The Ultimate Yarra Valley Food and Wine Small Group Tour (Max 6 guests)

Highlights

  • Comprehensive intro to Yarra Valley wines and tastings with the winemakers

  • Dine with a view: 2-course lunch overlooking lovely Yarra Valley vineyards

  • Convenient hotel pickup and round-trip transportation from Melbourne

  • Personalized, intimate experience: small group limited to 6 people

Summary

Your tour starts with pickup from your central Melbourne hotel. Traveling aboard an air-conditioned minivan, set out on the journey into the Yarra Valley—a scenic drive through the Melbourne suburbs and lush countryside. The first stop of the day is De Bortoli Winery, a family-run establishment renowned for its chardonnay and pinot noir varietals. After learning a little about the winemaking process and the region’s most popular grapes, sample some of the award-winning wines for yourself, accompanied by a selection of regional cheeses. Continue to local wineries where you can enjoy estate tours and wine tastings. Enjoy lunch at a winery restaurant, where you are treated to a 2-course gourmet meal. As you feast on the seasonal dishes and taste regional specialties, gaze out over the verdant expanse of vineyards. After lunch, the final stop of the day is at Coldstream Hills Winery, where you admire the impressive tiered vineyards before heading to the cellar door for a guided wine tasting. Finally, relax on the scenic drive back to Melbourne, where your tour ends with drop-off at your hotel.

Tour info

Duration
7 hours
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Why take this tour?

Right on Melbourne’s doorstep, the Yarra Valley is renowned for its fine wines and gourmet cuisine. This small-group tour is limited to 6 people for a more intimate tasting experience, and offers an itinerary to satisfy the most discerning wine lovers and foodies. Sample regional wines and cheeses at De Bortoli Winery, enjoy a 2-course lunch amid the vineyards, and meet local winemakers throughout the day.

What’s included?

  • 2-course lunch with a glass of wine at leading winery restaurant

  • 2 Premium Wine Tasting Events and an additional wine tasting with Lunch

  • Live Commentary by Professional Driver/Guide

  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

  • 2 Premium Wine Tasting Events

  • Entry/Admission - Yarra Valley

  • Entry/Admission - Epicurean Food and Wine Tours

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 7h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Epicurean Food and Wine Tours

About operator:

OPEN FOR BUSINESS! FLEXIBLE BOOKING AND CANCELLATION POLICY With a view to social distancing in the current travel climate we have moved to "private tours" and "6 guests max Mercedes tours" local tours at small group rates. Touring Yarra Valley and Mornington Peninsula wine regions-departing Melbourne. You will enjoy fabulous scenery just over an hour from your Melbourne City hotel, fresh and local produce at one of awarded restaurants in the Yarra Valley or on the Peninsula, Cheese and Wine, and Premium Wine Tastings. Over 20 years of 5 STAR touring excellence guests book Epicurean for extensive knowledge and good humor of tour guides, well considered choices of wineries, all family owned and operated both big and boutique with outstanding cellar door experiences and a Our vehicles have free WiFi for your convenience and complimentary bottled water. Rate is all inclusive. Epicurean frequently book out so don't miss out. Book Now

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