Arizona November Itinerary

🍷 ARIZONA WINE COUNTRY ESCAPE

5 Days • 4 Regions • Endless Sunsets

🌵 From Desert Vines to Red Rocks

Discover Arizona’s hidden wine country, where rolling grasslands, boutique vineyards, and dramatic canyon landscapes come together for a one-of-a-kind escape.

DAY 1 (Wed Nov 11) | Welcome to Arizona Wine Country Sonoita / Elgin

  • Arrive Tucson Welcome lunch

  • Wine tasting in Sonoita

  • Sunset wine tasting and dinner

At roughly 5,000 feet, the evenings here turn sharp and clear.

DAY 2 (Thu Nov 12) | Slow Morning, Bold Wines, Stunning Landscapes Sonoita / Elgin

  • Nature walk at Sonoita Creek or Patagonia Lake

  • Lunch with wine pairing in Sonoita

  • Scenic drive through the Elgin loop Sunset in the vineyard,

  • Elgin Relaxed dinner

DAY 3 (Fri Nov 13) | Into the Red Rocks Verde Valley

  • Drive into Canyon country

  • Verde Valley lunch and time with the winemakers,

  • Cottonwood Evening free. Old Town Cottonwood is fifteen minutes away

DAY 4 (Sat Nov 14) | Sedona Adventure, Elevated Wine, Unforgettable Views

Sedona / Cornville

  • Breakfast and drive to Sedona

  • Morning hike

  • Boynton Canyon Lunch on the Creekside deck and winery tour

  • Dinner at a hilltop winery and trattoria

DAY 5 (Sun Nov 15) | Scottsdale Finale

Old Town Scottsdale

  • The Old Town Scottsdale Wine Trail

  • Lunch mid-trail

  • Depart for Phoenix Sky Harbor

✨ WHAT MAKES THIS TRIP SPECIAL

Boutique wineries with no crowds and no rush. Scenic drives through Arizona's most diverse landscapes. A thoughtful mix of nature, wine and food. And a route that moves from quiet high grasslands to red rock canyons to a city block where all three of Arizona's growing regions can be tasted side by side. Five days of Arizona wines, desert landscapes and unforgettable moments, from Sonoita's vineyards to Sedona's red rocks.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation. Four nights in comfortable, well-located properties chosen for their proximity to the wine regions. Based on two people sharing a room.

Transportation. Private vehicle with a dedicated driver for the full five days, including group pickup at Tucson airport on arrival and drop-off at Phoenix Sky Harbor on departure. All travel between wineries, hotels and activities.

Wine tastings. Six hosted tastings across six different wineries, spanning all three of Arizona's growing regions.

Meals. Four breakfasts (Days 2 to 5). Three lunches (Days 2, 3 and 4). Two dinners (Days 1 and 2).

Hosting. Accompanied throughout by Diana, WSET Level 3 and CMS Level 1, with commentary on the geology and terroir behind each region.

Red Rock Pass

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

Flights. Airfare into Tucson and out of Phoenix.

Some meals. Lunch on Day 1 (arrival day) and Day 5. Dinner on Day 3, when the evening is free, and dinner on Day 4.

Day 5 tastings. The Old Town Scottsdale Wine Trail is self-guided. The trail passport and individual tastings are paid at each tasting room, typically $5 for the passport and $15 to $20 per tasting.

Wine and retail purchases. Any bottles, cases or shipping arranged at wineries or shops.

Gratuities. For the driver, restaurant servers and tasting room staff.

🥂 THE EXPERIENCE IN ONE LINE

Five days of Arizona wines, desert landscapes, and unforgettable moments - from Sonoita’s vineyards to Sedona’s red rocks.

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