• Explore Napa and Sonoma Valleys
• Experience 4 different wineries
• Wine-tasting fees included for two wineries
• Tasty picnic lunch included
• Cruise over the Golden Gate Bridge or Bay Bridge
• Complimentary SF hotel pickup & drop off
• Free Wi-Fi on luxury tour coach
• Experienced, knowledgeable Expedition Leader
• Flexible itinerary
* We offer pick-up at major hotels in downtown San Francisco or Fisherman's Wharf area. Please tell us your hotel location in the comments column when booking. We will then confirm availability for you.
* The pick-up time is from 8:00am and 9:00am. Please arrive at the pick-up location 10-15 minutes prior to the requested pick-up time.
Day 1: San Francisco - Sonoma - Napa - San Francisco
San Francisco
The unique California city is famous for its iconic Golden Gate Bridge, fog and cable cars. San Francisco was founded in 1776 by Spanish settlers and named for St. Francis of Assisi and the city grew dramatically during the California Gold Rush of 1849. Popular sites are the Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge, San Francisco Bay, Alcatraz, Fisherman's Wharf, Coit Tower, the crooked Lombard Street, Transamerica Pyramid, San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park and Chinatown. Now, plan your San Francisco travel for your next vacation. Find a Alcatraz Tour, Things to do in Fisherman's Wharf or take a Golden Gate Bridge Cruise to see the beauty of San Francisco.
Napa Valley
The Northern California region with a sign welcoming visitors to the "World Famous Wine Growing Region" contains more than 400 wineries and makes up more than 25 percent of the state's wine economy. Napa Valley is warmer than its wine producing counterparts in Sonoma and Santa Barbara counties and produces wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Zinfandel. The American Viticultural Area is visited by approximately five million people annually. The valley also contains a wine train, numerous highly rated Michelin-star restaurants, fabulous tasting rooms, luxurious resorts, seven golf courses and many spas featuring the region's hot springs.
Sonoma Valley
The birthplace of California's wine industry features miles of picturesque vineyards, 200-plus wineries, charming tasting rooms, world-class cuisine and striking adobe architecture. Sonoma Valley is located between the Mayacamas and Sonoma mountains and its first vineyards were planted by Franciscan monks in 1825 at Mission San Francisco Solano. American author Jack London owned a ranch in the valley and set his novel "Valley of the Moon" there. Sonoma Valley points of interest are Sonoma Plaza, Mission San Francisco Solano, Jack London State Historic Park, Blue Wing Inn, Sonoma Barracks, Toscano Hotel and Quarryhill Botanical Garden.
You'll leave the bustle of The City behind as you cross the Golden Gate Bridge or Bay Bridge heading for wine country. As you roll through wine country, you'll experience the many microclimates and see the soil types that combine to produce some of the world’s best winemaking grapes – Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc.
Along the way, keep your eyes open for endangered critters that make a home in the area, especially near the Napa-Sonoma Marsh. You may see a California brown pelican or a black rail, a Ridgway's rail or a Suisun shrew. The lush hillsides of the wine country are home to black-tailed deer, coyotes, red-tailed hawks and even a mountain lion.
You'll see a beautiful region that produces some of the world's best wines. Don't just take our word for it. You can look it up! At the Paris Wine Tasting of 1976, a contest conceived by a British wine merchant with French judges, California wines won best-in-the-world honors. You won't be asked to do any blind-tasting comparisons during your four-winery tour. Instead, just remember these five easy wine-tasting steps: See, swirl, sniff, sip, swallow. Repeat. Now you've got it!
Enjoy a delicious picnic lunch with your tour companions and try out a variety of food-wine pairings and see what delights your taste buds. Whether you consider yourself a wine connoisseur or a wine-tasting novice, you'll be warmed by the good company of the people in your tour and your friendly vineyard hosts. After lunch the tour will be customized to the groups' desires by visit two more requested wineries (fees not included).
