6-day San Francisco & Wine Country Getaway: October 23-28, 2025 - $3,150/person
6-day San Francisco & Wine Country Getaway: October 23-28, 2025 - $3,150/person
Embrace the Northern California lifestyle. Explore must-sees such as Fisherman’s Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge. Marvel at the beauty of some of the tallest Redwoods trees in the state. Sip California’s wines at included wine tastings. Relax in a Pullman car aboard the elegant Napa Valley Wine Train, savoring the beauty of the vineyards while dining on a delicious, multi-course gourmet meal. Did you know that the best weather in San Francisco is in October? It is also grape harvest at this time of the year. Experience "summer" in this alluring city, fall foliage colors in Wine Country, and enjoy the finest the Bay Area has to offer!
**NOTE** An initial $200 per person deposit is due at time of booking. Total Cost of Tour (land only) is $3,150 based on double occupancy per person. Half the tour cost after deposit ($1,475) is due on May 23, 2025. The remaining half ($1,475) is due on August 22, 2025.
Single supplement, add $500 to the cost of the double occupancy rate.
DEPOSIT POLICY: A $200.00 per person deposit is required to secure a reservation for your tour which is not considered firm until the deposit is received. The deposit, however, is fully refundable if you cancel within 72 hours of booking the tour. All cancellations will only be accepted in writing. Email your cancellation to dewi@thedaywetravel.com including your reservation number, full name, and date of travel. After 72 hours, the deposit becomes non-refundable and standard cancellation fees apply. See cancellation fee schedule below.
*Note* - If the booking is made 60 days or less prior to departure, full payment is due at the time of booking.
CANCELLATION FEE SCHEDULE
• 91+ Days Prior: All monies refunded minus initial $200.00 deposit
• 90-61 Days Prior: 75% of tour cost refunded
• 60-46 Days Prior: 60% of tour cost refunded
• 45-31 Days Prior: 35% of tour cost refunded
• 30-8 Days Prior: 15% of tour cost refunded
• 7 Days Prior or less: 0% of tour cost refunded
ITINERARY
DAY 1 - Arrive San Francisco/Bay Area
Today board your flight bound for the Bay Area to begin your San Francisco & Wine Country getaway! Upon arrival, meet your Tour Director and transfer to San Francisco to begin a 2-night stay in one of the world’s most iconic cities. This afternoon settle into your beautiful hotel in Fisherman’s Wharf. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner at a local restaurant with bay views with your travel companions. Meal – (D)
Overnight: San Francisco, Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf or similar
DAY 2 – San Francisco City Tour
This morning, board the coach for a San Francisco City Tour to see North Beach, Chinatown, Union Square, San Francisco City Hall, and Golden Gate Park. If weather permits, visit Twin Peaks for spectacular views of the "City by the Bay." Take the rest of the day at leisure to stroll, shop, and maybe even ride the world famous cable cars! Perhaps browse the shops at Pier 39, sample a chowder-filled sourdough bread bowl, or treat yourself to an ice cream sundae at Ghiradelli Square. If you want to see the city from the water, hop aboard a one-hour narrated cruise. The opportunities are endless. Meal – (B)
Overnight: San Francisco, Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf or similar
DAY 3 – San Francisco- Sausalito-Sonoma Valley
This morning see Fort Point, which has played various roles throughout its 150-year+ history in San Francisco. Then enjoy an optional walk or ride across the world’s most photographed bridge, the Golden Gate Bridge. Arrive at Vista Point for more magnificent views of the Bridge, the Bay, and the SF skyline before continuing on to the floating home community of Sausalito. This afternoon, travel north to Sonoma Valley to experience your first of three wineries in beautiful wine country! Later check into your hotel in Sonoma County for a 3-night stay. Evening at leisure. Meal – (B)
Overnight: Sonoma County, Hampton Inn & Suites – Petaluma or similar
DAY 4 - Napa Valley Wine Train-Napa Winery Visit
After breakfast, travel to California’s world-renowned Napa Valley where gorgeous wineries abound. Board the Napa Valley Wine Train to feast on a multiple-course gourmet lunch with wine tasting as you ride along the tracks through this scenic wine region. This memorable dining experience in carefully restored Pullman rail cars evokes the spirit of early 1900’s luxury rail travel. Next, enjoy the beautiful grounds & tastings at a local winery in Napa Valley. Later, travel back to the hotel for the rest of the evening at leisure. Meal – (B, L)
Overnight: Sonoma County, Hampton Inn & Suites – Petaluma or similar
DAY 5 – See the Redwoods-Guerneville-Korbel Winery-Farewell Dinner
This morning after breakfast, get excited for a stroll through a state park to see some of the tallest and oldest Redwoods trees in the world. Then sit back, relax, and enjoy wine country scenery as we head to the Sonoma Coast for lovely views. Stop for photos along the way. Next, enjoy a visit to Korbel Winery for lunch on your own at its gourmet deli, followed by a tour with tastings of its world famous sparkling wine. This evening, come together for tonight’s Farewell Dinner at a popular local restaurant. (Meal – B, D)
Overnight: Sonoma County, Hampton Inn & Suites – Petaluma or similar
DAY 6 – San Francisco International Airport
Today, transfer back to San Francisco International Airport for your flight home with wonderful memories of your visit to the Bay Area and Wine Country. Meal – (B)
TRIP HIGHLIGHTS
San Francisco City Tour
Fisherman's Wharf Dinner
Golden Gate Bridge
Sausalito
Napa Valley Wine Train & multiple-course gourmet lunch + wine
Napa & Sonoma Valleys
3 Winery Tours & Tastings
Redwoods State Park
Sonoma Valley Farewell Dinner
INCLUSIONS
Round-trip ground transfers and transportation per itinerary in a modern air-conditioned motor coach
Hotel Accommodations - 5 nights based on double occupancy: 2 nights SF, 3 nights Windsor (Sonoma Valley)
Meals - 8 in total (5 breakfast, 1 lunch, 2 dinners)
Gratuities for all included meals per itinerary
Sightseeing & entrance fees per itinerary
All tastings at all 3 wineries
Baggage handling to and from your hotel room throughout - *Each person is entitled to ONE checked piece of baggage
Professional Tour Director will accompany you throughout the tour to provide a wealth of information and to ensure your comfort and enjoyment is at an all-time high :)
All applicable taxes
EXCLUSIONS
Airfare - please book independently and arrive in SFO sometime between 2:00 and 3:00 PM PST. For your return flight please book a flight after 12:00 PM PST or later. We will be driving in from Sonoma County, and the commute takes at least 1.5 hours to reach SFO. Airfare can be booked through The Day We Travel. There is a service fee of 10% of the total cost of airfare. If you choose to book on your own, please e-mail me your flight information (airline, flight #, & departure time) to dewi@thedaywetravel.com .
Meals not listed on the itinerary
Personal expenses (shopping, etc.)
Gratuities for local guides, your driver, and tour director
Travel Insurance - Missing a vacation is bad enough. Losing the money you paid for your vacation is even worse. Therefore, it is highly recommended that you purchase Travel Protection that helps provide coverage for Trip Cancellation, Interruption, Baggage Loss or Delay, Medical Expenses and more.