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Napa Valley

Indulge yourself in luxury on this full-day tour of California’s wine regions from San Francisco. Visit 3 different wineries for tasting and a tour, and enjoy a stop at historic Downtown Sonoma Square. Take in panoramic views of California on the way toward Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley, 2 of Northern California’s famous wine regions. Enjoy the services as a professional guide for a tour featuring wine tastings at 3 of the local partner's favorite wineries. At each winery, learn about wine-making techniques on a tour of the estate, and enjoy extraordinary wines at your tastings. In addition to visiting wineries, your professional guide will take you to see other famous sites in California’s wine country, including a lunch stop at the historic Downtown Sonoma Square. Here, enjoy eclectic dining options and boutique shopping during your lunch break.

Discover Napa Valley on a guided tour from San Francisco. Visit two select wineries and taste a variety of wines with an expert host for an experience sure to impress both novices and wine connoisseurs alike. Start your afternoon with a picturesque drive over the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and take in breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline. Then, journey through the charming seaside town of Sausalito, known for its stunning vistas and Mediterranean-inspired architecture. During your journey to the wineries, admire the sight of lush, vine-covered hillsides. Your host will guide you through each winery and give you an inside look at their family histories, fermentation processes, barrel-aging, and bottling techniques as you meet the winemakers. After learning about the winemaking process, taste some award-winning varietals, with 3 to 5 tastings at each winery. Savor the unique flavors and aromas of signature blends. Finally, enjoy a scenic drive back over the Golden Gate Bridge, watching the sunset on the Pacific Ocean.

Explore the picturesque Napa Valley, the most celebrated wine region in North America, on a small guided group wine tour. Discover world-renowned wine and its unique scenic landscape. Visit boutique wineries that are hand-picked by your tour guide. Enjoy your guide’s stories and information about the wine-making process. Marvel at extraordinary views of Napa Valley. Eat a tasty picnic lunch served at a winery. Taste delicious wines (tasting fees not included), stroll through the wineries and have the picture-perfect day in Napa Valley.

Join the Original San Francisco Cable Car wine tour on the Napa Valley wine trolley and learn about the region's famous wines. Ride an open-air cable car between each winery and enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the charming locations. Meet by the Oxbow Public Market in Napa at 10:00 am and set off on your journey to various wineries within the region. You will visit 3 of the following wineries: Cosentino, Napa Cellars, Freemark Abbey, Rutherford Ranch Winery and Monticello Winery. Be enchanted by the fantastic scenery as you feel the cool winds and warm sun of Napa Valley’s Mediterranean climate while breathing in the fresh air. Your tour guide will provide light-hearted commentary during the journey. Learn more about wine in a relaxed and accessible atmosphere. Have a delicious lunch within a special scenic location at one of the wineries. After your journey through Napa Valley, head back to the Oxbow Public Market to finish the tour.

Immerse yourself in a luxury experience on this full-day tour of California's wine regions from San Francisco. Taste the finest wines at three carefully selected partner wineries and enjoy a tour of their estates to learn about winemaking techniques. During your journey to the wineries, admire the sight of lush, vine-covered hillsides. Your host will guide you through each winery and give you an inside look at their family histories, fermentation processes, barrel-aging, and bottling techniques as you meet the winemakers. After learning about the winemaking process, taste some award-winning varietals, with 3 to 5 tastings at each winery. Savor the unique flavors and aromas of signature blends. Take in breathtaking views of California's rolling hills as you pass through Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley, two of Northern California's most famous wine regions. And when it's time to refuel, we'll stop at the historic Downtown Sonoma Square, where you can enjoy eclectic dining options and boutique shopping during your lunch break. Finally, enjoy a scenic drive back over the Golden Gate Bridge, watching the sun's rays fall on the Pacific Ocean.

Your tour departs from Fisherman's Wharf at midday and we head north, crossing San Francisco’s most iconic landmark - the Golden Gate Bridge. Take in the breathtaking views of the San Francisco skyline and Alcatraz Island while riding across the 1.7-mile span of the bridge. The tour continues through the charming seaside town of Sausalito and then passes through Marin County into the world famous wine regions Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley. Enjoy the drive through the beautiful scenery with magnificent vineyards along the way, and visit two highly regarded wineries for delicious wine tastings and an exclusive estate tour. A wine expert will introduce the fermentation process, barrel aging, and bottling, and you will be able to taste some of the best wines yourself. Towards the end of the day, enjoy the scenic drive back to San Francisco, crossing the Golden Gate Bridge once more as the sun slowly starts to set into the Pacific Ocean!

