Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine Tour & Lunch & Gin/Beer Option
Southbank, Melbourne
Experience the Yarra Valley departing from Melbourne. Enjoy tastings at 4 wineries, a 2-course lunch with a glass, and finish at a chocolate factory. Enjoy the option to switch to a brewery or distillery.
Yarra Valley Winery and Tasting Tour
This adult-only day tour departs from Melbourne, visiting four premium wineries with tastings, lunch, and a visit to the Yarra Valley Chocolate & Ice-cream Factory.
Highlights
- Visit and taste wines at four selected wineries
- Enjoy a gourmet two-course lunch with shared antipasto and individual main, plus a glass of wine
- Conclude with treats at the Yarra Valley Chocolate & Ice-cream Factory
- Optional fourth stop can be swapped to Four Pillars Gin Distillery (7 days a week)
- Optional fourth stop can be swapped to Watts River Brewery (Thursday to Monday)
Description
Travel in a modern, air-conditioned minibus with local guides to experience four hand-picked wineries featuring wines from acclaimed and boutique producers like Yering Station, Soumah, Helen & Joey Estate, and Payten & Jones. Learn about Yarra Valley’s cool-climate wine region while tasting 5-6 wines per winery.
The included two-course lunch, typically shared antipasto followed by individual mains, is served with a glass of wine at Soumah Winery. This offers an opportunity to relax and connect with fellow travellers in a scenic winery setting.
The tour ends at the Yarra Valley Chocolate & Ice-cream Factory, where you can sample and purchase handmade chocolates and ice creams.
You may swap the fourth winery stop for an optional tasting flight at Four Pillars Gin Distillery (additional fee applies, available daily) or a beer tasting flight at Watts River Brewery (additional fee, available Thursday to Monday). Both options include multiple tastings to enhance your experience.
Includes
- Guided wine tastings at four premium wineries (typically 5-6 wines per location)
- Gourmet two-course lunch with shared antipasto and individual mains plus one glass of wine
- Visit to Yarra Valley Chocolate & Ice-cream Factory for self-purchasing of treats
- Adults only tour environment
- Friendly, knowledgeable local guides
- Comfortable, air-conditioned transportation
- Option to switch fourth winery tasting to either a glass of wine or beer
- Option to upgrade fourth stop to Four Pillars Gin Distillery tasting flight (7 days/week)
- Option to upgrade fourth stop to Watts River Brewery beer tasting (Thursday to Monday)
Excludes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Purchases or tastings at Yarra Valley Chocolate & Ice-cream Factory
Important Information
- Contact us directly to confirm availability if switching to the brewery or distillery option
- Itinerary may change; updates will be provided before the tour if possible
- Lunch usually includes shared antipasto with individual mains and wine; please advise for dietary needs
- Food and hot drinks are not permitted on the bus
- Tour group is limited to 20 passengers; maximum booking size is 8 people
- Flies are common in summer; this tour is not recommended for those sensitive to insects
- Summer conditions can be hot and sunny; avoid if you cannot tolerate heat or alcohol
- Not suitable for guests with mobility issues, especially those unable to climb stairs
Easy Cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
Book this tour for a relaxed day of wine tasting and regional cuisine. Bring sun protection and comfortable walking shoes. Early booking is recommended, especially for weekend departures.
