Sonoma Valley

Tour to Sonoma California and San Francisco visiting Dry Creek, Russian River, and Alexander Valleys
March 28-April 3, 2007
Price: from $1,670 per person based on double occupancy
Exclusive of air
Other Dates arranged to suit your schedule

Package Includes:

• Round trip transfers San Francisco/Oakland International airport to Sonoma Valley Hotel
• Transportation by 15 passenger van
• Three nights in Sonoma Valley Hotel with breakfast
• Two nights in San Francisco Hotel at fisherman’s wharf with breakfast
• Dinner at Chateau Souverain, a premiere winery in the heart of Sonoma
• Wine makers dinner at the Madrona Manor
• Lunch in Healdsburg
• Wine and hors d’ouevre reception at Wilson’s winery in Sonoma
• Leisurely “investigation” of Healdsburg and its many boutique shops and restaurants
• Enjoy strolling the gardens at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery
• Tour of Korbel Champagne Cellars
• Visits to at least 4 vineyards each day in Sonoma
• The flexibility to adjust tour to accommodate needs, to visit such places as historic Glen Ellen, or spa time
• Free time to explore San Francisco
• Dinner at Italian or Chinese restaurant
• Visit to world famous Buena Vista for Irish Coffee
• Taxes and tips for meals specified
• Guide throughout to provide the personal touch

Itinerary:

Day 1 – Wednesday (Dinner)
Arrive San Francisco/Oakland International Airport. Transfer to your Hotel in Healdsburg, situated in the heart of Sonoma. Spend afternoon getting acquainted with hotel, and strolling Healdsburg’s many boutique shops, restaurants, and wine bars. Reception at Wilson Winery – Meet Ken and Diane, owner and wine maker. Tour of the winery, wine and reception with hors d’ouevres, and barrel tasting. Dinner in Healdsburg.

Day 2 – Thursday (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Breakfast at your hotel. Tour of Ferrari-Carano Vineyards, noted for having the most beautiful gardens in wine country, the most spectacular vista and a wonderful wine cellar. Visits to four wineries with wine tasting. Lunch in Healdsburg at a gourmet deli or similar eatery. Dinner at a Healdsburg restaurant. Tour guide will provide many recommendations and transportation. Hotel in Healdsburg.

Day 3 – Friday (Breakfast, Dinner)
Breakfast at your hotel Tour of Champagne Cellars and four wineries. Lunch on own. Group dinner at a wine estate with spectacular wines and vista. Hotel in Healdsburg.

Day 4 – Saturday (Breakfast, Dinner)
Breakfast at your hotel. Visits to four wineries. Lunch and shopping on your own in Sausalito. Transfers to San Francisco by Ferry. You will be met at the San Francisco Dock by your guide. Afternoon check in at your hotel San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf. Free time to explore Fisherman’s wharf or to rest and relax before dinner. Group dinner at Italian or Chinese restaurant. Transfer on own by cab or cable car with guide assistance. Late evening happy hour at Buena Vista, world famous Irish coffee bar.

Day 5 – Sunday (Breakfast, Dinner)
Breakfast at the hotel. Day free to explore San Francisco, we suggest: the “37 mile ride” including Pacific Ocean, Golden Gate Park, the Presidio, Haight Ashbury, and the Castro district by van if desired (a wonderful city tour), a trip on the bay to Sausalito or Alcatraz by ferry, and a visit to the Wine Club in San Francisco, a discount wine cellar. Dinner at a restaurant on Fisherman’s Wharf.

Day 6 – Monday (Breakfast)
Transfer to San Francisco/Oakland International airport.

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