Experience! Finger Lakes
Tours & Activities

A special demonstration dinner featuring the traditional dishes and wines of Peru and stories of discovery along the Inca Trail with Chef Samantha Buyskes.

This is no ordinary stroll! Explore the wonders of Ithaca’s rich natural and cultural heritage on this guided walking tour of the city’s landmarks and parks.

Taste a wonderful array of wine and learn about the history of the Finger Lakes on this wine tour with lunch. Satisfy your palate and curiosity as you explore the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail.

Enjoy a narrated driving tour that features majestic waterfall views and colorful tales of the town’s history, culminating in a visit to Ithaca Falls.

Experience some of the best wine from the region! At each winery, taste multiple vintages and sites of different varietals and explore first hand the effects of seasonal variation, age, and terroir in each glass.

Experience some of the best wine from the region! At each winery, taste multiple vintages and sites of different varietals and explore first hand the effects of seasonal variation, age, and terroir in each glass.

Enfield Gorge is a 1-mile loop hike through a spectacular gorge filled with flagstone stairs, bridges and of course, beautiful waterfalls.

Enjoy a tour and five estate-grown wines paired with local cheese. Join one of Silver Thread’s senior staff for a tour of our bio-intensive vineyard.

Relax and savor as we share the story of our winemaking philosophy through the flight.

Join one of our local naturalists on a 2-hour guided exploration of Taughannock Falls State Park.

Experience the Finger Lakes’ autumnal beauty and splendor on the waters of Cayuga Lake.

Keuka Lake…where winemaking first began in the region over 150 years ago. It is the birthplace of the Finger Lakes wine industry and the home of wine innovation ever since.

A leisurely cruise on the lake combined with tastings at some of the best wineries in the Finger Lakes!

Cruise by some of the osprey nesting sites and hopefully catch a glimpse of the parents and fledglings cruising above Cayuga’s waters during their annual mating season.

Sample a flight of 5 handcrafted wines paired with a small local food item. Choose from several themed options.

Enjoy a private boat charter with just your own group on board! Let us help you host your special event aboard the M/V Teal.

Explore 2-3 wines during this interactive guided tasting! Led by co-owner & wine educator Shannon Brock via Zoom.

A leisurely cruise on the lake combined with tastings at some of the best wineries in the Finger Lakes!

Nothing beats a sunset on the lake! Settle in for a relaxing cruise that features a light narration, music, or guest speakers & artists for engaging discussions about lake ecology, history and culture.

Enjoy a leisurely sightseeing cruise viewing the waterfalls, homes and beauty that is Cayuga Lake. A variety of options are available for a truly special evening on the lake.

Our top offering for in-person experiences! Chef Scott Riesenberger and Laura team up for an elegant presentation of Finger Lakes food and wine over a globally inspired, multi-course meal of fine dining and cuisine.

Laura hosts a sit-down wine and food presentation featuring a flight of Finger Lakes wines paired with cheese, chocolate, charcuterie, or artisan bites.

Go from station to station to sample beverages and artisan bites, and receive guided “bite-sized info” about the producers, the pairings, why they were chosen, and why they taste so delicious together.

Join us as we compare Finger Lakes Riesling and Pinot Noir from Silver Thread Vineyard with their counterparts from Australia and New Zealand.