Presented by Argonaut Tours

Day 1: Friday, July 16, 2010
San Francisco, California
Experience the vibrancy of San Francisco and explore the beautiful countryside of the Napa and Sonoma valleys. Traveling through this world-renowned region, gain an understanding of wine culture and production through private discussions with vineyard experts and sample locally made food during culinary tours and tastings. Today you arrive in the stunning "City by the Bay", San Francisco. This wonderful city is celebrated for its colorful culture, breathtaking setting, temperate climate and picturesque waterfront.

Day 2: Saturday, July 17, 2010
San Francisco
This morning you will be met by a local guide for a sightseeing tour of the city. Highlights include the Twin Peaks, Seal Rocks and the Golden Gate Bridge. The remainder of the day is free to independently explore the best of what San Francisco has to offer. Tonight, gather with your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner on Fisherman’s Wharf.
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 3: Sunday, July 18, 2010
San Francisco - Sonoma - Santa Rosa
Only a few miles north of San Francisco, across the famed Golden Gate Bridge, is the old-growth coastal redwood forest of Muir Woods National Monument, named for famed naturalist, John Muir. Stroll through 1,000-year-old giant trees towering 260 feet high and find out why the sun seldom hits the ground! Continue your travels into the verdant Napa Valley. Long known as the epicenter of California wine and cuisine, this sun drenched valley features small towns nestled in the curve of the hills and vineyards and farms dotting the landscape. Upon arrival in Sonoma, enjoy a tour of the Viansa Winery followed by a “Tuscan” wine and food pairing with an experienced wine specialist.
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 4: Monday, July 19, 2010
Santa Rosa - Napa Valley - Santa Rosa
All aboard!! Arrive at the Napa Valley Station for a wine symposium and tasting before you board the Napa Valley Wine Train. The Napa Valley Railroad Company was founded in 1864 by Samuel Brannan. In 1885 the Southern Pacific Railroad Company purchased the line and it continued in operation for the next 102 years until sold to the Napa Valley Wine Train, Inc. in 1987. Today, the train offers a splendidly restored 1915 Pullman car that takes you through the beautiful Napa Valley. Enjoy an exquisite lunch aboard while viewing the beautiful scenery.
Today Breakfast and Lunch are included.

Day 5: Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Santa Rosa - Bodega Bay - Santa Rosa
Start your day with a visit to the Kendall Jackson Wine Center. Upon arrival, enjoy a tour of the winery and learn the process of winemaking from one of the staff at this world-famous wine center. Following the tour, enjoy a tasting before taking time to explore the beautifully manicured gardens. Next, travel to one of the most well-known champagne makers in the United States, Korbel. Enjoy a cellar tour to learn the process of making champagne followed by a tasting of select champagnes. Following this quintessential Sonoma experience, travel along the beautiful and rugged California coast to the quaint fishing village of Bodega Bay, made famous as the location for Alfred Hitchcock’s movie “The Birds.” Your day winds down as you return to your hotel traveling through Sonoma Valley’s picturesque landscape lined with farms and vineyards.
Today Breakfast is included.

Day 6: Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Santa Rosa - Glen Ellen - Sonoma - Santa Rosa
Spend the day exploring the flavors of Sonoma! Begin your day in the village of Glen Ellen. During your visit discover the step-by-step milling process of how olive oil is made. Following your tour, partake in a tasting and judge for yourself which one suits your palate. Then, stop at the first ever chocolate tasting room to taste chocolate and view the chocolatiers working in a viewable kitchen. No visit to wine country would be complete without learning about wine’s most favored pairing – cheese. Visit an artisanal cheese maker to learn about the process of making cheese, followed by a tasting. Next, visit the town of Sonoma and enjoy free time to explore Sonoma Plaza, a National Historic Landmark framed with lovingly preserved adobe buildings housing unique shops and restaurants. Tonight will be the highlight of your trip with a special dinner where you will toast your memorable trip to San Francisco and the wine country of California.
Today Breakfast and Dinner are included.

Day 7: Thursday, July 22, 2010
Sonoma Valley - Tour Concludes
Your tour ends in the Sonoma Valley this morning.
Today Breakfast is included.

July 16 - July 22, 2010

YOUR ITINERARY AT A GLANCE
DAY 1 - 2
	San Francisco Marriott, San Francisco, CA
DAY 3 - 6
	FountainGrove Inn, Santa Rosa, CA
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.

Please Note:
• Due to tour scheduling, return flights should be booked after 10:30 AM. Collette air passengers will depart from the San Francisco Airport. All Collette transfers will depart from the Sonoma Valley for the San Francisco airport. All passengers arranging their own air are highly advised to purchase return transfers from Collette, as the tour end in Sonoma Valley. Wineries, farm stands and other inclusions may be closed for private functions or production reasons on certain days throughout the year. If one of the listed wineries or inclusions is not available, a different one will be visited in its place. The days and order of sightseeing may change to best utilize your time on tour. Smaller buses, which may not be lavatory equipped, may be used on this program. In this case, frequent stops are made during travel periods.
• This tour requires average physical activity. You should be in good health, able to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, possibly over uneven grounds and cobblestone streets.
• To complete your vacation, we include roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers when purchasing Collette airfare with your tour. If you have arranged for your own air, we are pleased to provide you the option of purchasing these transfers. Please note that all transfers will leave at pre-scheduled times.