The California Coast Holidays
Sample itineraries
San Francisco, Sonoma & Napa Valleys -Tauck Escorted Tour
From £2295
The charms of the City by the Bay and the delights of California's wine country make this sophisticated San Francisco, Sonoma and Napa Valley tour a memorable experience. Take a private San Francisco Bay catamaran cruise with lunch by local legend Boudin Bakery... an exclusive guided tour of the Embarcadero's Ferry Terminal Building with a culinary expert... a private tram tour with lunch in a wine cave and a tasting at the Benziger Family Winery in Sonoma... and a rail journey through the region's lush vineyards featuring a gourmet lunch and tastings in a restored 1917 Pullman dining car aboard the celebrated Napa Valley Wine Train. Savor the best that northern California has to offer on the ultimate Sonoma and Napa Valley tour with Tauck!
EXCLUSIVE to Bon Voyage in the UK-
Book your Tauck Tour through Bon Voyage and enjoy return private car transfers from your home to your local airport*. Your holiday will begin in true style from the moment we collect you from your front door and assist you with your luggage. Sit back, relax and enjoy the stress free journey in a standard of car that will reflect the excellent quality of your Tauck Tour.
Prefer to make your own way? Not a problem, we will reduce the cost of your
tour accordingly.
*our exclusive door to door airport transfers is for journeys from your home to within 100 miles of your local airport.
San Francisco, Sonoma & Napa Valleys-A Tauck Escorted Tour
From £2295
per person (based on two sharing)
Price Includes:
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Return flights from the UK to San Francisco, California
- 6 nights luxury accommodation on the tour
- An exclusive guided culinary tour of the artisan food shops of San Francisco’s “Foodie Central” – the Ferry Terminal Building on the Embarcadero waterfront – with special tastings and insightful talks by an epicurean concierge
- A private Tauck catamaran cruise in San Francisco Bay with an on-board lunch from Boudin Bakery – whose original sourdough bread has been a local favorite since 1849 – enhanced by views of Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge
- An opportunity to observe modern wine-growing methods first hand on a behind-the-scenes experience at the Benziger Family Winery in Sonoma
- A rail trip through Napa Valley vineyards aboard the elegant Wine Train... featuring wine tastings and a gourmet lunch in a restored vintage 1917 Pullman dining car
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
- 14 meals (6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners); service charges, gratuities to local guides, admission fees, taxes and porterage
Tour Departure Dates 2012: (subject to availability)
- May 12th, 19th
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June 9th, 16th
- July 21st
- August 11th
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September 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
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October 13th, 20th
Prices are based on low season-Please call or email for your preferred date of travel. Please ask about our supplements for travel in Business & First Class on your flights.
Day 1 Arrive San Francisco
Your northern California and Napa Valley tour begins at 5:30 PM at Le Méridien San Francisco*. A transfer is included from San Francisco Int'l Airport to Le Méridien San Francisco in the heart of the city's vibrant Embarcadero Center. Please join us this evening to meet your fellow California dreamers at our welcome cocktail reception and dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation : Le Méridien San Francisco, CA*
(*Tours of September 22nd, 29th and October 10th will stay at the Fairmont San Francisco)
Day 2 San Francisco
Get to know some of San Francisco's most famous landmarks and attractions during a morning sightseeing tour; from earthy Fisherman's Wharf to the beat generation's North Beach to the tortuously twisted Lombard Street, see the City by the Bay from literally top to bottom. Sail around San Francisco Bay on a private catamaran cruise for a 360° view of sights such as Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge, with lunch featuring the famous sourdough bread from Boudin Bakery - it's magic! Take a look at San Francisco's elegant Victorian, Italianate and Queen Anne-style architecture this afternoon, and a hands-on culinary experience with local chefs!
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Le Méridien San Francisco, CA*
(*Tours of September 22nd, 29th and October 10th will stay at the Fairmont San Francisco)Day 3 San Francisco
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A mecca for food lovers, the bayfront Ferry Terminal Building in the Embarcadero buzzes with artisan food, shops, restaurants and wine bars, in addition to fresh Farmers Market produce. Join an epicurean concierge for an unprecedented culinary experience on a customised tour of the Ferry Terminal Building, featuring exclusive tastings and speciality talks. Spend the remainder of the day at your leisure in San Francisco.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Le Meridien San Francisco , CA*
(*Tours of September 22nd, 29th and October 10th will stay at the Fairmont San Francisco)Day 4 Sonoma Valley Vineyards
Venture into the vineyard-covered landscapes of California's wine country. Enjoy a privately guided tour and tasting at the Benziger Family Winery, with lunch in a wine cave, before arrving at your spa resort in Sonoma for a three-night sta. Join the hotel's sommelier for a wine education class before dinner
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: The Lodge at Sonoma - A Renaissance Resort & Spa, Sonoma
Day 5 Napa Valley/Wine Train
Travel to the town of Napa this morning, where you'll board the celebrated Napa Valley Wine Train for a trip back to the bygone days of elegant rail travel. Dig into a gourmet lunch aboard a faithfully restored 1917 Pullman Dining Car - and sample local wines, of course - during a delightful 36-mile excursion through the valley's verdant vineyards to quaint St. Helena. Later, you may choose to stroll around the charming historic mission town of Sonoma, or just relax and enjoy all the amenities offered by your resort.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: The Lodge at Sonoma - A Renaissance Resort & Spa, Sonoma
Day 6 Wine Country
Learn the art of wine blending at the Franciscan Winery, before teaming up in a friendly winemaking competition with your fellow Tauck guests. A guided visit to the Culinary Institute of America includes a special lunch with more wine and a creative approach to dessert! Join us for a farewell reception and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: The Lodge at Sonoma - A Renaissance Resort & Spa, Sonoma
Day 7 Journey Home
Your San Francisco, Sonoma and Napa Valley tour ends at San Francisco International Airport. A transfer is included from The Lodge at Sonoma - A Renaissance Resort & Spa to San Francisco Int'l Airport (approximately 45 miles) or to Le Méridien San Francisco. Please allow a minimum of two hours for flight check-in formalities.
Meals: Breakfast
