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1 Day Yarra Valley Private Winery Tour
Highlights
- Savour exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir while exploring the Yarra Valley's celebrated wineries and local flavours.
- Enjoy a sparkling wine welcome at Domaine Chandon, taking in sweeping vineyard views that enhance your experience.
- Discover hidden boutique wineries known only to locals, allowing for a unique and personalised tasting journey.
- Relax over a gourmet lunch at one of the Yarra's top dining spots, soaking in the region's culinary creativity.
Less than an hour from Melbourne, the Yarra Valley is one of Australia’s most celebrated wine regions. Where cool-climate varietals meet country charm and culinary creativity. On this private full-day tour, you’ll explore the valley through the eyes of a local, tasting at handpicked wineries tailored to your palate, enjoying a winery lunch, and soaking in the region’s rolling hills, cellar doors, and gourmet flair.
With your expert guide, you’ll skip the crowds and experience the best of the valley. Iconic estates, boutique producers, and hidden gems all at a relaxed pace that’s entirely your own.
Choose Your Highlights
– Taste your way through a region known for exceptional Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and sparkling wines
– Enjoy a sparkling wine welcome at Domaine Chandon with sweeping vineyard views
– Visit iconic cellar doors such as Yarra Yering, Coldstream Hills, Oakridge, or Dominique Portet
– Discover secret boutique wineries known only to locals
– Enjoy a relaxed winery lunch at one of the Yarra’s top dining destinations (at own cost)
– Explore scenic backroads and rolling green landscapes along the way
Optional stops at Four Pillars Gin, Yarra Valley Dairy or the Chocolaterie for added flavour
Itinerary highlights
The Yarra Valley
Your day begins with a pick-up from your Melbourne accommodation, followed by a drive through the peaceful countryside to the Yarra Valley. The first stop is Domaine Chandon, where you’ll toast the day with a glass of sparkling wine overlooking the vines.
From there, your guide will lead you to a curated selection of cellar doors based on your personal wine preferences. Whether you’re into bold reds, elegant whites, or are keen to try something new, each stop is handpicked to suit your tastes.
Lunch is enjoyed at one of the region’s top winery restaurants, where seasonal produce and stunning views make the meal as memorable as the wine. The afternoon is yours to continue wine tasting or explore other local delights, be it a gin flight, a cheese tasting, or a sweet stop to end the day.
After a fulfilling day of wine, food and countryside charm, you’ll return to Melbourne in comfort and style.
Optional Add-Ons
– Tasting or cocktails at Four Pillars Gin Distillery
– Cheese tasting at Yarra Valley Dairy
– Chocolate sampling at Yarra Valley Chocolaterie
– Private barrel tastings
– Scenic picnic setup in a vineyard or on a farm estate
Tour details
- On demand
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
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The Private Tour Guide
The Private Tour Guide is a family-owned operator dedicated to delivering premium private tours that showcase Australia through the eyes of trusted locals. Founded in Melbourne in 2011, the company has grown from a single Mercedes tour van into a network of passionate guides offering personalised journeys across Victoria, Sydney, and Tasmania.
Tours are crafted for travellers seeking more than just sightseeing. Each journey blends food, wine, culture, nature, and local stories to create enriching experiences. From Melbourne’s laneways and café culture to the vineyard-draped hills of the Yarra Valley, from the wild beauty of the Great Ocean Road, every itinerary reflects the unique interests of each guest.
The company’s hallmark is its personal touch. With no fixed itineraries, every tour is designed around individual preferences—whether that means a curated wine journey tailored to a guest’s palate, a day exploring hidden coastal lookouts, or a multi-city itinerary that connects Australia’s diverse regions seamlessly. Guides are knowledgeable, approachable, and down-to-earth, bringing destinations to life with insights and storytelling that make travelling with them feel like holidaying with a lifelong friend.
The Private Tour Guide provides more than just travel—it delivers genuine connection. With insider access, local expertise, and a warm, professional approach, guests discover more, connect deeper, and return home with memories that are as personal as they are extraordinary.
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