Bubbles of Europe is a curated, slow-luxury wine journey designed for women who want more than just tastings—they want context, culture, and connection.
Over ten days, we follow Europe’s most celebrated sparkling wine traditions through Champagne, Luxembourg, and Germany, tracing how rivers, trade routes, and terroir shaped the world’s most iconic bubbles.
This is not a whirlwind tour. This is a deep dive into chalk cellars, river valleys, and centuries of craftsmanship—shared with a like-minded group of women who appreciate good wine and great conversation.
Base in Reims & Épernay
Guided visit to Reims Cathedral
Champagne house cellar tours (chalk tunnels beneath the city)
Grower Champagne tasting & vineyard walk
Seminar-style comparison: Blanc de Blancs vs Blanc de Noirs
Welcome dinner & Champagne bar evening
Sparkling focus: Méthode traditionnelle, dosage, terroir
Scenic drive following ancient trade routes
Explore Luxembourg City’s UNESCO-listed Old Town
Crémant de Luxembourg tastings along the Moselle River
Vineyard lunch overlooking the river
Sparkling focus: Cool-climate elegance & precision
Stay in the Mosel Valley
Riesling Sekt tastings on steep slate slopes
Optional Moselle River cruise
Rhine Valley castles & Rheingau wine region visit
Farewell celebration dinner
Sparkling focus: German Sekt, slate soils, acidity & aging
This experience is perfect for women who:
Love Champagne and want to understand it deeply
Are curious about lesser-known sparkling regions
Prefer intimate, educational, well-paced travel
Enjoy culture, history, and meaningful conversation
Want everything thoughtfully handled—without feeling over-scheduled
No wine certifications required—just curiosity and a love of bubbles.
Arrival Airport: Paris (CDG)
Departure Airport: Frankfurt (FRA)
Group transfer instructions are provided after booking
This trip involves walking on uneven vineyard terrain
Moderate fitness level recommended
Group size capped to maintain intimacy and access
Travel insurance is mandatory
This is a limited-capacity experience designed to foster connection, learning, and joy.
✨ If you’ve ever wanted to truly understand sparkling wine
✨ If you love traveling with women who value substance and style
✨ If Champagne makes you feel something
This trip is for you.
👉 Reserve Your Spot Now
Champagne reception
private coach, regional transfers, trains where applicable)
(regional cuisine + wine pairings)
Required for all travelers
Phylicia Stitzel is the founder of The Backpacker Mom and the host behind thoughtfully curated women’s group trips, Bougie Wine Tribe, centered on wine, culture, and connection. With a background in travel writing and wine education, she designs experiences that go beyond tastings—inviting women to explore place through vineyards, shared meals, and meaningful moments.
Her trips are intentionally paced, welcoming, and experience-driven, blending wine education with storytelling, laughter, and the kind of memories that last long after the last glass is poured. Whether traveling solo or with friends, guests are invited to come curious, relaxed, and ready to savor.
