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 cre
ate 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!