15 VIP Winery Experiences to Build a Day Around

1.Maison Noilly Prat VIP tour, wine and vermouth tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 134 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $20Our pick

At Maison Noilly Prat in Marseillan, your guide leads you through the vermouth cellar, cooperage, brand museum, and open-air L’Enclos. You taste aging wines and the Noilly Prat range, then watch a perfect serve demonstration. English tours are offered daily, with guides such as Paschal and Sylvie praised for clear, engaging explanations.

“A really well-designed, we’ll-structured tour that brought to life the story behind Noilly Prat as well as the making of the product. Thank you Sylvie for a very informative and enjoyable experience”

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2.Barefoot Luxury Mount Tamborine Winery Tour from Brisbane

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 72 reviews · from $235

Spend about eight hours exploring Mount Tamborine with Pineapple Tours. You’ll visit wineries, sample boutique spirits, enjoy a two-course lunch, taste fudge, and browse Gallery Walk. Small groups of up to 13, door-to-door pickup, and guides such as Boris, Scotty, and Jaden make this a relaxed day beyond Brisbane.

“Was a great trip and beautiful area to visit. The bus driver was also very friendly. Was well worth it and would highly recommend it.”

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3.Barefoot Luxury Mount Tamborine Winery Tour from Gold Coast

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $235Top rated

Spend about eight hours touring Mount Tamborine from the Gold Coast with door-to-door pickup, boutique winery tastings, a two-course lunch, cheese, fudge, scenic mountain views, and time at Gallery Walk. Small groups of up to 13 make the day personal, with guides such as Pete, Michelle, Chris, Simon, or Andrew.

“My son and I decided to go on this tour as we hadn't been on Mt Tamborine for many years. It was a wonderful tour. Michelle, our driver and tour guide, was fabulous. Very professional, friendly and knowledgeable about the area and wineRead more”

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4.Burgundy Vineyards: Luxury Private Tours

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 28 reviews · 7 hours · from $572

Travel from Beaune or Dijon with an English- or French-speaking guide such as Joachim, Hubert, or Maxi. Visit vineyard villages, Romanée-Conti, Corton, private cellars, and two tastings of up to 10 wines, with lunch available at extra cost.

“We had a wonderful day. Maxi arrived at the hotel right on time to pick us up. In the morning, we visited a private winery (not open to the public), and everything was amazing. We tasted three white wines and four red wines. For lunch, we went to a Michelin restaurant — it was very affordable! In the afternoon, we strolled along the famous Champs-Élysées and later went to take photos at Romanée-Conti. We then headed to the last winery, where we visited the winemaking facilities and tasted two Premier Cru and two Grand Cru wines! Maxi is extremely knowledgeable — he knows everything about wine and the Burgundy region!”

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5.Stellenbosch Winelands Luxury EBike Tour ©

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $126

Ride an easy-to-use e-bike through Stellenbosch’s vineyards with a guide such as Abi, Abby, Lee, or Jordan. Visit four estates, taste up to 20 wines, enjoy cellar visits and light pairings, and return to Skilpadvlei after about six hours.

“Great fun, fantastic guide in Abi , bikes were super - perfect day out- Jordan was a revelation! Would do again!”

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6.Chianti Vineyards Tours in Private Luxury Van from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend eight hours exploring Chianti from Florence in a private luxury minivan for up to seven people. Your English-speaking driver can tailor the day with Greve, village stops, small wineries, wine tastings, olive oil, local food, and scenic Chiantigiana roads.

“Simone was outstanding!! Provided great recommendations and was extremely knowledgeable during our tour. His winery recommendations were great as well as a stop in Greve in Chianti at the local butcher shop. Amazing food and wine all day based on his suggestions. Our family highly recommends this tour with Simone. His air conditioned vehicle was also great.”

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7.Franschhoek Winelands Luxury EBike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · from $152

Spend about eight hours cycling 15 km through Franschhoek with a guide such as Kyle or Abi. Bikes, helmets, four winery visits, premium tastings, pairing snacks, a cellar tour, and a platter lunch are included. Transfers cost extra, and the minimum age is 16.

“Kyle was fantastic. He was full of local knowledge, and just a really nice guy. The wine estates with tastings, pairings, and a wonderful picnic lunch were incredible. I would highly recommend this tour. Thank you Kyle for a memorable day!”

