GLOBUS: SAN FRANCISCO & CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY (AL)
8 days from San Francisco to San Francisco
Welcome to California, the Golden State! This magnificent escorted tour blends the sights of sophisticated San Francisco with California's renowned wine country. Start your vacation in San Francisco with a sightseeing tour and cruise across San Francisco Bay. Spend a day at leisure experiencing the city on your own or take an optional excursion to Carmel and Monterey. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and visit the Mediterranean-style village of Sausalito, where you have free time to explore the trendy shops and galleries, open-air cafes, and breathtaking views. Next, spend four nights getting to know the celebrated wine regions of Napa and Sonoma. Wineries visited include Roche, Viansa, Sebastiani, Buena Vista (the oldest winery in California still in operation), Mumm, V. Sattui, and Envy. A highlight of this vacation is the relaxing train journey aboard the famous Napa Valley Wine Train, featuring beautiful scenery and spectacular food. On your last evening, indulge in a special Globus farewell dinner at the Wine Spectator's Greystone Restaurant at the Culinary Institute of America. This spectacular escorted tour through California's wine country, including the Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley, ends back in San Francisco.
HOTELS
San Francisco Omni San Francisco (MD), Napa Napa Valley Embassy Suites (SF)
HOTELS
San Francisco Omni San Francisco (MD), Napa Napa Valley Embassy Suites (SF)
Call (954) 796-9006 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8654273
- Tour Operator
- Globus
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | San Francisco | Welcome to the Golden State! At 6:30 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. |
| Day 2 | San Francisco | Morning sightseeing in one of the world's most beautiful cities, famous for its natural harbor, lush parks, cable cars, and bustling docks. Your tour includes Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, Fisherman's Wharf, and much more. Afterward, sit back and relax as you enjoy a CRUISE across San Francisco Bay. Tonight, you may want to venture back to Fisherman's Wharf for dinner at one of the area's famous restaurants. (B) |
| Day 3 | San Francisco | Today is at leisure to explore San Francisco on your own. Alternatively, you may want to join an optional excursion that takes you to Carmel and Monterey. (B) |
| Day 4 | Napa | This morning, cross the famous Golden Gate Bridge and visit the pristine waterfront community of Sausalito. Free time to explore this quaint Mediterranean-style village's shops, galleries, and breathtaking views. Continue to Sonoma County and visit family-owned ROCHE WINERY in the Carneros region to tour their vineyards and taste their award-winning wines. A short drive brings you to VIANSA WINERY & ITALIAN MARKETPLACE for a picnic-style lunch and time to enjoy their beautiful gardens and market. Check into your hotel with time to savor their daily wine reception. (B,L) |
| Day 5 | Napa & Sonoma County | Enjoy some time this morning at leisure. Take a historical tour of SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS before free time in the town square. Next, visit BUENA VISTA WINERY. Dating back to 1857, it's the oldest California winery still in operation. A special educational FOOD & WINE PAIRING awaits. Learn how different wines pair with various savory and sweet flavors. (B,D) |
| Day 6 | Napa Valley | Late this morning, board a luxurious Pullman lounge car and enjoy a relaxing TRAIN JOURNEY through the lush Napa Valley. Relive the days of elegant rail travel while enjoying a sumptuous 3-course lunch on board. This afternoon, learn how famous champagne maker MUMM makes its California sparkling wine in the traditional French method at MUMM NAPA. Sample a glass of their bubbly to toast a great day! (B,L) |
| Day 7 | Napa Valley | Start your day with a visit to V. SATTUI WINERY for a guided tour of the vineyards, production facilities, barrel room, and cellar followed by a tasting. Next, a drive through Napa Valley to the town of Calistoga, famous for its hot-water geysers. Time for lunch on your own in downtown Calistoga and to stroll the streets that retain their charm of yesteryear. Finally this afternoon, stop at ENVY WINES for a guided tour of their barrel-aging cellar and a unique tasting straight from the barrel. This evening your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at Wine Spectator's GREYSTONE RESTAURANT, located at the Culinary Institute of America. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,D) |
| Day 8 | San Francisco | Head to San Francisco International Airport this morning for guests with homebound flights. Please schedule flights after Noon. The motorcoach then continues downtown, where the vacation ends. (B) |
- Dates/Pricing
- Disclaimer
- US$ Price Details
Single Room Supplement: $784.Triple Room Reduction per person: $150.Extra nights per person in San Francisco:in single room $243; in twin room $133; in triple room $104
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-We may be able to provide you with flight arrangements from your gateway city.
-Additional accommodations before or after your tour may be available at our low prices.
Additional Information:
-Departure/arrival taxes and fares from other cities will be advised at the time of booking.
-2009, 2010 & 2011 vacation itineraries and prices are subject to change.
Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.
Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2010, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2010, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.
Not Included in the Vacation Price:
Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature.
