The World’s 15 Best Full-Day Drinks Tours

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

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

Spend about 12 hours traveling from central Rome to Montepulciano, San Biagio, a Tuscan farm, and UNESCO-listed Pienza. You’ll get a guided town walk, three-course lunch, regional wines, and free time for pecorino, gelato, and photos. Guides vary, with Flavio, Anna, Barbara, Antonino, and Sonia among the praised names.

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

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

Spend 11 hours touring Tuscany by coach, with free time in San Gimignano and Monteriggioni, a Chianti winery lunch and tasting, and guided Siena options. Guides such as Sandro, Marta, Ricardo, and Ilaria have earned praise for clear, friendly leadership. Choose the cathedral upgrade if Siena art matters to you.

“Beautiful towns, gorgeous food and lovely hosts! The tour started on time and it was well organised. The bus was very comfortable with free wifi and plugs for you to charge your phones. Our hosts were very accommodating and attentive to our needs. Many thanks to AARON and LILY for being our guide and to PLACIDO for driving us to our destinations safely.”

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3.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 an English-speaking guide such as Gigi, Luka, Nina, or David. Visit a village bakery, Bodbe Monastery, Sighnaghi, a family qvevri cellar, and KTW Winery. Tastings are included, while lunch and the bakery food cost extra.

“We had a very positive experience in this tour. Our tour guide is very organized, knowledgeable and explained everything so clear. My friend and I learned so much about the wine culture. We would highly recommend this tour.”

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

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

Spend nine hours touring Santorini by coach with an English-speaking guide. Visit Profitis Ilias, Pyrgos, Emporio, and Perissa Black Sand Beach, taste three local wines, then watch sunset in Oia. Guides such as Mary, Yanis, Kim, and Yannis are known for lively island stories and helpful photo stops.

“Our tour guide Mary, was very knowledgeable about the island of Santorini, providing a lot of interesting information. Our bus driver George was amazing, driving the large comfortable bus along the winding, narrow roads. I highly recommend this tour, if you want a good overview of Santorini.”

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5.Loire Valley Castles Day Trip With Wine Tasting

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

Travel by comfortable coach from Paris to Chambord and Chenonceau, with self-guided castle visits, a wine tasting, and two hours in Blois for lunch. English-speaking guides such as Dee, Jasmina, John, and Thelma add lively stories during the long drives. Expect a full 13-hour day, plenty of walking, and little time to linger.

“We had an amazing Loire Valley day trip! Dee was an outstanding guide — knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the history of the castles and the region. She made everything easy to understand and really brought the stories to life. Pierrick was an excellent driver — professional, safe, and very kind. The whole journey was smooth and comfortable. The wine tasting was a great bonus, and the entire day was perfectly organized. Highly recommend this tour — especially with Dee and Pierrick.”

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6.Day Trip to Champagne with 8 Tastings & Lunch

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

Travel from central Paris to Champagne in a comfortable minivan with guides such as Huw, Cédric, Joel, or Nicholas. Visit a major house and a smaller producer, taste eight Champagnes, enjoy lunch with wine, and learn how terroir and production shape each glass.

“Our day trip with Cedric was amazing!! Very comfortable transportation with 5 other people. He provided pastries and water for the ride. We went to Mumm in Reims, then a privately owned champagne house as well as a co-op so we could experience the different types of champagne operations. We had full glass tastings at each place. We ended up shipping bottles home at the last spot we enjoyed the champagne so much. And lunch at the second spot was delicious! We couldn’t have asked for a better day and a great value for the money.”

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

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

Spend eight hours in Bordeaux’s Saint-Émilion and Pomerol wine country with an English-speaking guide. Visit chateaux, taste three sets of wines, tour cellars and vat rooms, and walk through the UNESCO-listed village. The small group has a maximum of eight people, with free time for lunch and shopping in Saint-Émilion.

“Easy to locate pick up site. Small group of 8 in Mercedes travel van. Very clean. Lea was our guide and had great personality.”

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

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

Travel from Bordeaux in an eight-seat minivan to Saint-Émilion, where you’ll tour a grand cru château, taste red wines, and walk through the UNESCO-listed village. Guides such as Guy, Luigi, Mathis, Dulce, and Rodolphe bring strong wine and regional knowledge. Plan on two hours of driving, a short village visit, and some walking on steep cobbles.

