Discover the famous valleys of Wine Country – Napa and Sonoma.
Learn more about a trip to Sonoma and Napa Valleys Planning your first trip to California wine country, with its hundreds of wineries and endless choices of culinary destinations, can be quite a challenge. This tour to Sonoma and Napa Valleys will be a great start to your introduction to the region. Your fascinating journey to California Wine Country can begin in San Francisco. Head north and drive across the colorful Golden Gate Bridge on your way to the historic Sonoma and Napa Valley wine regions for a full day of sightseeing and tasting.
In Sonoma Valley, you can get a free tasting of red and white wines, cheese, olive oil or chocolate. You will also be able to choose to visit wineries in the Napa Valley on your own, where there is an additional tasting fee.
Organic, biodynamic and private wineries may be available for visits and wine tastings. However, additional fees may apply.
Sonoma Valley
The historic Sonoma Valley offers its visitors individual and private tastings at charming wineries located away from tourist spots or “trodden” trails. Sonoma is a more familiar settlement compared to Napa Valley, home to some of California’s oldest wineries and vineyards. Did you know that Sonoma’s historic town square is the birthplace of the state of California? The plaza offers a variety of California and international cuisine. You can stroll here and visit Mexican barracks, as well as one of California’s oldest missions. You can also visit local wine boutiques, store in charming courtyards and sample free cheese, olive oil and chocolate.
Napa Valley makes some of the best wine and champagne in California. Napa is known for its famous mansions, chateau wineries and trendy restaurants. Napa Valley is divided into a number of wine districts called the AVR (American Wine District), among them: Calistoga, St. Helena, Oakville, Rutherford, Yountville and other outlying areas. Wine lovers can choose to visit either elegant chateau wineries, small wineries located in the middle of nowhere, or a combination of both.
