4-Hour Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula
Overview
Sit back and enjoy the gentle slopes, winding country roads and Caribbean-like views on a Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour. The Magic Shuttle Bus is a chauffeur service with an entire fleet ready to take your group around Old Mission Peninsula.
The 45th parallel, is home to the worlds most famous wine-making regions AND Traverse City. Grapevines planted in the region enjoy the perfect amount of sunlight for optimal growth. When coupled with micro-climates created by Grand Traverse Bay, and fertile soil, this sets the perfect stage for delicious award-winning wines that rival centuries-old grapes produced in Europe & California.
This 4-Hour Sunset Tour features 3 of the highest rated wineries in the state of MI. Great views, award winning wine, and a sunset!
*Wineries are subject to change based on availability*
*Gratuity of 20% for the driver is strongly recommended (Cash Only)*
Tour Start/End Times for Sunday-Friday: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Tour Start/End Times for Saturdays: 4:30pm-8:30pm
The 45th parallel, is home to the worlds most famous wine-making regions AND Traverse City. Grapevines planted in the region enjoy the perfect amount of sunlight for optimal growth. When coupled with micro-climates created by Grand Traverse Bay, and fertile soil, this sets the perfect stage for delicious award-winning wines that rival centuries-old grapes produced in Europe & California.
This 4-Hour Sunset Tour features 3 of the highest rated wineries in the state of MI. Great views, award winning wine, and a sunset!
*Wineries are subject to change based on availability*
*Gratuity of 20% for the driver is strongly recommended (Cash Only)*
Tour Start/End Times for Sunday-Friday: 5:30pm-9:30pm
Tour Start/End Times for Saturdays: 4:30pm-8:30pm
Inclusions
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Premium Limo Style Bus
- Local Tour Guide
- Yeti Style Cooler for Customer Use
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
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: Chateau Chantal Winery & Tasting Room, 15900 Rue de Vin, Traverse City, MI 49686-9379
Chateau Chantal overlooks rolling vineyards and a breathtaking view of the bay. Located on a 65-acre estate in one of the most scenic areas of the Great Lakes, you can experience the views of East and West Grand Traverse Bays, Power Island, and rolling vineyards. Chateau Chantal focuses on Michigan wines, producing Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and more.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bonobo Winery, 12011 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686-8379
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!
Duration: 1 hour
This is a typical itinerary for this product
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: Chateau Chantal Winery & Tasting Room, 15900 Rue de Vin, Traverse City, MI 49686-9379
Chateau Chantal overlooks rolling vineyards and a breathtaking view of the bay. Located on a 65-acre estate in one of the most scenic areas of the Great Lakes, you can experience the views of East and West Grand Traverse Bays, Power Island, and rolling vineyards. Chateau Chantal focuses on Michigan wines, producing Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and more.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bonobo Winery, 12011 Center Rd, Traverse City, MI 49686-8379
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!
Duration: 1 hour
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Individuals must bring a mask due to Covid-19 to get into establishments
- Wineries are subject to change based on limited availability due to Covid-19
- 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.
- Your driver will request that you make the reservation for Chateau Chantal Vineyard 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.
- Most wineries have outdoor seating only, please dress accordingly to stay warm on colder days
- Since Covid, most wineries are not offering tastings, but rather flights and wine by the glass, and samples
- 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
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
S1746HZlisam
September 2022
Very disappointed with the tour for the amount of money one spends. The tour advertised that one of the wineries that we would be going to was Chateau Chantel. Well it was removed from the tour which is the best of all of them. Also, we saw no sunset because the timing of the stops were not pla...
Very disappointed with the tour for the amount of money one spends. The tour advertised that one of the wineries that we would be going to was Chateau Chantel. Well it was removed from the tour which is the best of all of them. Also, we saw no sunset because the timing of the stops were not planned well due to last minute changes. The bus was outdated and the windows were tinted the bottom line being inside the bus lacked charm.willyw666
August 2022
Tour guide was very informational on all wines. The scenery was extraordinary and would highly recommend the sunset tour!
Tour guide was very informational on all wines. The scenery was extraordinary and would highly recommend the sunset tour!Katrina_R
July 2022
Our bus driver Rob was awesome!! We had a fantastic time ! The wineries were all in some beautiful settings.
Our bus driver Rob was awesome!! We had a fantastic time ! The wineries were all in some beautiful settings.232kailyns
July 2022
I LOVE KEN! Ken is awesome, amazing, so cool! if you can request ken please do! WE LOVE KEN SO MUCH YAY
I LOVE KEN! Ken is awesome, amazing, so cool! if you can request ken please do! WE LOVE KEN SO MUCH YAYhalliegaudio
July 2022
KEN IS THE BEST! This tour is wonderful and I would HIGHLY recommend. It was a wonderful time with friends new and old. Do this tour!
KEN IS THE BEST! This tour is wonderful and I would HIGHLY recommend. It was a wonderful time with friends new and old. Do this tour!351antb
July 2022
Ken made our experience. Couldn’t recommend this tour enough. Please add more stars in the future so we can rate the deserved 10 stars
Ken made our experience. Couldn’t recommend this tour enough. Please add more stars in the future so we can rate the deserved 10 stars