DESCRIPTION
The Yarra Valley’s boundaries start just 45 kilometers from Melbourne’s CBD. Famous for premium food & wine, tours, markets, events, boutique breweries and more. Enjoy a personalised yarra valley bus tour in the company of an average number of 12 -20 people (max. 24) in our luxury, air-conditioned fun bus.
The Yarra is an unbelievable valley to visit at any time during the year, with every season creating an amazing canvas of colours, this is truly a picturesque region and only a short journey from the heart of Melbourne. From amazing blue skies and a warming sun to a patchwork of dazzling autumn leaves, the fool bloom of freshly ripened fruit on the vine, or a cozy open fire with a delicious wine to warm every heart, every season has its own beauty and charm making a tour of this Victorian region a must-do!
Inclusions
- A Real Wine Expert
- Cellar Door Tasting at Steels Gate Wines, Yering Farm and Balgownie Estate
- A La Carte Lunch at Balgownie Estate Restaurant including a glass of estate wine
- A private tour of Domaine Chandon plus a glass of their premium sparkling wine
Highlights
- Yarra Valley Wine Experience
- A Real Wine Expert, (not a snob!) as your guide that will entertain and educate you
- Steels Gate Wines
- A La Carte Lunch at Balgownie Estate including a glass of estate wine
- Yering Farm
- A private tour of Domaine Chandon plus a glass of their premium sparkling wine
Time
- 9.20am : Depart Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders Lane
- 11:00am: Steels Gate Wines – Start the day by learning how to swirl, sniff & slurp
- 12:00pm: Balgownie Estate – Lunch includes main meal, a glass of Balgownie Estate wine & tea or coffee
- 1:30pm: Yering Farm – Overlooks stunning views, fantastic environment to enjoy superb wines made with traditional winemaking techniques
- 2:15pm: Domaine Chandon – a guided tour through the winery that shows how the wine is made followed by a relaxing glass of Australia’s best bubbly
- 3:30pm: Leave Yara Valley back to Melbourne
- 4:30-5:00pm: Return to Drop off points
- Itinerary & timing may change without notice
Location
- Your pick up location is the Holiday Inn Melbourne on Flinders Lane (575 Flinders Lane Melbourne) at 09:20 am
- Alternative pick up locations can be arranged – a number will be provided on your voucher to arrange
Additional Information
- Itinerary & timing may change without notice
- Vehicles for this tour are licensed to seat a maximum 24 passengers however a maximum 7 passengers for any one group booking is allowed
- We will not guarantee that individual bookings wishing to join a group to increase the size of that group over 7 will be on the same bus
- Due to transport safety regulation we are unable to carry children less than 7 years of age on this tour
- A child rate is valid for 7 – 15 year olds inclusive
- 16 and above are to be charged at adult rates
Booking Information
- Confirmation in the form of a tour voucher will be received at time of booking
- Upon completion of purchase, please print the voucher and present on day of the experience
- Mobile Vouchers are accepted! – Vouchers can also be presented on your mobile device for this attraction
- For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
- Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
- We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 24 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements