About this tour
A small-group food and wine tour of the Yarra Valley, lasting 7.5 hours, that pairs tastings at family-owned and boutique wineries with a two-course lunch at Soumah or Tokar Estate. You'll sample chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, shiraz and sparkling wines across multiple cellar doors in an air-conditioned Mercedes, guided by a qualified sommelier-style guide who keeps groups intentionally intimate.
Highlights
- Tastings at both large and small family-owned wineries in one day
- Two-course lunch with wine pairing at Soumah or Tokar Estate included
- Deliberately small group size, sometimes up to 8 people maximum
- Air-conditioned Mercedes transport with professional guide throughout
- Bottled water and alcoholic beverages included in price
- Covers Yarra Valley signature varieties: chardonnay, pinot noir, shiraz, sparkling
- Suitable for all fitness levels; no strenuous walking required
- Infant seats available if travelling with young children
What to expect
You'll be picked up and travel in a luxury Mercedes to your first winery stop, where you'll do a guided tasting. The group then moves to a second or third cellar door for more tastings before settling in for a two-course lunch with a paired glass of wine at either Soumah or Tokar Estate (the venue is confirmed when you book). Throughout the day your guide explains the wines and regions; you're encouraged to chat with other guests who share an interest in food and wine. The tour wraps in the early-to-mid afternoon once you've returned to your starting point.
What travellers say
- Genuinely intimate group experience compared to standard valley tours
- Wine tastings paired with proper lunch, not just cellar-door samples
- Both large prestigious wineries and smaller boutique producers visited
- Fully qualified guide provides context and education throughout
- All transport, wines and lunch included in one price
- Group size can expand to 8 people on peak days with 24-hour notice
- Specific wineries and lunch venue not fixed until booking confirmation
- Early morning pick-up time requires confirmation the day before
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone interested in wine education and regional produce without heavy physical demands — you're driven between stops and tastings happen indoors or in covered areas. The group size is genuinely small by regional standards, though on busier dates it can reach 8 people (you'll be notified beforehand). Confirm your pick-up time 24 hours before departure; public transport links exist nearby if you prefer not to be picked up. All drinks are included, so budget only for any extras you want to purchase. The tour runs rain or shine. If you're travelling with an infant, specialised seats are provided.
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