About this tour
A full-day private wine tour of Victoria's Yarra Valley, taking in over 80 wineries in the state's oldest and most prestigious cool-climate wine region, just an hour from Melbourne. You'll visit boutique and award-winning vineyards for tastings, eat a two-course lunch at a vineyard restaurant, and stop at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery. Throughout the 8–9 hours, you'll travel in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle with a knowledgeable local guide.
Highlights
- Private luxury vehicle and dedicated guide for the full day
- Tastings at multiple boutique and award-winning vineyards
- Two-course gourmet lunch at an acclaimed vineyard restaurant
- Visit to Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery
- Rolling-hill scenery of Victoria's oldest wine region
- Coffee and tea included throughout the day
- No group crowds — tailored to your pace and preferences
What to expect
You'll be picked up and driven in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle to the Yarra Valley, about an hour from Melbourne. The day unfolds with visits to multiple wineries and boutique vineyards, where you'll taste cool-climate wines and learn about the region's wine-making heritage from your guide. Mid-day, you'll settle in at a top vineyard restaurant for a two-course lunch, with coffee or tea included. In the afternoon, you'll visit the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery before being driven back to Melbourne, arriving around late afternoon or early evening. The pace is leisurely, designed around wine country relaxation rather than a rushed itinerary. Your guide shapes the experience to your interests, so if you want longer at a particular winery or prefer quieter spots, they can adjust.
What travellers say
- Private tour means no competing with large groups at wineries
- Knowledgeable guide tailors pace and stops to your interests
- Lunch and tastings included — clear pricing, no surprise costs
- Scenic rolling hills and established award-winning vineyards
- Air-conditioned comfort ideal for warm days
- Eight to nine hours is a full day — may feel long for some
- Dependant on guide quality — experience varies by individual
- Peak times bring crowded tasting rooms despite private tour format
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This works well for wine enthusiasts, couples, small groups, and anyone seeking a refined day away from the city without the logistics of driving or worrying about drink limits. It's accessible for all fitness levels, and strollers are welcome if you have infants or small children. Service animals are permitted. The tour is not alcohol-focused in a heavy way — tastings are educational and measured, not a pub crawl. Note: peak times (weekends, school holidays) will see busier vineyard tasting rooms. No large-group buffer — it's just your party and the guide, so the experience is intimate. Lunch and wine tastings are included; other food or wine purchases are at your own cost. Bring sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes, as you'll move between indoor and outdoor vineyard settings.
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