WINE COUNTRY · WINE COUNTRY DAY TRIPS

15 Wine Country Day Trips Worth the Early Start

207 tours  ·  from $14 a head

Nobody sleeps in wine country, so this is the format that matters: out of the city after breakfast, two or three estates, home for dinner. These 15 are compared on driving time, how many pours you get and whether lunch is really included.

From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat - Amarante and the first taste of Vinho Verde
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From Porto: 2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat

1.2 Wine Regions, Farm-to-Table Lunch & Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,724 reviews · 9 - 10 hours · from $94Our pick

Spend 9 to 10 hours with WSET-certified guides such as Luis, Jose, Pedro, or George, visiting family-run wineries in Amarante and the Douro. Expect Vinho Verde, Port, olive oil, regional food, a chef’s meal, and a one-hour private boat cruise from Pinhão. The day is wine-heavy, social, and not suitable for children under 10.

“This was the best day tour I have ever been on, Filipe was fantastic. From start to finish, positive energy, informative and the best service you will ever have. The food and wine never stopped, thank you for the best experience. If you are on the fence with booking, don’t be. It’s the best thing you will do in Porto.”

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Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco - Roche Winery and the small family feel
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Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco

2.Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Full-Day Tour from San Francisco

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,455 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $165

Spend 8 to 9 hours crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, tasting at three Napa and Sonoma wineries, and enjoying free time in Sonoma Plaza. Gray Line guides such as Don, Debbie, Thomas, and Rick lead the day, though winery stops can change. The air-conditioned coach is practical, but the group may reach 50 people.

“We had a very enjoyable experience during this trip. If you are looking to get a sampling of Napa / Sonoma Valley it is a great choice. You may need to book another trip if you are looking to really dive into all of the wineries in the area.”

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San Francisco Super Saver: Muir Woods & Wine Country w/ optional Gourmet Lunch - One hour under the 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

Spend about 11 hours traveling from San Francisco to Muir Woods and three wineries in Napa and Sonoma. Expect hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, tastings, a Sonoma lunch stop, and a Golden Gate Bridge photo stop. Guides such as Mark, Dustin, Ben, and Alberto are known for adding local history and humor. A gourmet lunch upgrade is available.

“Dustin was awesome! He was so knowledgeable and made the tour a lot of fun! I liked that we went to lesser known wineries and were able to try wines not available in stores.”

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Day Trip to Kakheti Wine Region Including 9 Wine Tastings - Meeting at Avlabari and settling into the day
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Day Trip to Kakheti Wine Region Including 9 Wine Tastings

4.Day Trip to Kakheti Wine Region Including 9 Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,774 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $29Top rated

Spend about 10 hours exploring Kakheti with guides such as Gigi, Nina, David, or Luka. Visit a village bakery, Bodbe Monastery, Sighnaghi, a family qvevri cellar, and KTW Winery. The $29 price covers transport, guiding, entrance fees, and nine tastings. Lunch and bakery food cost extra.

“We had a very positive experience in this tour. Our tour guide is very organized, knowledgeable and explained everything so clear. My friend and I learned so much about the wine culture. We would highly recommend this tour.”

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From Tbilisi: Kakheti Wine Region Tour with 9 Wine Tastings - Starting at Avlabari and heading east
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From Tbilisi: Kakheti Wine Region Tour with 9 Wine Tastings

5.Kakheti Wine Region Tour with 9 Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,541 reviews · 10 hours · from $29

Spend 10 hours exploring Kakheti with an English-speaking guide such as Gigi, Ana, Gabriel, or David. Taste Georgian bread, cheese, nine wines, and chacha, visit Bodbe Monastery and Sighnaghi, and learn how qvevri wine is made. Transport, guide service, winery entries, and wine tastings are included. Lunch costs extra.

“I had a great experience with Ellie! We had a small group and she imparted her knowledge, answered all our questions, and entertained us with her incredible singing! The sights were incredible and the food and wine were delicious! It’s been the highlight of my trip so far!!”

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Tbilisi: Kakheti Wine Region Tour with 10 Wine Tastings - Meeting the group at the Big Bicycle Monument
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Tbilisi: Kakheti Wine Region Tour with 10 Wine Tastings

6.Kakheti Wine Region Tour with 10 Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,160 reviews · 7 hours · from $18

Spend seven hours exploring Kakheti with an English-speaking guide such as Luka, Toko, or Tanu. Taste at least 10 Georgian wines and brandies, visit Bodbe Monastery, stroll through Sighnaghi, and stop at both a large wine producer and a local cellar. Transportation and entrance fees are included.

“Amazing day trip, would recommend to everyone, especially if you like wine and seeing a cute town!”

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Small-Group Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings - Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge before the vines
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Small-Group Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings

7.Small-Group Wine Country Tour from San Francisco with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,543 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $179

Spend about nine and a half hours touring Sonoma Valley in a minivan limited to 13 people. Guides such as Anthony, Marc, Paul, and Nino mix wine facts with Bay Area history and humor. Three boutique winery tastings, Sonoma Plaza, Golden Gate Bridge views, and Sausalito are included. Lunch and the optional ferry ride cost extra.

“Great time! Loved Nino, great energy and made everything a learning experience. Great spot for lunch, awesome wineries.”

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From Fuerteventura: Lanzarote Volcano and Wine Region Tour - The ferry from Corralejo is short, but it shapes the day
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From Fuerteventura: Lanzarote Volcano and Wine Region Tour

8.From Fuerteventura: Lanzarote Volcano and Wine Region Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,220 reviews · 7 hours · from $98

Cross from Corralejo to Playa Blanca by ferry, then tour Timanfaya National Park, La Geria’s black-ash vineyards, an aloe vera museum, and Charco de los Clicos by air-conditioned coach. Guides such as Claudia and Anna have led multilingual groups, while the packed seven-hour day gives you an easy first look at Lanzarote.

