About this tour
Spend eight hours exploring Victoria's Yarra Valley wine country on this guided day trip from Melbourne. Visit four acclaimed wineries—Greenstone Vineyards, Balgownie Estate, Yering Farm and Soumah—where a knowledgeable guide walks you through tastings and explains what makes the region distinctive. Lunch at one of the estates is included, along with a glass of wine or hot beverage. Travel by air-conditioned minibus from central Melbourne pickup points, returning by late afternoon.
Highlights
- Four separate winery tastings across the valley
- Lunch with wine included at Balgownie Estate
- Expert guide shares regional wine knowledge
- Scenic vineyard landscapes throughout the day
- Flexible central Melbourne meeting points
- Air-conditioned transport for comfort
What to expect
Your guide meets you at a designated Melbourne location and drives the group through rolling vineyard country to your first winery. Expect 1.5 to 2 hours at each stop: walk through the grounds, taste several wines, and chat with staff about production methods and regional character. Lunch happens midway through at Balgownie or similar venue, where you'll eat with other tour members and enjoy a wine or hot drink. Between tastings there's downtime on the minibus—a good chance to reflect on what you've tried or chat with fellow wine enthusiasts. The pace is relaxed; this isn't a race through venues. You'll return to your pickup point by late afternoon.
Good to know
Vegetarian meals are available daily; mention other dietary requirements at booking. Groups of 8+ cannot be guaranteed seats together. Children aged 5–10 need signed parental consent. Only those 18+ can drink alcohol. Gratuities aren't included. Hotel and cruise port pickups aren't offered; use central Melbourne meeting points instead.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.