The 10 Best Bus Tours in Yarra Valley, Victoria

Healesville Sanctuary, De Bortoli Wines and the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery have created the perfect Yarra Valley self-drive day out. Experience this self-drive Yarra Valley wine and wildlife day tour as you explore what there is to offer in the Yarra Valley in your own time. Start your day at Healesville Sanctuary with a personal guide followed by a visit to the De Bortoli winery where you will indulge in a two-course lunch, taste climate wines and finish up with chocolate tastings at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie and Ice Creamery.

Inclusions: Entry to Healesville Sanctuary, Wine tasting, 2-course lunch, 10% discount voucher at the Yarra Valley Chocolaterie & Ice Creamery

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

You will be driven in a Luxury Car/van by our professional, polite and friendly drivers. All our vehicles are commercially insured and licensed to carry passengers. We choose best wineries in the area and no doubt you will love those.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi on board, Bottled water, Apple device with spotify to play your choice of music

Exclusions: Lunch, Entrance fees and Winery Tastings Fee. We provide Transportation only

The Yarra Valley has an abundance of hidden treasures and this full day tour is a showcase of some our favourites! This is a relaxed and informative day tour with a professional tour guide providing interesting information throughout the day about the history of the valley and regional wine varietals. Sample a variety of locally produced specialties at four venues throughout the valley as well as taking some time to explore the village of Healesville with its cafes, distilleries and wine bars. Tour includes generous wine tastings at 4 wineries plus finish the day with a glass of wine or a bottle of craft beer! Our small group tour (max 11 guests) provides pick up and drop off at Lilydale train station or any accommodation or address in the Yarra Valley. City pickups are not available. Most of our guests staying in Melbourne choose to catch the train to Lilydale station. It takes about 1 hour (quicker than driving in traffic) and from there it is only 5 minutes to Yarra Valley!

Inclusions: Wine tastings at 4 wineries, plus finish the day with a glass of wine or bottle of craft beer!

Exclusions: Lunch is not included in this tour but we will visit Healesville village with numerous cafe's, burger joints and restaurants offering a variety of lunch options to suit any budget

Guests will book this tour because their host, Chris, is a Yarra Valley local with many years of experience in the wine industry. Close relationships with boutique producers mean guests enjoy an intimate and personalised experience. Commentary on local sights and the history of the region is given throughout the tour. A good dose of wine knowledge is also offered to deepen guests understanding during their tastings. The tour is luxurious and private, meaning guests ride in pampered comfort and have full control of their day if they would like to make any changes. A stretched Mercedes Benz R500 vehicle provides full sized leather seating for all guests as well as retractable panoramic glass roof, premium sound, tinted windows and individual climate control. Chilled water and refreshments are provided for each guest.

Inclusions: Coffee and/or Tea, Snacks, Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Tasting fees, 2 glasses of wine per guest. One with cheese platter, one with lunch.

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This is the smallest small group tour in the Yarra Valley offering a unique and intimate food and wine experience. Epicurean Food and Wine Tours include food and wine pairing and cellar door experiences that are fun and educational. From the start of the day you will be sharing your love of food and wine with guests that share the love of sightseeing and great food and wine. Enjoy the world class wines of the regions that include chardonnay, pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, shiraz, sparkling at family owned and operated wineries both big and boutique in this beautiful region

Inclusions: 2 course lunch with a glass of wine, Air-conditioned vehicle, Fully Qualified and Friendly Guide, Bottled water, Alcoholic Beverages, WiFi on board

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The founder and owner of the company drives almost all of the tours. The tour can be changed or lengthened depending on how much fun everyone is having. You can tell us where you want to visit and for how long and what you want to eat and drink and you could be doing it the next day! Our 100% Google 5 Star Ratings speak for themselves!

Inclusions: On an average tour with us you will recieve over 20 different wine samples to taste and enjoy your 2 favourite tasters in full glasses! You will also enjoy gin and beer samples, depending on the tour., A beautiful 2 course meal is included in the price of the tour with your favourite glass of the wine from the tasting and a complimentary cup of tea or coffee.

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Explore the famous Yarra Valley region to enjoy some of the amazing local produce, whilst you take in the beautiful scenery. Sip on cider, nibble at gourmet chocolate and taste a wide selection of wines.

Inclusions: All wine, beer and liquor tastings, Farmhouse local produce sharing platters, Yarra Valley Chocolaterie samples, Free time to explore the heart the Yarra Valley; Healesville, Relaxed small group social atmosphere, Experienced driver/guide with commentary, Air-conditioned mini-coach travel

Exclusions: Additional drinks and produce purchased throughout the day, Main meals are at guests own expense

This tour is perfect for adventurers, departing on an ocean cruise in an Australian tourist liner. For the duration of the stop in Melbourne’s port, you devote your free time to exploring the city and its surroundings.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Fuel surcharge, Landing and facility fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Puffing Billy train tickets, Healesville Sanctuary tickets, Lunch, Wine tastings

This wine tour will offer you the opportunity to experience and taste the best wine of the Yarra Valley with a personal touch. Create your own itinerary, with the flexibility of going at your own pace. You will be transported in a Luxury Vehicle to the Yarra Valley wine region in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, Snacks

Exclusions: Lunch is at the passengers expense, Wine Tasting Fees are not included in this tour

Epicurean has over 20 years experience in food and wine touring so know how to create personalised, relaxed and informative food and wine day tour for you to enjoy. From the moment you are picked up from you hotel by your local, friendly guide you will have "time well spent" sharing stories of the region. Your day in the world class wine region of the Yarra Valley has been designed to embrace the love of food and wine, nature, sights and stories. We incorporate a wonderful dining experience at a local favourite winery restaurant, Dominique Portet. Here you can sit down to enjoy a wonderfully thought out menu, local and seasonal produce paired with a glass of wine. You will also have time to enjoy 2 premium wine tasting events and some wonderful sightseeing opportunities of this amazing region.

Inclusions: Fully Qualified and Friendly Guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Alcoholic Beverages, Bottled water, 2 course lunch with a glass of wine, Cheese and Wine Pairing, WiFi on board

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