SAN FRANCISCO and CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY (AL2012)

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Tour Length: 7 Days
Countries Visited: United States
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Tour Type:
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Tour Category: Other Globus Tours
Tour Operator: Globus Tours
Tour Code: AL-2012
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Title
San Francisco & California Wine Country

Vacation Overview
This magnificent trip blends the sites of sophisticated San Francisco with California’s renowned wine country. Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or a dabbler in wine tasting, this tour is sure to delight. Spend time in San Francisco and enjoy guided sightseeing and a cruise across San Francisco Bay. Then spend four nights getting to know the celebrated wine regions of Napa and Sonoma. Wineries visited include Cline Cellars, Ravenswood Winery, Mumm Napa, V. Sattui Winery, and Buena Vista Winery. Also sample olive oil and learn how some of the best extra-virgin olive oil is produced. A free day at leisure allows you to take a relaxing train journey aboard the famous Napa Valley Wine Train, visit additional wineries, relax at the spa, or play a round of golf. On your last evening, indulge in a special dinner at the Wine Spectator’s Greystone Restaurant at the Culinary Institute of America.You’ve heard about California’s wine region—now’s your chance to explore it and visit many of the wineries that call this region home. Just imagine the stories and photos you’ll be able to share when you return home from this wonderful vacation experience.

 

Hotels


SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco Marriot Marquis (SF),

SONOMA
Renaissance Lodge at Sonoma Resort & Spa (SF)

Meals
American breakfast daily (B), 1 lunch (L), 2 three-course dinners (D) including a farewell dinner in Napa

 
Day 1:
Arrive in San Francisco. Welcome to the Golden State! At 6:30 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.

Day 2:
San Francisco. Morning sightseeing includes Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, Fisherman’s Wharf, and much more. Afterward, sit back and relax as you enjoy a CRUISE across San Francisco Bay. Tonight, you may want to venture back to Fisherman’s Wharf for dinner at one of the area’s famous restaurants. (B)

Day 3:
San Francisco–Sonoma County. 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 to visit CLINE CELLARS in the Carneros region to tour their vineyards and taste some of the best Rhône-style wines and Zinfandels in California. A short drive brings you to the OLIVE PRESS to learn how some of the best extra-virgin olive oil is produced from the first cold-crushing of the freshest olives. No visit is complete without sampling several olive oils and a vinegar, too. This evening you are treated to a special dinner at a local restaurant specializing in contemporary California cuisine featuring farm-driven seasonal ingredients. (B,D)

Day 4:
Napa & Sonoma Counties. Start your day with a visit to V. SATTUI WINERY in St. Helena, the heart of Napa Valley, for a guided tour of the vineyards, production facilities, barrel room, and cellar followed by a tasting. Next, drive to the town of Calistoga with time for lunch and to stroll the streets that retain their charm of yesteryear. This afternoon, learn how famous champagne-maker MUMM creates its California sparkling wine in the traditional French method at MUMM NAPA. Sample a glass of their bubbly to toast a great day! Tonight, head to Sonoma Square for the local Farmer’s Market, where you can sample many different types of artisanal and fresh foods from the nearby communities. (B)

Day 5:
Napa & Sonoma Counties. Today is yours to do as you please. Train lovers may choose to take a relaxing train journey on board the Napa Valley Wine Train through the lush Napa Valley. On board, relive the days of elegant rail travel while enjoying a sumptuous 3-course lunch. Alternatively, you can visit nearby wineries, play a round of golf, or relax at the spa. (B)

Day 6:
Napa & Sonoma Counties. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a wine vintner? Today is your chance as you attend a Zinfandel WINE-BLENDING SEMINAR at Ravenswood Winery. Be creative and craft your own vintage! The bottle will be corked and ready for transport home to share your masterpiece with your friends. Next, visit California’s oldest premium winery, BUENA VISTA, founded in 1857. A tour and tasting here features Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Syrah—the Carneros Quartet! These extraordinary wines express the essence of the Carneros wine region. This evening your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at Wine Spectator’s GREYSTONE RESTAURANT, located at the Culinary Institute of America. (B,D)

Day 7:
Sonoma–San Francisco. Head to San Francisco International Airport this morning for guests with homebound flights. Please schedule flights after Noon. The motorcoach continues downtown, where the vacation ends. (B)

 

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Documents
TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

City Highlights


San Francisco
City sightseeing; San Francisco Bay cruise

Sonoma
Visit Cline Cellars; Olive Press tour and tasting; wine-blending seminar at Ravenswood; Buena Vista Winery tasting

Napa
Visit V. Sattui Winery and Mumm Napa; farewell dinner at Greystone Restaurant

 

Globus Disclaimer - Indicates that this departure and vacation is available for 2012 early booking. Book and deposit to lock in an early guaranteed price and save 10% on the land-only price. Booking must be made and under deposit between June 29, 2011 and September 13, 2011 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2012. All tours will be open for 2012 bookings in the Fall of 2011. Vacation upgrades and/or additions will not be available for early booking, as well as, any extra pre- or post-night pricing until the Fall of 2011. With the exception of Journeys Club discounts, future travel promotions are not applicable and are not retroactive on early bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Price Details US
Prices based on double room occupancy.Single Room Supplement: $548Triple Room Reduction per person: $143Extra Nights per person in San Francisco: in single room $216; in twin room $127; in triple room $103.

