Take a full-day wine tour in the Yarra Valley and discover some of the best wineries in Victoria just an hour's drive from Melbourne. Stop at 4 different wineries, taste a range of wines, and savor an included lunch. After pickup from a range of meeting points, depart for the Yarra Valley. Make your first stop at Greenstone, nestled in the base of the Christmas Hills. 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 the next venue, Balgownie Estate, a stylish winery featuring great views and an excellent restaurant. Enjoy lunch with a glass of the estate's wine, then taste more of the wines produced there at the cellar door. In the afternoon, travel through the gorgeous scenery to a smaller boutique winery, Yering Farm. Experience traditionally made wines and see the antique copper wine-making equipment used by the Yarra Valley’s pioneer vignerons. Afterward, make your final stop at Soumah of Yarrah Valey. The cool climate allows this winery to specialize in styles and varieties typical to northern Italy and southeastern France, such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Sample the award-winning wines before returning to Melbourne.

Discover some of the Yarra Valley's top wineries by bus to sample delectable local wines and food. Savor quality wines at three wineries, tuck into a delicious local lunch, and top everything off with a visit to a chocolaterie for a sweet finish. Begin your full-day gourmet tour of the Yarra Valley with an exclusive farm gate visit and greenhouse tour at Gateway Market. Enjoy delicious fruit platters to fuel you up for the day ahead. Next, travel to one of the valley’s iconic wineries, Balgownie Estate, to enjoy a tasting from their extensive range of quality wines. Learn how to swirl and sniff like true connoisseurs, while sampling some of the very finest cool-climate wines. At the Coldstream Dairy the amazing products will truly melt in your mouth. The cheeses here are stunning and have your taste buds working overtime! Stop for lunch at the fabulous Rochford Wines and choose from four different main meals, with a glass of wine, tea, or coffee. Take some time to explore the gift shop, or perhaps climb the spiral staircase to enjoy the panoramic views from Rochford’s famous lookout tower. After lunch, make your way to the amazing Yarra Valley Chocolaterie. Here, enjoy a complimentary tasting of the spectacular delights handcrafted by the chocolaterie’s French and Belgian chocolatiers.

We put an emphasis on the social, casual and fun side of a tour by making the group comfortable with one another. The day starts by everyone contributing to a playlist via Spotify so we have music for the day. Once we are on the road we want to get to know what type of people do we have. Are you a big drinker? More of a chocolate and cheese type? Do you like wine? Do you like beer instead? The guide aims to figure out what kind of group he has and what everyone wants to do. Together, we all contribute to the itinerary and make a plan for the day. There are a lot of options to choose from, but generally there is time for 5 venues. Options range from over 100 wineries of all sizes (some of which are better at certain wines and blends than others), a gin distillery, a champagne place, a cheese place, a cider place, and more. We generally have time for 5 venues, so we can't do everything! But we aim to try and make sure we do the things that most of the group want to do. If the group want to do a bit of everything we try our best to do as many different things as possible. Sometimes groups are a little less into alcohol than others, so the tours itinerary will change everyday. Sometimes all 5 venues are alcohol related, where as some are only 1 or 2. Because everything is relatively close to one another, there are certain moments where even the group can be split up. Across the road from the winery is a gin place. Across the road from the chocolate place is a winery..etc... So you get complete freedom throughout the day. Of course, however, if we have a group that are happy to put their faith in us and are not too bothered we have a default itinerary that we like to go through. Generally speaking the day would be the following... - Wine tasting at a scenic winery (Helen and Joeys Estate) - 1 Smaller, boutique winery that also does an incredible apple cider (Yering Farm Wines) - A restaurant, 'Quarters', which is located at Huberts Estate, one of the largest wineries in the Yarra Valley. Here you would get complete freedom of what you order for lunch. Lunch is not included in the price and this would be at your own expense on the day. Also here is an indigenous art museum -1 Gin distillery where we have a paddle/flight of Gins (Four Pillars) -1 Chocolate tasting of 10-12 chocolates (Yarra Valley Chocolataire) - Incredible views the entire time. Each place has tastings of 5-6 wines/gins which are all included in the price. The only additional price is lunch. All of this is done in a fun, social, laid back and non-pretentious way. This isn't a tour for people that take themselves too seriously. We want to inject a lot of fun into what can tend to be a bit of a rigid and structured tour. This isn't a tour, more like a road trip with mates!