Itinerary
Duration: 9 hours appproximately
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8:00 - 9:00 AM |
Pick up for your Wine Lover's Luxury Wine Country Tour at most San Francisco hotels in downtown or Fisherman's Wharf area. |
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9:00 - 10:00 AM |
Drive over the Golden Gate Bridge or Bay Bridge and enjoy stunning views of San Francisco. Maybe even stop and snap a picture if the weather allows it. Otherwise, continue north to Sonoma or Napa Valley. |
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10:00 - 12:00 AM |
You're in Wine Country! Visit two wineries before lunch and, by special arrangement, see a vivid presentation by the wine maker in their cellars. Learn about the wine making process, what makes the California wine country so special and take part in a barrel tasting exclusively arranged for your group. |
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12:00 -1:00 PM |
It's time for a break! Enjoy a picnic lunch at a winery with sandwiches, wraps and/or salads! |
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1:00 - 4:00 PM |
After lunch, continue your luxury experience and visit two more unique wineries in Napa and/or Sonoma. Talk about where to go, what to see and taste, and how much to buy! |
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4:00 - 6:00 PM |
Make your way back to San Francisco. You will be enjoying views of the city while driving over the Golden Gate Bridge or Bay Bridge on your way back to San Francisco. We will drop you off at most San Francisco downtown and Fisherman's Wharf hotels. |
* Times listed are approximates only. Traffic and other unforeseen issues can cause delays or changes in these time which are out of our control.
Wineries are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.
* This tour requires a minimum number of 6 passengers. In case we are unable to meet the minimum number on a tour we will touch base with you. Thanks for your understanding.
* Adult age: 21 and older
* Pick-ups + Drop-offs at major Fisherman Wharf and Downtown Hotels
* Transportation in air-conditioned tour coach equipped with free WiFi
* Professional tour escort
* A picnic lunch at one of the wineries on the tour
* Wine tasting fees at 2 wineries & picnic lunch included
* All personal expenses
* Tips for tour guide/driver (15% recommended)
* Additional wine tasting fees
8:00AM-8:30AM Major hotels in downtown San Francisco or Fisherman's Wharf area
* This tour cannot be refunded once reservation confirmed.
* Baggage allowance policy:
This tour doesn't expect our guests to have luggage (suitcases and such). If guests do, they need to notify us 48 hours in advance and the luggage policy should apply.
* We offer pick-up at major hotels in downtown San Francisco or Fisherman's Wharf area. Please tell us your hotel location in the comments column when booking. We will then confirm availability for you.
* The pick-up time is from 8:00am and 9:00am. Please arrive at the pick-up location 10-15 minutes prior to the requested pick-up time.
* As a courtesy to fellow passengers, it's important to be on time. If clients are late or miss a scheduled pick-up time for the tour, please contact our office IMMEDIATELY. An alternative pick-up location may be arranged at the customer's expense, subject to availability. Any guest who misses their tour entirely will forfeit their seat on the tour. No refunds will be issued.
* For child under 8 years old:
Please note that for your child's safety, we require you to bring a child safety seat or booster seat for all children that are not at least 8 years of age or 4' 9" or 144 cm in height as dictated by California State Law. You will be required to provide your own child seat on all motor vehicle tours. Failure to provide a seat for your child will result in forfeiture of your seats on the tour without refund. If your child is 8 years or older or 4'9" in height you do not need to provide a child seat, however, please let us know.
* We will assess a cleaning fee of up to $100 for any passenger who permanently stains or renders this vehicle temporarily unfit for passengers due to spillage of any substance such that the vehicle must be taken out of service and cleaned.
* This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
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Don was amazing! We had a great day on the Wine Lovers day trip to Napa. We got to see 4 very different wineries, had a delicious lunch from a local deli, and had more wine than you could shake a stick at! Be advised that the ticket price only includes the cost for 2 tastings - you will need to pay if you want to taste at the other too. Don was the highlight for sure - very knowledgeable and friendly.
Don was amazing! We had a great day on the Wine Lovers day trip to Napa. We got to see 4 very different wineries, had a delicious lunch from a local deli, and had more wine than you could shake a stick at! Be advised that the ticket price only includes the cost for 2 tastings - you will need to pay if you want to taste at the other too. Don was the highlight for sure - very knowledgeable and friendly.
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ust wanted to drop you a line to thank you again for a great tour. Your knowledge was great and really added to the experience. Wonder if the gals drank all the wine that night! Hope things are going well. Back to the same ole same old here at work in Atlanta. Take care.