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Meals American breakfast daily (B); 3 lunches (L); and 2 dinners (D). Hotels SAN FRANCISCO Westin Market Street (MD), NAPA Napa Valley Marriott (SF)
Day 1:
San Francisco. (Fri.) Welcome to the Golden State! This evening, depart for dinner at the FRANCISCAN RESTAURANT on Fisherman’s Wharf for Dungeness crab, the symbol of the Golden Gate fishing industry, and a spectacular view of the bay. Take in the city lights from Treasure Island before returning to your hotel. (D) Day 2: San Francisco. (Sat.) This morning, head to BOUDIN BAKERY & CAFÉ to discover the art and science behind the original San Francisco Sourdough. Stroll through the collection of historic and interactive exhibits as you observe the bakery in action. Nibble on fresh, French, sourdough bread, enjoy a taste of authentic San Francisco, or shop for gourmet gifts in the marketplace. Afterward, depart for the FERRY MARKET BUILDING to browse through shops that celebrate food in all its forms, offering everything from artisan cheeses to the freshest of local fish. Enjoy free time to walk through the farmers’ market and have lunch on your own while overlooking the bay. Depart this afternoon for sightseeing in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, famous for its natural harbor, cable cars, and bustling docks. Your tour includes Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, Fisherman’s Wharf, and much more. End your sightseeing with a stop at the BUENA VISTA CAFÉ for an unforgettable Irish coffee before returning to your hotel. This evening is at leisure to explore one of San Francisco’s great restaurants. (B) Day 3: San Francisco. (Sun.) Today, eat your way through Chinatown with the WOK WIZ as you put aside three hours for food decadence! This tour is dedicated to those who love to eat, want to learn about Chinese food history, and are “open minded” to try a variety of foods. Begin with a traditional Chinese breakfast. Share tea at one of the top tea shops in the heart of Chinatown, nibble on dim sum from a “holein- the-wall” along the street, and visit food markets. Finish the morning with a fabulous lunch that includes foods which you have just learned about. The remainder of the day is at leisure. Perhaps stroll through the Italian neighborhood of North Beach, ride a cable car, or cruise across San Francisco Bay. (B,L) Day 4: San Francisco–Sonoma County–Napa Valley. (Mon.) This morning, cross the famous Golden Gate Bridge and visit the pristine waterfront community of Sausalito. Free time to explore this quaint Mediterranean-style village’s shops, galleries, and breathtaking views. Continue to Sonoma County and visit family owned ROCHE WINERY in the Carneros region to tour their vineyards and taste their award-winning wines. A short drive brings you to VIANSA WINERY & ITALIAN MARKETPLACE for a picnic style lunch and time to enjoy their beautiful gardens and market. Continue to THE OLIVE PRESS for a guided tour to see the milling process step-by-step followed by an olive oil tasting. Check into your hotel with time to savor their daily wine reception. (B,L) Day 5: Napa. Excursion to Sonoma. (Tue.) Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a wine maker? Today is your chance to find out with a Zinfandel WINE BLENDING SEMINAR at RAVENSWOOD. Be creative and craft your own vintage. The bottle will be corked and ready for transport home to share with your friends. Visit the SOLANO DE SAN FRANCISCO MISSION and GENERAL VALLEJO’S HOME. Enjoy free time in the town square before visiting BUENA VISTA WINERY; dating back to 1857, it’s California’s oldest continually operating winery. An educational TWILIGHT TASTING awaits. Learn how different wines pair with various savory and sweet flavors. (B) Day 6: Napa. (Wed.) Start your day with a visit to COPIA: THE AMERICAN CENTER FOR WINE, FOOD AND THE ARTS. Have you ever wondered how to pair wines – red with meat, white with fish? What about chicken? Through an interactive tasting with wine and food, learn how to make sense of it all. Before departing, be sure to visit the center’s gardens and see the display of copper cookware owned by Julia Child, an advisor in the creation of COPIA. This afternoon enjoy a tour of RUTHERFORD HILL WINERY, a pioneer in the development of California Merlot. Sit down to a relaxing picnic lunch featuring two of Rutherford Hill’s wines. Afterwards, see how famous champagne maker MUMM makes its California sparkling wine in the traditional French method at MUMM NAPA. Sample a glass of their bubbly to toast a great day! (B,L) Day 7: Napa. Excursion to Calistoga & St. Helena. (Thu.) This morning, depart for a full day in Calistoga and St. Helena. Begin with a visit to STERLING VINEYARDS with a one-of-a-kind aerial tram ride to the hilltop winery, where you will learn about wine making and have a private tasting. Time for lunch on your own in downtown Calistoga and to stroll the streets that retain their charm of yesteryear. Wine and cheese have forever been paired together. This afternoon, learn more about pairing artisan cheeses with wine at V. SATTUI WINERY. Your day ends with a 3-course farewell dinner at Wine Spectator’s GREYSTONE RESTAURANT at the Culinary Institute of America. (B,D) Day 8: Napa–San Francisco. (Fri.) Head to San Francisco International Airport this morning for guests with homebound flights. Please schedule flights after Noon. The motorcoach then continues into downtown, where the vacation ends. (B)
City Highlights SAN FRANCISCOWelcome dinner at the Franciscan Restaurant; city sightseeing; visit Boudin Bakery & Café, Ferry Market Building, and Buena Vista Café; guided Chinatown tour and lunchSONOMAVisit Roche Winery; picnic lunch at Viansa Winery; wine blending at Ravenswood; visit Solano San Francisco Mission & General Vallejo’s home; twilight tasting at Buena Vista WineryNAPACOPIA: the American Center for Wine, Food & the ArtsRUTHERFORDEnjoy a picnic lunch and olive mill tour at Round Pond; visit Mumm NapaST. HELENAVisit V. Sattui Winery for a wine and cheese pairing; farewell dinner at Wine Spectator’s Greystone RestaurantCALISTOGAVisit Sterling Vineyards for a tour and tasting Price Details US Single room supplement: $608Triple room reduction per person: $122Extra nights per person in San Francisco:in single room $223; in twin room $136; in triple room $115 CURRENT SPECIALS: Standard Offers and Specials provided by Globus Discount for young travelers Share the pleasure of a Globus vacation with your children and grandchildren and take advantage of a 10-percent discount on the land-only price. For eligibility, children must be under 18 years of age on the departure date and must be accompanied by an adult. On escorted vacations we don’t accept children under eight years old because we have found that they are too young to enjoy these vacations.
Pay less for your second vacation We charge you vacation price for your first vacation in 2008, but for every additional Globus vacation you take in the same year, you pay US$35 under list. Our vacations are designed and scheduled so you can combine them almost any way you want. It’s fun to play the add-a-vacation game yourself or talk to your travel agent.
Triple room reduction On most Globus vacations you receive a reduction when three people travel together and share the same accommodations. Triple room reductions, when available, are listed on the itinerary pages. A word of caution: Triple rooms usually are no larger than twin rooms and the third bed, if there is one, is often a rollaway put in a twin-bedded room.
Avoid the single room supplement We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!
Do you have a large party of friends or family that wants to travel? Right now when you book between 5 and 7 people before December 31, 2008, each passenger will save $75.* For example, book 5 passengers and receive a $375 discount, 6 passengers equals a $450 discount and 7 passengers will receive a $525 discount. With an offer like this, the world’s greatest destinations are now closer than ever!
*Book a 2009 Globus vacation for five, six or seven travelers to receive the $75 off per person offer. Booking must be made, under deposit, and discount applied between Jun 4 and Dec 31, 2008 for travel through December 31, 2009. Individuals must be traveling together from the same origination point to receive the discount. Not valid with any other offer and applies to new 2009 bookings only. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply. |
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