• Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail - THE MOVIE STAR EXPERIENCE - Wineries featured include Hawthorne Vineyards, Mari Vineyards, Bowers Harbor, Chateau Chantal, Chateau Grand Traverse, Brys Estates, Bonobo Winery, 2 Lads, and Old Mission Distillery. Semi-Private Day Tours visit 4 wineries, while Sunset Tours typically include 3 wineries and the distillery. Private Tour groups often have the flexibility to customize their 4-stop itinerary. Groups of 6 or more are generally private and can suggest tour stops. WE ARE THE FLEXIBLE TOUR! Avoid getting stuck on an old bus! Winery selection is based on availability, weather conditions, and the time of year. Movie Stars Wine Tours guests are picked up and dropped off in Downtown Traverse City. Book the Movie Star Experience! Arrive at the pickup point, and we can usually drop off at local hotels/motels after the wine tour. Bought a box of wine? No worries, after the wine tour, enjoy downtown Traverse City, and collect your wine the next day. Typical tours last 4-5 hours, depending on the group’s pace.

• Hawthorne Vineyards - Tour guests can purchase flights, wine by the glass, bottles, or join the wine club during the wine tour.

One of the finest vineyards in Traverse City, guests can sip, savor, and taste some of the best reds and whites on the peninsula. Red wine enthusiasts can sample a Merlot/Cab Franc blend, while white wine lovers can try the Auxerrois or Dry Riesling. Guests can enjoy a popcorn flight and even a charcuterie board. One of the newest and most promising wineries on Old Mission Peninsula.

The Hawthorne Vineyards site is arguably the most secluded tasting room on Old Mission Peninsula. The tasting room is perched on a high bluff with views of both East and West Grand Traverse Bays. Visitors will be surrounded by nature—no traffic views, no close neighbors—just vineyard, woods, and water.

Guests can see both bays from the tasting room. An outdoor patio area offers a relaxing environment with stunning bay views and a cozy outdoor fireplace.

• Chateau Chantal Winery & Tasting Room - Tour guests can purchase flights, wine by the glass, bottles, or join the wine club during the wine tour.

Chateau Chantal sits atop one of the highest points on Old Mission Peninsula and offers incredible views of both East and West arms of Grand Traverse Bay.

The highlight here is the Ice Wine, which is very rare. Guests can purchase a sample of the Ice Wine that was featured at a White House dinner during former President Obama’s tenure. Guests on our tours can customize wine flights, and Chateau Chantal is the only winery on Old Mission Peninsula where our tour guests can purchase a glass of Brandy. Wine lovers can choose wines such as Dry Riesling, the amazing Pinot Blanc, the popular Naughty Red, and Chateau Chantal is the only winery on Old Mission Peninsula where our tour guests can purchase a glass of Malbec.

Chateau Chantal is one of the originals in Traverse City, Michigan, offering stellar wine, excellent customer service, and unforgettable views!

• Bonobo Winery - Tour guests can purchase flights, wine by the glass, bottles, or join the wine club during the wine tour.

A place where guests feel like Movie Stars, with wines you can’t wait to brag about and share… Bonobo Winery was founded by brothers and longtime Traverse City natives, Todd and Carter Oosterhouse. Stunning views, excellent wines, and top-notch customer service!

Guests on our tours can sample expert-level red wines like the BDX and a top-shelf Pinot Noir. White wine enthusiasts can sample a bubbly Blanc de Blancs, top-notch Chardonnays, and a Fume Blanc. This is the only winery on Old Mission Peninsula where our tour guests can sample a glass of whiskey! Guests can also enjoy amazing food options, including an expert-level charcuterie board and hummus (the amazing food depends on availability, and there are other options as the menu changes). This winery is one of the most memorable locations on our wine tour—it’s quite an experience.

• Brys Estate Vineyard & Winery - Our tour guests always LOVE Brys Estates, which is one of Michigan’s Top Ten most popular wineries. Guests will quickly discover that the reason for Brys’ success is possibly one drink—the Froze’. The Froze’ is a frozen wine drink that is heavenly on a hot summer day. Guests can choose various toppers, and this drink is the winery’s best seller. Remember… Froze’ with a Red Topper!