Travel through the lush Napa Valley countryside and experience the pleasures of the past. Back to the romance and luxury of the golden age of train travel of the early 1900s, when guests explored the trains beyond their private quarters. Back to a time when a journey was meant to be savored from start to finish. Fresh California gourmet meals are crafted by the chef and his passionate culinary team in one of three onboard kitchens. Located immediately next to each dining area, you will be encouraged to explore the train, visit the kitchen cars and see the chefs in action. Choose the Gourmet Express for lunch when the sun is bright and high in the sky. For something even more romantic, come onboard for the evening dinner. In the spring and summer, Napa Valley’s vineyards are bathed in beautiful, golden hour sunlight for most of the way, with the opportunity to see some spectacular Napa sunsets. In the Fall and the Winter, when the train departs after sunset, you will experience the romance and adventure of an antique train traveling through the dark, starlit Napa Valley night.

On this Napa Valley wine tasting tour from San Francisco, be delighted with the history, architecture, gardens, and memorable toasts. Your wine enthusiast guide will prepare you for touring and tasting reserve wines at the Castello di Amorosa and two other celebrated Napa Valley wineries. Your San Francisco wine tour to Napa Valley begins enjoying the views from the Bay Bridge. As you travel, learn how Napa’s microclimates and soil types combine to produce the world’s best winemaking grapes – Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc. First Tasting. Corks pop first at Castello di Amorosa, a medieval-styled Tuscan castle winery constructed with authentic 13th-century European materials and furnishings. On your way to vaulted wine cellars, check out the moat, drawbridge, towers, courtyards, and armory. Thankfully, Castello di Amorosa puts the same love and attention into its elegant, intensely flavored, and well-balanced wines. Next, your Napa wine tasting tour makes a fun photo stop at the Napa Valley Welcome Sign. Your lunch break is in charming Calistoga, California. Among its hot springs, elegant spas and yoga studios, you’ll have no trouble finding the perfect lunch spot and perhaps sampling another locally crafted wine with your meal. Second Tasting. Experience the charm of V. Sattui Winery, established in 1885 by Vittorio Sattui. Enjoy an elevated seated tasting led by expert staff at this family-run winery. Brooks Painter, a nationally renowned winemaker, skillfully blends tradition and innovation to craft award-winning wines, often scoring above 90 points. Dive into a world of exceptional wines and rich history, all in the welcoming atmosphere of this celebrated winery. Third Tasting. Discover the essence of Carneros AVA at a property once nurtured by the Michael Mondavi Family Estate, nestled among undulating hills of vineyards. Ru Vango, meaning "Road to Art," aptly describes the winery, whose tasting salon is adorned with exquisite Winn Slavin Fine Art. Relax on the wrap-around porch with panoramic views of sun-drenched vines, and indulge in a reserve flight of three complex wines. These selections are crafted from grapes cultivated at 2000 feet above sea level, caressed by the cool breezes of San Pablo Bay, promising a memorable tasting experience. On the journey back to San Francisco, we’ll make one last stop (weather permitting) at a scenic lookout point with sweeping views of the Golden Gate Bridge so you can capture some keepsake photos of the San Francisco skyline.

Avoid crowded bus tours and head to the Napa and Sonoma wineries that interest you most on this guided tour. The local guide will recommend some wineries for tours and tastings, but you’ll make the final decisions. You’ll be picked up by private car at the location of your choice in San Francisco and head north into wine country. Enjoy a scenic drive from San Francisco to California’s Napa Wine Country. During your tour, visit between 2 and 3 wineries. When you get hungry, benefit from your guide's local expertise to find a delicious restaurant.

Experience the beautiful city of Napa while being on board an authentic sidecar with one of our professional sidecarists. Napa is one of the most historic communities in California. Discover the local area, one award-winning winery, and other various landmarks as you immerse yourself in Napa's storied history and culture. Meet the team at Vinter's Collective and see all the breathtaking views that this wine country has to offer. See amazing viewpoints, learn about the areas culture, and see historic architecture. What you can expect: - 90-minute motorcycle adventure visiting several historic landmarks throughout the area - Private chauffeur experience in your own personal tandem sidecar -Traveling to multiple scenic destinations in the area