San Diego to Temecula Wine Tour: Old Town & Wineries

Three wineries, a plated lunch, and the De Portola Wine Trail in one day from San Diego

A full-day wine tour departing San Diego visits historic Old Town Temecula and three family-owned wineries along the De Portola Wine Trail, with tastings, a pre-ordered plated lunch at Frangipani Estate Winery, and free time at each stop. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. The tour runs 9 hours and requires a minimum age of 21. A live guide shares the valley's wine culture and history throughout the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Temecula Wine Country and Old Town Tour

• Depart from San Diego
• Explore Old Town Temecula
• Travel scenic De Portola Wine Trail
• Visit Frangipani Estate Winery
• Enjoy plated lunch at winery
• Visit Wilson Creek Winery
• Free time at Wilson Creek grounds
• Visit Callaway tasting room
• Casual wine tasting at Callaway
• Return to San Diego

The experience

The day starts in Old Town Temecula, a walkable historic district where rustic streets lined with original 1800s buildings now house boutiques, art galleries, tasting rooms, and antique shops. You browse at your own pace, sample gourmet treats, and soak in the town's Western heritage before the group departs for wine country. From there, your guide follows the scenic De Portola Wine Trail, sharing the valley's history and ideal grape-growing conditions as you head to the first winery stop.

Frangipani Estate Winery, a family-owned boutique known for bold reds, whites and blushes, is where lunch happens. You relax on a covered patio overlooking the valley with Mount Palomar in the distance, enjoying tableside wine service and a pre-ordered plated lunch with eight entrée options served around 1:15 p.m. Vegetarian and special dietary needs are accommodated with advance notice. The second stop is Wilson Creek Winery, Temecula's high-energy favorite, where you taste their extensive roster including the signature Sparkling Almond, then explore the picturesque grounds, take photos, and browse exclusive purchase discounts available to Destination Temecula guests. The day finishes at Callaway, the first tasting room to open in the valley in 1974, where you enjoy a casual tasting on your own with ample time to sample, purchase, explore the grounds, and take in the valley views below. Winter visits often end with a sunset over the vineyards.

Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off from selected San Diego hotels are included, along with bottled water and live guide commentary throughout. The tour suits novice to enthusiast wine drinkers, individuals, couples and small groups. Fellow participants often exchange contact information by day's end, turning a single tour into the start of friendships.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off from selected San Diego hotels.
• bottled water.
• live guide commentary on the De Portola Wine Trail.
• wine tastings at Frangipani Estate Winery, Wilson Creek Winery, and Callaway.
• a pre-ordered plated lunch with eight entrée options at Frangipani Estate Winery.
• free time to explore and purchase at each winery stop.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except Saturday

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcome

Operated by Destination Temecula Wine Tours and Experiences

Is this one for you?The full day, nine hours from hotel to hotel, is built around the lunch stop and three tastings, so the pace is leisurely with plenty of time at each winery to relax, explore and browse. If you want wine education and social time without rushing between stops, this structure delivers both.

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Top questions

What is Old Town Temecula like to walk around?

Old Town Temecula is a historic district founded in the mid-1800s with rustic streets lined with original buildings now housing boutiques, art galleries, tasting rooms, antique shops and specialty food purveyors. The setting is quaint and walkable, giving you time to browse for gifts and sample gourmet treats while soaking in the town's Western heritage.

Which wineries do we visit and what can I expect at each one?

The tour stops at three wineries along the De Portola Wine Trail. Frangipani Estate Winery is a family-owned boutique where you have lunch on a covered patio overlooking the valley; Wilson Creek Winery is high-energy and known for its signature Sparkling Almond, with free time to explore the grounds and take photos; Callaway, the valley's first tasting room opened in 1974, offers a casual self-guided tasting with time to sample, purchase, and enjoy the views.

Is lunch included, and can dietary needs be accommodated?

Lunch is included at Frangipani Estate Winery around 1:15 p.m., served as a pre-ordered plated meal with eight entrée options. Vegetarian and special dietary needs are accommodated with advance notice at the time of booking.

How does hotel pickup work from San Diego?

Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off are included from selected San Diego hotels. When you submit your reservation, identify your lodging so the operator can verify the closest departure point and estimate your departure time.

What is the minimum age requirement?

The minimum age is 21 years. A valid ID will be required for wine tastings.