4-Hour Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour: 3 Wineries on Old Mission Peninsula

About this activity

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

Itinerary

1. Bowers Harbor Vineyards · 60 min

   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.

2. Chateau Chantal Winery & Tasting Room · 60 min

   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.

3. Bonobo Winery · 60 min

   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!

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: Please navigate to the Grand Traverse County Civic Center in Traverse City, MI and follow the signs to "Tour Bus Parking". This will lead you to the desired parking lot where you'll see signs that state "Magic Shuttle Bus Tour Patron Parking". Bus departs at 5:30pm on Fridays and 4:30pm on Saturdays

Good to know

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• For Monday-Thursday Sunset Tours, Stops will be: 1st- Hawthorne Vineyards or Chateau Chantal Winery, 2nd- Bonobo Winery, 3rd-Old Mission Distilling (In that order)
• *DISCLAIMER: Wineries are subject to change based on availability.
• 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.
• *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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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