Indulge in a Scenic Wine Tour from Colonia to Carmelo
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6 hours
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Get ready to embark on an Unforgettable Adventure with The Wine Experience, the pioneers of wine tourism in Uruguay! If you’re eager to explore the charm of Carmelo, we’ve crafted an exhilarating tour just for you. This exclusive journey will take you to a delightful boutique vineyard renowned for its small-batch, exceptional wines. Prepare to dazzle your taste buds with exquisite flavors, all while soaking in the stunning views of the countryside!
But wait, there’s more! You can treat yourself to a delightful lighter-style lunch featuring a complete tasting with homemade empanadas!
Throughout your adventure, a knowledgeable local expert guide will accompany you, sharing captivating stories behind every pour and ensuring you savor not just incredible wines, but the essence of the region itself.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 18 years
What To Expect
Colonia del Sacramento
You will see the countryside of Colonia en route to Carmelo.
Carmelo
You will get to see the town of Carmelo and taste wines at a small boutique vineyard.
Options
Light Lunch with Expert
Private Tour from Colonia : 70 min drive to Carmelo Duration: 6 hours Light Lunch with Expert : Taste homemade empanadas Colonia to Carmelo wine region Car Concierge Service *: Once you book, we include our free concierge service! Pickup included
What‘s Included
Indulge in a complete tasting with empanadas
Hotel pickup and drop-off
This will be a 70 min drive through beautiful countryside
Visit a small boutique vineyard in Carmelo
Rated number 1 on TripAdvisor for 14 years!
Driver/Guide
Gratuities
Pickup points
El Mirador Hotel and Spa
Av. Roosevelt 381, Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay
Charco Hotel
De San Pedro 116 Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay
Hotel Sol Colonia
Avenida Artigas 377, Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay
Costa Colonia Riverside Boutique Hotel
Joaquin Torres Garcia 1102, Esquinas Torres Garcia y, Pedro Figari Colonia del Sacramento Uruguay
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The winery trip was...
muszelalibor,Jan 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The winery trip was perfect. In particular, our guide Andrés was perfect, he told us a lot about life in Uruguay and about the winery where we went for wine testing. As for the testing, which was already in charge of an employee of the winery, I expected more. From France, Italy, Spain and South Africa, I was used to a detailed explanation of working with wine, information on varieties, production methods, etc. in various wineries. Our guide told us everything he knew, but the winery employee was more like the one who poured 4 second wines for us to taste (1x white, 3x red) and didn't tell us much about it. The accompanying food like cheeses, chorizo and asado was spectacular and delicious. But I rather went for wine. I was expecting 7 to 10 samples, but there were only 4. For example, there was no dessert, rose or sparkling wine, the winery does not produce it. I would have expected a bigger offer that would go towards selling bottles... Overall I enjoyed the tour, it just needs a more comprehensive approach. But otherwise everything is ok and I recommend it.
Memorable Wine Adventure and Great Hosts in Colonia
avrinan,Jan 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience from start to finish. Ryan was very helpful and gave us plenty of tips prior to our arrival in Colonia. He kept us updated on everything we needed to know. Our guide, Andrés, was a pleasure to talk to—he shared a wealth of knowledge about the country and the vineyard. We traveled with Mary and Jay from Arizona, and we had a lovely chat during the ride to and from the vineyard. Upon arrival, Andrés took us on a tour of the vineyard, pointing out fascinating details along the way. After the tour, we moved on to the fun part: wine tasting and a barbecue! We sampled four varieties—white, Tannat, Syrah, and a blend of the latter two. They were all excellent, and the Syrah was unlike anything I’ve tasted before. The food was wonderful as well. Andrés was an outstanding host who shared interesting facts about each wine and the vineyard’s history, making the entire experience truly memorable.
Excellent service
Gustavo S,Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent service, very friendly, efficient and punctual! Super recommend! Ryan and Andres in Colony of Sacramento, guaranteed success of their tour
Lovely day at beautiful vineyard
Pioneer33605298258,Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a lovely day at this family owned vineyard, with great food and wines and a nice tour guide. If you would like to have a relaxing day and experience the Uruguayan asado, I can highly recommend it.
Andres Driver Guide Extraordinaire
Nickbrown925,Sep 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I had the absolute pleasure of spending the day with Andres, our guide extraordinaire in Uruguay. From the moment we met, he had us in stitches, making us feel as though we’d known him for years. He was waiting for us bright and early, and the laughs started right away! On the drive to the stunning Pueblo Tannat winery, he shared fascinating bits of Uruguayan history that were as engaging as they were informative. We couldn’t have picked a better guide for our adventure and can't recommend Andres enough. We're already planning our next trip and know we'll see him again. Thanks, Andres, for a perfect day!
Great Tour Experience
Gary D,Nov 1, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our Montevideo Beer Tour was exactly what i hoped and wanted from tour. We got to experience the local beers and pubs. It was a great experience to mingle with the local night life of Montevideo. I totally recommend this tour to all who visit this city. Kudos to the owners Ryan and Jorge! Thank you so much!!!
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