Afternoon Small-Group Yarra Valley Winery Tour with Tastings
What your day looks like
Escape the city for a polished afternoon in Victoria’s premier wine country on a refined getaway through the iconic Yarra Valley. Your experience begins with a complimentary barista-made coffee in Melbourne before whisking you away to three distinct boutique wineries. Indulge in guided tastings of expressive cool-climate varietals, sample a delicious shared grazing board with sweeping hilltop views at Helen & Joey Estate, discover creative small-batch wines at Payten & Jones, and finish surrounded by picturesque vineyards at Soumah. Designed for travelers who value effortless sophistication, this half-day escape balances curated wine encounters with premium small-group comfort. Led by an expert local guide, you’ll enjoy a seamless, social, and perfectly paced journey through Victoria’s most celebrated wine region—all without missing a single beat of your afternoon.
The experience, in brief
- Discover the Yarra Valley on a relaxed afternoon escape
- Visit three boutique wineries with guided tastings
- Sample coolclimate wines at renowned cellar doors
- Enjoy a shared grazing board with vineyard views
- Travel in premium smallgroup comfort from Melbourne
The journey, in full
Start with a barista-made coffee on us at the Melbourne Arts Centre, before we journey through leafy suburbs and open farmland toward the heart of the Yarra Valley. Begin your tasting adventure at Helen & Joey Estate, where a premium hilltop setting, shared grazing board, and sweeping valley views create a warm welcome to wine country. Continue to Payten & Jones, an urban-style cellar door known for expressive small-batch wines and creative flair, followed by Soumah, a picturesque hilltop estate offering endless photo opportunities among the vines. At each venue, enjoy guided wine tastings of 4+ cool-climate varietals that showcase the region’s signature style and diversity. With small groups, premium comfort, and a relaxed social vibe, this afternoon escape is perfect for wine lovers, curious foodies, and travellers seeking an easy, indulgent introduction to the Yarra Valley.
Your day, step by step
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Sightseeing at Yarra Valley.
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Wine Tasting at Yarra Valley.
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Gin Tasting at Yarra Valley.
What to know before booking
Included
Three Boutique Wineries – Visit handpicked Yarra Valley cellar doors Optional Gin Tasting – Try locally crafted gin Afternoon Departure – Enjoy a relaxed tour schedule Premium Travel Comfort – Window seat, Wi-Fi, and USB charging Small-Group Experience – Travel with a local guide
Not Included
Food and Drink other than what is stated Tips & gratuities
What to Bring
Cash for personal use
Meeting & Pickup
Our tours depart from the MELBOURNE ARTS CENTRE- 100R St Kilda Road, Melbourne This Melbourne Landmark is centrally located, easy to access, and provides plenty of entertainment and amenities for your convenience prior to our tour. At Tours end we drop back at the same location, with option City and Southbank Hotel Returns.
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Planning Notes
Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic