Napa and Sonoma Wine Education Tour with Lunch

Itinerary
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Pass By: San Francisco, San Francisco, California

The tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel and a journey north across the Golden Gate Bridge. You will be immediately rewarded with sweeping views of the San Francisco Bay: Alcatraz Island, the city skyline, and the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean are just a few of the picturesque vistas from this remarkable bridge.

Pass By: Marin Headlands, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, CA 94965

Next, we’ll wind our way through the coastal mountains of the Marin Headlands and past Mt. Tamalpais (the highest point in the North Bay region), leaving the rush of the city behind and setting the pace for a relaxing day out in the country.

Pass By: Sonoma Valley, Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California

Once in Sonoma County, dairy farms and vineyards provide an inspiring introduction to the rolling hills and beautiful valleys that have supplied the world with fantastic wines for over 60 years. Your professional guide will give you details about the region, wine, and the day's itinerary so that you can truly appreciate your experience.

Stop At: Benziger Family Winery, 1883 London Ranch Rd, Glen Ellen, CA 95442-9728

The first stop will be the Benziger Family Winery & Biodynamic Vineyard, where you will enjoy a close-up look at the vineyards, fermentation facility, and crush pad on a comfortable tram tour. You’ll also have a chance to walk through their barrel caves! The tour is approximately 45 minutes long, and includes a special tasting of Benziger's biodynamic and other award-winning wines. After your tasting, enjoy your picnic lunch in a quiet spot at one of the local wineries, surrounded by views of the beautiful countryside and vineyards.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Napa Valley, Napa Valley, California

In the afternoon, you will head over to famed Napa County for more wine tasting in Oakville, Yountville, or in the town of Napa. The landscape of rolling hills laced with rows of wine grapes is impressive and will provide a romantic backdrop for memorable photographs.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Marin Headlands, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, CA 94965

On the return trip, you’ll make one more photo stop above the Golden Gate Bridge - a must-do if you've never witnessed the awe-inspiring view of San Francisco from the Marin Headlands!

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: San Francisco, San Francisco, California

At the end of the tour you will return to your San Francisco accommodations (around 6pm).

• Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
• Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
• Departure point: Traveler pickup is offered. You will be asked for your location in the checkout and your booking confirmation will contain more details.
• Duration: 10 hours (Approx.)
• Departure Time: null

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Narrated guided tour
• Benziger Winery Tram Tour ($30 retail value)
• Organic, local picnic lunch (choice of turkey, ham, roast beef, or vegetarian sandwich)
• Wine tasting at 3 unique wineries (some tasting fees may apply if more locations are visited; proper ID required for tasting)
• Eco-friendly transportation in a biofueled mini-coach
• Lunch
• Entry/Admission - Benziger Family Winery
• Gratuities
• Winery tasting fees may apply

• Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
• Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
• A Smile!

Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.

• Not wheelchair accessible
• Minimum drinking age is 21 years
• Stroller accessible
• Near public transportation
• Infant seats available
• Most travelers can participate
• Face masks required for travelers in public areas
• Face masks required for guides in public areas
• Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
• Social distancing enforced throughout experience
• Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
• Gear/equipment sanitized between use
• Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
• Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
• This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
• This tour/activity will have a maximum of 13 travelers
• Confirmation will be received at time of booking