Ellijay Wine Tour Itinerary Guide
Use this proven timeline to plan stress-free private tastings across Ellijay and Blue Ridge. We handle the driving, you enjoy the wine.
How to Pace a Private Ellijay Wine Tour
Ellijay’s vineyards sit within a compact radius, making it easy to visit three to four tasting rooms without rushing. Begin with a scenic drive through apple orchards, schedule tastings roughly 75 minutes apart, and leave buffer time for bottle purchases or impromptu photos. Our drivers manage the timing while you focus on the fun.
The itinerary below aligns with our private Ellijay wine tours, including the VIP All-Inclusive route. Adjust the wineries, lunch spot, or return time—we customize every tour to fit your celebration or relaxed getaway.
Sample Timeline
Pickup & Scenic Transit
Your driver arrives anywhere in North Georgia right on time. Enjoy locally curated playlists and water as we head toward Ellijay's vineyard corridor.
Chateau Meichtry
Start with estate reds on the panoramic patio. A private tasting flight typically lasts 60–75 minutes, leaving time for vineyard photos.
Lunch Interlude
Pause for Cantaberry Café sandwiches or charcuterie boards pre-arranged through our professional team. Your driver will serve the lunch at either the first stop or second stop based on your preference.
Otts Vineyard
Relax and enjoy the afternoon enjoying a glass or share a bottle while enjoying the view.
Engelheim Vineyards
Sip award-winning white and red wines and explore the German-inspired tasting barn.
Return & Bottle
Drop-Off
We load purchases safely and return your group to its cabin, hotel, or residence.
Route Pairings
Pair Chateau Meichtry with Otts Farm & Vineyard for estate reds, then add Buckley for live music.
Vehicle Selection Tips
Couples and trios love the Chrysler Pacifica’s captain chairs, while larger groups appreciate the standing room in transit vans. Choose your vehicle type in checkout—eight or more guests automatically receive a transit or sprinter.
Customization Ideas
- Swap Fainting Goat for Grapes & Ladders if you prefer gentle slopes and picnic tables near the vines.
- Add Cartecay Vineyards for a late-afternoon acoustic set—our drivers coordinate arrival so you secure prime seating.
- End with the Speakeasy Tour lineup for a Roo Mountain sunset, craft cocktails at The Speakeasy, and Engelheim nightcaps.
- Plan seasonal stops—apple orchards in early fall, holiday markets in December, or flower farms in spring.
Pro Tips from Our Chauffeurs
Choose a D.J. in your group and load a playlist on your phone. We cue your soundtrack the moment you board so the celebration starts instantly.
Keep a running wish list of bottles you love. We organize them by winery.
Staying in Blue Ridge or Jasper? No problem—we pick up anywhere in North Georgia and tailor the route to optimize drive time.