Wine is only half the story of the Yarra Valley - book this great value gourmet tour and taste a range of fresh fruits, wines, cheeses and chocolates!
During this wonderful journey into this famously verdant region of Victoria which departs from Melbourne at 9:00 am, you'll pay a visit to some of the premier wineries of the Yarra Valley - including the iconic Rochford and Balgownie Estates - while combining these fine drinks with stops at various other locations which will indulge your palate. Sample some fresh fruit and other locally grown produce, rich chocolates at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, feast on a delicious lunch, devour delicious cheeses at Coldstream Dairy and taste many exclusive wines. Few Yarra Valley tours blend together the aspects of both food and wine together in such an enjoyable fashion, and when combined with the friendly, knowledgeable guides it's a comprehensive and in-depth way to both sample and learn everything that makes the Yarra tick. With everything you'll need included in the price of the tour - including lunch and return accommodation transfers (don't worry about drinking and driving!), you'll have everything you need to get the best out of the bounty that the Yarra Valley has to offer - so book a gourmet Yarra Valley tour online today.
Inclusions
- Full day Yarra Valley Winery Tour
- Transfers from Melbourne CBD Hotels
- An exclusive visit to Gateway Market
- Tastings at Balgownie Wines
- Visit to a dairy with cheese and other produce tastings
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at Rochford wines
- Handcrafted chocolate tastings at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
- FREE onboard Wi-Fi
Highlights
- Start the day with an interactive tour where you can taste, touch and smell locally grown produce at Gateway Market
- Sample fine wines at Balgownie Estate
- Visit Coldstream Dairy for a cheese tasting that will delight your senses
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at Rochford wines – choose from four different meal options & enjoy a glass of Rochford’s quality wine
- Before returning to Melbourne, you will visit the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie for some local chocolate tastings
Time
- Pickup is between 8am-9am depending on the hotel selected upon checkout. Please refer to your voucher after booking which will contain your specific pickup time and location.
Hotel Pickup
- Select a hotel from the location drop down list provided
- You must arrive at your pick up location at least 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time
If you have booked a hotel
- Pickup is available from selected hotels only
- Select your hotel name from the location drop down list provided. If the tour operator does not pickup from this hotel directly there will be a note on your voucher with the nearest meeting place and time
- If your hotel is not listed, select an alternative hotel in close proximity and check your voucher after booking for the confirmed pickup details
If you have not yet booked a hotel or you do not require a hotel pick up
- Select the Rendezvous Hotel from the location drop down list provided as this is the main departure point for the tour. Once your hotel arrangements have been finalised, you can contact the local tour operator to change your pick up details
What To Bring
- Windbreaker
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Hat
- Sunscreen
- Camera
- Water bottle
Additional Information
- Please note that the tour operator reserves the right to use other high quality wineries & gourmet locations in the event that regular locations are for any reason unable to accommodate groups for tastings
Booking Information
- The correct pickup time and location will be provided on your voucher after completing the booking and this may differ from the hotel selected upon checkout as the operator does not collect from every hotel in Melbourne
- Itineraries may be subject to change due to supplier availability, weather and road conditions
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received shortly after booking
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
- Kindly note that large items including prams, strollers & luggage are not permitted on the touring vehicle
