Kelowna: Mission Hill & Quails Gate Wine Tour with Lunch

Kelowna’s best wineries with tastings lunch and local stories

You’ll taste award-winning wines at iconic Kelowna wineries like Mission Hill and Quails Gate, with a relaxed lunch stop overlooking vineyards. Expect easygoing guides who share local stories, plenty of pours (and laughs), plus hotel pickup so you can just enjoy the day.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup and drop-off from your accommodation in Kelowna, guided visits to four top wineries with all tasting fees covered, a relaxed lunch stop (with time to soak up vineyard views), complimentary chilled water throughout, and even a cooler onboard to keep your new favorite bottles safe until you’re home again.

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Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Wineries tour with tastings and lunch

• Visit Mission Hill Family Estate
• Enjoy seated wine tastings
• Sample award-winning wines
• Visit Quails Gate Family Estate
• Experience wine tasting session
• Explore Jason Parkes Wine Trail
• Taste whites, rosé, and reds

The Experience

We pulled up to Mission Hill just as the sun started warming the stone courtyard — you know that feeling when you’re not sure if it’s too early for wine, but then someone hands you a glass and it suddenly makes sense? Our guide, Mark, had this easy way of weaving stories about the Okanagan into every sip. He pointed out how the light hits the vines differently here (I didn’t notice until he said it), and inside the tasting salon there was this faint smell of toasted oak that made me hungry before we’d even talked about lunch.

I still laugh thinking about my attempt at swirling — I almost sloshed a pinot gris onto my jeans. The group was small enough that nobody minded; actually, one of the staff at Quails Gate gave us an extra pour “just because,” which felt like a little secret between us. The Mission Hill tasting was more formal, but at Quails Gate it felt like being invited into someone’s family kitchen. There was this buttery chardonnay that I keep thinking about — maybe it was just the view over the lake or maybe I’m romanticizing it now.

Lunch came at just the right time (my stomach had been rumbling since winery number two). We sat outside, and even though there was a breeze off the water, it was warm enough to linger. Our guide had a cooler in the van for any bottles we picked up — smart move since I caved on a rosé from Jason Parkes. By winery four I’d lost track of which reds were which, but honestly, that’s kind of part of the fun. The drive back felt sleepy in a good way, windows down and everyone quietly happy.

Top questions

How many wineries are included in this Kelowna wine tour?

The tour includes tastings at four different wineries around Kelowna.

Is lunch included on this Mission Hill & Quails Gate wine tour?

The tour includes a lunch stop during your visit to the wineries.

Does this day trip include hotel pickup and drop-off?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at your accommodation are included in the tour.

Are wine tastings covered in the tour price?

Yes, all wine tastings are included in your tour fees.

Can I store purchased wines during the tour?

A cooler is provided in the van to store any wines you buy along the way.

Is there an age requirement for this Kelowna winery tour?

The minimum age for guests on this wine tour is 19 years old.

Are public transportation options nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options available near most pickup points.

Is this wine tour suitable for all fitness levels?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.