Daily Yarra Valley Wine Experience

Note

• This tour is not recommended for children

Itinerary

• 9.15am-9.45am: Depart Melbourne for Yarra Valley - About an hour's trip in our luxury buses.
• 11:00am: Greenstone Vineyard - Greenstone Vineyard is beautifully situated on a single site in the picturesque Yarra Valley, an hour's drive from Melbourne. The Winery and Cellar Door, which are nestled in to the base of the Christmas Hills, have unparalleled views of the Estate vineyard and Great Dividing ranges. It is here that winemaking operations are carried out, making Greenstone one of the most progressive wineries in the valley.
• 12:00pm: Balgownie Estate - Indulge in a guided tasting session at Balgownie Estate tasting table. Make your selection of wine for lunch and take your complimentary glass of wine to the eatery. Lunch includes main meal, a glass of Balgownie Estate wine & tea or coffee.
• 1:30pm: Yering Farm - The old hay shed situated at the top of the hill, overlooks stunning views, has been converted into a charming rustic Cellar Door, oozing with character. The Cellar Door proudly showcases antique cooper tools used by pioneer winemakers over a century ago. A fantastic environment to enjoy superb wines made with traditional winemaking techniques.
• 2:45: Soumah of Yarra Valley - The Yarra Valley cool climate focus allows this winery to specialise in wine styles and varieties typical to northern Italy and south eastern France. With awards for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir and a passion for northern Italian varieties, you will be sure to find something pleasing while overlooking the rolling hills of the vineyard and the majestic Warramate Hills.
• 3:30pm: Leave Yara Valley back to Melbourne
• 4:30-5:00pm: Return to Drop off points
• Included wineries, timing and itinerary are subject to change without notice

Highlights

• Yarra Valley Wine Experience
• Our tour takes place in some of Victoria's best wineries in the stunning Yarra Valley only one hour from Melbourne
• Guidance from a genuine Wine Expert, who is there to entertain and educate you, not just to dazzle you with wine snobbery!
• Tasting at the cellar doors at Greenstone Wines, Yering Farm, Soumah Wines and Balgownie Estate (wineries are subject to change without notice)
• Steels Gate Wines
• An a La Carte Lunch at Balgownie Estate, accompanied by a glass of the Estate's wine
• Yering Farm

Time

• 9.15am-9.45am: Depart Melbourne for Yarra Valley
• 4:30-5:00pm: Return to Drop off points

Location

Pickup locations

• 9:15am The Savoy Hotel on Little Collins Melbourne - 630 Little Collins St, Melbourne

• 9:25am Immigration Museum - 400 Flinders St (Cnr Market St), Melbourne

• 9.35am QV Melbourne - 210 Lonsdale St, Melbourne

• 9.40am Grand Hyatt - Russell St Entrance, Melbourne

• 9:45am Her Majesty's Theatre - 219 Exhibition Street, Melbourne

• **We ask passengers to be at the pick-up location 10 minutes prior to pick up time.

• **Included wineries, timing and itinerary is subject to change without notice.

Additional Information

• Included wineries, timing and itinerary is subject to change without notice
• Separate bookings requesting to travel together to a total of 9 or more may not be accommodated on the same vehicle
• Departs daily (except Dec 25, 26 and Jan 1)
• Moderate unassisted mobility required.
• Only a small overnight bag or day pack allowed as no vehicle storage.
• Excess baggage or equipment will result in denied travel and fare forfeited.

Lunch

• Lunch is a 1 course main meal with a glass of wine and tea or coffee at a selected winery restaurant
• Vegetarian, Vegan, Dairy Free and Gluten Free options are available daily from the menu selection
• Other dietary needs are available upon request and with pre-arrangement, additional charges may apply

Terms And Conditions

• Vehicles seat a maximum of 21 or 24 passengers, however a maximum of 8 passengers for any one group is allowed.
• Groups of 9+ passengers cannot be accommodated on our public tour. Please enquire directly with AWTC for private group tours.
• During peak periods we have multiple vehicles departing daily and each bus has its own individual schedule.
• We are not responsible if you miss your departure time.
• Missed tours caused by client changes, third-party transfers, illness, or booking errors are not our responsibility.
• Reconfirm 48 hrs. before departure: (03) 9419 4444.
• Travellers should purchase travel insurance.
• We are not responsible for lost/stolen property in vehicles or on tour. Returning lost items is at the client’s expense.
• Minimum drinking age is 18; proof of age may be required at wineries.
• Intoxicated people will be refused service as per Victorian Liquor Regulation.
• No alcohol consumption on board. Bottled water is allowed; other food & beverages are not.
• Drivers can disembark passengers displaying unacceptable conduct.
• Nuisance-causing passengers will be refused access to vehicles/venues, with no liability for resulting expenses.
• Clients are liable for damage/theft of property. Charges apply for graffiti, soiling, or fixture breakage.
• Alternate vehicles, venues, and operators may be used.
• Prices and itineraries can change at any time.
• Wineries do not allow BYO alcohol or food.
• We are not obliged to refund the price of cancelled bookings or obliged to shift bookings to alternative dates.
• No smoking on vehicles.

Cancellation Policy

• A booking may be cancelled or rescheduled outside of 48 hours from the tour date and time and a full refund applies.
• There will be no refund if a passenger seeks to cancel or reschedule a booking within 48 hours of a tour date and departure time.

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
• Availability was accurate at the time of booking however, is subject to change due to circumstances out of our control
• Offers and inclusions are subject to change without notice
• We strongly suggest reconfirming your booking with the tour operator within 48 hours of making your booking and prior to making other travel arrangements
• For your information, complete Tour Operator Information including contact details is included on your tour voucher
• The operator reserves the right to update their rates without notice