San Diego to Temecula - Wine Country tour plus Old Town Temecula

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.

1. 1

   Old Town Temecula

   1 hour

   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.

2. 2

   Frangipani Estate Winery

   1.5 hours

   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.

3. 3

   Wilson Creek Winery

   1 hour

   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.

4. 4

   Callaway Vineyard and Winery

   1 hour

   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..

• 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

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