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California's Wine Country featuring San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma Valley
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California's Wine Country reveals its wealth of epicurean treasures on this 7 day Explorations tour. Enjoy a 2-night stay in San Francisco. Learn the secrets of champagne during a tour at Korbel. See olive oil freshly created. Meet an artisanal cheese maker who shares knowledge as well as fine cheeses. Learn the art of pairing wines and food at VIANSA Winery & Marketplace. Stroll among the old growth redwoods in Muir Woods National Monument. Sit back in a restored Pullman car on the Napa Valley Wine Train. Highlights
Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman's Wharf, Muir Woods, Napa & Sonoma Valleys, Viansa Winery & Marketplace, Napa Valley Wine Train, Korbel, Bodega Bay, Glen Ellen Collette Experience Take time to walk through the home to some of the world's tallest trees at Muir Woods.Spend 4 relaxing nights in the heart of California's wine country.Enjoy an exquisite lunch aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train.A cellar tour of Korbel teaches you the secrets of champagne making. |
| Call (800) 439-6804 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8876757 | | Collette Vacations | | Offer valid through 2/28/2010 | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | San Francisco | San Francisco, California : On this exciting tour you will experience the vibrancy of San Francisco and explore the beautiful countryside of the Napa and Sonoma valleys. Traveling through this world-renowned region, gain an understanding of wine culture and production through private discussions with vineyard experts and sample locally made food during culinary tours and tastings. Today you arrive in the stunning "City by the Bay", San Francisco. This wonderful city is celebrated for its colorful culture, breathtaking setting, temperate climate and picturesque waterfront. | | Day 2 | San Francisco | San Francisco : This morning you will be met by a local guide for a sightseeing tour of the city. Highlights include the Twin Peaks, Seal Rocks and the Golden Gate Bridge. The remainder of the day is free to independently explore the best of what San Francisco has to offer. Ride the famed cable car, take a bay cruise, shop along the waterfront, or visit one of the cities' famous museums - the choice is yours! Tonight, gather with your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner on Fisherman's Wharf. | | Day 3 | Santa Rosa | San Francisco - Sonoma - Santa Rosa : Only a few miles north of San Francisco, across the famed Golden Gate Bridge in an isolated canyon, is the old-growth coastal redwood forest of Muir Woods National Monument, named for famed naturalist, John Muir. Stroll through 1000-year-old giant trees towering 260 feet high and find out why the sun seldom hits the ground! Continue your travels into the verdant Sonoma. Long known as the epicenter of California wine and cuisine, this sun drenched valley features small towns nestled in the curve of the hills and vineyards and farms dotting the landscape. Upon arrival in Sonoma visit VIANSA WINERY & MARKETPLACE: where you will enjoy a tour followed by a private lecture on food and wine pairing and explore the marketplace. | | Day 4 | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa - Napa Valley - Santa Rosa : All aboard!! Arrive at the Napa Valley Station for a wine symposium and tasting before you board the Napa Valley Wine Train. The Napa Valley Railroad Company was founded in 1864 by Samuel Brannan. In 1885 the Southern Pacific Railroad Company purchased the line and it continued in operation for the next 102 years until sold to the Napa Valley Wine Train, Inc. in 1987. Today, the train offers a splendidly restored 1915 Pullman car that takes you through the beautiful Napa Valley. Enjoy an exquisite lunch aboard and see for yourself why this journey has been rated as one of the "20 Best Rail Experiences in the World." | | Day 5 | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa - Bodega Bay - Santa Rosa : Start your day with a visit to the Kendall Jackson Wine Center. Upon arrival, enjoy a tour of the winery and learn the process of winemaking from one of the staff at this world-famous wine center. Following the tour, enjoy a tasting before taking time to explore the beautifully manicured gardens. Next, travel to one of the most well-known champagne makers in the United States, Korbel. Enjoy a cellar tour to learn the process of making champagne followed by a tasting of select champagnes. Following this quintessential Sonoma experience, travel along the beautiful and rugged California coast to the quaint fishing village of Bodega Bay, made famous as the location for Alfred Hitchcock's movie "The Birds." Your day winds down as you return to your hotel traveling through Sonoma Valley's picturesque landscape lined with farms and vineyards. | | Day 6 | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa - Glen Ellen - Sonoma - Santa Rosa : Spend the day exploring the flavors of Sonoma! Begin your day in the village of Glen Ellen. During your visit discover the step-by-step milling process of how olive oil is made. Following your tour, partake in a tasting and judge for yourself which one suits your palate. Next, learn about the art of chocolate truffle making during a "sweet" and informative stop. No visit to wine country would be complete without learning about wine's most favored pairing - cheese. Visit an artisanal cheese maker to learn about the process of making cheese, followed by a tasting. Then visit the town of Sonoma and enjoy some free time to explore Sonoma Plaza, a National Historic Landmark, framed with lovingly preserved adobe buildings housing unique shops and restaurants. Tonight will be the highlight of your trip with a special dinner where you will toast your great trip to San Francisco and the wine country of California. | | Day 7 | Tour Concludes | Sonoma Valley - Tour Concludes : Your tour ends in the Sonoma Valley this morning. |
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Tour prices are Land Only rates based on per person double occupancy. Please call your agent for triple or child occupancy rates. Taxes and fees are additional for tours that feature a cruise; port taxes are not included in the prices shown. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. |
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