SAVE $250 Per Couple On All GLobus Air-Inclusive 2012 Europe Tours

Save $250 per couple on all Globus air-inclusive 2012 Europe Tours

 

 

With Globus, "traveling" and "vacationing" are no longer mutually exclusive. Our variety of tours to Europe take care of all the planning, navigating and hassling for you. Your only responsibility is to take it all in. Enjoy!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Terms & Conditions: Book a 2012 Globus Europe air-inclusive vacation to receive $125 off the air price per person. Must be booked, under deposit and discount applied between February 29 and May 22, 2012 for travel between April 2 and October 25, 2012. Offer not valid with any other offer except Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Total air price includes all government-imposed taxes and fees applicable at the time of booking. Your air quote will include all air taxes, surcharges and fees applicable for your itinerary at the time of booking. For return travel from some countries, international travelers are required to pay entry and/or exit fees at the airport. These fees will be collected by the local government and are payable by the traveler at time of travel. Air price, air tax and security fees are non-commissionable. Additional airline fees for baggage may apply. For the most current airline-imposed baggage fees, please check the following website, www.iflybags.com. Offer reliant on space availability. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

Save $500 Per Couple On Globus 2012 Tanzania Tour

 

Admire herds of elephant as they thunder across the savannah grasslands, see a pride of lions lounging in the sun, and witness the free spirit of the birds flying overhead.

Highlights on this tour include Tarangire National Park, with the greatest concentration of wildlife outside the Serengeti ecosystem. With its permanent water source, it's a great place to see elephant, eland, zebra, Cape buffalo, wildebeest, and more. Lake Manyara National Park is home to the world's largest concentration of baboons and over 400 species of birds. Also visit Serengeti National Park, Tanzania's largest park and home to the "Big 5"—lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and Cape buffalo. Ngorongoro Crater, which is technically a caldera, offers you the best possibility of seeing the rare black rhinoceros.

This trip offers you not only amazing opportunities to see wildlife, it also gives you a chance to get an insight into the local culture. Visit a local Maasai village to learn about this semi-nomadic tribe. Also, visit Olduvai Gorge, where remains of hominids and fossilized hominid footprints were discovered—providing new facts into human evolution.

Terms & Conditions: Book a 2012 Globus Tanzania: The Savannah & Beyond vacation (QZ) to receive $250 off per person. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between September 7, 2011 and September 25, 2012 for travel in select months of 2012. Not combinable with other offers, Second Tour Discount, Big Savings for Small Groups and Book Early & Save and Journeys Club Repeat Traveler benefit. Applies to new 2012 bookings only, and offer will not be applied to pre-existing bookings. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.

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Young Traveler Discounts

     

 

With Globus, travel is definitely a family affair. Young travelers ages 8-17 receive a 10% discount on the land-only portion of their Globus vacation.

10% off Young Traveler discount based on the full land-only cost of the tour. Does not apply to Avalon Waterways. To receive the Young Traveler discount, the age of the traveler must qualify at commencement of services. Discount is applicable to any accommodation. On Monograms, children of all ages are welcome.


Discount for Repeat Travelers

     

 

Journeys Club members can save 5% on any 2012 Globus vacation. This is on top of other great member benefits, including exclusive deal alerts throughout the year, unique travel accessories, and special partner discounts and benefits. 

Must be a Journeys Club member at the time of booking to receive 5% discount on the land-only portion of Globus, Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways core tour, package or cruise, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and December 31, 2012 for travel commencing by December 31, 2012. Must have traveled within the last five years of your booking date to receive discount. Journeys Club discount is not available retroactively. Applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Second Tour Discount

     

 

It pays to travel more often! Book two Globus vacations traveling in the same year and receive 5% off the land portion of your second tour. And if you take three tours, you save 5% on each of your next two.

Discount on the land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways. Multiple tours must travel within the same calendar year and must be booked at the same time. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and December 31, 2012. Discount is calculated off the least expensive tour. Not combinable with any other offer or discount. Offer reliant on space availability, and applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Book Early & Save

     

 

With Globus, planning ahead pays off. Book your 2012 Globus vacation and pay in full 9 months or more prior to your departure and save 10% off the land-only portion of your tour.

Requires payment of per person non-refundable deposit at the time of booking and full payment a minimum of 9 months prior to 2012 departure date. Discount based on land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and March 31, 2012. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways. Not combinable with any other offer or discount other than the Journeys Club repeat traveler benefit. Offer reliant on space availability and applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


Triple Room Reduction

     

 

You can also save when three people travel together and share accommodations. Refer to the itinerary pages for the specific reduction per tour.

Triple room reduction available on most Globus tours, but check tour itinerary pages for availability and reduction amounts. Also applies to most Cosmos Tours and Monograms packages—check tour/package dates and prices for details. Does not apply to Avalon Waterways.


Big Savings for Small Groups

    

 

Traveling with family and friends has always been rewarding, and now the rewards can really pile up. Small groups of 5, 6, or 7 can save 5% per person off the land-only portion of Globus vacations.

And don't forget: in groups of 8 to 15, one person travels at half-price; in a group of 16+, one person travels free. So, bring others along and multiply the fun—and the savings!

Traveling party of 5, 6 or 7 must travel from same origination point and must be advised at the time of booking. Discount on the land-only portion of core tour, not including extra night accommodations, extensions, taxes/fees, tips and supplements. Booking must be made, under deposit and discount applied between August 10, 2011 and December 31, 2012, for travel commencing by December 31, 2012. Does not apply to Cosmos, Monograms or Avalon Waterways. Not combinable with any other offer or discount other than the Journeys Club repeat traveler benefit. Not combinable with other group allowances. Travelers already traveling at a discount, such as children, do not count toward the party total. Offer reliant on space availability, and applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.


 

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!

 

 

 
 

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