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NON BUS VIP Chateau Chantal / Hawthorne Traverse City Wine Tour

NON BUS VIP Chateau Chantal / Hawthorne Traverse City Wine Tour

Overview

Chateau Chantal VIP WINE TOUR - for Wine Connoisseurs

Start at Chateau Chantal with a guided cellar tour and wine-tasting experience.

NO MORE MAGIC SHUTTLE BUS FOR MAGIC MIKE - Book Magic Mike here! Yellowstone Style Meets Wine Country in Luxury GMC Yukons NOT cramped little SUV's! This tour is VIP!

Great for groups celebrating birthdays or just getting away!

Skip the hassle of a party bus and leave the driving to us! Stunning views, NO BUSES, NO Rush, Iconic wineries, stellar wines, and 5-star Celebrity customer service! Sip and savor as you sample the wines of 3 spectacular wineries with REAL wine connoisseurs/wine tour guides.
This is THE WINE EXPERIENCE with real wine recommendations.

Tours are flexible and go to 3 wineries, with pickup and drop-off at some downtown locations. Wine samples are included, but prices of Tastings, wines, and food are not included. We may combine small groups semi-private. Groups of 5 or more will have their own luxury GMC Yukon.

City: Traverse City

Wed 18 Jun

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Starting at $349.00

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Wed 18 Jun

Starting at $349.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Wine Samples/Splashes ARE available on our tour- flights, bottles, food are extra

Luxury SUV - GMC Yukon/Chevrolet Suburban - coming soon Cadillac Escalade

NON PARTY BUS - semi private, we combine couples, groups of 6-7 most likely have their own vehicle

Law Enforcement/First Responder/military friendly - owned/operated by former Law Enforcement

Air-conditioned vehicle

Local Traverse City Guides - UofM Grads (owner) / MSU, EMU, GVSU Grads (some guides)

Expert Wine Tour Guides- Wine enthusiasts, Wine Experts

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Chateau Chantal Winery & Tasting Room

Tour guests can buy flights, wine by the glass, bottles or join the wine club during the wine tour. Chateau Chantel sits atop one of the highest points on Old Mission Peninsula and has incredible views of both East and West arms of Grand Traverse Bay. The big story here is the Ice Wine which is very rare. Our guests can purchase a sample of the Ice Wine that was featured at a White House dinner during former President Obama's tenure. Guests on our tours can customize wine flights and Chateau Chantel is the only winery on Old Mission Peninsula where our tour guests can purchase a glass of Brandy. Wine lovers can select wines such Dry Riesling, amazing Pinot Blanc, the popular Naughty Red and Chateau Chantel is the only winery on Old Mission Peninsula where our tour guests can purchase a glass of Malbec. Chateau Chantel is one of the originals in Traverse City Michigan, stellar wine, excellent customer service and the views are unforgettably AMAZING!

Chateau Grand Traverse Winery

Just a few miles up Old Mission Peninsula, discover where, in 1974, founder Edward O’Keefe Sr. planted Northern Michigan’s first Riesling vines in hopes of one day crafting a cooler climate-styled varietal worthy of their European counterparts. Today, amongst stunning views and plenty of exceptional wines, see and taste for yourself just how far Chateau Grand Traverse has come. Located on beautiful Old Mission Peninsula, in Traverse City, Michigan, Chateau Grand Traverse is family owned and operated offering guests a complete Northern Michigan wine country experience including premium wine tasting, winery tours, lodging and a beautiful setting. No matter what your wine knowledge or experience is, the expertly trained staff is standing by to help our tour guests make the most of your visit. Whether guests are looking to relax and unwind with friends or they want to learn more about the winemaking process and Michigan wine industry, the staff at Chateau Grand Traverse is here to help!

Hawthorne Vineyards

A very interesting compare & contrast... Same Wine Maker as Chateau Chantal! Tour guests can buy flights, wine by the glass, bottles or join the wine club during the wine tour. One of the premiere vineyards in Traverse City, guest can sip, savor and taste some of the best reds and whites on the peninsula. Red wine drinkers can sample Merlot / Cab Franc blend and for the white drinkers try the Auxerrois or Dry Riesling. Some food options as well. One of the newest up and coming wineries on Old Mission Peninsula. The Hawthorne Vineyards site is arguably the most secluded Old Mission Peninsula tasting room site. The tasting room is located on a high bluff with views of both East and West Grand Traverse Bays. Our visitors will be seeing nature– no view of traffic, no close neighbors -- just vineyard, woods and water. Guests can see both bays from the tasting room. An outdoor patio area will provide a relaxing environment with stunning bay views and a cozy outdoor fireplace.

Grand Traverse Bay

Grand Traverse Bay is an arm of Lake Michigan. The bay is separated from the rest of Lake Michigan by the Leelanau Peninsula. The bay is some 32 miles long, ranges from 7 to 10 miles wide, and up to 620 feet deep in spots. It is the second-largest bay of Lake Michigan, behind Green Bay. Grand Traverse Bay earned its name from 18th-century French voyageurs who made "la grande traverse" or a long trek or crossing, across the mouth of bay. The most famous feature of the Grand Traverse Bay is the division into East and West arms by the Old Mission Peninsula. During this tour, on the way from Traverse City to Hawthorne Vineyards, our tour guests will see stunning views of the East Bay. Tour guests will be driven right along the shoreline at times. On the drive from Hawthorne to Bowers guests will see views of the West Bay. Tour guests will see views of both East and West Bays during the rest of the tour as well. A very large part of this award winning tour are the views!

Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail

Book and experience what tens of thousands of wine enthusiasts and guests have already fell in love with-Traverse City Wine Country! The famous Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail is perfect for your next Movie Stars Wine Tour! Make some memories with friends and family during your next vacation or weekend escape! During our award winning Old Mission Peninsula, guests will be treated to views of such destinations as the beautiful East and West Grand Traverse Bays, Bowers Harbor, The Bowers Harbor Inn, The Boathouse Restaurant, Jolly Pumpkin, Bryant Park just to name a few. One of the big stories is the microclimate that is created by the surrounding bays which makes this region a great area for producing a wide range of fruits, vegetables AND of course grapes. The East and West bays stay warmer in the fall, which prolongs the growing season. After winter, the bays remain cool in spring, preventing damaging frost allowing the local vineyards to flourish. Learn more on our tour!

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