Horse Country Estate and Vineyard Wine Tasting Tour: Arizona

Private estates, vineyard vines, and a tasting flight with snacks

A guided tour through Arizona horse country combines private equestrian estates with a vineyard visit and wine tasting, all traveled by Mercedes van with hotel pickup included. The tour runs 7 to 9 hours; water is provided, and hors d'oeuvres accompany the tasting. Lunch at a restaurant is purchased separately. Minimum age for the wine tasting is 21.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury estate and vineyard tour

• Ride in Mercedes van
• See private equestrian estates
• Tour vineyard
• Enjoy wine tasting and snacks
• Optional lunch at restaurant

The Experience

The Mercedes van picks you up at your hotel and heads out into Arizona's countryside, where the first stops are private, gated equestrian estates. You see the properties and the horses without the usual tourist crowds—these are working farms and luxury residences, not public attractions. The van moves at a pace that lets you take in the landscape and the scale of the operations, and the driver handles all the navigation so you're free to look around.

The vineyard portion is the centerpiece. You get a proper tour of the vines and the winery, then sit down for a wine tasting with hors d'oeuvres and snacks included. The tasting is reserved for passengers 21 and older, so anyone younger on the tour will need to stay with the van or skip that portion. Water is provided throughout the day to keep you hydrated in the Arizona heat and sun.

The itinerary leaves room for a meal break—lunch at a restaurant is your own choice and cost, so you can pick something that suits your taste and budget. The whole outing takes 7 to 9 hours depending on how long you linger at each stop and where you eat. If your hotel is within the service area, pickup is included; if you're staying somewhere outside the usual route, calling ahead can sometimes arrange a special pickup.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup (call to arrange if outside the standard area).
• water throughout the day.
• vineyard tour with wine tasting.
• hors d'oeuvres and snacks during the tasting.
• access to private equestrian estates.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Mercedes Van Tours by Laura Hanson

Is this one for you?This tour is built for travelers who want to see Arizona's horse country and taste wine without driving themselves or planning the stops—the van, the guide and the route are all arranged. The 7 to 9 hour commitment suits a full day with breathing room, and the shared van format keeps the cost lower than a private car while still feeling intimate at the estates.

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Top questions

Can I get picked up at my hotel in Arizona?

Hotel pickup is included with this tour. Call ahead if your hotel is outside the standard pickup area to arrange a special arrangement.

What happens during the wine tasting at the vineyard?

The vineyard tasting includes a flight of wines paired with hors d'oeuvres and snacks. The tasting is for passengers 21 years or older; younger travelers on the tour will need to remain with the van during this portion.

Is lunch included in the tour price?

Lunch at a restaurant is purchased separately and is not included in the tour price. You choose where and what to eat during the meal break.

What's the difference between the equestrian estates and the vineyard stops?

The equestrian estates are private, gated properties where you see working horse farms and luxury residences from the van. The vineyard is a working winery where you tour the vines and participate in a guided tasting with food.

How long does the whole tour take?

The tour runs 7 to 9 hours depending on how long you spend at each stop and where you choose to have lunch.

What should I bring for a day in Arizona horse country?

Water is provided throughout the tour, but bring sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses for the outdoor portions. Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes work best for walking the estates and vineyard grounds.