SAN FRANCISCO, SONOMA AND NAPA VALLEYS ITINERARY:
1. Arrive San Francisco
Tour begins: 5:30 PM at The Westin San Francisco Market
Street. Welcome to one of the world’s most beloved cities, San
Francisco. Your hotel is ideally located in the heart of the
city’s South of Market (SoMa) district, with easy access to
must-see attractions. Join us this evening for a welcome
cocktail reception and dinner. Meals D
2. Explore San Francisco by Land & Sea
Explore San Francisco just about every possible way – by
cable car, catamaran and coach. Today’s sightseeing begins with
a tour of crooked Lombard Street; bustling Fisherman’s Wharf;
North Beach, noted for its 1950s beat generation; Twin Peaks;
and a look at Victorian San Francisco to view Victorian,
Italianate and Queen Anne-style architectural treasures. Then
it’s all aboard a catamaran for a private cruise – the perfect
way to experience the San Francisco Bay. Sail by Alcatraz
Island, cross under the Golden Gate Bridge for an amazing view
of this landmark, and look for sea lions that commonly frequent
these waters. Meals B
3. Sights of San Francisco
A mecca for food lovers, the bayfront Ferry Terminal
Building in the Embarcadero buzzes with artisan food shops,
restaurants and wine bars, in addition to fresh Farmers Market
produce. Join an epicurean concierge for an unprecedented
culinary experience on a customized tour of San Francisco’s
exciting food culture featuring exclusive tastings and specialty
talks. Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure in San
Francisco, exploring as you please. Meals B
4. Muir Woods / Sonoma Valley
Journey to Sonoma Valley today, one of the most famous
wine-growing regions in the world. Stop en route for a guided
visit that takes you deep within the heart of redwood groves to
Muir Woods National Monument; see magnificent centuries-old
Coast Redwood trees, averaging between 500 to 800 years old.
Arrive at your resort in Sonoma where the rest of the day is
free. Meals B
5. Wine Train / Napa Valley
Embark on a journey aboard the Wine Train through the
vineyards of Napa Valley. Return to the gracious era of elegant
rail travel on a 36-mile excursion through lush valleys that
ends in the quaint village of St. Helena; dine in a restored
1917 Pullman Dining Car, replete with rich mahogany and etched
glass. Upon your return to the resort, take a walk through
Sonoma with your Tauck Director or spend time enjoying the
resort’s amenities. Meals BLD
6. Natural Treasures of Wine Country
You may choose to start the day with an optional early
morning hot air balloon ride over the lush vineyards of the Napa
Valley (additional $245 per person); your adventure ends with a
champagne breakfast. Experience the natural treasures of
California’s wine country today during a private tour, lunch and
tasting at the Benziger Family Winery, followed by an afternoon
visit to COPIA, the American Center for Wine, Food and the Arts.
Join us for a wine and cheese reception this evening, followed
by a farewell dinner. Meals BLD
7. Journey Home
Travel from Sonoma to San Francisco (approximately 45
miles). Tour ends: 10:00 AM at San Francisco International
Airport. Allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in. Meals
B
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The charms of the fabled City by the Bay and the delights of
northern California’s lush wine country make this journey to
sophisticated San Francisco, in combination with a Sonoma and a
Napa Valley tour, a memorable experience. Explore the many
historic and cultural faces of fascinating San Francisco during
a three-night stay; take a private catamaran cruise under the
Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz Island, and an exclusive
guided tour of the Ferry Terminal Building with a culinary
expert. Then, spend three nights amidst the vineyards and
acclaimed wineries of the Sonoma and Napa Valleys. Savor a
tasting of the best that northern California can offer for
aspiring connoisseurs of cuisine and wine during your Napa
Valley tour.
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TAUCK DISCOVERIES: |
- Private Tauck Catamaran Cruise
Cruise under the Golden Gate Bridge and around Alcatraz
Island on a private catamaran cruise in San Francisco Bay.
- Sonoma Wine Tasting
Discover the heart and soul of the Sonoma Valley when you
visit the estate vineyards of the Benziger Family Winery for
a private tour, lunch and tasting.
- Epicurean Tour of Ferry Terminal Building
Join a culinary expert for an exclusive guided tour of
the Ferry Terminal Building, a landmark on the Embarcadero
waterfront, experiencing an unprecedented taste of San
Francisco treats.
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2008 DEPARTURE DATES & RATES |
7 Days from $2,250 plus airfare
(6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches & 3 Dinners)
Begins San Francisco
May 10, 24, 31
Jun 21
Jul 12, 19
Aug 9, 16
Sep 6, 13, 27
Oct 4, 11, 18
Additional departure dates may become
available as these sell out, call us for further information
Price Per Person
Double $2250 Single $2934
Triple $2226
Hot Air Balloon Option – add $245
Airfare is additional – Tauck can book your air to and
from San Francisco, for travel originating in the U.S., subject
to availability; inquire upon booking for special airfares that
may be available.
Please ask at time of booking about additional hotel nights
before your tour begins and about our comprehensive Guest
Protection Plan.
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OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS |
Night 1,2,3 The Westin San Francisco Market Street
San Francisco, California Night 4,5,6 The Lodge at Sonoma –
A Renaissance Resort & Spa
Sonoma, California
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