Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Gin, Cheese, & Chocolate Tour

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Embark on a day trip from Melbourne to the Yarra Valley. Visit up to 6 amazing stops! Indulge in exquisite tasting of wines, cheeses, chocolates, beers and gins amidst stunning scenery and good vibes.

Highlights

  • Guided wine tastings at two premium Yarra Valley wineries with beautiful view
  • Guided cheese tastings at Coldstream Dairy (usually 3 cheeses with crackers)
  • Guided chocolate tastings at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice-creamery Factory
  • A gin tasting flight at Four Pillars Gin Distillery (full experience option only)
  • Good vibes with lead by our upbeat tour guide

Description

Look no further mon ami! Join us for an unforgettable journey through Yarra Valley's finest flavours on our amazing tour featuring wines, cheeses, chocolates, beers* and Four Pillar gins. With up to 6 different stops, you’ll enjoy more of what Yarra Valley has to offer! Since 2015, Sean and his team have crafted unique wine tours with an emphasis on creating an upbeat group atmosphere. With thousands of 5-star reviews, you can book with confidence. Our 'Amazing Yarra Valley' tour offers a full day filled with delightful tastings departing from Melbourne. Guided by our fun and knowledgeable local guide, you'll enjoy tastings at a chocolate factory, a cheese producer, two premium wineries, and Four Pillars gin distillery (you can opt out if preferred to save on the ticket now and decide later there). We also pride ourselves on providing premium and comfortable transportation, playing cool tunes and engaging with our guests. Life’s too short for sour grapes - good vibes only! We have limited spaces, so book your spot now for a truly exceptional experience! Below is our usual itinerary (subject to change in order/schedule so please contact us if you like to make sure): 8:45am - please meet up in front of the Arts Centre Melbourne near the Protagonist Cafe 9:00am - departure to the Yarra Valley. Enjoy our friendly tour guide and commentary along the way 10:00am - start the day at Coldstream Dairy for guided tastings of 3 local cheeses with crackers as well as chutneys and jams. There's also the occasional friendly farm animals that come out to greet visitors too! 10:45am - visit Soumah [Mon to Fri] or Tokar [Sat & Sun] to smell and sip Yarra Valley wines. The views here are epic with mountains and beautiful vistas. 11:45pm - visit Quarters Restaurant at Hubert Estate for lunch. Please note the lunch will be at your own expense. After lunch you can walk around the beautiful estate or even sample further wines at Hubert Estate (at your own expense) 12:45pm - visit Greenstone [Thur to Mon] or Yering Station [Tues & Wed] to appreciate more beautiful wines. The views here are spectacular with a beautiful lake and rolling hills. 2:15pm - visit Yarra Valley Chocolate Factory for a guided tasting of 10-12 chocolates 3:15pm - visit Four Pillars Distillery for a paddle tasting of 4 gins with a mixer [full tasting experience option] - you can OPT OUT to save if you don't like gin and save. 4:15pm - depart Yarra Valley 5:15-5:30pm - return back to the CBD and drop off in front of ACMI, Federation Square Important notes: * We’re happy to switch out the wine tastings and gin tasting paddle if you prefer a glass of beer instead - If you’ve selected the Full Experience, you can switch out the distillery for another winery called Payten & Jones (just let our guide know) - Lunch time is at approx. 11:45 pm so it’s advisable to eat breakfast before you join this tour. You are most welcome to bring some dry “low-aroma” snacks and water on the bus.

Includes

Pickup and drop-off from central CBD locations Transportation in modern air-conditioned bus Chocolate tastings (10-12 different chocolate creations) Cheese tastings (3 cheeses with crackers) Wine tastings at two wineries (usually 5-6 different type of wines at each winery) Paddle of 4 gins and a mixer at Four Pillars Gin Distillery or a bottle of craft beer or cider (if the FULL TASTING Experience option is selected) Option to switch the distillery to another winery for more wine tasting (if the Full Tasting Experience option is selected) Option to switch the wine tastings or gin tasting paddle out if you prefer a glass of beer instead

Important Information

  • The itinerary and timing for this activity may change however we will let you know beforehand
  • You can choose a cheaper option without the gin tastings
  • Lunch is not included. We'll visit a restaurant at a winery for you to order a meal
  • Passengers must refrain from consuming food and hot drinks (e.g. coffee) on board the bus
  • This tour operates with a maximum of 20 passengers, and the maximum number of people per booking is 8 people
  • Note: There are Flies in Australia in Summer! Please don't pick this tour if you let some flies upset you
  • It can actually be Hot/Sunny in Summer! Please don't pick this tour if you cannot tolerate the heat and alcohol
  • This tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues particularly with climbing stairs. Please do not book this tour as some of our experiences unfortunately cannot accommodate
  • Children Aged 4 to 17 are welcome to join this tour. However they will not be served alcoholic tastings. The price will be reduced to reflect this.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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