“We had such an amazing day and got to experience three different activities: visiting a volcano, wine tasting, and exploring an aloe museum. Nieves and Jimmy were really nice and helpful. We definitely recommend it!”

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Kakheti Wine Region: Signagi and Bodbe Tour with 10 Wine Tastings - The wine stop at Kakhetian Traditional Winemaking
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Kakheti Wine Region: Signagi and Bodbe Tour with 10 Wine Tastings

9.Kakheti Wine Region: Signagi and Bodbe Tour with 10 Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,019 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $13Best value

Travel from Tbilisi into Kakheti for wine tastings, Bodbe Monastery, and a walk through Signagi, the City of Love. English-speaking guides such as Luka, Misho, Madi, Toko, and Sofia lead the day, sharing Georgian wine traditions and local history. The tour lasts about seven hours, costs $13.60 per person, and returns you to central Tbilisi.

“Experience was great, Sofia was very friendly and shared a lot of her experience. Tried many different types of Georgian wines, including cha cha, which was interesting”

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Florence: Chianti Wine Region Vespa or Fiat Topolino Tour - The Safety Lesson Before the Ride
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Florence: Chianti Wine Region Vespa or Fiat Topolino Tour

10.Chianti Wine Region Vespa or Fiat Topolino Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 739 reviews · 6 - 6.5 hours

Leave Florence by minivan for a guided ride through Chianti, Impruneta, and Chiocchio. Choose a 50cc Vespa, electric Vespa, Piaggio Zip, or Fiat Topolino. Guides such as Niccolò, Julia, Heather, and Yo provide scooter training, route support, and local stories before a winery visit, Tuscan meal, and wine and olive oil tasting.

“Everything from the trip to the guides and the food was great.”

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Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions - Kanonkop Wine Estate for a focused tasting
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Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions

11.Private Wine Tour with Wine Expert to Stellenbosch-Franschhoek Wine Regions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 693 reviews · from $206

Spend about eight hours touring Stellenbosch and Franschhoek in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with a wine expert such as Marlene. Visit four wineries, taste at each, and shape the day around your favorite wines, scenery, or estates. Tastings and bottled water are included, while lunch is arranged at your own expense.

“Marlene was an excellent guide - very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We visited 4 wineries which were all excellent - plenty of lovely vino to try! The scenery was jaw dropping especially at Rainbow’s End - what a place to stop and taste wine. Thank you Marlene for making it such a special day”

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Private Wine Tasting in the Setúbal Wine Region, from Lisbon - José Maria da Fonseca starts the wine story
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Private Wine Tasting in the Setúbal Wine Region, from Lisbon

12.Private Wine Tasting in the Setúbal Wine Region, from Lisbon

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 611 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $151

Travel privately from Lisbon to Setúbal with a guide such as Ricardo, Rodrigo, or Vasco. Visit José Maria da Fonseca and one or two smaller wineries, taste 7 to 10 wines, and choose between three winery visits or two wineries with a family-style lunch in Palmela.

“We really enjoyed and had a blast with our winery tour! This is a very organized activity!! We were promptly picked up from our hotel by our tour guide Vasco. Our Mercedes Benz van is comfortable . Not to mentioned the delicious lunch of fresh catch!”

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San Francisco: Half-Day Wine Country Excursion with Tastings - Leaving Fisherman’s Wharf for the Golden Gate Bridge
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San Francisco: Half-Day Wine Country Excursion with Tastings

13.Half-Day Wine Country Excursion with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 409 reviews · 330 minutes - 1 day · from $109

Spend an afternoon crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, passing through Sausalito, and visiting two Napa or Sonoma winery estates. You will taste 3 to 5 wines at each stop, see a barrel room, and hear local stories from an English-speaking guide. Guides such as James, Grady, George, and Marco have led past departures.

“It was quick and easy to get the bus for the tour. Only thing I wish was if we were able to go to one more winery.”

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From Venice: Prosecco Wine Region Tour with 2 Tastings - A quick stop at Vecchio Mulino della Croda
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From Venice: Prosecco Wine Region Tour with 2 Tastings

14.Prosecco Wine Region Tour with 2 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 374 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $204

Leave Venice at 10 a.m. for the Conegliano and Valdobbiadene hills in a comfortable minivan. Visit two wineries, taste three wines at each, enjoy a light local lunch, and learn about Prosecco from guides such as Vanessa, Francesca, Georgia, and Sebastian. The group never exceeds eight, making this a relaxed half-day escape.

“The views of the hills and mountains were gorgeous and just as wonderful as the Prosecco! Vanessa was so knowledgeable and educated us throughout the day and in between visits. Because we had a group of 7 it was like a private tour!”

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Sonoma Wine Country Electric Trike Tour - 3 hours - Rolling through vineyards and country roads
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Sonoma Wine Country Electric Trike Tour – 3 hours

15.Sonoma Wine Country Electric Trike Tour – 3 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 331 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $175

Ride an easy-to-handle electric trike through Sonoma with guides such as Howard, Tony, David, or Melissa. Expect vineyard roads, rolling hills, General Vallejo’s home, Mission San Francisco Solano, a winery stop, and Vella Cheese. Wine costs extra, and sunset tours view closed historic sites from outside.

“Beautiful afternoon riding around on electric tricycles that have some pep and zip. Loved the history sprinkled with visits to local treasures like the cheese shop and 3 fat guys. Ice cream at the end was a treat!”

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