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NON-BUS Cadillac Escalade PROPOSAL Old Mission Wine Tour

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4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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THE MOVIE STAR EXPERIENCE - PROPOSAL WINE TOUR

DO NOT POP "THE QUESTION" ON A BASIC ECONOMY BUS TOUR!

THE PROPOSAL is a NON-BUS VIP 4 Winery Old Mission Peninsula Day or 3 Winery/1 distillery Sunset Wine Tour Experience. Fancy Cadillac Escalade, Propose in the vineyard, get down on a knee, she says YESS! The deck crowd at Bonobo goes WILD with applause! The owner of Movie Stars Wine Tours hands you a bottle of champagne- you're a STAR!

Skip the hassle of a party bus and leave the driving to us! Stunning views, NO BUSES, NO Rush, Iconic wineries, stellar wines, and 5-star Celebrity customer service!

This is the VIP tour with Magic Mike and the staff of real wine connoisseurs/wine tour guides. Group size options 2-4 or 5-6, this is THE WINE EXPERIENCE with real wine recommendations. Perfect for that special proposal day or evening.
Coordination with the wineries available.

Book the tour and we'll contact you regarding recommended proposal locations.

What's Included

  • Wine Samples/Splashes ARE available on our tour- flights, bottles, food are extra
  • Luxury SUV - Cadillac Escalades
  • Law Enforcement/First Responder/Military friendly - owned/operated by former Law Enforcement
  • Food, flights, bottles, glasses available at extra cost
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THE MOVIE STAR EXPERIENCEPickup is at Hardy Street Parking Structure, east side of the structure near the State Street entrance next to Middlecoast Brewery, look for some luxury GMC Yukons/Cadillac Escalades. Hardy Street Parking Structure is across the street from Park Place Hotel. For groups, we also pick up at some local downtown Traverse City locations- email or text us your location. Our guests don't have to walk miles to a far-away park to get on some old run-down bus! OR worse, our guests won't have to drive to some park only to drive back to Traverse City after a day of drinking wine! Don't come here on vacation and leave on probation! Movie Stars Wine Tours guests get picked up and dropped off in Downtown Traverse City. Book the Movie Star Experience!Guests from outside of downtown-Day tours- we can sometimes pick up before tours at local area hotels, however, traffic gets heavy in the afternoon, so drop off after the day tour would be downtown Traverse City. Day tour guests are strongly encouraged to go downtown Traverse City to eat until rush-hour is over, catch an Uber or hotel shuttle later in the afternoon. Guides have dinner recommendations for guests.Guests on the afternoon/sunset tours- Plan ahead, get downtown early via hotel shuttles/Ubers- traffic gets heavy in the afternoon. Get to the pickup point (Hardy Street Parking Structure), and we can usually drop off at local hotels/motels after the wine tour.Bought a box of wine? No problem, after the wine tour, go out and experience downtown Traverse City, and pick up your wine the next day.

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303 East State Street
Traverse City, MI 49684, USA

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Grand Traverse Bay (pass by)

Our Amazing Old Mission Peninsula Wine Tours include Peninsula Cellars - the Old School House, Chateau Grand Traverse which was the catalyst of Traverse City's wine making region, The Curse of Oak Island story at Mari Vineyards, Hawthorne Vineyards with dual bay views from the tasting room, Bry's Estates who is one of the Top 10 most popular wineries in Michigan, The stunning Chateau Chantal overlooking both bays, experience Bowers Harbor Vineyards known as the doggy winery, experience the Hollywood feel at Bonobo Winery and don't forget the new place on the block - Old Mission Distillers known for their strong pours and unique mixed drinks- but they still have wine too. Each tour stop showcases why Traverse City's vineyard region has become one of America's premier wine destinations. Our tours go to 4 locations and we are the flexible tour, tell your guide where you want to go! Don't know? It's okay we'll find the perfect wine for you!
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Old Mission

THE MOVIE STAR EXPERIENCE Wineries include Hawthorne Vineyards, Bowers Harbor Vineyards, Chateau Chantal, Chateau Grand Traverse, Brys Estates, Bonobo Winery and Old Mission Distillery. Semi-Private Day Tours go to 4 wineries, Sunset Tours usually go to 3 wineries and the distillery. Private Tour groups can usually customize their itinerary. Winery selection is based on availability, weather conditions, time of year. Movie Stars Wine Tours guests get picked up and dropped off in Downtown Traverse City. Book the Movie Star Experience! Get to the pickup point, and we can usually drop off at local hotels/motels after the wine tour. Bought a box of wine? No problem, after the wine tour, go out and experience downtown Traverse City, and pick up your wine the next day.
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Hawthorne Vineyards

One of the best vineyards in Traverse City, quite the location to pop the question! Tour guest can sip, savor and taste some of the best reds and whites on the peninsula. Red wine drinkers can purchase a glass of the Merlot / Cab Franc blend and for the white drinkers try the Auxerrois or Dry Riesling. Guests can get a popcorn flight or a charcuterie board. One of the newest up and coming wineries on Old Mission Peninsula would make quite a memorable spot to propose.The Hawthorne Vineyards site is arguably the most secluded Old Mission Peninsula tasting room site. The tasting room location is on a high bluff with views of both East and West Grand Traverse Bays. Our visitors will be seeing nature– no view of traffic, no close neighbors -- just vineyard, woods, water and good memories.Guests can see both bays from the tasting room. An outdoor patio area will provide a relaxing environment with stunning bay views and a cozy outdoor fireplace to get down on one knee and propose.
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Bonobo Winery

Tour guests can buy 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 cannot 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! The perfect spot to pop that question!After proposing our tour guests can celebrate with a glass of Champagne methode Blanc de Blancs or a Champagne style Rose'.Guests on our tours can also sample expert level red wines like the BDX and a top shelf Pinot Noir. White drinkers can sample 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! Frozen drink lovers can get a frozen lemonade lavender vodka based frozen drink. This winery is one of the most memorable locations on our wine tour- it's quite an experience.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Age to purchase alcohol in Michigan is 21
  • Travel Time to wineries is already included in the tour duration

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the NON-BUS Cadillac Escalade PROPOSAL Old Mission Wine Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Wine Samples/Splashes ARE available on our tour- flights, bottles, food are extra
  • Luxury SUV - Cadillac Escalades
  • Law Enforcement/First Responder/Military friendly - owned/operated by former Law Enforcement
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • NON PARTY BUS - Private Transportation for groups up to 4
  • Complimentary bottle of bubbly!
  • Expert Wine Tour Guides- Wine enthusiasts, Wine Experts
  • Local Traverse City Guides - UofM Grads (owner) / EMU, GVSU, MSU Grads (some guides)
  • Food, flights, bottles, glasses available at extra cost

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Age to purchase alcohol in Michigan is 21
  • Travel Time to wineries is already included in the tour duration

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