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On this exciting new tour,
experience the vibrancy of San Francisco, learn about
the treasures of Chinatown and explore the fertile
countryside of the Napa Valley. Traveling through this
world renowned region, gain an understanding of the
culture of wine and wine production through private
discussions with vineyard experts, and exclusive tours
and tastings.
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Educational Highlights in
San Francisco & Napa Valley |
- Enjoy a cooking
demonstration by Shirley Fong-Torres at a popular Chinese
Restaurant to learn about making dim sum.
- Learn the art of blending wine from a
local expert; try your hand at it to create your own wine.
- Visit COPIA: The American Center for Wine,
Food & the Arts where you will learn the art of food and wine pairing.
 Day
1: San Francisco, California
Tonight meet your fellow travelers and gather for a special
reception and welcome dinner. (D)
Day 2: San Francisco
Today the city's most famous landmarks are yours to discover
during a sightseeing tour highlighting the Golden Gate Bridge,
Fisherman's Wharf and the imposing Twin Peaks. Then, take a
guided walking tour through Chinatown to explore its colorful
history. Tonight, meet popular cooking host Shirley Fong-Torres
to learn the fine art of making dim sum. A traditional Chinese
meal follows. (D)
Day 3: San Francisco
This morning visit the Asian Art Museum, one of the largest
museums devoted exclusively to Asian art. The remainder of your
day is at leisure to explore the shops in Union Square or ride
the famed cable cars over San Francisco's thrilling hills.
Day 4: San Francisco - Napa Valley
Transfer to Napa Valley wine country and enjoy an exquisite
lunch aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train, a splendidly restored
1915 Pullman train rated one of the "20 Best Rail Experiences in
the World." (L)
Day 5: Napa Valley
A private lecture on food and wine pairing begins your day at
COPIA: The American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts, before
exploring the cultural center and museum. Next, a vineyard
expert conducts a private tour and tasting at Silverado
Vineyards and will discuss their history and philosophy of the
winemaking process. (B, D)
Day 6: Napa
Today, a special session at St. Supery Winery and Vineyard
includes sampling various grape varieties to learn how they
blend together to create distinct wines. Create your own blend
and bottle your creation to take home. Tonight enjoy dinner at
Greystone, the amazing restaurant at the Culinary Institute of
America's Napa campus. (B, D)
Day 7: Napa Valley - San Francisco - Tour Concludes
This morning travel back to San Francisco for individual
departures. (B)
Stay a little longer... with a 1 night pre-tour stay in
San Francisco starting at $120 per person, double.
Base Rates Per Person
| Departure Date |
Tour Rate – Twin |
Tour and Air Rate |
| Jul 13 2006 |
$1649 |
$1899 from LAX |
| Oct 12 2006 |
$1649 |
$1899 from LAX |
| Feb 08 2007 |
$1749 |
$1999 from LAX |
| Apr 19 2007 |
$1649 |
$1899 from LAX |
*Tour and air prices are lead-in rates from a specific gateway based on twin
occupancy and are subject to change. Rates do not include inter-air flights.
Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Tours departing BEFORE
4/30/06 may follow a different itinerary than what is listed here. Please
confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. For tours that
feature a cruise, port taxes are not included in the prices above. Additional tour dates
may be available, please call us for information.
7 days, 8 meals
3 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners
Day 1 - 3 - Renaissance Park 55, San Francisco,
CA
Day 4 - 6 - Marriott Napa Valley, Napa, CA
On some dates alternate hotels may be used.
NOTES:
Sample air inclusive
rate is subject to availability and may vary by airline, flight
number or routing.
Due to tour scheduling,
flights on Day 1 should arrive prior to 4:00 p.m. Flights home
should be booked after 12:00 noon.
Days and features are
interchangeable.
The departure during the
Chinese New Year festivities will have an alternate itinerary.
On Day 3, the Asian Art Museum will be replaced by the Chinese
New Year Parade.
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