Bubbles of the World II is a thoughtfully designed fall journey through Switzerland, Austria, and Italy that offers a fresh perspective on how sparkling wine shows up across Europe.

Rather than focusing on one famous region or a single style, this trip invites you to experience bubbles side by side—how climate, landscape, and culture influence everything from crisp alpine sparklers to elegant river-valley Sekt to hillside Prosecco made for long, lingering meals.

This experience isn’t about expertise or knowing the “right” terms. It’s about curiosity. You’ll taste, explore, and learn naturally—through vineyard walks, shared meals, and conversations with the people who make the wine—while traveling at a relaxed, unhurried pace.

Set in late September, when vineyards are alive with harvest energy, and crowds have thinned, Bubbles of the World II is designed to be approachable, enriching, and joyful—a chance to see Europe’s sparkling wines from a broader, more connected point of view.

Bubbles of the World II is for women who are curious about wine, love to travel, and enjoy experiencing new places through food, culture, and shared moments.

This trip is a great fit if you:

• Enjoy sparkling wine and want to see how it’s made and enjoyed in different parts of Europe

• Like learning through experience rather than formal classes

• Appreciate thoughtful, well-paced travel without feeling rushed

• Enjoy meaningful conversation, beautiful scenery, and great meals

• Want a fall trip that feels relaxed, immersive, and genuinely enjoyable

You don’t need a wine background or prior knowledge—just an open mind, a sense of curiosity, and a willingness to savor each stop along the way.

If you love discovering new perspectives while traveling and prefer connection over crowds, you’ll feel right at home here.

• Harvest season energy without peak tourism

• Cooler temperatures ideal for sparkling wine tastings

• Golden vineyard landscapes and dramatic scenery

• Deeper conversations with winemakers between harvest moments

• A slower, more intentional travel rhythm

Fall isn’t just beautiful—it’s when wine regions feel the most honest.

Days 1–3: Switzerland – Alpine Precision & Quiet Luxury

Lavaux Vineyard Terraces

Base: Lake Geneva / Lavaux

• Arrive in Geneva and transfer along Lake Geneva

• Stay overlooking terraced vineyards and the Alps

• Guided vineyard walks through UNESCO-listed Lavaux

• Boutique Swiss sparkling wine tasting

• Scenic lakeside lunches and a welcome dinner

Sparkling focus: Cool-climate elegance, structure, and precision
Why it matters: Swiss bubbles are rarely exported—this is access few travelers get.

Days 4–6: Austria – Imperial Grace & Sekt Excellence

Wachau Valley

Base: Vienna & Wachau Valley

• Explore Vienna’s café culture and historic wine taverns (Heuriger)

• Travel along the Danube into the Wachau Valley

• Vineyard visits on terraced hillsides above the river

• Austrian Sekt tastings focused on aging, classification, and acidity

• Leisurely evenings and refined, seasonal cuisine

Sparkling focus: Structured, age-worthy Austrian Sekt
Why it matters: Austria produces some of Europe’s most precise sparkling wines—and almost no one talks about it.

Days 7–10: Italy – Prosecco, Properly Done

Valdobbiadene

Base: Conegliano–Valdobbiadene Hills

• Stay in the heart of Prosecco Superiore DOCG

• Visit small, family-run hillside producers

• Comparative tastings: DOC vs DOCG vs traditional method

• Vineyard lunches, scenic drives, and Italian hospitality

• Farewell celebration dinner surrounded by the hills

Sparkling focus: Terroir-driven Prosecco and quality-focused production
Why it matters: This experience completely reshapes how you understand Prosecco.

• Moderate walking in vineyards and historic towns

• Uneven terrain in wine regions

• Small group size for access and intimacy

• Travel insurance required