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

4.9
(91 reviews)
San Diego, USA

9 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

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.

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)
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Old Town Temecula

    The first stop offers time to explore charming Old Town Temecula, where rustic streets are lined with unique boutiques, specialty food purveyors, art galleries, tasting rooms, and antique shops. Browse for memorable gifts, sample gourmet treats, and soak in the town’s quaint, walkable setting. Founded in the mid-1800s, Temecula’s rich Western heritage is on full display, with many shops housed in original historic buildings that bring the past vividly to life.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Departing for wine country, the tour follows the scenic De Portola Wine Trail as your Destination Temecula guide shares engaging insights into the valley’s history, wine culture, and ideal grape-growing conditions. The next stop is Frangipani Estate Winery, a family-owned boutique known for its bold reds, along with a selection of whites and blushes. Guests relax, weather permitting, on a covered patio overlooking a tranquil valley with Mount Palomar in the distance, enjoying friendly tableside wine service from knowledgeable staff. A delicious pre-ordered plated lunch with eight entrée options is served around 1:15 p.m., creating a social and memorable wine country experience. Vegetarian and special dietary needs are accommodated with advance notice.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Wilson Creek Winery

    The next destination is the high-energy, guest-centric Wilson Creek Winery, perhaps Temecula’s most beloved vintner. Their extensive tasting roster is highlighted by the signature favorite, Sparkling Almond, a must-try for first-time visitors and longtime fans alike. Guests will then enjoy free time to explore the picturesque grounds, capture stunning photos throughout the beautiful property, and take advantage of exclusive purchase discounts available to Destination Temecula guests.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Callaway Vineyard and Winery

    Finish the afternoon at Callaway, the first tasting room to open in the Temecula Valley in 1974. 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 views of the valley below. During the winter months stunning sunsets are often 'the cherry ontop' of a fabulous day in Temecula Wine Country..

    1 hour Admission ticket included

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
Supplied by Destination Temecula Wine Country Tours and Experiences

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Day Trips
Wine Tastings
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Wine Tours
Food & Drink
Spring Break
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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