What is the difference between Explorer and Connoisseur?

Explorer includes the shared Loudoun County 3-Winery Day Trip, round-trip transportation, three winery visits, a Certified Tourism Ambassador guide, and a professional driver. Tastings, wine, lunch, and personal purchases are separate. Connoisseur includes the same tour plus one pre-selected tasting or flight at each of the three wineries.

Are tastings included?

They are included only with Connoisseur. Connoisseur includes one pre-selected tasting or flight at each winery. Explorer guests purchase any tastings they want directly from the wineries.

No. Lunch is not included with either ticket. Food is available to purchase at the second winery during the longest stop of the day.

What are the departure and return times?

West Falls Church departs at 10:00 a.m. and typically returns around 6:00 p.m. Market Station departs at 11:15 a.m. and generally returns by 5:15 p.m. On Sunday Funday, West Falls Church departs at 11:00 a.m. and returns around 5:00 p.m., and Market Station departs at 11:55 a.m. and returns around 4:15 p.m. Return times can shift with traffic and venue operations.

How long is the full experience?

On Saturdays, plan on approximately eight hours when joining at West Falls Church or about six hours when joining at Market Station in Leesburg. Sunday Funday is about six hours from West Falls Church and about four from Leesburg.

Can I book as a solo guest or as a couple?

Yes. The scheduled tour is designed for solo travelers, couples, friends, and smaller groups who want to join a shared wine-country experience.

Does the tour operate when it rains?

Yes. Tours operate rain or shine, and winery stops include tasting rooms and indoor spaces for less favorable weather.

Is the executive bus wheelchair accessible?

No. The 27-passenger executive bus is not wheelchair accessible. Guests with mobility needs should contact Vineyard Voyages before booking to discuss boarding requirements and available options.

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Loudoun County Wine Tour by Bus

Saturday from $99Sunday Funday from $79From West Falls Church Metro or Leesburg

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2 or 3 wineries Full-day Saturday or a shorter Sunday Metro or Leesburg pickup Guests 21+ Rain or shine

Two scheduled tours

Pick your day.

A group of guests on a winery deck overlooking the vineyard

Saturday

Saturday Full Day

Loudoun County 3‑Winery Day Trip

Three wineries and the long, scenic ride home.

Leaves 10:00 AM from West Falls Church (11:15 AM Leesburg)
About 8 hours, Metro to Metro
3 wineries, route shown on each date
Lunch not included; buy it at a winery

Best for: birthdays, out-of-town visitors, the most wine country in one day.

From $99$179 with a tasting at every winery

See Saturday dates

Guests sharing lunch and wine at a long outdoor winery table

Sunday

Sunday Funday

The brunch-style Sunday

Sleep in. Two wineries, lunch at the first, home by 5:00 PM.

Leaves 11:00 AM from West Falls Church (11:55 AM Leesburg)
Home by 5:00 PM
2 wineries, pair shown on each date
Lunch stop at winery one; lunch not included

Best for: brunch crews, couples, first-timers, anyone with a Monday.

From $79$139 with two tastings

See Sunday dates

Not sure yet? See every date for both toursPrices per guest, plus the 6% booking fee. All guests 21+.

Saturday tickets

Saturday: two ways to taste.

Explorer

$99

$104.94 with the 6% booking fee

Bus, host and three winery stops

Buy only the tastings you want

Good for mixed groups and lighter drinkers

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Here's how it goes.

The Vineyard Voyages coach with its door open

10:00 AM

Metro pickup

West Falls Church Kiss & Ride.

11:15 AM

Leesburg pickup

Market Station, then into wine country.

Late morning

First winery

The route for your date begins.

Early afternoon

Second winery + lunch

The longest stop. Lunch is on you.

Tour group toasting on a winery deck with the Blue Ridge behind them

Afternoon

Third winery

Last pours before the ride home.

5:15 to 6:00 PM

Back where you started

Leesburg by 5:15, the Metro about 6:00.

Sunday Funday runs 11:00 AM to about 5:00 PM with two wineries. See the Sunday day.

Times, stops and the order can change with traffic or a winery's schedule. The booking calendar lists the wineries planned for each date.

Pickup

Two places to meet the bus.

West Falls Church Metro

Kiss & Ride, 7040 Haycock Rd · Sat 10:00 AM, back about 6:00 PM · Sun 11:00 AM, back about 5:00 PM · Orange Line · free weekend parking

Map

Market Station, Leesburg

110 South St SE · Sat 11:15 AM, back by 5:15 PM · Sun 11:55 AM, back about 4:15 PM · free parking a short walk away

Map

You return to the pickup you chose at checkout. Scheduled tours don't do hotel, home or Airbnb pickup; private tours do.

