Day 1 (Door to Door) Arrive San Francisco (3)
Enjoy your private car door to door transfer to your departure airport. A transfer is provided from SanFrancisco airport to your first hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to answer any questions. At 6pm, gather at the hotel with your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Day 2 San Francisco sightseeing
After a leisurely breakfast, we begin our day with the locals and a visit to San Francisco's famous Saturday morning Ferry Plaza Farmers Market. Browse Northern California's bounty of organic produce and flowers from small regional farmers and ranchers, artisan specialities and gourmet street fare. We continue to San Francisco's favourite attractions - Union Square, crooked Lombard Street, Golden Gate Park and Fisherman'sWharf. After some time on your own for lunch, we set out for a real insider's experience of Haight Ashbury, ground zero for the hippie generation in the '60s. We join a local guide to walk in the footsteps of Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and The Grateful Dead and learn about the impact of the alternative rock culture on San Francisco and the world. This evening, join your Tour Director on a walking tour through Chinatown, exploring the neighbourhood's fascinating history. Inhale the scents of the tea and herbal shops, admire the Chinese-style buildings and stop at the Golden Gate Cookie Factory to watch (and sample) how fortune cookies are made. Make sure you save room for tonight's Highlight Dinner, a traditional banquet at a popular Chinese restaurant. (FB, HD)
Hotel: Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Day 3 San Francisco at leisure
Today the entire day is free to explore glorious, exciting, eccentric San Francisco on your own. Ride the cable cars, shop Union Square, visit the museums and gardens of Golden Gate Park or take a boat ride to visit the former prison on the island of Alcatraz. If you're a foodie, you can eat your way through San Francisco's eclectic neighbourhoods on an optional 'Tastes of the City' tour. You can also venture further away on optional trips to Carmel and Monterey, MuirWoods National Monument or Yosemite National Park. Your Tour Director will be happy to help make any arrangements for you. (FB)
Hotel: Hyatt Regency San Francisco

Day 4 San Francisco - Sonama - Napa (4)
Leave your heart in San Francisco as we set out in search of Bacchus in California's world-renowned wine country. We join a local guide for a walk through the Asia-inspired woodland of Quarryhill Botanical Garden in Sonoma's Valley of the Moon. Later this morning, we pass through the quaint towns of Glen Ellen and Kenwood before arriving in Sonoma for some free time and lunch on your own. Explore historic Sonoma Plaza, flanked by the Presidio and Mission San Francisco de Solano - the last California mission built, and browse the unique gift shops and restaurants. This afternoon, we retreat to a private blending lab at RavenswoodWinery and create, taste and bottle our own perfect combination of Carignane, Petite Sirah and Zinfandel. (FB)
Hotel: River Terrace Inn

Day 5 Napa Valley Excursion
Starting with a visit to downtown Napa and the Oxbow public market, today is a day devoted to tasting the savoury, sweet, salty and spicy flavours of California Wine Country. Sample creamy, pungent and delicate locally produced artisan cheeses; nibble on cured salami and speciality sausages; and sate your sweet tooth with a tasting of decadent chocolates. You'll have a chance to shop for your own treats before travelling on to the quaint town of St. Helena and the V. Sattui Winery. After touring the winery, prepare your palate for tasting an outstanding selection of wines and relax at a picnic Highlight Lunch on the beautiful grounds. This afternoon, the tables are turned as we join a hands-on cooking class at a famous culinary school and take a turn at preparing your own dinner. We group into teams with your fellow travellers and prepare a delicious four-course gourmet meal alongside top chef instructors. When finished, toast your efforts with a glass of champagne and hors d'oeuvres before enjoying the fruits of your labour at a Highlight Dinner paired with locally produced wines. (FB, HL, HD)
Hotel: River Terrace Inn

Day 6 Napa at leisure
Today is a free day to explore Napa on your own. Spend the day around town, enjoy a leisurely lunch at one of the charming restaurants or shop for antiques and crafts. If you are feeling extra adventurous, join an optional sunrise balloon flight over the vineyards or a journey through the bucolic countryside with lunch aboard the vintage rail cars of the Napa Valley Wine Train. (FB)
Hotel: River Terrace Inn

Day 7 Calistoga excursions
We travel the scenic drive north to St. Helena and visit Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park, the site of a water-powered grist mill where early Napa Valley settlers gathered. Then we join a guided private tour of Castello di Amorosa, a 107- room, Tuscan-style castle and winery, complete with a moat, chapel and torture chamber. We learn how the castle vintners combine traditional wine making methods with modern technology to produce wines similar to the handcrafted wines from Italy's Tuscany and Umbria regions and we'll taste the wine, of course! Lunch is on your own in bubbly downtown Calistoga, noted for its hot springs and geyser. We continue on to explore the art and vineyards of the award-winning winery Clos Pegase and sample some of its estate wines. This evening, celebrate a wonderful holiday with a Be My Guest Farewell Dinner at a winery where we'll also enjoy a private tour and sample estate-produced wines and olive oil. (FB)
Hotel: River Terrace Inn

Day 8 Napa - Depart San Francisco
We wrap up our Wine Country sojourn this morning with a tour of the beautiful chateau and vineyards of Domaine Carneros. We learn the secrets of sparkling wine production and toast our fellow travellers with a seated tasting of sparkling wines. Before you know it, it will be time to say one last 'Cheers' in California and take the complimentary transfer to San Francisco International Airport, or to the tour hotel in San Francisco if you wish to extend your stay. If you are arranging your own flights please do not schedule them before 5pm. (FB)

Day 9 (Door to Door) Arrive UK
On arrival at your UK airport, your driver will greet you and escort you to your waiting private car for your door to door transfer to your home.

Hyatt Regency San Francisco (D)
Situated right on the Embarcadero waterfront, guests will enjoy the Eclipse Cafe and 13 Views coffee and cocktail bar and the 24-hour gymnasium.

River Terrace Inn Napa (SFC)
The inn's exceptional location along the Napa River is within walking distance to COPIA, river adventures, wine tasting, the Opera House, restaurants, shopping, and nightlife. The wineries are within three miles of the inn. Hotel amenities include the private spa, art gallery, cozy fireplace, wine bar and a Terrace Caf?.