Wine country · FARMS
The 15 best working wine farms you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend 9 to 10 hours with WSET-certified guides such as Luis, José, Pedro, or George, visiting family wineries in Amarante and the Douro Valley. Expect generous tastings, regional food, a fire-opened Vintage Port, and a one-hour private boat ride from Pinhão.
“Very organized & beautiful day trip from Porto. This is highly recommended.”
Travel from Porto to the Douro Valley in a small group of up to eight, stopping for breakfast, viewpoints, a traditional boat ride, two family-run wineries, generous DOC and Port tastings, and a vineyard lunch. Guides such as Job, Nuno, Cristobal, and Emanuel are praised for friendly local insight.
“We had a fantastic day. Job was our guide and he did a fantastic job. He was passionate and knowledgable about the area. He took us to a wonderful ‘locals’ coffee shop on the way with an incredible view across the Douro. Job was attentive and good company and he gave us plenty of time to explore at our own pace. Wine and honey tasting was fun and informative. The lunch was good too. Basically a great day out and would highly recommend.”
Meet Grape Tours in Florence at 10:15 am for a five-and-a-half-hour outing to two Tuscan wineries. Taste local wines and olive oil, enjoy a home-cooked lunch, and learn about Chianti from guides such as Alessio, Matteo, Ben, or Daire. Groups are capped at eight.
“From start to finish - this was a fantastic tour. The booking process was straightforward, was easy to get to the starting point in Florence and then everything from there was great.”
Ride an e-bike from Lanzerac Wine Estate into the Jonkershoek Valley with an English-speaking guide, stopping at two wine farms for tastings and shopping. Small groups of up to eight make the ride easy to manage. Guide Renaldo is noted for his friendly, careful help.
“Tour war gut, doch wurde aufgrund Platzmangel nur ein von zwei Weingütern besucht. Dies hätte man vorher durchaus besser organisieren können. Sonst war es jedoch eine super Tour mit einem guten freundlichen Guide und eine super Gruppe.”
Meet Alina at Fontanaro Organic Farm near Paciano for coffee, olive-oil and wine tasting, hands-on pasta making, tiramisu, and a buffet lunch. The class runs about three hours, welcomes children, and can accommodate gluten-free cooking with advance notice.
“Everything I expected and more…beautiful farm in the country, amazing food, and an incredible host patiently teaching us how to make delicious pasta and tiramisu. It was an amazing day”
From Kusadasi, your English-speaking guide takes you by minivan to Ephesus, then through Çamlık, Gökçealan, Kirazlı, and Çınar by bicycle. Expect an e-bike, local food, Turkish coffee, rug weaving, and a private Ephesus visit with guides such as Emre, Mithat, or Azime.
“This was my favorite thing that I did during my entire Turkey and Greece vacation. I HIGHLY recommend this experience if you’re in the area. We were lucky enough to travel with the owner Emre who is extremely personable and passionate about everything he does whether it’s biking or teaching you about the various aspects of Turkey. The bike ride was absolutely amazing and you can make it as difficult as you would like because you’re on an e-bike. It was really special because we would stop by the side of the farms we were biking through and pick and eat fresh grapes, chestnuts, and figs. We were taken to…”
Travel north from Christchurch with guides such as Simon to Glenafric Working Sheep Farm. Watch sheep shearing, meet trained dogs, feed a pony, enjoy a local grazing lunch, then taste Waipara wines at Georges Road Wines. Cruise pickup from Lyttelton is available.
“The Real New Zealand Farm Tour was one of the highlights of our time near Christchurch. Visiting a family-owned sheep farm gave us such an authentic look at rural New Zealand life — from the animals to the land to the stories passed down Read more”
Travel privately from Katakolo to Ancient Olympia with drivers such as George, Dimitris, or Vicky, then visit the archaeological site, museum, Olympia Land Winery, and Klio’s Honey Farm. You set the pace, though entrance fees, wine tasting, and the bee farm cost extra.
