WINE CHARTERS TO EUROPE's MOST
BEAUTIFUL VINEYARDS
Many of Europe’s most prestigious vineyards lie beyond the reach of conventional commercial air routes.
At fly247AirCharter, we provide seamless access to regional and private airfields located close to renowned estates, Châteaux, vineyards and wineries.
By flying closer to your destination, we can dramatically reduce onward travel time while giving you greater comfort, flexibility and freedom to create an itinerary entirely around your schedule.
Many of Europe’s most prestigious vineyards lie beyond the reach of conventional commercial air routes.
At fly247AirCharter, we provide seamless access to regional and private airfields located close to renowned estates, châteaux and wineries.
By flying closer to your destination, we can dramatically reduce onward travel time while giving you greater comfort, flexibility and freedom to create an itinerary entirely around your schedule.
From Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and the Rhône Valley in France, to Tuscany, Piedmont and Veneto in Italy; from Spain’s Rioja and Ribera del Duero to Portugal’s Douro Valley and Germany’s Mosel — our network connects you with Europe’s most celebrated wine regions and prestigious terroirs.
Multi-country itineraries can also be arranged seamlessly, allowing you to experience several renowned wine regions within a single journey — travelling in comfort, on your schedule, and entirely at your discretion.
Our extensive portfolio of properties includes exclusive countryside cottages, private villas, luxury hotels, prestigious châteaux and historic castles. Each can be carefully selected to complement your itinerary, destination and preferences, creating a seamless and refined experience from arrival to departure.
EVERY Season OFFERS AN Exceptional Wine Journey....
BESPOKE Wine Charters Across EUROPE
A WINE JOURNEY FOR EVERY SEASON
There is no single period that defines the European wine experience. Harvest offers the opportunity to see winemaking at one of its busiest stages; spring reveals the beginning of the new growing cycle; summer showcases vineyards at full growth; while winter provides a different perspective centred around cellars, gastronomy and regional culture.
For private clients, the itinerary can be planned around the characteristics of the season, the individual wineries being visited and the wider destination — combining private aviation with accommodation, winery appointments, tastings and carefully selected regional experiences.
From the first shoots of spring to the harvest of autumn, every season offers a different perspective on Europe's wine country.
VINEYARDS - FRANCE
Experience the exceptional diversity of French wine country through a bespoke private air charter, combining carefully planned flights with vineyard visits, wine tastings, luxury accommodation and regional experiences.
From the prestigious châteaux of Bordeaux and the celebrated domaines of Burgundy, to the Champagne houses of Reims and Épernay, France offers an extraordinary choice of destinations for wine enthusiasts.
Travel south through the Rhône Valley, explore the vineyards of Provence, or discover the distinctive character of Languedoc-Roussillon. Further north and east, experience the Loire Valley, Alsace, Beaujolais, Jura and Savoie, or venture to the vineyards of Corsica for a completely different French wine experience.
EXPLORE MORE OF FRANCE
Discover France’s most celebrated wine regions with fly247AirCharter, with bespoke journeys designed around exceptional vineyards, prestigious estates, luxury accommodation and authentic regional experiences.
A wine journey does not have to be limited to one region.
A carefully planned itinerary could combine Bordeaux and the Loire Valley, Champagne and Burgundy, or Provence and the Rhône Valley, allowing clients to experience contrasting wine regions within the same private journey.
For those with more time, a longer itinerary can incorporate several regions, with luxury accommodation and vineyard experiences arranged between flights.
A MORE PERSONAL WAY TO EXPERIENCE FRENCH WINE
Whether you are looking for a private weekend escape, a celebration, an extended wine tour, a corporate retreat or a bespoke journey for friends and family, fly247AirCharter provides the flexibility with your plans.
VINEYARDS - GERMANY
Germany’s wine country extends across 13 recognised wine-growing regions, each shaped by its own landscape, climate, soils and winemaking traditions. From the steep vineyard terraces of the Mosel to the broad wine landscapes of Rheinhessen and the Pfalz, Germany offers an extensive choice of destinations for wine enthusiasts and private groups.
Travel through the Mosel, Saar and Ruwer, home to some of Germany’s most distinctive Riesling vineyards and extensive steep-slope viticulture.
