United States of America · Wine & Beer

Shore Excursion in SFO - Enchanted Napa & Sonoma Wine Tour in SUV

9 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in San Francisco. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day wine country excursion from San Francisco
  • 02 Cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge
  • 03 Visit wineries in both Napa and Sonoma
  • 04 Stop at Castello di Amorosa
  • 05 Learn about historic family winemaking traditions
  • 06 Free time to explore Sonoma Square
  • 07 Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • 08 Hotel pickup and drop-off within city limits

Discover California wine country on a full-day shore excursion from San Francisco, traveling through the city, across the Golden Gate Bridge, and into the celebrated Napa and Sonoma regions. Along the way, enjoy scenic views, winery visits, and time to experience the character of Northern California’s most famous wine destinations.

This tour includes stops at notable wineries in Napa and Sonoma, including Castello di Amorosa, with opportunities for wine tasting and learning about the family histories and winemaking traditions that helped shape the region. You’ll also have free time to explore historic Sonoma Square during a lunch break.

Castello di Amorosa is the realization of an all-consuming passion.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities San Francisco, Napa, Calistoga
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

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 , 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 , 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 , 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 , 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

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Expert guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off within city limits
  • Water bottles
  • Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

  • Food & Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Wine Tasting and Entrance Fee
  • Entrance fee of Castello di Amorosa

Know before you go

  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum age requirement for alcohol consumption is 21 years of age
  • The tour guide will call the guests at least one hour before pick up and also communicate about the tour a day before.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in San Francisco.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in San Francisco.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in San Francisco..

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