Explore Temecula’s wine trails, savor bold reds, and uncover rich history on a self-guided tour. Perfect for wine lovers and history buffs.
Explore Temecula’s wine trails, savor bold reds, and uncover rich history on a self-guided tour. Perfect for wine lovers and history buffs.
- The Hotel Temecula - Begin the tour at The Temecula Hotel, a significant landmark in the town’s history, constructed around 1881 to accommodate the surge of rail travelers.
- City of Temecula Civic Center - Pass by this notable building, completed in 2010, featuring a clock tower and serving as a community hub. Entry is not included in this…
- The Hotel Temecula - Begin the tour at The Temecula Hotel, a significant landmark in the town’s history, constructed around 1881 to accommodate the surge of rail travelers.
- City of Temecula Civic Center - Pass by this notable building, completed in 2010, featuring a clock tower and serving as a community hub. Entry is not included in this tour.
- Pechanga Resort Casino - Drive by while learning about the Pechanga Indian Reservation, now a prominent tourist attraction and the largest employer in the Temecula Valley, offering 5,000 jobs. Entry is not included in this tour.
- Wolf Store Road & Mahlon Vail Road - Drive by the oldest existing building in the Temecula Valley, and discover how it inspired Helen Hunt Jackson to feature it as “Hartsel’s store” in her novel “Ramona.”
- Vail Ranch Park - Drive by and learn about how Vail Ranch was a dominant force in the local economy from the 1800s, and how its sale marked the end of Temecula’s “western era,” paving the way for modern development.
- De Portola Wine Trail - Travel along this wine trail, renowned for wines that embody the terroir with a Mediterranean flair, including Italian varietals like Sangiovese and Montepulciano, Spanish-influenced wines, and Rhône-style blends. Entry fees are not included in this tour.
- Leoness Cellars - Visit Leoness Cellars, celebrated for producing wines rated 90 points or higher and its restaurant, ranked among USA Today’s top five winery restaurants. Tasting and entry fees are not included in this tour.
- Danza del Sol Winery - Unique on the De Portola Wine Trail for its inviting, rustic charm and lively atmosphere. Drive by and learn about their award-winning Tempranillo and other varietals. Tasting and entry fees are not included in this tour.
- Doffo Winery - Known for its micro-boutique, family-run approach, producing bold, handcrafted red wines rooted in Argentine and Italian heritage, and the distinctive MotoDoffo vintage motorcycle collection that adds cultural flair to the wine experience at this winery. Tasting and entry fees are not included in this tour.
- Rancho California Road - Travel along Temecula Valley’s most established and accessible wine route, extending from the I-15 freeway into the heart of wine country, featuring many of the region’s oldest, largest, and most renowned wineries, such as Callaway, Europa Village, and Wilson Creek. Tasting and entry fees are not included in this tour.
- Palumbo Family Vineyards & Winery - Pass by this 13-acre, family-operated, artisanal winery, producing just 2,500 cases annually, focused on estate-grown, handcrafted reds with intimate and personal tastings often led by the owner. Tasting and entry fees are not included in this tour.
- Callaway Vineyard and Winery - Drive by the valley’s oldest winery, established in 1969, known for its pioneering role and scenic vineyard views, producing a wide range of approachable wines, and the property features a popular restaurant and a legacy of hospitality, emphasizing tradition and quality. Tasting and entry fees are not included in this tour.

- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
This self-guided driving tour through Temecula Valley’s wine country combines wine tasting with a rich historical backdrop and stunning scenery.
Beginning in Old Town, participants will explore three unique wine trails - De Portola, Rancho California, and Calle Contento—featuring over 20 highly-rated wineries such as Leoness Cellars, Doffo Winery, and…
This self-guided driving tour through Temecula Valley’s wine country combines wine tasting with a rich historical backdrop and stunning scenery.
Beginning in Old Town, participants will explore three unique wine trails - De Portola, Rancho California, and Calle Contento—featuring over 20 highly-rated wineries such as Leoness Cellars, Doffo Winery, and South Coast Winery.
Experience bold red wines, expansive vineyard vistas, vintage motorcycles, and even ghostly tales at Europa Village.
Throughout the journey, discover the region’s Native American heritage, Wild West history, and a Mediterranean climate that rivals Napa.
The tour concludes on Rancho California Road, providing a deeper appreciation of Temecula’s wine, culture, and hidden treasures - ideal for wine enthusiasts, history aficionados, and inquisitive travelers alike.
- The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.