Continue to the Rheingau, where Riesling and Spätburgunder are central to the region’s identity, or explore Rheinhessen, Germany’s largest wine-growing region by vineyard area.
Further south, the Pfalz combines extensive vineyard landscapes with a strong Riesling and Burgundy-variety tradition, while Baden stretches for around 400 kilometres along the Upper Rhine and is Germany’s third-largest wine-growing region.
In Württemberg, red grape varieties account for around 65% of vineyard plantings, giving the region a distinctive profile within German wine country.
Explore Germany’s diverse wine regions with fly247AirCharter, with bespoke journeys connecting exceptional vineyards, established wineries, luxury accommodation and distinctive regional experiences.
EXPLORE MORE OF GERMANY
A private wine journey does not need to be limited to a single region.
A carefully planned itinerary could combine the Mosel and Rheingau, Rheinhessen and Pfalz, or Baden and Württemberg, allowing clients to experience contrasting wine landscapes, grape varieties and winemaking styles within the same private journey.
For those with more time, an extended itinerary can incorporate several of Germany’s 13 wine-growing regions, with Private Air Charter, luxury accommodation, winery visits, vineyard tours and tastings arranged around the client’s schedule.
From Riesling-focused journeys through the Mosel and Rheingau to Pinot-led experiences in Baden, Württemberg and the Ahr, Germany offers considerable regional diversity. Riesling remains particularly important nationally, with German vineyards accounting for approximately 45% of the world’s Riesling plantings in 2024.
A MORE PERSONAL WAY TO EXPERIENCE GERMAN WINE
fly247AirCharter can connect clients efficiently between Germany’s wine regions, while accommodation, vineyard visits, winery appointments, tastings and ground transportation can be coordinated around the journey.
From the Mosel to Sachsen, the Rheingau to Baden, Germany’s wine country offers a journey defined by regional character, historic vineyards and contemporary winemaking.
Further north and east, bespoke itineraries can include the Nahe, Ahr, Mittelrhein, Hessische Bergstraße, Franken, Saale-Unstrut and Sachsen.
These smaller and highly distinctive regions include river-valley vineyards, terraced slopes, historic wine towns and centuries-old wine-growing traditions. Sachsen, Germany’s easternmost wine region, and Saale-Unstrut offer a particularly different perspective on German viticulture.
VINEYARDS - ITALY
Discover Italy's Wine Regions with fly247AirCharter.
Experience the remarkable diversity of Italian wine country through a bespoke private air charter, combining carefully planned flights with vineyard visits, wine tastings, selected stays and authentic regional experiences.
From the renowned wines of Piedmont, Tuscany, Veneto and Lombardy to the distinctive character of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Trentino-Alto Adige, Emilia-Romagna and Liguria, Italy offers an extraordinary variety of wine-producing landscapes, grape varieties and local traditions.
Travel through Umbria, Marche, Lazio, Abruzzo and Molise, before exploring the southern vineyards of Campania, Puglia, Basilicata and Calabria.
Further north, discover Valle d’Aosta, while Sicily and Sardinia offer distinctive island wine traditions shaped by their Mediterranean climates and native grape varieties.
EXPLORE MORE OF ITALY
Explore Italy’s renowned wine regions by Private Air Charter, with bespoke journeys tailored around exceptional vineyards, prestigious estates, luxury stays and authentic local experiences.
A private wine journey does not have to be limited to a single region. With a carefully planned itinerary, clients can combine contrasting wine destinations such as Piedmont and Tuscany, Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia, or Tuscany and Umbria, experiencing different landscapes, grape varieties and regional wine traditions within one journey.
For those with more time, a longer itinerary can incorporate several of Italy’s wine regions, with private vineyard visits, tastings, selected hotels, villas or estates and ground transportation arranged around the flight schedule.
A MORE PERSONAL WAY TO EXPERIENCE ITALIAN WINE
From the northern vineyards of the Alps to the Mediterranean islands of Sicily and Sardinia, flyAirCharter247 can help create a bespoke itinerary designed around your preferred regions, experiences and schedule.
