Verde Valley: 4 Winery Limo Tour with Charcuterie Lunch

Summary

Arizona wine country by limo party bus tasting four unique vineyards

You’ll taste your way through four Verde Valley wineries by limo party bus—with a local guide keeping things relaxed and fun. Enjoy a charcuterie picnic under cottonwoods, get exclusive discounts on tastings and bottles, and peek behind the scenes in production rooms. Expect laughter, new friends, and maybe a few bottles stashed for later.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was how our driver—Mike, I think?—popped open the van door and grinned like we were old friends. Someone had already started on their own bottle (you can bring your own drinks for the ride), so there was this low buzz of laughter before we even hit the first stop. The Mercedes Sprinter felt way fancier than I expected, but nobody acted fancy. It was just us, some strangers who became less strange after the second winery.

I’d never heard of D A Ranch before—turns out it’s usually booked solid for weddings, which made it feel like we were sneaking into somewhere special. There were these huge cottonwoods and a lake that caught the sun just right. Our guide told us about the springs feeding it, and then someone tried to pronounce “Verde Valley” in Spanish (Li laughed when I tried to say it—definitely butchered it). The air smelled like grass and bread; maybe that was just my stomach because they set out these linen-covered trays with French bread, cheese, salami, grapes… I still think about those chocolates at the end.

The wine itself? Look, I’m no sommelier—I just know what tastes good when you’re sitting outside with good people. We got discounts on tastings everywhere, which helped since I kept “accidentally” buying bottles to take home. At one spot we ducked into a barrel room where it was cool and smelled faintly of oak and something sweet—our guide explained how they turn grapes into something people get married over. Didn’t expect to learn much but ended up remembering more than I thought.

By the last stop (Oak Creek Winery), nobody really wanted to leave yet. The sun was starting to dip and there was live music somewhere off in the distance—not part of the tour officially but you could hear it if you listened. If you’re looking for a day trip from Sedona or want a private wine tour in Verde Valley with lunch included, this is honestly a good way to do it. Not perfect—my phone died halfway through—but that kind of made me pay attention more.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit four wineries with tastings

• Travel to Dancing Apache or Alcantra winery
• Enjoy tastings and live music
• Visit winery with sangria and barrel room tour
• Have charcuterie lunch on linens
• Visit newest Verde Valley winery
• Conclude at Oak Creek Winery with tastings

Top questions

How many wineries do you visit on this Verde Valley wine tour?

You visit four different wineries during the tour.

Is lunch included on this limo party bus wine tour?

Yes, a charcuterie picnic lunch is included at one of the wineries.

Can you bring your own alcohol on the bus?

Yes, you’re allowed to bring your own alcoholic beverages to enjoy during transfers.

Are there discounts on wine tastings or bottles?

Yes, guests receive discounts on tastings and bottles at all participating wineries.

What kind of vehicle is used for transportation?

The tour uses either a Mercedes Benz Sprinter van or an E-450 limo-style party bus.

Is there a private wine tour option available?

If you have a larger group, you can ask about booking a private tour.

Are children or infants allowed on this wine tour?

Infants and small children can join if they ride in a pram or stroller; service animals are also allowed.

Do you get to see how wine is made during this day trip?

You’ll tour production facilities and barrel rooms at select wineries where available.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup in an air-conditioned Mercedes Sprinter or limo-style party bus; bottled water throughout; entry to four Verde Valley wineries with exclusive discounts on tastings and bottles; plus a personal charcuterie tray featuring French baguette, cheeses, Italian salami, grapes, nuts, chocolates—all served picnic-style at one winery before returning comfortably at day’s end.