“This was such a great tour. Luigi our guide was so u knowledgeable about the wines and area. Enjoyed it a lot!! Chateau Bellevue was lovely too!”

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9.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, then walk the paths around Skradinski Buk, cruise the river to Skradin, swim, and taste local wines. Guides have included Dario, Ernest, Rozana, and others. Bring cash for the park fee, swimwear, and comfortable shoes.

“We had so much fun with our tour guide Dario and our driver Angelo. Dario was full of knowledge and very friendly and the banter was 10/10. Views were great despite the weather. Wine tasting also 10/10.”

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10.Champagne Day Trip with 6 Tastings, Reims and Winery from Paris

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 902 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $278

Leave Paris early in a minivan limited to eight people and spend the day among Champagne vineyards, Reims Cathedral, Hautvillers Abbey, and Épernay. You’ll taste six or more Champagnes at a large producer and a family winery, with guides such as Clément, John, Matthew, and Frankie adding local insight. Lunch in Épernay is on your own.

“This is a must do activity. Bruno was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating. He went above and beyond. We toured 2 different, but excellent wineries.”

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11.Tuscany Day Trip: Chianti & Cooking Class Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 770 reviews · 11 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $167

Spend about 11.5 hours in Tuscany with a guide such as Marco or Marta, traveling by air-conditioned coach or minivan. Visit four hill towns, join a hands-on cooking class at Poggio Ai Laghi, eat what you prepare, and taste wine at two estates. Expect free time, steep streets, winding roads, and a long but rewarding day.

“This was a small group tour. I would recommend to purchase tickets for Siena sites ahead of time so that you save time and not stand in cues. The wine tasting and lunch at Poggio ai Laghi in Monterioggioni was so much fun and the views at San Gimignano were spectacular.”

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12.Boston: Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 573 reviews · 13 hours · from $129

Spend about 13 hours traveling from Boston to Martha’s Vineyard by minibus and ferry. Visit Oak Bluffs, Edgartown, Gay Head Cliffs, and Aquinnah, then choose three hours with a local guide such as Tom or Anthony, or explore independently. Hotel pickup, snacks, ferry tickets, and island discounts are included.

“It was convenient and organized. Johnny Boston picked us up from the hotel and is knowledgeable and witty it made the 2-1/2 hour trip to Cape Cod not boring at all. From Cape Cod we rode the ferry Nantucket for about 30 mins and a local guide Tom was already there waiting. Tom grew up there and knows the history by heart. It’s our first time and I’m glad I took the optional island tour. This is the highlight of our trip and my husband and I really enjoyed it. Thank you New England Tours for making it happen. I give this company 5 star rating. Don’t hesitate. Sign up…”

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13.Arrabida and Sesimbra Small-Group Day Trip from Lisbon with Wine Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 494 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $90

Leave Lisbon by air-conditioned minivan for Setúbal, Arrábida Natural Park, Sesimbra, two wineries, and Cristo Rei. You’ll sample six Portuguese wines, see the Setúbal market or Palmela Castle, eat lunch by the sea at your own cost, and return to central Lisbon. Guides such as Xavier, Pedro, Sergio, and Maria are praised for their history knowledge and easygoing style.

“The trip is well spaced out, the wine excellent. Not over crowded. Paola our guide is a history professor, what more needs to be said”

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14.Vineyards Wine Tasting Half-Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 470 reviews · 5 hours · from $68

Spend five hours exploring Bordeaux wine country by coach with an English and French-speaking guide. Depending on your date, visit Saint-Émilion and its underground church, or tour two châteaux in Médoc, Graves, Sauternais, or Entre-deux-Mers. Friday combines Blaye’s citadel with a château tasting. Expect scenery, local wine, and small pours rather than a full meal.

“excellent trip, organised, well chosen chateux to visit. can highly recommend”

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15.Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 407 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $130

Travel from Boston to Martha’s Vineyard by coach and ferry, with hotel pickup, live commentary, snacks, maps, and round-trip boat tickets included. You get about six hours on the island, either independently or with a three-hour add-on tour. Drivers such as Rory, Keith, Matt, and Jimmy are known for lively local history, while the island tour varies by guide and vehicle.

“This was our 1st of 3 Excursions with Matt. I have never been on a more brilliantly lead Excursion. Matt is the best and knows his history. Would 100% do it again.”

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