Melbourne: Private Yarra Valley Wine Tour with Transfers

About This Experience

A private Yarra Valley day priced for the vehicle rather than the seat: $935 covers up to four people, which works out around $234 each at full capacity. Against $93 to $140 for a per-person group tour that is a premium, and what it buys is the vehicle, the pace, the door-to-door transfers and a say in which cellar doors you visit.

Tastings at premium wineries are inside the price, and so is lunch -- a sit-down two-course meal with a glass of premium wine. That matters when you compare private listings, because several of them sell you a guide and a vehicle and leave every tasting fee to be paid at the door.

The itinerary is yours to shape. Return to vineyards you already know or let the guide build a route around new ones, and add other destinations in the region if you want the day to be about more than wine.

Cheese and chocolate tastings are offered as optional extras, selected when you book rather than added on the day. Transfers run to and from vineyards, accommodation or the Melbourne CBD, so you are collected wherever you are staying.

The operator is a family business running winery tours and transfers across Melbourne's eastern suburbs. The minimum age is 5 and the tour is not suitable for guests over 70.

Highlights

Savor the flavors of the Yarra Valley on a private wine tour
Enjoy a relaxed and guided experience with friends and family
Visit your favorite vineyards or explore new ones in the region
Benefit from a private transfer service to and from your location
Customize your tour to include other destinations in the area

What's Included

✓ Private guided tour of The Yarra Valley
✓ Premium Winery visits with tastings included
✓ Premium Private transport options
✓ Lunch is included
✓ Cheese and Chocolate stops for tastings (Select when booking)
✓ Our optional lunch stop is world class and exceptional. Lunch option includes a sit-down 2 course meal with glass of premium wine selected from the host vineyard.
✓ Exceptional service, dedicated Professional Local Guide
✓ Transfers to vineyards, accommodation, CBD

Not Included

Chocolate tasting - optional extra (select at time of booking)
Cheese tasting - optional extra (select at time of booking)

What to Bring

Passport or ID card
ID card, copy accepted

Good to Know & Caveats

Family business focusing on Winery Tours across Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne
Destinations include Melbourne CBD, Mornington Peninsula, Yarra Valley & SE Melbourne
Transfer services available for singles, couples, groups, business professionals, wedding parties, corporate functions, team bonding events, and airport transfers

Not Suitable For

Children under 5 years
People over 70 years

Meeting Point

Your accommodation. This is a private transfer service: the vehicle collects you from your address in Melbourne or the Yarra Valley and returns you there, and transfers to and from vineyards, accommodation and the Melbourne CBD are included. Confirm the exact pickup point and time with the operator after booking.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people does the price cover?

Up to four, at $935 for the group. That is roughly $234 a head at full capacity. Below four travellers the per-head figure climbs quickly and a small-group tour is usually the better purchase.

Are tastings and lunch included?

Yes to both, which is not true of every private listing in this region. The price covers premium winery visits with tastings and a sit-down two-course lunch with a glass of premium wine.

Where does the tour pick up from?

Your accommodation. This is a private transfer service, so the vehicle collects you in Melbourne or the Yarra Valley and returns you there. Confirm the exact pickup point and time with the operator after booking.

Can I choose the wineries?

Yes. You can return to vineyards you already like or have the guide build a route around producers you have not tried, and other destinations in the region can be added. That flexibility is the main thing a private tour buys over a small group.

Are the cheese and chocolate tastings included?

No. Both are optional extras and must be selected at the time of booking rather than added during the day.

Why does this tour have no reviews?

Because private departures sell few seats. An operator running one group a day accrues reviews far more slowly than a 24-seat coach, and twelve of the thirty-nine tours on this site have no rating for the same reason. Judge it on the inclusions rather than the review count.

Are there age restrictions?

Yes. Children under 5 are not accepted, and the tour is listed as unsuitable for guests over 70.