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Experience Package Features

Allow us to customize your Destination Wine Tour  to perfectly match your desires and expectations

  • We have extensive knowledge of the area's wine industry
  • We know each winery's environment and ambiance
  • We know the wines of each winery
  • We can customize your wine tour to the types and characteristics of the wine you enjoy
  • We can add other activities and events to your Experience

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Destination Wine Tours in the Shawnee

Destination Wine Tours in the Shawnee

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Quick Overview

There are 20+ wineries along the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail and the Southern Illinois Wine Trail waiting just for you!  We will craft a Destination Wine Tour Experience Package that is specific to your desires and needs.

Our bus capacity is 12 people. A typical tour is 6 hours long and anywhere from 4-5 wineries can be visited during the tour. The time is yours, and we are very flexible with our stops.

If you wish to visit other locations in Southern Illinois not related to the wineries, we can accommodate that as well. Just let your Experience Guide know what you would like to do and we will create a customized itinerary. 

EXPERIENCE PACKAGE PRICING

Our regular prices is $85.00 per hour for the entire bus with a minimum of 4 hours -

Our special rate limited offering is $70 per hour (approximately a 20% savings) for the entire bus with a minimum of 4 hours

Details

Going Deeper Into the Experience

  • Your tour will begin at a preselected date and time at your designated pickup location, ending upon return to the same location
  • Based on the types of wines that you enjoy (sweet, semi-sweet, semi-dry, dry), Escape Locally Destination Wine Tours will design a tour highlighting your preferences
  • Destination atmosphere and ambiance, in addition to any Interests in entertainment, have been taken into consideration when selecting the wineries within your Escape Locally tour
  • Lunch amenities on the trail are available, along with the option to bring your own cooler in the wine bus
  • You may only drink behind the wine bus front driver and in the passenger seats
  • Please note that all wineries prohibit any outside alcohol from being brought into their properties and reserve the right to refuse to serve anyone who appears to be overly intoxicated, including all persons in their party
  • Please drink responsibly and have a good time

 


Experience Bonuses

When you participate in the Destination Wine Tours in the Shawnee Experience, not only will you have a great time and a wonderful adventure, yo u will also get these added benefits:

  • We will provide safe and reliable transportation to customers who wish to visit area wineries but do not want to risk the hazards of driving from winery to winery
  • Our wine bus offers 12 soft, comfortable reclining leather seats in an air conditioned environment
  • Our drivers know the most scenic routes to take to each destination in and around the Shawnee Forest
  • Door to door delivery of guests at each winery
  • Attentive and friendly tour guides will take photos of your group and provide local information and considerations

 


Package Venue Profiles

Tours/Sightseeing for Everything in Southern Illinois! 

SI Tours is based out of Carterville, Illinois and is co-managed by its owners, Jan and Charlie Campbell.

We will provide safe and reliable transportation to customers who wish to visit area wineries but do not want to risk the hazards of driving from winery to winery. Our bus offers 12 soft, comfortable  reclining leather seats in an air conditioned environment. Customers may select 4-6  wineries to be visited in a 6 hour time frame. Customer  pickup locations can be selected by the customer anywhere within a 15 mile radius of Carterville. Travel to and from the wineries is through the beautiful and scenic Crab Orchard Wildlife Refuge and the Shawnee National Forest.

SI Tours is pleased to offer additional service beyond the wine trails. Some of the other possibilities are listed  here: Wine Trails, Casinos, Scenic, Shopping, Sporting Events, Homecomings, Proms, Weddings, Poker Runs and much more!

 Your Destination Is Our Destination!


 

Wineries of Southern Illinois

Come experience the best of Illinois wine while taking the opportunity to visit with all of your favorite vintners and stock up on their most desired wines! Offering a wide range of atmosphere, entertainment, and of course, wines, your Destination Wine Tour in the Shawnee will custom create a safe, relaxing, and fun adventure suited to your needs!

Alto Vineyards
Bella T Winery
Blue Sky Vineyard
Cache River Basin Vineyard & Winery
Hedman Vineyards
Hogg Hollow Winery
Owl Creek Vineyard
Rustle Hill Winery
StarView Vineyards
Von Jakob Vineyards
Windy Hill Vineyard & Winery

... and many more wineries!

After an enlightening and exciting tasting adventure, remember Escape Locally for your next Destination Wine Tour in the Shawnee!


Package Enhancements

When you register for this Package, ask your Experience Guide about the following exciting options to enhance and expand your Destination Wine Tours in the Shawnee adventure: 

Describe Your Perfect Destination Wine Tour:  We have many options to add to the fun; tell us what you desire and we will help make it happen

Explore New Dining Experiences:  Why not combine an evening of great food and drink with a your tasting adventure

Lodging Options: There are many unique and amazing overnight accommodation in Southern Illinois ranging from B&Bs to cabins in the woods

Additional Activities: Beyond the wine trails there many fun things we can help you do, such as outdoor adventures, casinos, scenic trips, antiquing, sporting events and much more...

Questions, comments or unique circumstances to consider...let me help! As an Escape Locally Experience Guide, I'm here to help you Escape Locally!   

Additional Information

Location

Starting Point of Your Destination Wine Tours In the Shawnee is your choice.
Geographic Region Southern Illinois
Dining, Food and Sweets Not Included - Ask Experience Guide
Entertainment Not Included - Ask Experience Guide
Health and Beauty Not Included - Ask Experience Maker
Lodging and Retreats Not Included - Ask Experience Gude
Outdoor Recreation Not Included - Ask Experience Guide
Shopping Not Included - Ask Experience Guide
Transportation SI Tours
Wine, Beer and Spirits Alto Vineyards, Bella T Winery, Blue Sky Vineyard, Hedman Vineyards, Hogg Hollow Winery, Owl Creek Vineyards, Rustle Hill Winery, Shawnee Winery, StarView Vineyards, Von Jakob Vineyards
Terms and Refund Policy

You will not be charged when you register for this Experience Package - you will only be charged once you have worked out the details with your Experience Guide. An Escape Locally's Experience Guide will contact you shortly to customize your Destination Wine Tour.

Once details are complete and payment has been secured, your Experience Ticket will be issued for your Experience Package.

Cancellation Policy: The Guest agrees to the following cancellation terms. "Escape Locally will provide a Guest refund of the purchase price paid for Experience Package (less a 15% processing fee) within 24 hours of the purchase (referred to as the Grace Period), provided the Experience Ticket has not yet been redeemed.

After 24 hours of the purchase, all refunds will be negotiated between the Guest and Provider.

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