Which wineries?

Your date picks the route.

Saturdays rotate four routes, each with three wineries. Sunday Funday visits a pair of two. The booking calendar shows the lineup for every date.

Catoctin HeritagePiedmont CountryValley VistasPotomac Terroir

See every winery and route

Your hosts

Meet the hosts guests name in their reviews.

All three are Certified Tourism Ambassadors.

Haley

Leesburg native and a former guest. Ask her about Virginia Nebbiolo.

Dan

WSET Level 1. Easygoing, organized and a Petit Manseng fan.

Christian

Founder, WSET Level 2. Has explored wine regions on six continents.

More about Haley, Dan and Christian →

Guests say

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“We love to taste and not worry about getting behind the wheel.”

Robert T. · Tripadvisor · June 2026

“The day was so relaxing and nothing felt rushed!”

Theresa · Tripadvisor · April 2025

“The wineries were beautiful! The wine was amazing!”

Diane · Tripadvisor · March 2025

Real guests, real days

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A large group raising their glasses at a winery table

Guests on a winery deck overlooking the vineyard

The Vineyard Voyages 27-seat executive bus

Guests seated for a tasting in a winery barn

Wine day trip from DC: the facts in one place

Tour	Loudoun County 3-Winery Day Trip
Days	Saturday Day Trip: Saturdays, all year, including winter. The booking calendar shows every open date. Sunday Funday: Sundays from October 25, 2026, 11 AM to 5 PM, Metro or Leesburg pickup, 2 wineries, lunch not included
Pickup, DC side	West Falls Church Metro Kiss & Ride, 7040 Haycock Road, Falls Church, VA 22043 (Orange Line) · map
Departs and returns, DC side	Saturday 10:00 AM, back about 6:00 PM (about 8 hours). Sunday 11:00 AM, back about 5:00 PM
Pickup, Leesburg	Market Station, 110 South Street SE, Leesburg, VA 20175 · map
Departs and returns, Leesburg	Saturday 11:15 AM, back about 5:15 PM (about 6 hours). Sunday 11:55 AM, back about 4:15 PM
Wineries	Saturday: 3 per day, from 13 Loudoun County partners on 4 rotating routes. Sunday Funday: 2 per day, from the same partners · see which date runs which route
Explorer ticket	Saturday $99 per guest plus 6% booking fee ($104.94); Sunday Funday $79 plus 6% ($83.74). Transportation, host and reserved winery seating. Tastings bought at each stop.
Connoisseur ticket	Saturday $179 per guest plus 6% booking fee ($189.74); Sunday Funday $139 plus 6% ($147.34). Everything in Explorer plus a tasting or flight arranged at every winery (3 on Saturday, 2 on Sunday), and a free tumbler when you book direct.
Lunch	Not included on either ticket. Bought at the winery; the second stop allows time to sit down and eat.
Who can come	Adults 21 and over. Solo guests, couples and small groups share the bus.
Minimum to run	6 guests. If fewer than 6 guests are booked 48 hours before departure, we'll let you know. You can move to another date or keep yours as a private tour for $75 per person extra.
Groups of 10 or more	Save $5 a ticket when booked direct, or go private (10 to 50 guests) from $150 per guest
Cancellation	Ticket sales are final. Optional Trip Protection ($15 per guest, added at checkout) lets you cancel for a full refund of your tickets up to 24 hours before departure. The Trip Protection fee itself is non-refundable.
Reschedules	You can reschedule once, free, if you tell us at least 48 hours before departure. The new date must be in the same calendar year. Within 48 hours, you can transfer your ticket to another guest instead.
Weather	Rain or shine
Accessibility	The 27-passenger executive bus is not wheelchair accessible. Call before booking to talk through options.
Alcohol on board	Saturdays: none. Sundays: 2 cans each, BYO, no beer, no coolers.
Rating	5.0 on Google from 300+ reviews · read them on Google
Recognition	Visit Loudoun 2024 New Tourism Business of the Year · Top 5 Wine Tour, Best of Loudoun 2026
Book direct	Our lowest price: $104.94 all-in for Explorer here, while booking sites list this tour from about $120. Booking direct also gets you a free tumbler with Connoisseur and $5 off each ticket for groups of 10 or more.
Book	Live dates, routes and seats · call or text 571-250-0827

Why it works this way

Why take a bus instead of driving? Loudoun wineries sit on country roads 45 to 75 minutes from DC, too far apart to walk, and rideshare pickups out there are hit or miss. On the bus, nobody in your group has to stay sober to drive.
Why we hold the reservations. Many wineries require reservations for weekend tastings and for groups. We book the seating at every stop before you arrive.
Why West Falls Church. It is on Metro's Orange Line, about 22 minutes from Metro Center, so you can ride in from the city instead of driving to wine country. WMATA says parking at its lots is free on weekends and federal holidays for Metro riders.
Explorer or Connoisseur. Choose Explorer if someone in your group is not drinking or you want to pick tastings on the spot. Choose Connoisseur if you want a tasting ready at every stop without ordering or paying at each winery.
Scheduled or private. Up to 9 guests, the scheduled tour is the simplest and lowest-cost option. At 10 or more, a private tour adds pickup at your door and your choice of wineries, from $150 per guest.

