5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula in Traverse City booking from $99.00

5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula

Overview

Sit back and enjoy the gentle slopes, winding country roads and Caribbean-like views on a Traverse City Wine Tour. The Magic Shuttle Bus is a chauffeur service with an entire fleet ready to take your group around Old Mission Peninsula.

The 45th parallel, is home to the worlds most famous wine-making regions AND Traverse City. Grapevines planted in the region enjoy the perfect amount of sunlight for optimal growth. When coupled with micro-climates created by Grand Traverse Bay, and fertile soil, this sets the perfect stage for delicious award-winning wines that rival centuries-old grapes produced in Europe & California.

"We are proud to say that our Old Mission Wine Tour has been nominated as Top 20 Wine Tours in the Country by USA Today, and stands as our signature tour in Northern Michigan!"

**Wineries are subject to change based on availability**

***Gratuity of 20% for the driver is strongly recommended (Cash Only)***

City: Traverse City

Mon 23 Dec

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What's Included

Local Tour Guide

Air-conditioned vehicle

Yeti Style Cooler for Customer Use

Premium Limo Style Bus

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
**PLEASE REFERENCE THE PARKING MAP IN THE IMAGES ON THIS LISTING FOR THE PICK UP & DROP OFF LOCATION**
Wineries are subject to change based on limited availability due to Covid-19
Mari Vineyards will be on a first come first serve basis, if booked, we will switch out with Chateau Chantal Winery, and vise versa
Being that Bry's Estate has very limited capacity due to Covid-19, we will alternate between Hawthorne Vineyards and Bry's to offer the best possible experience
There is a total of 10-15 parking spots that are allotted for Magic Shuttle Bus customers. These are offered on a first come, first serve basis.
Bry's Estate Winery is a first come, first serve basis at their lawn bar outside
Your driver will request that you make the reservation for Chateau Chantal when you get on the bus, but this is not required.
*DISCLAIMER: Wineries are subject to change based on availability.
*GRATUITY of 15%-20% for the driver is strongly recommended
Customers are welcome to pack a lunch for the day, most wineries only offer small appetizers and snacks, no full meals
*DISCLAIMER: Magic Shuttle Bus does contact wineries if appointments do need to be made, keep in mind, these are not reservations and only allow us to come in at the desired time, but does not eradicate wait times.
Since Covid, most wineries are not offering tastings, but rather flights and wine by the glass, and samples
Most wineries have outdoor seating only, please dress accordingly to stay warm on colder days
Some wineries do not accept cash, they require payment to be on a card
We strongly recommend that you use an Uber/Lyft/Taxi to get to the pick up location, and for your return trip home.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Chateau Chantal Winery & Tasting Room

Chateau Chantal is a winery located on the Old Mission Peninsula, only a few miles north of Traverse City, in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. The chateau sits atop one of the highest points on the Old Mission Peninsula and has views of both East and West arms of Grand Traverse Bay. The winery is a European style chateau on a 64-acre (26 ha) estate. The Chateau has a tasting room, an eleven-room bed and breakfast, and a hospitality room where cooking classes and Jazz at Sunset are hosted.

Bowers Harbor Vineyards

The Beautiful Bowers Harbor was initially a horse farm and in 1991, began its transition to the stunning vineyard it is today. They have over 27 years of wine-making experience and boasts 20 acres of vines. Wine selections are numerous and include Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, hard ciders and more! *Tasting flights are about $5 for 5 wines. Small snacks, dips and locally crafted cheeses & spreads are also available for purchase.

Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery

In 2004 with only 10,000 grape vines, Brys Estate yielded its first successful harvest. Now, the 91-acre estate is home to over 40,000 vines their varietals include: Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, and Gewürztraminer. Soak in beautiful East Bay views while enjoying world-class wines. *Tasting flights are about $8 for 5 wines and a souvenir glass. A 5-Item Cheese & Charcuterie Board is also available for purchase at the winery.

Bonobo Winery

Bonobo offers world-class wines, breathtaking views, and a business model that keeps with traditions of the region. Their 19 acres give rise to the following varietals: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Even with a limited selection, Bonobo wines (and ciders) are sure to shine in overall quality. *Tasting flights are about $10 for 6 wines. They also offer the largest selection of snacks for purchase.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

E8995OIheatherh

Nov 2022

Mike was amazing! He was so knowledgeable on the wineries and the wine. We will definitely request him in the future.

jwhit218

Nov 2022

My husband and I were in TC for our 28th anniversary weekend. We wanted to visit wineries and decided to schedule a tour so we could enjoy the wineries and not worry about driving. Listen….we were totally spoiled! We were actually thinking they’d cancel because the weather the prior day had been horrible with a big snowstorm. We were the only two signed up and yet they still honored the reservation rather than cancel. Can’t tell you how much we appreciated this. Mike was our guide and right from his “Welcome to Traverse City” we were treated like royalty as he transported us around in his own Tahoe! He took us to Hawthorne, Bowers, Brys and Bonobo, all wineries we’ve never been to, welcoming us at each winery, introducing us to staff and giving his recommendations at each stop. He will tell you he’s not a good influence and you should believe him ;-). We came home with 24 bottles, plus a jug of hard cider. all gathered and packed by Mike when we told him what we wanted to buy. We found ourselves proud club members at Hawthorne (again that influence by Mike and no regrets here), hard cider owners at Bowers (Mike will tell you to try the blackberry/peach mix. You should do what he tells you although I’m wishing now I had tried a sip of the cherry too) and wishing Lucy, the golden doodle, hadn’t been on vacation, and totally spoiled at Brys with a wonderful cheese and charcuterie board, a Frose’ (get the topper Mike will recommend - yolo!) plus a tasting tower (we were sharing the towers at this point because the wineries are generous plus Mike would appear with another welcome and a glass for us to try another recommendation - at this point everything was funny! )and some out of this world lavender products from their own lavender! Our last stop, Bonobo, had the best small plates (they are my love language - get the goat cheese plate and the barbacoa taco!) and delicious wine with a killer view. Each winery was just perfect with amazing views and delicious wines, but the best was having Mike squire us around, breaking bread with us and making our special day even more special with a new friend. We wouldn’t hesitate to go back and we will be asking for Mike! See you in March or April!

rachelbQ2273UH

Nov 2022

Best bus ride ever! Great sense of humor and knowledge of wines and winery's. Will plan on doing this adventure again.

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5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula

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