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If you are a wine lover, then you would have definitely heard about the Yarra Valley winery tours. This is an excellent way to experience some of the best wines produced in this lush valley along with mouth watering gourmet cuisine prepared by some of the best chefs in the world. The Yarra Valley is a one hour drive from Melbourne and is home to iconic and boutique wineries. The cool climate of this region makes it highly suitable for the cultivation of grapes and also production of some of the best wines in the world. The valley also offers many panoramic views and vistas with the Great Dividing Ranges as the backdrop. Winery tours to the Yarra Valley were started in 1992 and have since then become a great attraction for all tourists visiting Melbourne. There are different types of tour packages offered and you can choose one to fit your time and pocket. The daily public tours are meant for a group of people either travelling together or sharing up to minimize expenses. The maximum seating capacity is eleven and the wineries to be visited along the way are chosen depending on the taste and wish of the passengers. The tour host as well as the drivers are locals with an extensive knowledge about the valley and hence will be able to take you to the best wineries around. The tour package is a one day program starting at about nine in the morning and goes on up to five in the evening. The cost of the package is approximately $100 to $140 depending on the pickup point and also includes visits to wineries, tasting sessions and a delicious lunch with a glass of the best Yarra valley wine. The private tours also have a seating capacity of eight to ten people but are for large groups of tourists travelling together. The tour guide can also arrange for a visit to the Yarra valley dairy, village shops and galleries for an extra cost. Exclusive winery tours can also be arranged for those who are looking for a private and intimate experience. The costs are a little higher but you to visit some of the best wineries of the region and enjoy a delicious, gourmet meal at a winery along with pick up and drop from convenient locations. Yarra valley also offers brewery tours and farmgate tours for those who are interested in the same. The former is designed to let you enjoy and visit the boutique brewers of this region and also enjoy lunch with a glass of Yarra valley beer. The latter tour is for tourists who are interested in getting a glimpse of the village and farm life of this region. The valley is famous for its fresh, green vegetables and produce and there are also many homemade products like jams, cheese and syrups to take back home. Accommodation can also be provided for those who would like to extend their winery tours into a pleasant and relaxing stay at the valley. Are you looking for a weekend getaway?
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