“George was our driver, and he was absolutely phenomenal! He shared all kinds of fun facts about Greek culture, flexed to a special request we had, and made our day all the more special. Beyond our time with George, the experiences were wonderful and unique. Highly recommend!”
Join a small group of up to eight for a full day of Mallorca’s food traditions. Visit an orange plantation, olive mill, and winery with English or German guide support, tastings, a picnic lunch, and hotel pickup from Palma, Can Pastilla, or Llucmajor.
“Caroline was an awesome host! The entire day was extremely well planned. We got to spend quite a bit of time at each place. The olive farm was our favourite but everything was absolutely lovely!!!”
Join Mike, Nicole, and their team for a five-and-a-half-hour bike ride through Mattituck’s farms, vineyards, and beaches. You’ll use a single or tandem bike, stop at two wineries and a long-running farm stand, taste olive oil and vinegar, and receive free professional photos.
“Great time! The day couldn’t have gone better. Delicious wine, beautiful views and we met a nice group of people.”
Travel from Porto to the Douro Valley in a group of up to eight. Stop for breakfast and viewpoints, visit three estates for Port, DOC wine, olive oil, and honey, then enjoy a regional lunch with vineyard views. Guides such as Nuno and Emanuel are praised for warm, clear hosting.
“Fantastic guide and tour. Emanuel was our guide and he gave us a fantastic tour and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with him! All three of our stops, including lunch, were wonderful, plus he made additional stops along the way at scenic overlooks so that we could take photos of the gorgeous Douro Valley. Emanuel speaks English (and three other languages) perfectly and he was funny and knowledgeable and port and the region, and we could not have had a better time. The wineries were all stunning with amazing hosts at each. Highly recommend this tour -- it will be a highlight of your time in Porto.”
Travel from Christchurch with guide Simon to Glenafric, a three-generation sheep and beef farm. Meet farmer James Hoban, watch shearing, feed sheep, see working dogs and vintage tractors, enjoy a coastal grazing lunch, then taste Waipara wines before a Christchurch sightseeing loop.
“Amazing day out! Our guide Simon was fantastic, very welcoming and knowledgeable. The tour of the sheep farm was really interesting. It’s set in a stunning location and it was great to see a sheep dog in action. The picnic lunch was delicious and catered really well to dietary requirements. The wine tasting was at another beautiful location with a warm welcome from the wine dog.”
You’ll leave central Cape Town by minibus, ride the open-sided Franschhoek Wine Tram, and visit Boschendal for one of two included tastings. Guide Super has helped personalize the day for wine, galleries, and historic buildings. Lunch, extra tastings, and purchases cost extra.
“Excellent way to combine the usual wine tasting with something different and fun. I'd recommend the purple route if you want to spend more time on the tram. We had an excellent guide and so were able to personalize our trip to focus on things that interested us such as the galleries and buildings.”
From Livorno port, Valerio, Nicoletta, Val, or another Tuscan Heart guide takes you to Pisa, medieval Lari, Castello dei Vicari, and a family farm dating to 1865. Expect private transport, countryside views, homemade pasta, wine tasting, and an optional €65 lunch.
“Dany and Miko were amazing! The tour started with a brief drive through Livorno and our guides had excellent information and made us want to return to the port city itself. Pisa was fun, however the highlight of the trip was the vineyard and the small town we visited. Dany showed us a small village that was seemingly untouched by tourists. It was quiet and beautiful with breathtaking views. The vineyard experience was wonderful as well. We were treated to a private meal and wine tasting. After the crowds on our cruise it was nice to sit with our family and have a nice conversation. The vineyard staff was kind…”
Visit Ancient Olympia with a private English-speaking driver, then choose between a honey farm, winery, olive oil stop, or nearby beach. George and Dimitri have helped shape flexible days for guests, with optional licensed guides available for the archaeological site.
“We thoroughly enjoyed our experience in Olympia and surrounding area. Our guide, George, was fantastic. He spoke English well and was eager to share his love of his community and country with us as well as lean about how we live. Visit the site of the original Olympic Games was fascinating and the honey farm charming.”
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