You'll be picked up from Melbourne in front of the Arts Centre at 8:45am. On the way to the Yarra Valley, appreciate the beautiful landscape scenery and learn about the region from your friendly tour guide. When you get there, you'll have the pleasure of visiting three premium hand-picked wineries to smell and taste wonderful wines from the region's famous varieties like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and much more. For lunch, savour a two-course meal [gourmet antipasti followed by seasonal mains of your choice] paired with a glass of estate wine at a scenic winery. We like to showcase other Yarra Valley specialties by visiting a local Brewery where you get to try craft ales and ciders [Wednesday to Sunday]. On some days we’ll visit the iconic Four Pillars Gin Distillery to enjoy their refreshing gins with a mixer of your choice [Monday & Tuesday only]. We’ll finish the day with a visit to a famous Chocolate & Ice-cream Factory where you can indulge in sweet delights. Remember the good memories and experiences as you take a relaxing trip back to the city! This comprehensive trip includes all tastings, 2-course lunch with a glass of wine, and transportation from Melbourne. Relax and let us handle everything. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the picturesque Yarra Valley, where wine, food, and nature combine for a magical experience.

Travel to the north-east through the bush laden suburbs of Templestowe, Eltham and Kangaroo Ground to the De Bortoli Vineyard at Dixons Creek. This is an elegant start to the day as you'll enjoy a pairing of selected wines and cheeses. It's then on Yering Station, the site of the first vineyard in Victoria in 1838. You'll enjoy a tasting of their estate wines in the original winery (circa 1859) that also features local artworks and produce. For lunch, you'll adjourn to their stunning restaurant. With its world-class views and cuisine, you’ll have an a la carte selection from which to select your main course meal and glass of wine. After lunch, it's a change of pace with a visit to Payten & Jones, one of the smaller producers in the Yarra Valley. Behn Payten and Troy Jones produce small-batch, approachable wines with a personality that includes the familiar chardonnay and pinot noir, together with syrah and some Mediterranean varietals. The afternoon continues with a visit to the Coldstream Hills Winery at Coldstream. Established by James Halliday, one of Australia’s leading authors and commentators on wine, the wines are beautifully crafted and have enjoyed success at numerous wine shows, especially the chardonnay and pinot noir. The final stop for the day is at the charming Medhurst Vineyard. Established in 1999, the family-owned vineyard of 35 acres has a delightful elevation in the foothills of the Warramate Ranges and produces a small selection of elegant table wines. On days when Coldstream Hills and Medhurst are not open (Tue, Wed & Thu) visits would instead be made to Punt Road and/or Oakridge Vineyards.

Join a full-day wine tour in the Yarra Valley and discover some of the best wineries in Victoria, just an hour's drive from Melbourne. Stop at 4 different venues, and sample wine, food, gin, beer, or chocolate. After pickup from the steps of St. Paul's Cathedral, depart for Yarra Valley. Make your first stop at Soumah of Yarra Valley. Learn how the cool climate allows this winery to specialize in styles and varieties typical to northern Italy and southeastern France, such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Depending on the day of the week, your second stop will either be Coldstream Hills or Helen & Joey. At Helen & Joey, enjoy a guided tasting of 5 different wines whilst enjoying panoramic views. Indulge in their own wine in a can, which is great to travel with and for picnics. Enter the cellar door of Coldstream Hills for tastings of their award-winning wines and sweeping views across the majestic Yarra Valley toward Mount Toolangi. Let the staff guide you through a tasting of a range of Single Vineyard and Reserve Wines. Next up is a lunch stop at Quarters restaurant at St Hubert's. Look around their indigenous art gallery on the floor below the cellar door. If you have your own food, you can eat it on the bus, or head to the restaurant to buy a beer, wine, lunch, or even another wine tasting. You can also get dropped off at Domaine Chandon for a glass of sparkling wine while you wait for others to finish lunch. Toward the end of the day, at your final stop, split up depending on your preference for wine, gin, beer, and chocolate. Sit down at a table at Four Pillars Gin Distillery for a gin paddle, glass of wine, or can of beer. Alternatively, walk over to Payten and Jones for a wine tasting, or go to Matilda Bay Brewery for a beer paddle. You can also visit Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery to sample chocolates.

