5-Hour Traverse City Wine Tour: 4 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula

Itinerary
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Stop At: Chateau Chantal Winery & Tasting Room, 15900 Rue de Vin, Traverse City, MI 49686-9379

Chateau Chantal is a winery located on the Old Mission Peninsula, only a few miles north of Traverse City, in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. The chateau sits atop one of the highest points on the Old Mission Peninsula and has views of both East and West arms of Grand Traverse Bay. The winery is a European style chateau on a 64-acre (26 ha) estate. The Chateau has a tasting room, an eleven-room bed and breakfast, and a hospitality room where cooking classes and Jazz at Sunset are hosted.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bowers Harbor Vineyards, 2896 Bowers Harbor Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686-9735

The Beautiful Bowers Harbor was initially a horse farm and in 1991, began its transition to the stunning vineyard it is today. They have over 27 years of wine-making experience and boasts 20 acres of vines. Wine selections are numerous and include Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, hard ciders and more!
*Tasting flights are about $5 for 5 wines. Small snacks, dips and locally crafted cheeses & spreads are also available for purchase.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery, 3309 Blue Water Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686-8561

In 2004 with only 10,000 grape vines, Brys Estate yielded its first successful harvest. Now, the 91-acre estate is home to over 40,000 vines their varietals include: Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, and Gewürztraminer. Soak in beautiful East Bay views while enjoying world-class wines.
*Tasting flights are about $8 for 5 wines and a souvenir glass. A 5-Item Cheese & Charcuterie Board is also available for purchase at the winery.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Bonobo Winery, 12011 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686-8379

Bonobo offers world-class wines, breathtaking views, and a business model that keeps with traditions of the region. Their 19 acres give rise to the following varietals: Pinot Gris, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Franc. Even with a limited selection, Bonobo wines (and ciders) are sure to shine in overall quality.
*Tasting flights are about $10 for 6 wines. They also offer the largest selection of snacks for purchase.

Duration: 1 hour

• Air-conditioned vehicle
• Premium Limo Style Bus
• Local Tour Guide
• Yeti Style Cooler for Customer Use

• Alcoholic Beverages - Wine tastings are not included and are purchased individually at each vineyard. The price for each tasting ranges from $5 to $10 per tasting.
• Gratuity (20% for the driver is strongly recommended)
• Chateau Chantal Winery: $10 with $2 tip for a flight of 3 wines or a glass of wine via reservation
• Bowers Harbor Vineyards: Wine by the Glass- $8-$10/Flights (5 pours or 2.5 glasses of wine)- $22-$28
• Brys Estate Winery: Wine by the Glass- $9-$11/Frose'-$10/Wine Country Snack Box- $9
• Bonobo Vineyards: Wine by the Glass- $9-$13 (Souvenir wine glass included)
• Hawthorne Vineyards: Wine By The Glass -$10
• Mari Vineyards: Wine By The Glass- $8-$15

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Infants must sit on laps
• Most travelers can participate
• **PLEASE REFERENCE THE PARKING MAP IN THE IMAGES ON THIS LISTING FOR THE PICK UP & DROP OFF LOCATION**
• Wineries are subject to change based on limited availability due to Covid-19
• Mari Vineyards will be on a first come first serve basis, if booked, we will switch out with Chateau Chantal Winery, and vise versa
• Being that Bry's Estate has very limited capacity due to Covid-19, we will alternate between Hawthorne Vineyards and Bry's to offer the best possible experience
• There is a total of 10-15 parking spots that are allotted for Magic Shuttle Bus customers. These are offered on a first come, first serve basis.
• Bry's Estate Winery is a first come, first serve basis at their lawn bar outside
• Your driver will request that you make the reservation for Chateau Chantal when you get on the bus, but this is not required.
• *DISCLAIMER: Wineries are subject to change based on availability.
• *GRATUITY of 15%-20% for the driver is strongly recommended
• Customers are welcome to pack a lunch for the day, most wineries only offer small appetizers and snacks, no full meals
• *DISCLAIMER: Magic Shuttle Bus does contact wineries if appointments do need to be made, keep in mind, these are not reservations and only allow us to come in at the desired time, but does not eradicate wait times.
• Since Covid, most wineries are not offering tastings, but rather flights and wine by the glass, and samples
• Most wineries have outdoor seating only, please dress accordingly to stay warm on colder days
• Some wineries do not accept cash, they require payment to be on a card
• We strongly recommend that you use an Uber/Lyft/Taxi to get to the pick up location, and for your return trip home.
• This is a public tour, not a private tour
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Civc Center Hotline, 1125 W Civic Center Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686, USA

Returns to original departure point

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5 hours