Full-Day Yarra Valley Wine Experience with Lunch Experience with Pickup from Her Majesty's Theatre at 9:45 AM
ID: GYG60158-90485
Category:
Country: Australia
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Visit some of Victoria’s top wineries in the stunning Yarra Valley as part of a full-day, small group tour from Melbourne. Enjoy tutored tastings with your expert guide at 4 premium wineries, and lunch at a winery restaurant.
Winery tours have never been so much fun and so affordable! This full-day tour takes in some of Victoria's best wineries in the stunning region of the Yarra Valley, just an hour’s drive from Melbourne.
Begin by learning the art of the swirl, sniff and slurp from your expert wine guide and then try a range of cellar door tastings. Move on to lunch at the next venue and enjoy a winery restaurant meal with a glass of wine.
In the afternoon travel through the gorgeous scenery to a smaller boutique winery for some tastings and finish the day at another top winery. Return to Melbourne having had an unforgettable day out in the Yarra Valley.
Detailed Itinerary
09:00–09:40 AM: Pick-up at designated stations and departure for the Yarra Valley (just under an hour’s journey in the touring coach).
11:00 AM– Greenstone is beautifully situated on a single site in the picturesque Yarra Valley, an hour's drive from Melbourne. The Winery and Cellar Door, which are nestled in to the base of the Christmas Hills, have unparalleled views of the Estate vineyard and Great Dividing ranges. It is here that winemaking operations are carried out, making Greenstone one of the most progressive wineries in the valley.
12:00 PM– Balgownie Estate: One of the Yarra Valley’s jewels, Balgownie Estate is a stylish winery featuring great views and an excellent restaurant, where you’ll enjoy lunch with a glass of the Estate’s wine. And, of course, there are more great wines to taste at the Balgownie cellar door.
01:30 PM– Yering Farm: This stop is one of the Yarra Valley’s most charming boutique wineries. Yering Farm boasts stunning views and a delightful sense of heritage. At the cellar door you’ll have the opportunity to experience traditionally-made wines and to see the antique copper wine-making equipment used by the Yarra Valley’s pioneer vignerons.
02:15 PM – Soumah of Yarra Valley: The cool climate allows this winery to specialize in styles and varieties typical to northern Italy and south eastern France. With awards for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, you’ll be sure to find something pleasing while overlooking the rolling hills of the vineyard and the majestic Warramate Hills.
03:30 PM: Depart the Yarra Valley for Melbourne.
04:30–05:00 PM: Return to drop off stations.
Highlights
- Visit 4 premium wineries in the Yarra Valley
- Enjoy lunch with a glass of wine at a winery restaurant
- Admire the views of rolling hills from the vineyards
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The itinerary and timing for this activity may change without notice
• Please note that passengers must refrain from consuming food and hot drinks on board the bus
• This tour operates with a maximum of 24 passengers, and the maximum number of people per booking is 8
• It cannot be guaranteed that groups larger than 8 will be accommodated on the same vehicle
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Masks are required while indoors
All participants who are over 12 years old must present proof of full vaccination
Her Majestys Theatre, at the corner of Exhibition Street and Little Bourke Street, City at 9:45 AM.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
