1. Napa and Sonoma Wine Tour Vacation from San Francisco
Start your tour in the birthplace of the California wine industry, Sonoma Valley which is nestled between the Mayacamas and Sonoma mountains and is home to more than 50 wineries. Learn about the combination of microclimates and soil types that allow grapes to be grown on hundreds of acres of prime vineyard terrain in this region. Visit the historic Sonoma Plaza, home to the San Francisco Solano Mission (the last Franciscan mission built in California) and more than 40 restaurants offering dining options from formal to casual. Tour and taste all day at an assortment of exceptional wineries, with lunch and evening to enjoy as you wish. Spend another full day of tasting in picturesque settings in the nearby Napa Valley which has maintained a rustic, agricultural environment where more than 30,000 acres of farmland have been preserved from development. Enjoy this area of natural diversity and scenic quality and visit some of the finest wineries in the world. The next day, take advantage of a host of activities including hot air balloon rides, a cooking class, a cheese and oyster tasting, hiking, more wine tastings, and even performance racing. On the final day, return to San Francisco airport in a private car