Financial District, Financial District, San Francisco, California, pass by without stopping
Start your tour from San Francisco downtown, surrounded by skyscrapers that dominate the skyline (Transamerica Pyramid, Salesforce Tower), there is a wealth of tech businesses and Fortune 500 companies.
Golden Gate Bridge, US-101, San Francisco, CA 94129, 30 minutes
The tour crosses the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. On a clear day, the Golden Gate Bridge offers a panoramic view of the bay and the San Francisco skyline.
Madonna Estate, 5400 Old Sonoma Rd, Napa, CA 94559-9708, 2 hours
Madonna Estate wines have been handcrafted by the Bartolucci Family, Napa Valley winegrowers and winemakers for over a century. They are created from 100 percent organically grown grapes, which are dry farmed on the estate vineyard.
Located in the world-renowned Carneros region of the Napa Valley, the Bartoluccis take great pride in the wines they craft. Through great skill, elegance and care, Madonna Estate wines are styled to capture the best of the vintage, the vineyard, and the variety.
1 Hour drive Time and 1 Hour stay in wine estate
Mayo Family Winery, 13101 Arnold Dr, Glen Ellen, CA 95442-9446, 1 hour
Mayo Family Winery, established in 1993, is a family-owned winery in Sonoma Valley. It specializes in handcrafted, single-vineyard wines, producing over 20 unique varieties each year, including sparkling wines, chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Pinot Meunier, Grenache, Alicante Bouschet, and more. Their selection also features Zinfandel Ports and dessert wines.
The Tasting Room in Glen Ellen offers a relaxed and casual atmosphere, perfect for a leisurely wine-tasting experience.
Sonoma County, Sonoma County, California, 2 hours
To many people, Sonoma—just 45 miles from San Francisco—means wine. But when you drink in the surroundings on the eight-acre Sonoma Plaza—the state’s largest historic plaza, lined by restaurants, shops, and hotels—it’s hard to ignore the area’s non-vine history. During a lunch break, we’ll make a stop at Downtown Sonoma Square where you will enjoy leisure time to explore. This destination affords a wonderful variety of eclectic dining options and one-of-a-kind boutique shops and local art galleries.
Castello di Amorosa, 4045 Saint Helena Hwy, Calistoga, CA 94515-9609, 1 hour 30 minutes
Castello di Amorosa is the realization of an all-consuming passion. Fourth generation winemaker Dario Sattui built an authentically styled 14th century Tuscan castle winery to honor his Italian heritage and deep love for medieval architecture.
But it all started with wine.
Dario is the great grandson of pioneering vintner Vittorio Sattui, an Italian immigrant who founded St. Helena Wine Cellars in 1885. The Sattui family lived at the winery, even after Prohibition closed the business in 1920. Dario was always fascinated by the stories and photos of the old winery. As a child, he would play in the winery's underground cellars and dream of reviving the family business.
Cline Cellars, 24737 Arnold Dr, Sonoma, CA 95476-9216, 1 hour
one of the best wineries in the region, especially if you love the bold reds (their Zinfandel and Cab Sauv are divine!). Absolutely beautiful location with many areas to sit and enjoy the beauty of the vineyard.
Back to drop off locations @ San Francisco, CA, USA, 1 hour
Drop the guests back to drop off locations
3 Comments
4.4
Our trip to Napa and Sonoma from San Francisco was a delightful escape, filled with breathtaking vineyard views and a charming picnic at a hidden gem winery.
4.6
Exploring the enchanting landscapes of Napa and Sonoma was a true highlight for my solo adventure; sipping wine while soaking in the iconic views of rolling vineyards made for an unforgettable day. I did wish for a bit more time at each winery, but the overall experience was rich and engaging, especially when I caught a glimpse of the Golden Gate from the bus on the way back to San Francisco in United States.
4.2
Our day trip from SFO to wine country was nothing short of delightful, filled with picturesque vineyards and charming towns. While the transportation was smooth, we wish there had been a bit more time to linger at each winery to truly soak in the experience.