15 Full-Day Wine Trips Around the World Worth Opening a Bottle For

Tuscany Day Trip from Florence: Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lunch at a Winery - Starting at Santa Maria Novella

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21,634 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Florence with an English-speaking guide to Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa, and a Chianti winery. Expect Siena’s cathedral, free time in three towns, farmhouse food, four wines, and an optional Leaning Tower climb.

“An absolutely amazing day. One of the highlights of our trip. The guides were great, everything was very well organized and the food was simple yet unbelievable. Don’t miss this excursion.”

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Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Pairing

2.Pisa, Siena and San Gimignano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Pairing

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,006 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $78

Leave Florence at 7:30 a.m. for Siena, San Gimignano, and Pisa. Choose guided Siena touring and a three-course winery lunch with wine pairing, then enjoy free time in the hill towns and at Pisa’s Square of Miracles. Guides such as Constantino, Sara, and Jacopo are noted for clear organization.

“My husband and I really enjoyed the day trip. We loved that we got to experience another part of Italy during our vacation. Highly recommended!”

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Rome: Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

3.Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,232 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $83

Travel from Rome to Montepulciano and Pienza with an English-speaking guide, a three-course farm lunch, Tuscan wine, and free time for pecorino, photos, and gelato. Expect a long but well-organized day with scenic drives, steep streets, and up to 25 people.

“I really enjoyed this day tour of Tuscany from Rome. Our guide Antonino was great and knowledgeable. The tour first stopped in Montepulciano which was my favorite. Unfortunately, I felt visiting Montepulciano was rushed, we didn't have much time to explore on our own. We then stopped for lunch, I agree with others, we just got small splashes of wine to try and the food was kind of underwhelming. We stopped in Pienza as well which was beautiful. Unfortunately, the day I was there, everything was closed. There was not much to do. My recommendation is give us more time in Montepulciano and less time in Pienza. Otherwise, I really…”

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San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni, Chianti Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

4.San Gimignano, Siena, Monteriggioni, Chianti Day Trip with Lunch & Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,432 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $83

Travel from Florence through Chianti vineyards to San Gimignano, Monteriggioni, Siena, and a winery lunch. You get free time in the medieval towns, optional Siena guiding, and an optional skip-the-line Cathedral and Piccolomini Library visit. Guides such as Sandro, Marta, and Ilaria are often praised for clear, friendly help.

“Lovely informative day to see a slice of Tuscany. Our guides were great and the bus very comfortable. Met some lovely people also. Would recommend this tour.”

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Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

5.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip from Paris with Complementary Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,907 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $149

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Paris to Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau, with entrance fees, an English-speaking guide, lunch time in Blois, and three Loire Valley wine pours at Chenonceau. Guides may include Daniel, Emma, Goran, Thelma, or Riti.

“The trip itself I really nice but the bus seats are tiny. I’m 183cm and couldn’t sit properly. The return drive is three hours. My knees were painful from the chair in front pushing on them”

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Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

6.Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,162 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $129

Ride from Boston to Falmouth in a 24-passenger minibus, sail to Martha’s Vineyard, and spend 5.5 to 6 hours on the island. Explore independently or add a narrated tour with stops in Edgartown and Aquinnah. Guides such as Tom, Johnny Boston, Elaine, and Jonathan are known for lively local commentary.

“It's a long day with early pick up but a nice run down to Cape Cod with fantastic fall foliage. Drivers very knowledgeable and interesting. The small bus tour of the island was able to take us to places that the larger buses could not access.”

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Rome: Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wines

7.Tuscany & Montepulciano Day Trip with Lunch & Wines

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,004 reviews · 11 - 12 hours · from $81

Travel from Rome to Montepulciano and Pienza with an English-speaking guide, stopping at San Biagio and a Tuscan winery for a 3-course lunch and wine tasting. Guides such as Antonino, Anna, and Eduardo have made this long day especially engaging, while free time lets you shop for Pecorino cheese.

“The beauty of the countryside, the charming towns, the informative guide Heather, the lunch and wine pairing meal accommodating our gluten-free needs.”

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Day Trip to Kakheti Wine Region Including 9 Wine Tastings

8.Day Trip to Kakheti Wine Region Including 9 Wine Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,774 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $29Best value

Spend about 10 hours exploring Kakheti with guides such as Gigi, Nina, David, or Luka. Visit a village bakery, Bodbe Monastery, Sighnaghi, a family qvevri cellar, and KTW Winery, with nine tastings and an optional Georgian lunch.

