In the Yarra Valley ‘east’ means ‘feast’ with indulgences including wine, dairy, lunch, chocolate, ales, gin and much more. The picturesque Yarra Valley is a short drive east of Melbourne and is probably the most popular getaway destination from the city and suburbs. It is known as wine territory, with more than 50 vineyards and wineries listed in the area, but there is plenty else to enjoy, all from the comfort, coolness and curiosity factor of a classic car. Your party of four can be collected from city hotels or a Carlton café for a private tour with your d’Luxe host, John Frostell – local Chevrolet enthusiast and drive-to location expert. A typical ‘East’ tour heads: CBD/Carlton, Eastern Freeway, Maroondah Highway (or Wonga Park rural back roads, even better), TarraWarra Estate (winery and gallery), Healesville Hotel, various wine, brewery and distillery tastings, Yarra Valley Dairy, CBD/Carlton. (Seriously, the options are endless). For this tour a six hour (full day) or eight hour (maxi day) booking is recommended, otherwise a three hour (half-day) at a pinch. As always, stops can be added and changed to suit passenger interests and available time.