Wine, Rail & Redwoods 9/20-25/09

Featuring Sonoma, Napa Valley Wine Train, Burbank Gardens, COPIA Center for Culinary Arts, FLIFO Mansion, Armstrong Redwood's State Park and much more!

Days 1 - Fly to Oakland / Rohnert Park
Morning flight to Oakland where you will board your private motor coach to stop at Jack London Square for lunch on own. Then drive north over the San Francisco Bay on the Richmond & San Rafael Bridge to your hotel in Rohnert Park, located just south of Santa Rosa. Enjoy a Get Acquainted Dinner at your hotel. Doubletree Sonoma Wine Country Resort (D)

Days 2: Sonoma / Olive Oil Factory
Drive through the scenic Valley of the Moon for a morning tour of an Olive Oil factory. Then it’s on to Sonoma and the Viansa Winery for a Tuscan food & wine luncheon with winery tour. Stop in historic Sonoma for free time to explore the Mission, barracks, & the Sonoma Jack cheese shop. This afternoon, visit a top local winery for a special tour & tasting. Return to your hotel for a free evening. (B, L)

Day 3: Coastal Drive / Redwoods / Champagne Winery
Drive west to the Pacific coast at quaint Bodega Bay (location for Alfred Hitchcock's film "The Birds"). Motor north on Highway #1 along the scenic coastline to Jenner, then inland following the Russian River to the giant Sequoia trees. Stop at Armstrong Redwood’s State Park and enjoy a walking tour and free time. Next, visit Korbel Champagne Winery for a tour, tasting, and included lunch. Enjoy a free evening. (B, L)

Day 4: Napa Wine Train / Barrel Factory / COPIA
Enjoy a day trip to the world famous Napa Valley Wine Country. First, tour an oak wine barrel factory prior to boarding the Napa Valley Wine Train. Ride the rails through the scenic Napa Valley vineyards and enjoy a 3 course gourmet lunch. This afternoon, tour the COPIA Center for the Culinary Arts. Watch a food preparation demonstration, sample wines, view art, and visit the gift shop. (B, L)

Day 5: Burbank Gardens / Russian River / Peanuts Museum

Morning tour of the Luther Burbank Home & Gardens in Santa Rosa. Burbank was a world famous horticulturalist and gardener. Then drive up Highway #101 through the Russian River Wine Valley to historic Healdsburg for shopping & lunch on your own. On to a nearby famous winery for another special wine tasting. Then return to Santa Rosa to tour the Charles Schultz Museum, dedicated to the beloved “Peanuts” cartoonist. Return to your hotel and relax prior to your Farewell Dinner at a fine local restaurant. (B, D)

Day 6: FILOLI / Fly Home
Drive from Rohnert Park south across the Golden Gate Bridge, through San Francisco to Woodside. Enjoy a tour of the elegant FILOLI Mansion & Gardens. FILOLI stands for "Fight, Love, & Live" and was the home of multi–millionaire gold baron William Bourne. Lunch on your own at local restaurant. Then drive to the San Jose airport for your afternoon return flight home. (B)

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DatesTypeDepartureNightsPrice FromQuote
9/20/2009 - 9/25/2009Land only 5$1,629.00* (USD)Quote
Active/Adventure
Nature Observance
Cultural/Educational
Culinary
Classes/Instruction
Wine Tasting
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