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Overview
The Thrace vineyards corporate trip is a tasting and learning programme that visits vineyard estates and wineries in Tekirdağ and Edirne with a sommelier, and can be planned as a day trip or with an overnight stay. The vineyard walk, production facility tour, tastings and meals are included in the package. The programme is designed for executive and leadership teams of 5-25 planning an incentive trip or a leadership gathering.
What is in the programme?
Shaped by the moderating influence of the Sea of Marmara and the slopes of Mount Ganos (Işıklar), Thrace is one of Türkiye's long-established wine-growing regions; vines have been cultivated around Şarköy and Mürefte for centuries. The programme opens with a guided walk through the vineyards, where the effect of vine, soil and climate on the wine, in other words the concept of terroir, is explained on the spot. The group then tours the winery to see how the grapes are processed, the fermentation tanks, the oak barrels and the cellar.
At each winery visit, 3-6 wines are assessed with a sommelier by colour, aroma, body and finish. At one of the meals, wine is paired with local cheeses, olive-oil dishes and meat or fish. The programme closes with a short seminar on wine culture, grape varieties and regional differences, and participants receive a certificate of attendance.
Highlights
- Structured tasting workshops led by a sommelier or wine educator
- Seeing the entire production process on site, from vineyard to cellar
- Wine and food pairing at one meal, with all meals included in the package
- An overnight stay at a boutique hotel or vineyard house in the package with accommodation
Who Is It For?
Suitable for executive and leadership teams of 5-25; it appeals to organisations looking for a calm setting that encourages conversation for an incentive trip, a board gathering or hosting select clients. The physical effort is light; the vineyard walks are short and on flat or gently sloping ground. Participation is for those aged 18 and over only.
Planning Notes
- The September-October harvest period is the liveliest time; hands-on harvest activities are charged extra.
- Transport is not included in the package; adding a transfer is recommended so that no one drives after the tastings.
- Grape must and alcohol-free pairing alternatives are planned in advance for participants who do not drink alcohol.
- The choice of vineyards and wineries is finalised according to dates, group size and preferred grape varieties.
Additional Services
Corporate Fit
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Suitable Team SizeExecutive and leadership teams of 5-25
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SegmentStandard
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Extra FeaturesLocal economy, Low waste, Accessible
Included Services / Excluded Services
- Guiding by a professional sommelier / wine educator
- Visits to and tasting fees at the vineyard estates and wineries named in the programme (3-6 wines tasted at each visit)
- All meals named in the programme (breakfast, lunches, dinners, appetisers)
- A wine and food pairing experience (at one meal)
- Vineyard walk and winery tours
- Accommodation (in packages with an overnight stay - boutique hotel or vineyard house)
- Wine education seminar (wine culture, grape varieties, terroir)
- Certificate of attendance
- Corporate event planning and round-the-clock support
- Programme design tailored to the group
- Flights (can be added as an optional additional service)
- Intercity or local transport / transfers (can be added as an option)
- Personal expenses (wine purchases, souvenirs)
- Alcoholic drinks (requests for extra wine beyond the tastings)
- Additional hands-on activities during the harvest period (charged extra)
- Travel insurance (recommended, an additional service)
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FAQ
It depends on the winery visited, but a typical workshop covers 5-7 wines: white (for example Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Narince, Emir), rosé, red (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Kalecik Karası, Öküzgözü, Boğazkere) and sweet (Muscat, Late Harvest). The wine educator explains the aroma, body, acidity and finish of each wine.
The harvest usually runs from late August to early October. During this period participants pick grapes in the vineyard, try crushing the grapes, taste the fresh must and watch fermentation begin. There is also a conversation with the winemakers about the harvest process.
April to October, when the vineyards are green, is ideal. The harvest period (September-October) is the most popular. In the winter months (November-March) the vines are dormant, but wine tastings and winery tours can still take place, and the vineyard landscape is quieter and more peaceful.
Yes, most workshops include wine and food pairing. For example, white wine is served with cheese or seafood, red wine with red meat, and sweet wine with chocolate or dried fruit. Wine pairing is also offered at lunch and dinner.
Yes, the wineries visited offer wine for sale at a discount after the tour. Participants can have the wines they like shipped to their homes or take them with them.
Yes, the tour is planned exclusively for companies. Vineyard estates, tasting rooms and guides are arranged according to group size. It can run with a minimum of 5 participants.
Absolutely. The tour is suitable for beginners. The wine educator explains every concept (such as aroma, body, acidity, tannin and finish) in plain language. More in-depth information is also offered for more experienced participants.
No, drink-driving is strictly prohibited on all our tours. Participants who take part in tastings do not drive (a company coach or a transfer service is used). Drivers of our chauffeured vehicles do not consume alcohol. In addition, wine is generally served in small, sip-sized amounts at tastings and the aim is not intoxication.
The Vineyards Trip (Thrace) is particularly suited to executive and leadership teams of 5-25. The programme flow can be tailored to the number of participants, the departmental structure and the intended motivational outcome.
This tour is positioned in the standard segment. The price is confirmed according to the number of participants, dates, transport, meals, guiding and any additional activities required.
The programme's notable additional features are: a contribution to the local economy, low waste and an accessible programme. Low-carbon transport, low-waste operations and local sourcing options can be added as required.
To receive a quote, simply share the number of participants, your preferred dates, destination, budget segment and any specific requirements on the tour request form. A proposal with alternative pricing and programme options is then prepared for your corporate team.
