DESCRIPTION
Wine is only half the story of the Yarra Valley – book this great value gourmet tour and taste fresh fruits, wines, cheeses, pasta, meats and much more! 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 DeBortoli – while combining these fine drinks with stops at various other locations which will indulge your palate.
Sample some fresh fruit and juice, rich chocolates at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie, feast on a delicious lunch, stop at the Yarra Valley 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 farm gate visit to Yarra Farm Fresh
- Tastings at De Bortoli 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
- Tastings at Yering Station
- FREE onboard Wi-Fi
Highlights
- Start the day by tasting of some of the Yarra Valley’s freshest fruits, juices & locally made products at Yarra Farm Fresh
- Sample wine & cheese at the iconic DeBortoli Wines
- Visit the Yarra Valley Dairy for the valley’s freshest cheeses
- Enjoy a delicious lunch at Rochford wines – choose from four different meal options & enjoy a glass of Rochford’s quality wine
- Tastings at Yering Station
- Before returning to Melbourne, you will visit the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie for some local chocolate tastings
Time
- Tours depart daily from the Rendezvous Hotel at 8.50am (or earlier from your hotel) and returns at approximately 5.00pm
Hotel Pickup
- Select the central 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
- Select your hotel name and pick up time from the location drop down list provided. If your hotel is not listed, select an alternative hotel in close proximity and make your way to that hotel on the day of the tour. Alternatively, choose Rendezvous Hotel from the location drop down list and make your way to that hotel on the day of the tour, as this is the main departure point
If you have not yet booked a hotel
- 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. Local tour operator’s contact details will appear on your tour voucher
If your hotel is not listed 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. Make your way to the Rendezvous Hotel at least 15 minutes prior to the tour departure time
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
- Hotel pick up information is required to confirm the booking
- Itineraries may be subject to change due to weather and road conditions
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please keep the voucher and present on day of the tour
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher