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15 Vineyard Lunches Worth the Detour

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A long table under the vines with the estate's own bottles on it. These 15 are compared on how many courses arrive, how many wines come with them and whether the table is really outside.

Porto: Douro Valley with Winery Lunch, Tastings & Cruise - Leaving Porto and stopping in Amarante
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Porto: Douro Valley with Winery Lunch, Tastings & Cruise

1.Douro Valley with Winery Lunch, Tastings & Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,002 reviews · 10 hours · from $99Our pick

Travel from Porto to Amarante and the Douro Valley with a local guide such as José, Slimmy, or Rui. Visit two contrasting wine estates, taste six wines, enjoy a winery lunch, and cruise for one hour from Pinhão. The day suits wine lovers and scenery seekers alike, though long drives and some walking make comfortable shoes essential.

“Was amazing! Slimmy and Pedro made our trip better. They have energy, are friendly, patient, and passionate about doing. We were scared before, but after that it was incredible. Was 2 official wines with one lunch and another to complete the travel. Thank Slimmy and Pedro (Driver).”

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Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch - Leaving Porto for the Douro Valley
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Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch

2.Douro Valley Tour: 2 Vineyard Visits, River Cruise, Winery Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,542 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $101Top rated

Travel from Porto to the Douro Valley in a small or private group, stopping at two family-run wineries for wine, port, honey, and olive oil tastings. You’ll cruise from Pinhão in a traditional Rabelo boat, eat a four-course winery lunch, and return to Porto with guides such as Rita, Pedro, Tiago, or Sara leading the day.

“Everything about the trip was perfect - timing, experience, company, tour guide and the overall planning!”

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San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch - One hour beneath the coastal redwoods at Muir Woods
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San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

3.San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,352 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $179

Ride from San Francisco to Muir Woods, then visit three Napa and Sonoma wineries with tastings included. You’ll have about an hour among the redwoods, lunch time at Sonoma Plaza, and a Golden Gate Bridge photo stop. Guides such as Dustin, Mark, Ben, and Alberto are known for adding local history and humor. The gourmet lunch is optional.

“Ben was a great tour guide - both informative and entertaining throughout the day. The tour was well-paced, with stops thoughtfully spaced to give us a great overview of the area. Each winery visit was timed just right, allowing the resident guide to share interesting insights about the vineyard/winery while guiding us through tastings and a brief tour. The visit to Muir Woods was especially memorable, with ample time to soak in the peaceful, awe-inspiring beauty of the forest. I highly recommend this tour.”

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Adelaide: Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch - Kies Family Wines and the first cellar-door welcome
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Adelaide: Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch

4.Barossa Premium Wine Tasting tour & Winery Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,452 reviews · 8 hours · from $126

Travel from Adelaide to the Barossa in a 20-seat coaster with a lively English-speaking guide such as JR, Russell, Baden, or James. Taste at Kies Family Wines, Turkey Flat, and Rosenvale, enjoy a regional platter lunch, stroll Tanunda, and stop at Menglers Hill and Seppeltsfield’s Date Palms. Hotel pickup and drop-off cover Adelaide CBD and Glenelg.

“Awesome day out great selection of winery’s and lunch and tour guide Jason was awesome.”

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Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems - Château Yaldara starts the day with old-world character
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Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems

5.Discover Barossa: 4 Wine Tastings, Gourmet Lunch, and Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,027 reviews · from $121

Spend about eight hours with Benders Bus Tours in the Barossa, tasting wines at four wineries and eating lunch at Kies Family Wines. Your English-speaking guide may be Ashley, Harry, Jay, Jerry, Amanda, Simm, or another team member. Expect Tanunda, Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop, chocolate, and a changing winery lineup.

“Best value Barossa Wine Tour! We has an awesome day visiting 4 beautiful wineries plus a trip to the Chocolate Factory and Maggie Beer’s Kitchen shop. SIMM was an excellent guide with so much knowledge of the area.”