VINEYARDS - PORTUGAL
From the Douro Valley and Porto, one of Portugal’s most internationally recognised wine areas, to Vinho Verde in the north, Portugal offers a distinctive range of wine regions, native grape varieties, landscapes and winemaking traditions.
The official Portuguese wine authority, currently identifies 14 principal wine regions, spanning mainland Portugal and the Atlantic islands.
Explore the northern regions of Trás-os-Montes, Douro, Távora-Varosa, Dão, Bairrada and Beira Interior, each with its own geographical and climatic characteristics.
Continue towards the Atlantic coast and central Portugal through Lisboa and Tejo, before discovering Península de Setúbal, Alentejo and Algarve further south.
Beyond mainland Portugal, the wine-producing islands of Madeira and the Azores offer distinctive Atlantic wine traditions and landscapes, providing an alternative to the mainland vineyards.
Discover Portugal’s Wine Regions with fly247AirCharter
Experience the diversity of Portuguese wine country through a bespoke Private Air Charter, combining carefully planned flights with vineyard visits, wine tastings, selected stays and authentic regional experiences.
EXPLORE MORE OF PORTUGAL
A private wine journey does not need to be confined to one region, an itinerary could combine destinations such as Douro and Dão, Lisboa and Alentejo, or Porto and the Douro Valley, allowing clients to experience different landscapes, wines and regional traditions within the same journey.
For longer stays, itineraries can incorporate multiple vineyard visits, tastings, selected hotels, villas or estates and private ground transportation, with the travel arrangements planned around the client’s preferred schedule.
A BESPOKE PORTUGUESE WINE JOURNEY
From the terraced vineyards of the Douro to the Atlantic-influenced vineyards of Lisboa and Bairrada, the warmer landscapes of Alentejo and Algarve, and the island vineyards of Madeira and the Azores, fly247AirCharter can help coordinate a private journey around your chosen regions and experiences.
VINEYARDS - SPAIN
Spain’s wine country stretches across a remarkably varied landscape. Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Rueda are among the country’s best-known appellations, while Rías Baixas, Priorat, Penedès and Bierzo offer very different climates, soils, grape varieties and winemaking traditions.
Further South, the character changes again. Jerez is internationally associated with Sherry, while Montilla-Moriles, Málaga and other Andalusian wine areas have their own long-established traditions.
Across central and eastern Spain, regions including La Mancha, Valdepeñas, Jumilla, Utiel-Requena and Alicante add further diversity to the national wine landscape.
Spain’s islands provide another dimension, from the wine-producing areas of the Balearic Islands to the distinctive volcanic vineyards of the Canary Islands, where local growing conditions and indigenous grape varieties contribute to wines with a strong sense of place.
MORE THAN ONE REGION, ONE ITINERARY
Spain — Wine Country Without the Usual Boundaries
fly247AirCharter brings together Private Air Charter and some of Spain’s most established wine-producing areas, creating individually planned itineraries around vineyards, wineries, tastings, fine accommodation and the regions themselves.
Private Air Charter makes it possible to structure a wine itinerary around the destinations that matter most to you, rather than following a fixed touring route.
A programme might combine Rioja and Ribera del Duero, link Rías Baixas with Galicia’s inland wine country, or pair Penedès and Priorat in Catalonia.
Longer programmes can incorporate several destinations, subject to aircraft availability, suitable airfields and operational requirements.
Vineyard visits, winery appointments, tastings, hotels, private villas and ground transportation can all be coordinated as part of the overall itinerary, with the schedule built around your preferred pace and priorities.
SPAIN, ARRANGED AROUND YOU
From historic estates and vineyard landscapes to celebrated appellations and smaller regional producers, fly247AirCharter provides the flexibility to shape a private itinerary around the wines, places and experiences you want to include.
Other NOTEABLE WINE REGIONS IN EUROPE & THE UNITED KINGDOM
Greece’s vineyard tours offer an opportunity to explore a long winemaking tradition, from mainland estates to island vineyards in regions such as Santorini, Crete and the Peloponnese.
fly247AirCharter can complement these experiences by providing flexibility, flying direct to the vineyards or in some cases the nearest suitable airfield, with luxury onward ground transfers arranged to reach the selected vineyards and wineries.
English vineyard charters offer visitors the chance to explore vineyards, learn about local winemaking and sample English wines, particularly in the country’s south.
For a more private and convenient experience, fly247AirCharter can provide direct access to regional airports and onward transfers to selected vineyards, combining a vineyard visit with flexible, tailored travel arrangements.
Croatian vineyard tours offer visitors the chance to discover a diverse wine culture spanning coastal regions, islands and inland wine-growing areas such as Istria, Dalmatia and continental Croatia.
fly247AirCharter can complement these trips by providing flexible access, landing direct at the vineyard or at the nearest airfield, with onward ground transfers arranged to selected vineyards and wineries for a tailored and time-efficient experience.
Bulgaria has a long-established wine tradition, with vineyard regions including the Thracian Lowland, Danube Plain and Struma Valley producing a range of distinctive wines.
fly247AirCharter vineyard charters combine tastings with visits to local wineries and surrounding countryside, helping create a seamless and personalised wine experience.
AUTUMN | SEPTEMBER–OCTOBER
Harvest & Vintage
What to expect: Across many European wine regions, autumn marks the main grape-harvest period. Exact timing varies according to region, grape variety, weather conditions and the individual vintage. In Rioja, for example, harvest typically takes place during September and October, while parts of the Douro can begin harvesting from late August.
The landscape: Vineyards take on their autumn character as grapes reach maturity and harvesting activity begins. In some regions, foliage develops shades of gold, red and amber, although the timing and intensity vary.
The experience: Harvest can provide an opportunity to see vineyards and wineries at one of the most important stages of the wine year. Some producers offer harvest visits, tastings and opportunities to see grape reception and early winemaking processes.
Suitable destinations: Rioja, Burgundy, Tuscany and the Douro Valley are among the established European wine destinations where harvest-season visits can form part of a wine itinerary.
SPRING | APRIL–JUNE
Vineyards Begin a New Growing Season
What to expect: Spring marks the beginning of a new vineyard cycle. Budbreak and the emergence of new shoots are followed by rapid vegetative growth as temperatures increase.
The landscape: Vineyards become progressively greener, creating a very different perspective from the dormant winter months or autumn harvest.
The experience: Spring can be well suited to private wine travel for clients seeking vineyard visits and tastings outside the principal harvest period. Availability and opening arrangements vary between individual estates.
Suitable destinations: Bordeaux, Provence, Burgundy, Tuscany and many of Germany’s wine regions offer distinct spring landscapes and established wine-tourism infrastructure
SUMMER | JULY–AUGUST
Vineyards at Full Growth
What to expect: By summer, vines are generally in full vegetative growth, with fruit developing towards ripeness. The precise stage of the growing cycle varies according to location, grape variety and the season's weather.
The landscape: Vineyards are typically at their most verdant, making summer particularly suited to scenic vineyard visits, outdoor tastings and countryside itineraries.
Considerations: July and August are popular travel months across much of Europe. Temperatures can be high in southern wine regions, while visitor demand can also increase around major destinations.
Suitable destinations: Northern European wine regions, including the Mosel, Rheingau and Alsace, can provide a contrasting climate and landscape to the warmer regions of southern Europe.
WINTER | NOVEMBER–FEBRUARY
Dormant Vines & Cellar Season
What to expect: Following the harvest, vines enter dormancy and eventually lose their leaves. Winter is an important period in the vineyard, including pruning and preparation for the next growing cycle.
The experience: With fewer vineyard activities taking place outdoors, winter visits can place greater emphasis on wineries, cellars, tastings, gastronomy and the cultural side of wine regions.
A different perspective: Winter can offer a quieter setting in many wine destinations, although winery opening times and private-visit availability vary considerably. Advance arrangements are recommended.
Suitable destinations: Portugal, Sicily, Tuscany, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rioja and Germany can all provide winter wine itineraries, with the focus shifting from vineyard activity towards cellars, cuisine, hospitality and regional culture.
fly247AirCharter — Connecting you to Europe’s finest wine destinations.
The advantage of a Private Air Charter is the flexibility to structure the journey around the experience rather than a fixed commercial timetable.
Where suitable airfields are available, flying closer to a particular wine region can help reduce onward travel and create more time for the things that matter — the vineyards, the wines, the food and the destination itself.