Get ready for a fun and carefree (all-inclusive) tasting tour of the Yarra Valley. This tour is all about sipping, savoring, and having a bunch of fun with new friends from all around the world - happy days! Picture this: it's 9:00 AM, and we're waiting to pick you up in front of Arts Centre Melbourne. As we venture into the stunning Yarra Valley, you can feel the anticipation building. Leave your worries behind as we handle all the details, ensuring a seamless and stress-free experience from start to finish. In the morning we will visit two hand-picked wineries that showcase the region's amazing terroir and varietals. And to accompany the tasting, we'll treat you to a shared grazing board at the first winery. Generally at the second winery, we’ll enjoy tastings followed by a sumptuous and gourmet pizza lunch with a glass of wine (or beer) included. But our adventure doesn't stop there! We're adding a twist to the tale as we make our way to the renowned Four Pillars Gin Distillery. Get ready to experience their tasting paddles, featuring four different gins and a mixer. And for those who prefer a frothy delight, we've got you covered too! We'll make a final stop at a local craft brewery, where you'll be treated to a paddle of beers or ciders. Throughout the day, our awesome guide will share you with stories and insights about the region, ensuring that your winery tour is not only delicious but also educational and entertaining. As the clock ticks towards 5:15 PM, we'll bid farewell to the Yarra Valley and return to city in front of Federation Square. So are you ready? Yes, then join us on this adventure, where the tour price covers everything, and let the Yarra Valley captivate your senses and leave you thirsting for more. Cheers to an unforgettable journey!

Depart from Central Melbourne and get ready to explore the Yarra Valley wine region. Create your own schedule (wine tastings must be booked in advance) and then sit back and relax without having to worry about transportation during the day. Make your way to the Yarra Valley, located 1-hour east of Melbourne. Explore the very best of the region and its natural beauty as you taste some of the very best food, wine, gin, beer, and local produce in the country. Hop-on-hop-off stops (Bus loops around every hour): RED ROUTE - refer to timetable for arrival/departure times • Coombe Estate • St Hubert's • Meletos • Napoleon Cider Bar & Punt Road Wines • Domaine Chandon • Oakridge Wines • Tokar Estate • Dominique Portet • Levantine Hill Estate • Rochford Wines • Four Pillars/Payten & Jones Wine (Jayden Ong Winery, Watts River Brewery) • Boat O'Craigo • Innocent Bystander (Matilda Bay Brewery, Beechworth Bakery) GREEN ROUTE - refer to timetable for arrival/departure times • Coombe Estate • St Hubert's • Yering Farm Wines • Yarra Valley Dairy • Yering Station • Yarra Valley Chocolaterie • Yarrawood Estate • Balgownie Estate • Mandala Wines • Fin Wines • De Bortoli Wines • Sutherland Estate • Steels Gate Wines

Explore the Mornington Peninsula and learn about the area's history from your friendly guide. See the famous and colorful bathing boxes at Brighton Beach. Have lunch at a local eatery. Sample delicious handmade cheeses at Main Ridge Dairy and find out how this cheese is made. Meet the activity provider at St Paul's Cathedral and board your transportation to the Mornington Peninsula. First, stop at Brighton Beach, famous for its iconic bathing boxes. Take some amazing photos of these colorful structures and go for a relaxing stroll along the picturesque shoreline. Next, head to the Pig and Whistle and buy a delicious lunch. Savor the many delicious flavors of the region and enjoy the warm hospitality and charming ambiance. After lunch, continue to Main Ridge Dairy to taste a selection of artisanal, handcrafted cheeses. Learn about the cheese-making process. Then, depart from here and return to Melbourne. Enjoy the ride back and then arrive at Federation Square to finish your tour.

Eat and drink your way through the stunningly exquisite Yarra Valley on a tour from Melbourne. Visit traditional wineries and learn about the process of Australian winemaking. Sip award-winning wine and ciders whilst being surrounded by spectacular landscapes. Taste fresh produce and chocolate. Start the day with an indulgent feast for your senses, at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice-Creamery with an exclusive behind-the-scenes chocolate tasting. Over 250 handcrafted chocolates are available for purchase, as well as a variety of free chocolate samples to enjoy. Visit three boutique wineries and cellar-door estates, such as St Huberts, Boat O’Craigo, and Medhurst Wines. In some cases, the itinerary and winery stops will need to be modified due to unforeseen circumstances, such as group sizes, special events, and cellar-door closures. Enjoy free time in Healesville, grab lunch and discover the gateway town to the Yarra Valley. See the Yarra Valley through local eyes rather than being shuttled from one winery to another. Whilst in Healesville, explore the local shops, cafes, and restaurants or pop into Four Pillars Gin Distillery, Matilda Bay Brewery, or Alchemy Distillers. Finally, enjoy a relaxing ride back to Melbourne.