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Hill Country Tours

Tour guide and owner of Studebaker Sightseeing Tours, Diane Studebaker is in her fourth year of conducting tours in San Marcos and the Hill Country.  Prior to opening Studebaker Sightseeing Tours, she was the Special Events Coordinator for Aquarena Center.  Diane has been in the tourism business for over 35 years.

Tour Policies

    • Payment must be received 14 working days prior to tour date

    • Arrive 10 minutes early

    • Board buses at Bobcat Stadium in San Marcos, unless otherwise notified

    • Wear comfortable shoes and appropriate clothes for outdoor tours


Texas Hill Country Wine Tours
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
9:00am - 5:00pm
$120.00

Enjoy a day-long wine tasting tour through the beautiful Hill Country to five fabulous winerines.  Tour price includes transportation, tasting fees, tips and guide fees.  Wineries include Texas Hills Vineyard, Woodrose Winery, Grape Creek Vineyard, Becker Vineyards and Driftwood Vineyard.  Time alotted for lunch on your own.

 
Wine Tasting Tour
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
11:00am - 3:00pm
$75.00

A wine tasting tour is a most unique gift to give to that special person in your life.  Sample a variety of wines at Driftwood Vineyards and Mandola's Estate Winery.  We will also tour the wine processing facility at Mandola's to learn the steps on how wine is produced and bottled.  Lunch is on your own at Trattoria Lisina Restaurant.

 
Olive Farm Tours
Friday, March 19, 2010
Saturday, April 10, 2010
12:30 - 4:30pm
$75.00

Your field trip to Bella Vista Ranch will include an educational discussion on the history, growing, and type of environmental conditions needed to produce olives.  We will tour the orchards and olive processing facilities.  A formal olive oil tasting completes your visit.  Wine and condiment tasting is also included. Time will be allotted for purchases.

To register for these tours, download a registration form or register online.