Our tour guests will be able to purchase the only Sauvignon Blanc on Old Mission Peninsula or try the “porch pounder,” a rare Pinot Noir Riesling blend. Tour guests can also purchase a customizable tasting of various wines and then head to the deck for an amazing photo opportunity. The lawn bar is open during the summer months, making it one of the best locations in Traverse City to sample wines. Snack packs are also available for purchase. Another popular attraction for our tour guests is the lavender soaps and lotions grown by the Brys family, available for purchase.

• Bowers Harbor Vineyards - Tour guests can purchase flights, wine by the glass, bottles, or join the wine club during the wine tour.

Bowers Harbor Vineyards, established in 1991, is one of the original wineries in the area. Initially a horse farm, the estate now boasts 20 acres of vinifera vines. An inviting tasting room, formerly a horse stable, and a friendly staff will welcome and introduce our tour guests to an extensive selection of top wines by the glass, bottle, or flight.

Bowers Harbor Vineyards is nicknamed the “dog winery,” and guests might see various dogs at the winery.

Bowers Harbor grows Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. The real showstopper is the Pinot Secco (bubbly Pinot Grigio) and a Pinot Secco Rose (Magic Mike’s pick).

Guests can order wine flights and head to the patio, fire pit, pavilion, and tables tucked alongside the vines on the property.

• Grand Traverse Bay - Grand Traverse Bay is an arm of Lake Michigan. The bay is separated from the rest of Lake Michigan by the Leelanau Peninsula. The bay is approximately 32 miles long, ranging from 7 to 10 miles wide, and up to 620 feet deep in spots. It is the second-largest bay of Lake Michigan, behind Green Bay.

Grand Traverse Bay earned its name from 18th-century French voyageurs who made “la grande traverse,” or a long trek or crossing, across the mouth of the bay.

The most famous feature of the Grand Traverse Bay is the division into East and West arms by the Old Mission Peninsula.

During this tour, on the way from Traverse City to Hawthorne Vineyards, our tour guests will see stunning views of the East Bay. Tour guests will be driven right along the shoreline at times. On the drive from Hawthorne to Bowers, guests will see views of the West Bay. Tour guests will see views of both East and West Bays during the rest of the tour as well. A very large part of this award-winning tour is the views!

• Traverse City - We collaborate with various wineries on Old Mission Peninsula, visiting 4 locations on our standard tour. Have a favorite? Let the guide know which wineries are on your wish list. Day tour guests visit 4 wineries, while sunset/afternoon tour guests visit 3 wineries and an optional distillery. Winery selection is determined by availability, guest choice, weather conditions, and season. Our Old Mission Peninsula Tours feature Hawthorne Vineyards, Bowers Harbor Vineyards, Brys Estates, Chateau Chantal, Chateau Grand Traverse, Bonobo Winery, and Old Mission Distillers.

• Private transportation
• In-vehicle air conditioning
• Guests must be 21 to purchase alcohol in Michigan

• Food, flights, bottles, glasses available at extra cost - Wine Samples are included
• There will be NO worn out tired old former school buses
• Semi-private groups may be combined with various groups - bookings over 6 are in private SUVs
• 20% gratuity recommended for Wine Tour Guides

This is not your typical budget bus tour! This isn’t just a simple ride to a winery! Say goodbye to the Magic Shuttle Bus for Magic Mike - Reserve your spot with Magic Mike here!

Looking for something cheap? Then go ahead and book the old bus… Craving the Movie Star Experience? Reserve your tour with Magic Mike (formerly of Magic Shuttle) and his team.

Experience the elegance of Yellowstone Style in Wine Country with our luxurious SUVs, not those inexpensive buses or small SUVs!

Avoid the inconvenience of an old school bus turned party bus and let us handle the driving! Enjoy breathtaking views, no buses, no rush, iconic wineries, exceptional wines, and 5-star celebrity-level customer service! Sip and savor as you explore the wines of four remarkable wineries!

This is the VIP tour with Magic Mike, formerly of Magic Shuttle Bus: genuine wine experts and tour guides. This is THE WINE EXPERIENCE with authentic wine recommendations.

Tours are adaptable, visiting four wineries, with convenient pickup and drop-off at select downtown locations.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.