Which wineries each route visits

Catoctin Heritage Excursion	Casanel Vineyards & Winery, Fleetwood Farm Winery, Firefly Cellars
Piedmont Country Journey	Good Spirit Farm, Williams Gap Vineyard, Carriage House Wineworks
Valley Vistas Excursion	868 Estate Vineyards, 8 Chains North Winery, Fabbioli Cellars
Potomac Terroir Getaway	Tranquility Farm & Winery, Hillsborough Winery, and Domaine Fortier or Kalero Vineyard, depending on the date

Common trips, priced

2 guests, Explorer	$209.88 including the booking fee
2 guests, Connoisseur	$379.48 including the booking fee
4 guests, Connoisseur	$758.96 including the booking fee

Trip Protection ($15 per guest), lunch and gratuity are extra.

Check these facts yourself

Award: Visit Loudoun names Vineyard Voyages its 2024 New Tourism Business of the Year (American Bus Association coverage)
Award: Top 5, 2026 Wine Tour, Best of Loudoun (Loudoun Times-Mirror)
Google reviews: Vineyard Voyages on Google Maps
Tourism listing: Visit Loudoun
Licensed passenger carrier: USDOT 4252616 on FMCSA SAFER
Weekend parking: WMATA parking details

Facts checked September 30, 2026. If anything here differs from your booking confirmation, go by the confirmation.

Before you book

Explorer or Connoisseur?

Both include the bus, your host and the winery visits: three on the Saturday tour, two on Sunday Funday. Explorer leaves tastings, wine and lunch up to you at each stop. Connoisseur adds one pre-selected tasting or flight at every winery, arranged ahead, plus a free Vineyard Voyages tumbler on the Saturday tour when booked direct.

Where does the tour pick up?

West Falls Church Metro Kiss & Ride (7040 Haycock Road, Falls Church, VA 22043) at 10:00 AM (11:00 AM on Sundays), or Market Station (110 South Street SE, Leesburg, VA 20175) at 11:15 AM (11:55 AM on Sundays). You pick one at checkout and return to the same spot. Metro map · Leesburg map

Which wineries will I visit?

The date you pick sets the route. Saturdays visit one of four rotating lineups of three wineries, and Sunday Funday visits a rotating pairing of two wineries. The booking calendar lists the wineries planned for each date. A stop can change if a winery becomes unavailable, and we can't swap wineries for individual guests.

What's the cancellation policy?

Ticket sales are final. Optional Trip Protection ($15 per guest, added at checkout) lets you cancel for a full refund of your tickets up to 24 hours before departure. The Trip Protection fee itself is non-refundable.

You can reschedule once, free, if you tell us at least 48 hours before departure. The new date must be in the same calendar year. Within 48 hours, you can transfer your ticket to another guest instead.

If fewer than 6 guests are booked 48 hours before departure, we'll let you know. You can move to another date or keep yours as a private tour for $75 per person extra.

Is lunch included?

No. Food is available to buy at the lunch stop: the second winery on Saturdays and the first winery on Sunday Funday.

How old do guests need to be?

Everyone on a scheduled tour must be 21 or older.

Does it run if it rains?

Yes, rain or shine. Every winery has a tasting room and indoor space.

Can I come solo or as a couple?

Yes. Scheduled tours are built for solo travelers, couples, friends and small groups joining a shared day.

How long is the day?

On Saturdays, about eight hours from West Falls Church and about six from Leesburg. Sunday Funday is about six hours from the Metro and four from Leesburg. Return times can shift with traffic.

Is the bus wheelchair accessible?

No. The 27-passenger executive bus is not wheelchair accessible. Please call 571-250-0827 before booking to talk through boarding needs and options.

Are there discounts for groups, or can we go private?

Book 10 or more guests directly through Vineyard Voyages and save $5 per ticket. Prefer a day just for your group? A private tour gives you your own date, door-to-door pickup and wineries chosen for the occasion, from $150 per person.

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Pick your day

Coming from the city? Pickup tips for Washington, DC, Arlington, Leesburg and Maryland. Every scheduled departure is a seat on the wine bus. Questions? Call or text 571-250-0827.