Napa and Sonoma Valleys Full-Day Wine Tour From San Francisco
9 hours
Group 1+
English
9 hours
What you'll do
Let your guide handle the driving and relax as you sip your way through Northern California’s wine country. After leaving the city of San Francisco in the morning, settle into a luxury coach equipped with onboard amenities including reclining seats. Hear tales of Spanish missionaries and Gold Rush fortune seekers from your guide as you cruise across the Golden Gate Bridge and through the rolling green hills and pastures of Sonoma Valley. Your first stop is Roche Winery. Sip different varietals in the tasting plaza and enjoy a walking tour of the Roche family’s Tipperary vineyards. Your host will lead you through the winery, including a sampling of their latest vintage right from their barrels. Next, enjoy a tasting at Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, which specializes in Italian-style wines. Indulge your appetite with a stop for lunch (own expense) at Sonoma Square Plaza, one of the largest plazas in California, and pick from multiple charming restaurants. Afterwards, head to a leading Napa Valley winery, Madonna Estate, to taste a range of premium wines. Back on the coach, savor the late afternoon sun and your wine-induced glow on the return drive to San Francisco. Enjoy a quick photo stop at the Golden Gate Bridge before getting dropped off at Fisherman’s Wharf or Union Square in San Francisco. Please note: Depending on the day of your tour, the order of the wineries you visit, as well as which wineries you visit, could change depending on availability and other determining factors.
Highlights
Full-day trip from San Francisco to Sonoma and Napa Valley wineries
Visit popular wineries, with all tastings and tours included
Drive over the Golden Gate Bridge for views of the Bay Area
Learn about the history of winemaking from your expert guide
Itinerary
- 1San Francisco Bay with its stunning views from the Bay Bridge to the Golden Gate bridge offer the perfect beginning of your journey with Gray Line San Francisco. The infamous prison island Alcatraz is centered in the middle of the bay. A must do while visiting San Francisco.
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The tour crosses the iconic Golden Gate Bridge with a photo stop. This will allow the opportunity to experience this historic structure from up-close and see the beauty of the San Francisco Bay. Once you disembark the coach, you will have plenty of time to take photos, and enjoy the panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay and San Francisco Skyline.
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Our first stop will take you to Roche family boutique winery. where they offer over 35 years of award-winning wine making experience, several vineyard designate wines, varietals, and blends, as well as their famous down-to-earth Irish hospitality. The Roche Family welcomes you to visit either our Sonoma winery tasting room where we offer daily barrel tastings, indoor and outdoor wine tasting bars, light bites, and a shaded outdoor tasting patio with fireplaces.
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The Jacuzzi Family Vineyard produces wines that are characteristically and traditionally Italian, with traces of Californian influences. Located in the beautiful Sonoma County, the vineyard sells award-winning wines such as the classic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but also features exciting varieties like Barbera and Sangiovese, among other vintages. Join our tour and try the delicious wines in a lavish, verdant setting.
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Lunch Time! After all the wine tasting it is necessary to refuel with some unique culinary fare.
The quaint streets are filled with cafes, restaurants and shops with multiple options for your lunch experience.
Remember after lunch there is still another winery to end the day.
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No visit to northern California is complete without a trip to Napa Valley. We take you through the heart of wine country. It is known for hundreds of hillside vineyards, showing off some of the most reknowen and award winning wines of California.
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Madonna Estate:
Their wines have been handcrafted and family owned in Napa Valley for nearly a century. They are created from 100 percent organically grown grapes, located in the Carneros region of the Napa Valley.
None of the wines available for purchase are found in any retail stores.
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On our way back to San Francisco, we will cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and once again, you will have the opportunity to admire the stunning views of the Bay Area as we drive you to your drop off location.
What's Included
Transport by air-conditioned motor-coach
Wine-tastings fees at 3 wineries
Certified professional Driver Tour Guide
Choose from two departure locations in San Francisco: Fisherman's Wharf or Union Square
Winery and vineyard tours
What's not included
Gratuities
Additional food and drinks, unless specified
No Hotel Pick-ups or Drop offs (Pick up from 2 departure zones only)
Notes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age for wine tasting is 21 years.
Please note: Depending on the day of your tour, the order of the wineries you visit, as well as which wineries you visit could change depending on availability and other determining factors. Please see tour description as an example of a typical itinerary, your wine tour will include a visit to 3 of the following wineries: Jacuzzi Family Vineyards, BR-Cohn, Roche, Madonna Estate, Robledo Family Winery, Ru-Vango or Muscardini
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Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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