star Marriott in a quiet setting outside the city centre. All guest rooms have mini-fridge and coffee/tea maker to make your stay as comfortable as possible. The hotel has a lift.
Includes
Return coach travel
2 nights Marriott half board
Chocolate making experience at Cocoa Amore
Wine tasting experience at Hanwell Estate
Free time in Nottingham and Derby
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