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from $1759.00
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MEALS:
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Welcome reception
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American breakfast daily
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2 lunches
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1 dinner, and aFarewell Celebration
Dinner in Napa.
SUPERIOR
HOTELS:
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SAN
FRANCISCO Westin
St. Francis
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NAPA
Embassy Suites Hotel Napa Valley
INCLUDED
FEATURES:
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SAN
FRANCISCO:
Welcome reception; city sightseeing; San Francisco
Bay cruise
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SONOMA: Visit Roche Winery; picnic lunch at Viansa
Winery; wine blending seminar at Ravenswood; visit
Solano San Francisco Mission & General Vallejo’s
home; twilight tasting at Buena Vista Winery
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NAPA: Lunch journey on the Napa Valley Wine Train;
visit Mumm Napa, Calistoga Cellars, visit COPIA:
the American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts;
Farewell Celebration Dinner
INSIDE
VISITS
Inside visits and special features are shown in
UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission
charges when applicable
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Welcome
to the Golden State! On this magnificent eight-day trip blend
the sights of sophisticated San Francisco with California’s renowned
wine country. Start in San Francisco, one of the world’s most
beautiful cities, 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 up the rugged coast through
the Salinas Valley to Monterey and onto spectacular 17-Mile drive,
ending in the posh resort town of Carmel. Next, spend four nights
getting to know Napa and Sonoma. Wineries visited include Roche,
Viansa, Ravenswood, Buena Vista, MUMM, and Calistoga Cellars.
A highlight of this trip is the relaxing train journey aboard
the infamous Napa Valley Wine Train, featuring beautiful scenery
and spectacular food. On your last evening, indulge in a special
Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner hosted by your Tour Director.
Itinerary:
Day
1 San Francisco. Welcome
to the Golden State! This evening mix and mingle with your traveling
companions at the welcome reception where your Tour Director will
prepare you for your upcoming adventure. (WR)
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. Afterwards 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 opt to join an optional excursion that takes you to one
of the natural wonders of the world, Yosemite National Park.
Day 4 San Francisco–Sonoma County–Napa California
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 and Sonoma County
Enjoy a morning at leisure. Have you ever wondered what it would
be like to be a wine maker? Today is your chance with a Zinfandel
Wine BLENDING SEMINAR AT RAVENSWOOD. Be creative and craft your
own vintage, the bottle will be corked and ready for transport
home to share with your friends. Visit the SOLANO DE SAN FRANCISCO
MISSION and GENERAL VALLEJO'S HOME. Enjoy free time in the town
square before visiting BUENA ViSTA WINERY; dating back to 1857,
it’s the oldest winery still in operation. A special educational
TWILIGHT TASTING awaits. Learn how different wines pair with various
savory and sweet flavors. (B)
Day
6 Napa Valley. The Wine Train
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 three-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 COPIA: THE AMERICAN CENTER FOR
WINE, FOOD AND THE ARTS. Enjoy free time to stroll through this
fun, interactive center. Be sure to visit the center’s gardens
and see the display of copper cookware owned by Julia Child, an
advisor in the creation of COPIA. Next, a drive through the Napa
Valley, past the Culinary Institute of America, 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 the splendid CALISTOGA CELLARS for a guided tour of their barrel
aging cellar topped off with a special tasting straight from the
barrel. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special GLOBUS
FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER. Wonderful conversation and cuisine
make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,D)
Day
8 Napa–San Francisco
Head to San Francisco International Airport this morning for tour
guests with homebound flights. (Please schedule flights after
noon.) The coach then continues into downtown where the tour ends.
(B)
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