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Margaret River Winery, Brewery Tour with Gourmet Lunch. - The ride begins with regional stories
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Margaret River Winery, Brewery Tour with Gourmet Lunch.

6.Margaret River Winery, Brewery Tour with Gourmet Lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $157

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from Busselton, Margaret River, or Dunsborough to several wineries, a brewery, and gourmet food stops. Your guide covers Aboriginal, pioneer, and wine heritage while you taste local produce and enjoy lunch that may include Australian bush foods such as emu and kangaroo. Guides have included Adam, Peter, Rhys, Steve, and John.

“We had a wonderful wine tour with Bushtucker wine tours. There were 16 people on board and we all had a wonderful friendly and laughable day .would recommend this tour Thanks Peter”

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Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard: Picnic with Wine Masterclass Tasting - What happens during the wine masterclass
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Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard: Picnic with Wine Masterclass Tasting

7.Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard: Picnic with Wine Masterclass Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews · from $68

Spend about two hours at Audrey Wilkinson Vineyard with a self-guided museum visit, a wine-production masterclass, premium tastings, and a picnic hamper. An in-house guide such as Gemma, Meg, Liz, Harry, or Em can lead the tasting, followed by a bottle of wine and a scenic spot across the 270-acre property.

“What an amazing experience 😀 the host was charming and informative, and the lunch a wine was perfection. Thank you so much!”

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Bordeaux Full Day Wine Tour - 3 Wineries & Gourmet Picnic Lunch - The family-owned estate and picnic lunch
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Bordeaux Full Day Wine Tour – 3 Wineries & Gourmet Picnic Lunch

8.Bordeaux Full Day Wine Tour – 3 Wineries & Gourmet Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 307 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $190

Spend about nine hours visiting three Bordeaux wineries in Pessac-Léognan, Saint-Émilion, and Pomerol or nearby. You’ll taste up to 10 wines, share a locally made picnic at a château, and walk Saint-Émilion with a small group of no more than eight. Guides may include François, Alex, Lola, Gilbert, Clément, or Jonathan.

“In addition to this being a great day tour, I felt like I received quite the education in the field of wine. Wine tasting, wine making, wineries, etc. Gilbert, our guide, was magnificent. I look forward to another tour with him.”

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Saint-Emilion: Grand Cru Classé Guided Winery Visit & Picnic - Tour Baladoz and the traditional side of Bordeaux
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Saint-Emilion: Grand Cru Classé Guided Winery Visit & Picnic

9.Saint-Emilion: Grand Cru Classé Guided Winery Visit & Picnic

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 296 reviews · 2 hours · from $56

Compare traditional and modern winemaking at Château Tour Baladoz and Château La Croizille in a small group of up to 10. Your guide explains the process in English, French, or Spanish, then leads a tasting of three wines before a picnic of cheeses, cured meats, vegetables, fruit, baguette, and one glass of wine.

“The tour was wonderful with detailed explanation abou the winery history and wine process. The tasting was excellent and we enjoy the pucnic with good cheeses and wine. Thank you!!!”

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Experience Hahndorf & Barossa: Gourmet lunch, Wine, Beer & Treats - Beerenberg Farm and the strawberry season
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Experience Hahndorf & Barossa: Gourmet lunch, Wine, Beer & Treats

10.Experience Hahndorf & Barossa: Gourmet lunch, Wine, Beer & Treats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · from $121

Spend about eight hours travelling from Adelaide through Hahndorf and the Adelaide Hills to the Barossa Valley. You’ll pick seasonal strawberries at Beerenberg, visit Melba’s Chocolate Factory, enjoy lunch and two wine tastings, then stop at Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop. Guides such as Amanda and Hermit are known for warm, informative hosting.

“A great day exploring the Barossa Valley. The pace was perfect and we did not feel rushed. The guide looked after us well.”

