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San Diego to Temecula: Wine Country Tour & Historic Old Town

San Diego to Temecula: Wine Country Tour & Historic Old Town

Overview

Departing San Diego our tour incorporates a visit to historic Old Town Temecula and an American Viticulture Area (AVA), the Temecula Wine Country. Our guest-focused guides make the tour unique - engaging and passionate about wine and the story of Temecula. Ample opportunity is provided to enhance wine knowledge if one chooses. We are committed to ensuring guests are entertained, catered to, and provided an elevated experience unlikely to be duplicated on their own or with other operators.

Fellow tour participants often become friends, exchanging email addresses at day’s end! Our tour is an excellent diversion for individuals, couples or small groups, novice to enthusiast. We strive to create memorable, personalized visits for guests.

Included is round-trip transportation from San Diego. When submitting a reservation, please identify the lodging establishment where you will be staying so we may verify the closest departure point and estimated departure time.

City: San Diego

Sun 29 Jun

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Starting at $258.54

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Sun 29 Jun

Starting at $258.54

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Bottled water

Lunch

Driver/guide

Live commentary on board

Wine tasting at three wineries

Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Dress code is casual, wear comfortable shoes.
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
A minimum of 3 passengers are required (does not need to be from the same group) for the tour to operate. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative date or full refund

What To Expect

Old Town Temecula

This first stop allows time to explore the rustic streets lined with unique shops, specialty food purveyors, galleries, tasting rooms, and antique stores. Peruse for gifts, sample gourmet delicacies, and soak in the quaint setting. Founded in the mid 1800’s, Temecula’s western history is showcased along the rustic streets, with numerous shops housed in original buildings. A popular Saturday morning Farmer's Market is always a favorite of participants.

Frangipani Estate Winery

Departing for wine country, the tour follows a scenic route along the De Portola Wine Trail as our engaging Destination Temecula guide shares fun information about the culture of wine tasting, the historical significance of the valley, and the reasons grape cultivation flourishes in the Temecula Valley appellation. Indulge in a relaxing, fun, informative afternoon visiting three unique and breathtaking wineries, interacting with knowledgeable pouring staff, and often engaging with the wine maker and/or winery owner. Sample anywhere from 15-20 different wines throughout the day. A delicious, individually served upscale picnic lunch is enjoyed at this first winery stop. Savor the beautiful valley view before you with Mount Palomar on the horizon as you sample wines, enjoy your lunch, and engage in stimulating conversation with your tour mates, many who often become new best friends by the end of the day!

Wilson Creek Winery

It is then off to the next winery, Wilson Creek, where you can join our guide for a fascinating private behind-the-scenes vineyard and production area tour conducted just for our guests, whom often find themselves chatting on the crush pad or in the production area with the winemaker. Play your cards right and you might sample a tasting from the tanks!

Temecula

Finish the afternoon at a third Temecula Winery. During this last stop, participants enjoy a "casual" tasting on their own, with ample time provided to sample wine, make purchases, explore the fabulous grounds, take pictures and marvel at the breathtaking scenery.

San Diego Convention Center

The fun filled day of wine tasting and exploration finishes in the luxury of reclining seats and air conditioning arriving back in San Diego around 7 pm with drop off at each guest’s respective hotel.

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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 (85)

carissamnash

Feb 2020

Went with a group of four and had a really fun time! Two of the three wineries were great and beautiful. The sparkling wine stop was so crowded and the wine was so sweet we couldn’t wait to get back on the bus. I’m glad we got to see old town Temecula, but I wouldn’t go back. The group on the bus was fun and pretty young, which was great, but the driver talked the entire hour drive out which was too much. On the way back he let us control the music and we had more fun. Lunch was a sandwich box, so I’m glad we brought some of our own snacks.

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Really appreciate your feedback Carissa! For clarity, this is not a shuttle. You participated in our narrated, guided tour which provides fun, accurate information throughout the experience. Most guests who book this particular option are doing so specifically for the commentary which we provide during a portion of the drive to Temecula from San Diego, and then from Old Town Temecula through the wine country for the remainder of the day. Our inclusive, private excursion in a vehicle dedicated exclusively to your group would have been a better fit. Offering departures from any southern California location, there is no commentary (and no Old Town Temecula visit unless it is requested as part of your itinerary). We would love to have you try that option in the future. Cheers!

Pamela_S

Jan 2020

Dave was entertaining and made the trip enjoyable.. he was flexible as the plans had to change during the day...

V4567GHmichaels

Jan 2020

This was a great trip for the three of us to see Temecula and visit three very different wineries. Had a great time meeting new people and tasting some great wines. Dave did an Excellent jod of getting us to the wine area and back.

Response from Host

Feb 2020

Thank you so much for sharing your perceptions! One of the most satisfying aspects of our tour is seeing how over the course of the day a diverse group of guests from around the World, unfamiliar with one another at the beginning, mesh so wonderfully and celebrate an entertaining, unique experience that hopefully becomes a fond lifetime memory! Gives us confidence there is hope for humanity ;)