About this tour
An eight-hour private winery tour in Yarra Valley where you set the itinerary, pace and budget. You're collected from your hotel by air-conditioned minivan, visit wineries of your choice, and return on your schedule. Best suited to groups who want flexibility without the constraint of fixed stops or a preset route — you control which cellar doors to visit, how long to spend, and what suits your wine knowledge and interests.
Highlights
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included in private minivan
- You choose which wineries to visit and how long at each
- Air-conditioned transport across the valley
- Set your own pace and itinerary with driver support
- Suitable for all fitness levels, infants welcome
- Multi-lingual guides available
- Bottled water provided throughout the day
What to expect
You'll be picked up from your hotel at a time you arrange. From there, your driver takes you to the wineries you've selected beforehand or suggest along the way. At each cellar door, you'll taste wines at your own speed and decide how long to linger before moving on. The driver stays with the minivan while you explore; the full eight hours is yours to split between vineyards, with breaks as needed.
There's no set agenda or guided commentary at the wineries themselves — you're arranging tastings directly with each venue. At the end of the day, you're returned to your hotel. Bottled water is available throughout to keep you refreshed between stops.
What travellers say
- Complete control over which wineries you visit
- Flexible timing means no rushing between stops
- Private vehicle gives group comfort and privacy
- Hotel pickup removes transport planning
- Affordable option compared to fixed group tours
- Tasting fees and lunch cost extra, can add up quickly
- No guided wine education or cellar door commentary included
- Requires advance planning to make the most of eight hours
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This tour works well for wine enthusiasts or groups who know what they want to taste, or for those who prefer to decide on the day rather than commit to a fixed itinerary. It suits families with young children since infants can travel in prams and specialized seats are available. Note that wine tasting fees at each winery are not included — you pay per pour at cellar doors. Lunch is also not included, though you can arrange to eat at a winery or nearby restaurant. Because the itinerary is flexible, peak times (weekends in harvest season) may mean busier cellar doors. The tour operates year-round; confirm weather suitability for your visit. Group size and exact pickup points should be confirmed at booking.
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