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Cancellation Policy
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If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
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If you cancel between 6 and 3 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 per cent cancellation fee.
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If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 per cent cancellation fee.
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Starpoints:
- Complimentary downtown area & airport hotel pickup and return included on this tour.
- Enjoy the drive into Wine Country in our air-conditioned luxury motor coach.
- Cross the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge.
- Visit both hi-tech modern wineries and classic mom & pop style wineries on this tour.
- Learn the history of wine and how wines are made!
- Enjoy free wine tasting at the wineries we visit.
- Let us show you how to pick the perfect California varietals!
- Indulge in a tasty lunch at one of the wineries (meal not included).
- Stop for a lunch break in Yountville.
- Don't forget your camera - you won't want to miss a single photo opportunity of Wine Country.
Description
Let our friendly and knowledgeable driver-guide pick you up from your downtown San Francisco or airport hotel in our air-conditioned motor coach for your for an educational tour of California's wine country. (Fisherman's Wharf area hotel guests will meet directly at our departure point at Fisherman's Wharf.)
Learn about the history of wine and how wines are made as you educate your palate with lessons on wine tasting, the fermentation process and difference between each variety!
Also, you'll learn how to choose the perfect wine based on your newly acquired knowledge of California varietals as you discover the difference between California wines and their European counterparts.
Here are a few wineries we may visit on the day of your tour:
Nicholson Ranch Winery:
Nicholson Ranch Winery is planted in one of the most prized grape-growing regions. This family-owned artisan winery produces premium grapes for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah.
Madonna Estate:
Located in the world-renowned Carneros region, the Bartolucci family has found success with their organically grown grapes and Estate Bottled wines. In addition to practicing natural farming methods, they also combine traditional and modern winemaking techniques.
Sutter Home Winery:
Established in the late 1800s, Sutter Home has become a household name for its creation of White Zinfandel in the early 1970s. It has become the second largest, independent family-run winery in the United States.
Enjoy a wonderful sampling of California varietals (wine tasting included). Then, after your educational day in Napa and Sonoma, we'll return you to Fisherman's Wharf or your downtown San Francisco or airport area hotel.
Please note: Winery locations and itinerary may change due to traffic or a previously booked special event at the location.
Please Note: Roundtrip transportation from downtown & San Francisco Airport area hotels available. If your hotel is located within 2 blocks of our departure point, you will meet us directly at the Wharf.
Children must be at least 5 years old to participate on this tour. All guest who wish to take part in the free wine tasting or purchase bottles from the various wineries must be at least 21 years old with a valid photo ID.
Reviews & ratings from fellow travelers
Read what other travelers think about the Napa & Sonoma Valley Wine Tour (Day Trips from SF). We only accept reviews from actual, confirmed travelers who purchased the tour / activity from us, so you can be sure the reviews are unbiased and authentic.
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Gordy was great. Fun day. If you are looking for a super snobby high end tour, this isnt it. But for a relaxing day with a fun and knowledgeable driver who picks you up from San Fran, its great.
Reviewed by: Anonymous, USA, August 2010
The Wine Country tour was a wonderful experience for my husband and I. We totally enjoyed ourselves. Thanks a million!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, USA, August 2010
Gordy is awesome. I have the pleasure of having the "Gordy experience" now three times!! Hes fantastic, pleasant, and willing to accommodate, Great work!
Reviewed by: MEGAN L., USA, August 2010
There were 7 in our group and we had a great time. having the bus pick us up at our hotel was very helpful, although we were not told that our bus would first go to the tour office location, where we spent about 20 minutes, so that was a bit of a surprise, but not terrible. The bus driver, "Gordy," was a font of information, so much so that after hearing him speak for the first hour, I asked him, "How do you do that?" (referring to his memory). He is clearly in the right business and also an excellent driver. The wineries were each a bit different in their presentation, demonstrating their own unique personality of staff and procedures. No doubt that everyone was friendly, informative and helpful. Gordy and the staff of the winery wanted to give us the best experience to ensure we got the most of out wine tasting. I liked the fact that Gordy provided us with an amazing variety of information, not just about wine, but about the history of the Napa/Sonoma wineries and their owners. He offered insights that you wouldnt get by reading a brochure. He also drew our attention to almost all the wineries we passed along the way, telling us something about each one and also their owners. It was like being let it in on Napa/Sonoma "insider information" - very entertaining and interesting. We had lunch at a restaurant (cant remember name) with a wonderful umbrella covered deck near where the bus stopped in Napa -- a little bit of a wait, but it was worth it to sit outside. I think we picked the most convenient, friendly, economical, and scenic place to eat that also served a delicious lunch, which just happened to be steps from our bus. Awesome food - wonderful staff. Of course, everyone had the option of choosing their own restaurant at Gordys suggestion, one of our party even scooted over to the nearby bakery to pick up some sweets, which did not disappoint. It was a wonderful experience and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the San Francisco area.
Reviewed by: ELLEN, USA, August 2010
Our guide was absolutely outstanding. feel like i should have paid more for the work that he did. He made the trip memorable and would highly recommend this to anyone, regardless if they are wine drinkers or not. It was a history lesson of sorts, but always highly entertaining and never tedious. Keep this guy, he is an absolute star for your organization.
thanks again,
nick
Reviewed by: Nick D., USA, July 2010
from start to finish, this tour was wonderful! Everything was very organized and ran right on time. Our driver was extremely informative, providing us history and information about San Francisco, neighboring communities, and, of course, wine, as we drove through the beautiful hills and into wine country. A fantastic day!
Reviewed by: Taylor D., USA, July 2010
Absolutely wonderful.......The Driver was excellent, very knowledgable.....All in all a wonderful experience.
Reviewed by: elaine f., Bermuda, June 2010
Wonderfully knowledgeable driver/tour leader. Good value for money although would have loved to go to domaine chandon.
Reviewed by: Claire L., Australia, June 2010
Extremely well organized tour. Driver was extremely knowledgeable of area. GREAT TOUR!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed by: Henry P., USA, June 2010
The tour is as described. The driver was very entertaining and explained a lot of things while going to the wineires.
We visited three very good wineries which offered tastings of their wine that isnt often available in supermarkets.
The quality of Californians wine by the way is excellent.
The tour is professional and always in time, I highly recommend it. With a car you can probably see more, but then
you cant drink!!
Reviewed by: Anonymous, Germany, June 2010
Recent photos from fellow travelers
Here are recent candid photos of the Napa & Sonoma Valley Wine Tour (Day Trips from SF). If you want to share your own tour photos, simply email your photos to tourphotos@thereservationcenter.com with your Booking ID Number. Please note: We only accept photos from actual, confirmed travelers to San Francisco who purchased this tour / activity directly from us. Thanks in advance for sharing!
Signpost of the wineries
Signpost of the wineries
Photo by: Amanda H, Australia, April 2010
Intro to the winery
Intro to the winery
Photo by: Amanda H, Australia, April 2010
Madonna Estate
Madonna Estate
Photo by: Amanda H, Australia, April 2010
Vines
Vines
Photo by: Amanda H, Australia, April 2010
Tasting time!
Tasting time!
Photo by: Amanda H, Australia, April 2010
V. Sattui
V. Sattui
Photo by: Amanda H, Australia, April 2010
Cheese!
Cheese!
Photo by: Amanda H, Australia, April 2010
Chateau
Chateau
Photo by: Amanda H, Australia, April 2010
Vineyards
Vineyards
Photo by: Amanda H, Australia, April 2010
Signpost of wineries
Signpost of wineries
Photo by: Amanda P, United States of America, April 2010
