Leave the ocean breeze behind and enjoy a private, full-day getaway into Temecula Valley Wine Country. This guided tour from Encinitas includes historic charm, vineyard views, and tastings at some of the region’s top wineries.
Start your day in Old Town Temecula, where you’ll find artisan coffee shops, local boutiques, and a bustling Saturday farmers market.
Your first winery visit is Somerset Vineyard & Winery, where a production tour and curated tasting flight introduce you to the valley’s boutique wine scene.
Next, explore Oak Mountain Winery, home to Southern California’s largest wine cave. Sip your flight, enjoy charcuterie boards, and take a guided walk through the cave itself—an underground highlight of the day.
Following Oak Mountain, your lunch stop varies by day:
You’ll end your day at Callaway Winery, known for its elevated views and smooth wines—a perfect final tasting before the journey back to Encinitas.
🚶 Stops (get out and explore on foot):
• Old Town Temecula – artisan coffee, shopping, and Saturday farmers market
• Somerset Vineyard & Winery – tastings + guided production tour
• Oak Mountain Winery – charcuterie boards, wine cave tour, and tastings
• Cougar Winery (weekday lunch stop) – deli-style lunch at Sangio’s (lunch/tastings not included)
• Bel Vino Winery (Saturday lunch stop) – BBQ, live music, optional discounted tastings
• Callaway Winery – final tasting at a scenic hilltop estate
🚐 Pass-By Locations (with narrated drive):
• Rainbow Gap and Temecula Valley hills
• Rancho California Road and De Portola Wine Trail
• North County backroads between Encinitas and Temecula
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Old Town Temecula Front Street
Old Town Temecula Farmers’ Market
Old Town Temecula Mercantile
Pennypickle’s Workshop
Temecula Olive Oil Company
Old town Temecula Rustic Charm and Murals
Wine Tastings, Vineyard and Winery Tours are Included
Wine Tastings, Characutire boards, and tour of the largest wine cave in the region are included.
Lunch Stop at Cougar Eats Café(meals not Included)
Live music
Enjoy a lively lunch stop at Bel Vino Winery, a hilltop estate with stunning vineyard views and a fun, party-like atmosphere. Soak in the live music as you sip wine and enjoy great food. Guests can pre-order a catered sandwich lunch (must be purchased at least 24 hours in advance) or grab a meal at the <strong>Bel Vino Bistro</strong>, serving Texas-style BBQ.
Please note: Meals and wine tastings are not included at this stop in the price of the tour.
Wine Tastings included
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