“Great value and the right mix of history, sights and wine. Our guide Nina was extremely knowledgeable and provided many interesting and unique details about wine and Georgia in general. Very impressed with the entire experience and highly recommend the tour! The optional lunch was excellent as well.”

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Santorini: Top Sights Day Trip, Wine Tasting, & Oia Sunset

9.Top Sights Day Trip, Wine Tasting, & Oia Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,492 reviews · 9 hours · from $61

Spend nine hours touring Santorini by comfortable coach, from Profitis Ilias and its island-wide views to Pyrgos, Emporio, Perissa Beach, and Oia. An English-speaking guide such as Mary, Yannis, Kim, or Marie adds local context, while a tasting of three wines brings a pleasant break before sunset.

“Overall a great day trip, other than the rainy day that we missed some beautiful spots.”

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From Paris: Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

10.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,727 reviews · 13 hours · from $104

Travel by air-conditioned coach from Paris to Château de Chambord and Château de Chenonceau, with free time for lunch in Blois. Your English-speaking guide, such as Dee, Jasmina, or John, shares stories on the road. Expect self-guided castle visits, skip-the-line entry, and a brief wine tasting.

“Excellent day! John, our tour guide was extremely entertaining and knowledgeable. His ability to combine a deep knowledge of history with storytelling was a highlight of our tour. Let’s not forget our wonderful coach driver who also did a great job. Thanks for a memorable day”

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From Paris: Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch

11.Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,501 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $345

Travel from central Paris by air-conditioned minivan with guides such as Huw, Cédric, Joel, and Nicholas. Visit a major Champagne house, smaller producers, and a family-run lunch stop. Taste eight Champagnes, learn about terroir, and return to Paris after a full 10 to 11-hour day.

“We enjoyed our day trip with Aurélien! It was the perfect day and a great way to see the French countryside. I would do this again and again :)”

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Saint Emilion Day Trip with Sightseeing Tour & Wine Tastings from Bordeaux

12.Saint Emilion Day Trip with Sightseeing Tour & Wine Tastings from Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,120 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $250

Travel from Bordeaux in a comfortable minivan for three wine tastings, a 45-minute guided walk through UNESCO-listed Saint-Émilion, and free time for lunch and exploring. Guides such as Hugo, Lea, Rudolph, and Mathis bring strong regional wine knowledge to this small-group day.

“Small group. Excellent guide. Great wines. Pleasant hosts. Weather was perfect. St. Emilio’s a classic experience.”

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From Rome: Bagnoregio & Orvieto Day Trip with Wines & Lunch

13.Bagnoregio & Orvieto Day Trip with Wines & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,075 reviews · 12 hours · from $93

Travel from Rome to Civita di Bagnoregio, Orvieto, and the Montepulciano countryside on a 12-hour guided trip. You’ll cross Bagnoregio’s famous bridge, enjoy a three-course farmhouse lunch with five wines including Brunello di Montalcino, and have free time in Orvieto. Guides such as Chiara, Semih, Laura, and Alberto are praised for clear commentary and good organization.

“Lots of information from our guide Paola & not forgetting our driver on the trip too (sorry forgot his name), he did an amazing job getting us back when the Highway was closed due to an accident. The trip itself was great value for money, our lunch at the vineyard with wine was very good. We enjoyed the time spent at lunch getting to know some of our fellow travellers. Would thoroughly recommend the trip from Rome to Orvieto & Bagnoregio.”

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Saint Emilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Winery Visit from Bordeaux

14.Saint Emilion Half-Day Trip with Wine Tasting & Winery Visit from Bordeaux

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,034 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $133

Ride from Bordeaux in a small air-conditioned minivan, visit a Saint-Émilion grand cru château, taste local red wines, and walk through the UNESCO-listed village. Guides such as Guy, Luigi, Maud, Mathis, and Dulce bring the wine and medieval setting to life, though the village visit can feel brief.

“Our tour guide, Ugo, was very knowledgeable, friendly, and entertaining! Having a small group made it wonderfully intimate.”

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Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting

15.Split/Trogir: Krka National Park Day Trip with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 925 reviews · 8 hours - 510 minutes · from $49

Travel from Split or Trogir to Krka National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Dario, Ernest, or Rozana. Walk by Skradinski Buk, ride a boat through the river canyon, swim in Skradin, and finish with Croatian wine and optional local food.

“We all had a fantastic day, Ernest was a brilliant guide, he was enthusiastic, I knowledgable and very entertaining. We got a fantastic history from Ernest and lots of time to explore on our own time too. Would highly recommend, a great day out!”

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