About this tour
Spend eight to nine hours exploring Victoria's premier wine region, an hour from Melbourne. Your private driver handles the logistics while you work through tastings at multiple award-winning vineyards, then settle into a two-course lunch at a top-tier restaurant. The Yarra Valley's cool-climate portfolio—Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, sparkling—defines Australian wine. Between cellar doors, detour to the Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery for something sweeter. It's a curated tasting circuit with the fuss removed.
Highlights
- Award-winning vineyard tastings across multiple properties
- Two-course gourmet lunch at prestigious cellar restaurant
- Cool-climate wines: Pinot, Chardonnay, sparkling varieties
- Private vehicle and knowledgeable local guide throughout
- Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery stop
- Rolling hills and boutique winery landscapes
What to expect
Your day begins with hotel pickup in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle. Your guide navigates you to three or four handpicked wineries, where you'll taste current releases and ask questions without time pressure. Around midday, you'll arrive at a proper vineyard restaurant for lunch—expect seasonal, locally-sourced cooking designed to complement the wines you've already encountered. Afterwards, a quick stop at the Chocolaterie breaks up the tasting rhythm. The pace is leisurely; there's no rushed itinerary. You're mostly sitting, walking short distances between cellar doors and the car, and listening to someone who knows the region's soil and vintage variations.
Good to know
The region is pram-friendly. Service animals welcome. You'll be on your feet briefly at each winery, but the tour suits all fitness levels. Coffee and tea provided. Wear comfortable clothes; the valley can be cooler than Melbourne even in summer.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.