Daily Yarra Valley Wine Experience

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 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
• A private tour of Domaine Chandon plus a glass of their premium sparkling wine

Time

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

Duration

• 8 hours

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
• Vehicles for this tour are licensed to seat a maximum 24 passengers however a maximum 8 passengers for any one group booking is allowed
• Separate bookings requesting to travel together to a total of 9 or more may not be accommodated on the same vehicle
• Minimum child age is 5 years
• A child rate is valid for 5-15 year olds inclusive
• 16 and above are to be charged at adult rates
• Departs daily (except Dec 25, 26 and Jan 1)

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 are licensed to seat a maximum of 24 passengers, however a maximum of 8 passengers for any one group are allowed.
• Separate bookings requesting to travel together to a total of 9 or more may not be accommodated on the same vehicle.
• During peak periods we have multiple vehicles departing daily and each bus has its own individual schedule.
• We take no responsibility for passengers failing to arrive at their designated departure point at the arranged time.
• AWTC is not responsible for the client's missed tour, this will include third party transfers, illness, agent/client booking errors.
• We recommend passengers reconfirm 48 hrs. prior to departure (03) 9419 4444.
• We recommend passengers purchase travel insurance.
• We accept no responsibility for lost or stolen property whilst in our vehicles or other locations while on tour.
• Requests to return lost property (when possible) will be at the client's own pre-paid expense.
• The minimum age for the consumption of alcohol is 18 years and proof of age may be requested at wineries.
• Intoxicated persons will be refused service at our venues as per Victorian Liquor Regulation.
• Consumption of alcohol whilst on board our vehicles is prohibited.
• Food & beverage consumption is not permissible on our vehicle, however bottled water is acceptable.
• We recommend guests bring their own reusable water bottle, water refilling options are available during the day.
• Our driver will have the discretion to disembark those passengers engaging in unacceptable conduct.
• Persons causing a nuisance to other passengers or staff will be refused access to our vehicles and venues. AWTC will not be liable for any expense sustained by the passengers should this occur.
• Clients are responsible for damage or theft to our property or venue property and charges will apply. This includes but is not limited to graffiti, soiling or internal or external fixture breakage (accidental or otherwise)
• We reserve the right to use alternate vehicles, venues, and operators.
• AWTC reserves the right to amend prices and alter the touring itinerary at any time.
• Wineries do not have BYO licenses; clients may not bring their own alcohol or food for consumption.
• We are not obliged to refund the price of cancelled bookings or obliged to shift bookings to alternative dates.
• Smoking is not permitted on our vehicles.

Cancellation Policy

• Outside 15 days full refund can be provided
• Between 14 to 7 days 75% of booking fee can be refunded
• Between 6 to 3 days 50% of booking fee can be refunded
• Inside 48 hours of tour date no refunds will be offered

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