Yarra Valley Gourmet Small-Group Ecotour from Melbourne

1 day
Small Group
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Stop At: Yarra Valley, Victoria Australia

While the Yarra Valley is a world-renowned wine growing region, wine is only half the story of this gourmet wonderland and this tour provides a fine blend of the very best of the region’s wines and other gourmet products.

Duration: 8 hours

Stop At: De Bortoli Winery, 58 Pinnacle Lane Dixons Creek, Dixons Creek, Yarra Glen, Victoria 3775 Australia

We will enjoy a tasting from De Bortoli's extensive range of premium wines at their delightful cellar door

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Yarra Valley Dairy, 70-80 McMeikans Rd, Yering, Victoria 3770 Australia

Enjoy a tasting of this Yarra Valley institution's range of fresh produce

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Rochford Wines Yarra Valley, 878 - 880 Maroondah Hwy, Coldstream, Victoria 3770 Australia

Our included restaurant lunch here is a choice from four different main meals, with a glass of wine & tea/coffee.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Yering Station, 38 Melba Hwy, Yering, Victoria 3770 Australia

At this - the Yarra Valley's oldest vineyard - we'll visit the historic cellar door to taste their highly awarded range of wines.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery, 35 Old Healesville Rd Cnr Melba Highway, Yarra Glen, Victoria 3775 Australia

Our final stop for the day is at the valley's sweetest attraction! Here we'll have a final tasting for the day, with the Chocolaterie taking us through a selection of 8 different delicious chocolate varieties.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Go West Tours, Melbourne, Victoria 3000 Australia

Start the day with an exclusive farm gate visit at Yarra Farm Fresh, for a palate-cleansing fruit experience. At this boutique, third-generation orchard, you will sample a range of freshly-made juices and learn about the patented technology that creates each glass. You will also sample and learn about the wide range of apples grown on the property.

Next, travel to one of the valley’s true icons, De Bortoli Wines where you will enjoy a tasting from their extensive range of quality wines. Learn how to swirl, sniff and slurp like true connoisseurs, while tasting some cool-climate wines.

The variety of cheeses at the Yarra Valley Dairy are truly stunning and will have your taste buds working overtime!

Our lunch is at the fabulous Rochford Wines where our guests can choose from four different main meals, with a glass of wine & tea/coffee. Take some time to explore the gift shop, or perhaps climb the spiral staircase to enjoy the panoramic views from Rochford’s famous lookout tower.

The next stop is Yering Station, where you will taste another sampling of wines produced in this region.

Before returning to Melbourne, visit the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie where you’re welcomed with free chocolate tastings, displays of thousands of premium chocolates and European chocolatiers at work handcrafting their creations.

You will commence the journey back to Melbourne knowing that you have truly enjoyed the very best that the Yarra Valley has to offer.

Duration: 8 hours

Included
  • All tastings
  • Lunch
  • Local guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected Melbourne hotels
  • WiFi on board
  • Entry/Admission - De Bortoli Winery
  • Entry/Admission - Yarra Valley Dairy
  • Entry/Admission - Rochford Wines Yarra Valley
  • Entry/Admission - Yering Station
  • Entry/Admission - Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery
  • Entry/Admission - Go West Tours
Not included
  • Meals other than as stated
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years
  • Please note that the tour operator reserve the right to use other high quality wineries and gourmet locations in the event that the regular locations are for any reason unable to accommodate our groups for tastings.
Features
Tourism
70% Original
40% Adrenaline
40% Food
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