Top Temecula Day Trips

Join other wine lovers and your host for a day exploring three of Temecula’s best wineries. A different combination of wineries are selected according to time of year and events happening, so you can be sure of variety and a streamlined experience. Enjoy a delectable lunch at one vineyard, and there is a possibility of going behind the scenes at one winery.

Fly over Temecula Valley wine country in a hot air balloon, and see its vineyards, citrus groves, wineries, and estates at sunrise and from high above. Since hot air balloons drift with the wind, every flight is different, making this a unique way to experience the scenic region. Each flight ends with a celebration toast of sparkling wine, cider, or mimosas, to mark the outing as an occasion to remember.

Drive Temecula Valley yourself, with a GPS audio guide that plays automatically as you go. Your booking unlocks the whole region in the free Wine Trails app: pick your date and starting point — Old Town Temecula on Front Street or Temecula Wine Country on Rancho California Road — choose the cellar doors you want, and the app builds your personal route with turn-by-turn narration. 37 narrated stories cover 19 cellar doors across Rancho California Road, De Portola Road and the Calle Contento trail: as you pass Callaway you'll hear how textile executive Ely Callaway founded the valley's first bonded winery here in 1974 and made his name with Chenin Blanc. No group, no schedule, no guide — pause for a long lunch, replay anything, and the audio keeps working when the signal thins out east of the vineyards. You'll need a car and a designated driver; tastings are booked and paid directly with the wineries.

There can only be one original, so don't be fooled by all the imitators. Why ride in a glorified shuttle bus when you can experience the real-deal? When you hear that classic Cable Car bell ring, it's all aboard for an immersive, all-inclusive, carefree day as we whisk you away on an authentically restored 1914 Cable Car straight off the streets of San Francisco. Our hosts are trained on the wine and the history of the area and will be with you all day long to guide you through the adventure, talk about the history of the area, help explain the wines, and show you the insider’s way through each location. The tour lasts five hours and includes all wine tasting fees plus special discounts at the wineries. *Itinerary is decided a day in advance based on availability. Subject to change from the listed locations.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind experience when you take to the skies above Temecula on this hot-air balloon experience. In the early morning, make your way to the departure point and watch as your balloon inflates to its full size. After check-in, hop aboard the basket and set off with your pilot. Soar over vineyards and rolling hills, can spot local landmarks as you go, and learn more from the pilot's commentary.

Sip, Savor, and Explore Temecula Wine Country Our tiered pricing model means the larger your group, the lower the per-person cost—ideal for couples, friends, or private groups of up to 14 guests. Staying in Murrieta? This full-day private wine tour is the most convenient way to experience Temecula Valley’s top wineries—no coastal drive required. Start your day with tastings and a guided production tour at Somerset Vineyard & Winery, then head to Oak Mountain Winery for tastings, charcuterie boards, and a tour through their underground wine cave. Lunch follows at Cougar Winery (Mon–Fri) or Bel Vino Winery (Sat). Meals and tastings not included. End your experience at Callaway Winery with a final tasting and panoramic vineyard views. Pickup is available from most Murrieta hotels or rentals, or at a meeting point off Murrieta Hot Springs Road.

California’s best wines aren’t only from Napa—on this tour, you’ll experience the wonderful wines of Temecula across three of the region’s best vineyards. You’ll start the sipping at a boutique hotspot with great views, grab lunch at your second winery, and finish with live music and a production tour, where you can sample wines so fresh they’ve yet to be bottled. When in Temecula!

Sip, Savor, and Explore Temecula Wine Country Your tiered pricing makes it even better—the larger your group, the lower the per-person cost. Perfect for couples, friends, or private groups of up to 14 guests. Staying at a short-term rental in Lake Elsinore? This full-day private wine tour offers a seamless escape into Temecula Valley. Start with tastings and a guided production tour at Somerset Vineyard & Winery, then head to Oak Mountain Winery for tastings, charcuterie boards, and a tour through their underground wine cave. Lunch varies by day—Monday–Friday at Cougar Winery’s Sangio’s Deli, or Saturday at Bel Vino Winery with live music and BBQ. Meals and tastings not included. End with a final tasting at Callaway Winery, a hilltop estate with sweeping vineyard views. Relax and let us handle the driving while you enjoy wine country at its finest.