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Napa Valley: Guided Wine Tour with Picnic Lunch - Seven hours through Napa Valley, with someone else driving
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Napa Valley: Guided Wine Tour with Picnic Lunch

11.Napa Valley: Guided Wine Tour with Picnic Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 193 reviews · 7 hours · from $147

Spend seven hours touring three smaller Napa wineries with a guide such as Steve, Kelly, Luis, or Tessa. Your guide chooses the stops, explains winemaking and local history, and handles the driving. A boxed picnic lunch and bottled water are included, but tasting fees are extra. Pickup is available in Napa Valley towns.

“Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable, as we're all the hosts at the tastings, which were all excellent.”

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From Florence: Tuscany, Siena, San Gimignano & Winery Lunch - Siena and Piazza del Campo
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From Florence: Tuscany, Siena, San Gimignano & Winery Lunch

12.Tuscany, Siena, San Gimignano & Winery Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 184 reviews · 5 - 9 hours · from $93

Travel from Florence to Siena, a family-run Chianti winery, and San Gimignano in a comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll get guided introductions, free time in both medieval towns, a cellar and vineyard visit, six wines, and a three-course Tuscan lunch. Guides such as Ana, Federica, Francesco, and Lori are known for keeping the day friendly and well organized.

“Towns we visited a were fabulous. Only wished we had a bit more time . Lunch was great with vineyard visit”

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3-Winery Paso Robles Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees - The final 90 minutes: larger estates and broader tasting rooms
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3-Winery Paso Robles Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees

13.3-Winery Paso Robles Tour with Picnic Lunch & Tasting Fees

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $149

Spend about five hours touring three Paso Robles wineries with Grapeline, tasting fees, a seven-choice deli lunch, bottled water, and hotel pickup included. Your guide may be Michael, Jeff, Hank, Kris, or another local host. Stops range from small family wineries to larger estates, with Thacher, Jada, Eberle, and Castoro among the possible names.

“This review is overdue! I finally had time to catch up with life and write it! We did this tour in the beginning of August and let me tell you, it’s well worth it! It was my first time in Paso Robles and got to experience it with my closest friends! Hank was our driver and he was super attentive, knowledgeable, and patient (after 3 wineries). All three wineries were chosen by the tour and they were amazing. Getting picked up and dropped off at our airbnb was so convenient. The lunch you receive is delicious from a local deli. I can’t wait to go back and experience more wineries.”

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From Porto: 2 Boutique Wineries w/ Winery Lunch & 1-h cruise - The N323 brings the first big views
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From Porto: 2 Boutique Wineries w/ Winery Lunch & 1-h cruise

14.2 Boutique Wineries w/ Winery Lunch & 1-h cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 9 hours · from $146

Travel from Porto in a van capped at eight people, following the N323 and N222 to family-run Douro wineries. Taste reds, whites, Port, and olive oil, enjoy a regional lunch, and cruise for an hour from Pinhão. Guides such as João, Maria, Angelo, and Filipe bring local stories and humor to the day.

“Our guide, Maria, was awesome! Her energy and spirit made the whole trip way more enjoyable. We had a small hiccup when someone got sick on the way, but it was handled quickly with no issues. The lady at our first winery stop was passionate and welcoming, and her port wines were amazing. The view from where we sat was breathtaking. Maria and I even had a blast picking fresh plums from nearby trees (go for the soft ones!). Lunch was decent—not fancy, but make sure to order the steak. The Douro River boat tour had stunning views, and the two hosts were informative and energetic. We enjoyed some Port…”

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Russian River Weekend Wine Tasting & Gourmet Lunch - The drive into Russian River Valley
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Russian River Weekend Wine Tasting & Gourmet Lunch

15.Russian River Weekend Wine Tasting & Gourmet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $234

Travel from San Francisco across the Golden Gate Bridge to the Russian River Valley in a small group of up to 15. Taste boutique Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Bordeaux blends, then enjoy a four-course garden-sourced lunch with limited-release wines at Kendall-Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens.

“Great tour! Enjoyed the wineries. Our guide was awesome.”

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