NON-BUS 4 Winery Traverse Wine Tour on Old Mission - ICE COLD AC
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THE MOVIE STAR TOUR- Luxury SUV Private or Public Join-in Tours for the same price as a wild party bus! Perfect for Groups of 1-7! With ICE Cold AC - most retired school buses do NOT have AC. This IS NOT The Cheap school Bus Tour! This is NOT just a ride to a winery! Book Magic Mike and crew here (formerly at Magic Shuttle Bus). This is the Fancy Wine Tour- Same bus prices. Yellowstone Style Meets Wine Country in Luxury SUV's NOT cheap buses or mini SUV's! Skip the hassle of an old School 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 4 spectacular wineries! DON'T get trapped on a bus! Private tours go to up to 4 locations. Want only 2 or 3 wineries? We're on your pace! This is the VIP tour with Magic Mike formerly of Magic Shuttle Bus: real wine connoisseurs/wine tour guides. This is THE WINE EXPERIENCE with real wine recommendations.
Your experience
Stop 1
Our Amazing Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tours include Peninsula Cellars - the Old School House, Chateau Grand Traverse which was the catalyst of Traverse City's wine making region, The Curse of Oak Island story at Mari Vineyards, Hawthorne Vineyards with dual bay views from the tasting room, Bry's Estates who is one of the Top 10 most popular wineries in Michigan, The stunning Chateau Chantal overlooking both bays, experience Bowers Harbor Vineyards known as the doggy winery, experience the Hollywood feel at Bonobo Winery and don't forget the new place on the block - Old Mission Distillers known for their strong pours and unique mixed drinks- but they still have wine too. Each tour stop showcases why Traverse City's vineyard region has become one of America's premier wine destinations. Our tours go to 4 locations and we are the flexible tour, tell your guide where you want to go! Don't know? It's okay we'll find the perfect wine for you!
Stop 2
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!
Stop 3
We work with various wineries on Old Mission Peninsula, we go to 4 locations on our standard tour. Have a favorite? Let your guide know what wineries are on your wish list. Day tour guests go to 4 wineries, and sunset/afternoon tour guests go to 3 wineries and an optional distillery. Winery selection is determined by availability, guest choice, weather conditions, and season. Our Old Mission Peninsula Tours feature Hawthorne Vineyards, Bowers Harbor Vineyards, Brys Estates, Chateau Chantal, Chateau Grand Traverse, Bonobo Winery and Old Mission Distillers.
What’s included
- Every Reservation gets a complimentary bottle of wine!
- Wine Samples/Splashes ARE available on our tour- flights, bottles, food are extra
- Luxury SUV - GMC Yukon/Chevrolet Suburban - Cadillac Escalade
- Official Traverse City First Responder Wine Tour owned and run by former / current cops!
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local Traverse City Guides - UofM / EMU Grads (owner) / CMU, GVSU, MSU Grads (some guides)
- Expert Wine Tour Guides- Wine enthusiasts, Wine Experts
- Movie Stars get an automatic 10% at That'sa Pizza locations - tell them you're a "Movie Star"
- NON PARTY BUS - semi private, we combine couples, groups of 6-7 will usually have a private vehicle
Not included
- Food, flights, bottles, glasses available at extra cost - Wine Samples are included
- There will be NO worn out tired old former school buses
- Semi-private groups may be combined with various groups - bookings over 6 are in private SUVs
- 20% gratuity recommended for Wine Tour Guides
Meeting and pickup
East side of the parking structure near the State Street entrance next to Middlecoast Brewery
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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