Best-Selling Wine Country Experience
What Makes This Tour Special?
Pricing & Logistics
PRICE
- Monday-Thursday: from $139 per person
- Fridays & Sundays: from $149 per person
- Saturdays & Holidays: from $169 per person
AVAILABILITY
- Monday-Sunday / 7 days a week
DEPARTURE TIME
- 10 AM pick up. Time may vary depending on your location.
MEETING POINT
- Your hotel or accommodation in the local area. Out-of-area pickups may be available for an additional charge. See available pickup location upon booking.
DURATION
- 6 hours approx, including 5 hours in wine country, and 1 hour for the roundtrip transport to and from your pickup location.
INCLUDED
- Wine tastings at three handpicked wineries, with all reservations arranged by Grapeline Wine Tours
- A delicious picnic boxed lunch (includes dessert and bottled water)
- A behind-the-scenes tour at one winery (weather permitting)
- Hosted transportation aboard a deluxe touring vehicle
- A fun and knowledgeable driver/host to guide your experience, coordinate with wineries, and stow your purchases
- Roundtrip transportation service from most local area hotels
NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities
WHAT TO BRING
- Your ID
- A reusable water bottle (hydration is everything when you’re sipping all day).
- A camera or fully charged phone for vineyard shots that double as souvenirs.
- A notebook or wine app if you like jotting down tasting notes (you’ll thank yourself later when you want to remember that amazing Tempranillo at the third stop).
- Cash for tips- always appreciated by your host or driver.
WHO LEADS YOUR TOUR?
- Drivers and/or hosts lead the tour. They are very knowledgeable, friendly, and give the best information about wine country.
Lunch Options
Lunch is included as part of Grapeline’s Vineyard Picnic Tour, giving you a chance to pause between tastings and enjoy something freshly prepared. You can select your preferred option when booking, with meals made by Sangio’s Deli at Cougar Vineyard & Winery.
Lunch Options:
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Mediterranean Chicken Salad
- Eggplant Caprese Sandwich
- Turkey Club Sandwich
- Classic Italian Sandwich
- Cheese & Deli Plate
- Roast Beef Sandwich
- Viva Chicken Wrap
Have dietary restrictions? Let us know.
To see more details, CLICK HERE for our Lunch Options page.
What to Expect
The Grapeline Vineyard Picnic Tour is a full-day Temecula wine country experience with curated winery visits, hosted transportation, guided tastings, and a picnic lunch among the vines. It’s a great fit for guests who want wine tasting with lunch already built into the day, without having to plan the route, book the winery stops, or figure out who’s driving. Read more...
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FAQs: Helpful Details
Yes. Grapeline offers scheduled pickups only, so reservations are required. Please book online or contact a reservations agent at +1 (951) 693-5755 as soon as you have determined your tour date and pick-up location.
For the Vineyard Picnic Tour, Grapeline offers pickups from most local hotels, and select out-of-area pickups for an additional charge. Please contact Grapeline’s friendly reservation staff at +1 (951) 693-5755 for help determining your pickup location.
You can choose your lunch options at checkout upon booking. For a preview of what’s on the menu for your vineyard picnic tour click here.
Most tours can accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions, including vegetarian/vegan and gluten-free options. It’s best to confirm your preferences when booking your tour.
The Grapeline Vineyard Picnic Tour lasts approximately six hours, including pickup and drop-off from many local hotels. Guests typically spend about five hours in Temecula Valley Wine Country visiting three wineries, enjoying guided tastings, and relaxing over a vineyard picnic lunch. Pickup generally begins around 10:30 AM, with the full experience concluding around 4:30 PM.
Most wineries serve 4 to 6 one ounce pours of different wines you select from their menu. After visiting a few wineries, these seemingly small tastings begin to add up, making it very important to have a designated driver.
Customers often provide gratuities at their discretion to their host at the end of the tour as a personal “thank you” for a job well-done. Typically, it’s about $25-45 per person. All private wine tour bookings require a 20% service charge when you make your reservations.
Absolutely. The best way to support local wineries is to take home a few bottles. If traveling, the winery may be able to ship your order to you.
Cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the tour date in order to receive a gift certificate or refund.
A gift certificate for the full value can be e-mailed to be used toward any future Grapeline services (no expiration) OR a refund can be issued, minus a 5% cancellation fee. Grapeline charges full fare for no-shows or cancellations made within 48 hours of a scheduled tour. We know this can be tough, but our team needs time to communicate with many different sources already committed.
Yes, Grapeline offers private wine tours for any size group. We have several popular packages to choose from, or you can customize your day. You can fill out a tour request form to request more information, or call Grapeline on +1 (951) 693-5755 and ask for “Private Tours”.
Have more questions? Visit our general FAQs page or contact us!