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8.Wine trail and Christchurch City – Luxury, Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $387

Spend 5 to 7 hours with a guide such as Mary or Georgi, touring Christchurch, Port Hills, and boutique Waipara wineries. Enjoy tastings, lunch, local commentary, Canterbury views, hotel transport, and a stop at She Chocolate. The group is limited to eight adults.

“Absolutely amazing! We were made to feel incredibly special at every turn from been asked if there was anything special we wanted to see, places enroute we wanted to stop at to the vineyard experiences. You can tell she has a genuine conRead more”

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9.VIP Full Day Wineries Tour from Istanbul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $595

You’ll leave Istanbul with a private driver, guide, and wine expert for Tekirdag’s Thrace wine route. Visit three or four seasonal wineries, taste local and international grapes, tour cellars, and pair wines with regional bites. Guides may include Goda, Aysenur, or Andrea, depending on the booking.

“What a day! We went to three great wineries and a fantastic guide who shared the history of the region and the wines we were drinking. Really loved Gurbuz winery and got to try a few samples straight from the bottle. We would definitely recommend for any wine lovers.”

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10.Siena and Chianti Wineries Excursion by Private Luxury Van from Florence

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Travel from Florence to Siena and Chianti in a private van for up to seven people. Your English-speaking driver helps shape the day, with Siena’s cathedral, vineyard lunch options, wine tasting, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and Badia a Passignano all in play.

“This was the perfect trip. Alex our driver was amazing, we he was very informative of the area and picked out different wineries to visit and the town of Siena. He did not disappoint. Tenuta Casanova was the highlight of our day, amazing lunch wine and food! Great honeymoon experience!Thank u Alex!”

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11.Private Luxury wine tour in Ancient Nemea and vineyards.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $567

Leave Athens, Nafplion, or Korinthos in a chauffeur-driven minivan for a private Nemea wine day with certified sommelier Andriana. Visit two or three wineries, taste five or six wines at each, enjoy a four-course Greek lunch, and receive a regional wine booklet and keepsake box.

“What a beautiful experience. From start to finish Andriana took care of our every wine loving wish. She hand picked wines at each stop and did an amazing job explaining each wine. We loved the booklets to go along with the pairings. We visiteRead more”

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12.Lisbon & The South Side Wine Regions Private Luxury Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 days (approx.) · from $230

Travel from Lisbon with a private guide and driver to Cristo Rei, Palmela, Arrábida, Sesimbra, Setúbal wine country, Évora, and Alentejo wineries. João is one guide named in the tour feedback. Hotel pickup, Wi-Fi, water, monument tickets, and wine tastings are included.

“What a fantastic day! Joao was our guide and picked us up promptly on time and dragged two tired and jet lagged adults and one sleepy thirteen year-old into the Alentejo countryside! We had a chance to walk around Evora, wander through the Chapel of Bones (on Halloween, so it was extra spooky), have a wine tasting, and one of the most memorable meals we've had in a long time at Cocinha do Catarina. The table wines here were great, the local pork chops were amazing, and the baked octopus was killer! Joao was informative, personable, and very accommodating. We'd do another tour with Joao in a heartbeat!”

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13.Douro Luxury – Private Cruise Premium Winery and Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $235

Spend 7 to 8 hours in the Douro with private hotel pickup, an executive Jaguar or V-Class van, a one-hour boat ride from Pinhão, premium wine tasting, and a paired lunch with valley views. English and Portuguese guides lead the day.

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14.Luxury Wine Tasting at the Czar Pico Winery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $165

Join Silvia and Natacha for a four-hour Pico wine adventure. Walk sea-level vineyards in Criacao Velha, taste rare Czar wines with local food, meet producer Fortunato, and relax at a natural pool. The tour runs in English, French, or Portuguese for up to eight people.

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15.Luxury Wine Tasting in Uco Valley/ Boutique Wineries & Asado

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2 reviews · 9 hours · from $254

Spend nine hours in Mendoza’s Uco Valley with an English, Portuguese, or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit boutique wineries, taste high-altitude Malbec, share an Argentine asado, and enjoy mountain views. The small-group format allows for personal attention, with pickup coordinated by WhatsApp.

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