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Private Yarra Valley Tour
Melbourne, Victoria
8 hours
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Bus and Driving Tours
Date
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What You Will Do
As one of Australia’s leading wine making regions, just a short drive (approximately one hour) from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is an ideal destination for a day trip.
With a picturesque backdrop of the Yarra Ranges as well as renowned restaurants throughout the area, wine and food lovers alike will revel in everything the Yarra Valley has to offer.
With a picturesque backdrop of the Yarra Ranges as well as renowned restaurants throughout the area, wine and food lovers alike will revel in everything the Yarra Valley has to offer.
What's Included?
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Behind the scenes barrel room wine tasting and Yarra Valley produce platter at Dominique Portet winery
- Bottled water
- Wine tasting
- Driver/guide
- 2-course lunch (with a beverage of beer, wine or soft-drink)
- Live commentary on board
- Transport by private vehicle
What's Not Included?
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
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Melbourne Private Tours
8 hours
Delight in an exclusive behind the scenes barrel room tasting with carefully matched Yarra Valley produce at the renowned Dominique Portet vineyard. The Portet family has been making wine for 10 generations. Now, affable Frenchman Dominique Portet - a household name in Victorian wine circles - and son Ben, are continuing the tradition at this charming winery in the heart of the Yarra Valley. Enjoy lunch at one of the regions picturesque vineyard restaurants, either TarraWarra Estate or Oakridge Estate followed by more time exploring the region meeting local characters and sampling wine from boutique wineries such as Yarra Yering, Coldstream Hills and Yering Farm. Avoiding the crowds of the larger wineries – the tour will be tailored to suit your tastes. While in the area, you may also choose to visit the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary. Regarded as one of Australia’s leading wildlife reserves, the Healesville Sanctuary has over 200 species of Australian birds and animals in pristine ‘Aussie’ bush land. Highlights: • Wine tasting at a host of local boutique wineries • Exclusive ‘behind the scenes’ barrel room tasting with one of the region’s most recognised wine makers with matched Yarra Valley produce plate • A visit to the Healesville Wildlife Sanctuary – one of Australia’s most highly regarded wildlife sanctuaries (optional) • The finest Yarra Valley produce with lunch at a vineyard restaurant
Additional Information
This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Melbourne Private Tours.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
Guide Options
- Guide - German
- Guide - Vietnamese
- Guide - Mandarin
- Guide - Cantonese
- Guide - English
- Guide - Italian
- Guide - French
- Guide - Spanish
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