Itinerary

Day 1 Napa Valley

Napa Valley, a world famous wine area, is one of the most popular tourist attractions in California. More than five million visitors come each year, visiting the more than two hundred wineries. With wine as a focus, great dining naturally emerged to compliment it. The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone in St. Helena supplies a steady stream of well-trained chefs, supplementing the already prestigious chefs drawn by Napa Valley's reputation and locale. There are 10 golf courses, numerous spas, and a variety of other activities on offer. For many visitors, a simple picnic with good wine and great food is a highlight.

You will be provided with a pre-departure package which will include all necessary information that you will need for your trip including materials such as vouchers, maps, train tickets (if relevant) etc.

After being picked up in San Francisco, enjoy the ride up to the Napa valley stopping off at various places of interest en route. The duration of the service is 4 hours. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel in the Napa Valley.

The Meritage Resort and Spa is an idyllic Napa Valley luxury hotel and resort, set against rolling hills with its own private vineyards. A destination unto itself with Tuscan inspired guestrooms and luxury suites, seasonal farm-to-table cuisine in Siena restaurant and wine tasting in the Estate Cave featuring Trinitas Cellars. Regain a healthful balance with curative treatments at Spa Terra – a lavish underground Napa luxury spa with steam grottos, soaking pools, treatment alcoves and tranquil walls of water. The resort boasts the most comprehensive event and meeting space in wine country.

Overnight at Meritage Resort & Spa.

Day 2 Napa Valley

Enchantment, romance, and excitement fill every colorful moment of this graceful adventure. Arrive at your pre-dawn check-in spot and enjoy a continental breakfast of coffee, pastries, cereal, fruit and juice. After a brief pilot orientation you are taken to your launch site. At the launch site you are greeted by a bustle of activity, the hum of the inflator fans, the lively colors of our state-of-the-art balloons and the roar of the burners. The well trained and skilled staff will ensure a safe and comfortable launch. You are in safe hands with your FAA certified pilot and aircraft, a professional staff and an impeccable safety record with thousands of satisfied adventurers experiencing the pleasure of hot air ballooning. Enjoy your one hour hot air balloon flight and get a bird's eye view of this beautiful land! When earthbound, your flight is celebrated with Napa Valley’s finest sparkling wines as you enjoy a champagne brunch. You will also have the opportunity to have a document of your hot air balloon flight by purchasing a photo of yourself in the basket hundreds of feet above the ground!

Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel.

Transfer using a local taxi (available and economical).

Sit back, relax and enjoy the best view of the Napa Valley on this thirty six mile, three hour, round-trip journey on The Napa Valley Wine Train. You will travel from the historic town of Napa through one of the world's most famous wine valleys to the quaint village of St. Helena and back. While aboard, enjoy your freshly prepared lunch or dinner as you view the vineyards and wineries from The Wine Train’s 1952 Pullman domed rail car which provides the most private dining experience on the train. Your meal begins with a complimentary glass of California sparkling wine and continues with a four course meal of your choice. The Vista Dome Car is an elevated observation style dining car expertly refurbished using Honduran Mahogany paneling and brass accents. Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald offers a unique menu for this dining option with all selections prepared in the kitchen located on the first floor of this car. All meals are freshly prepared on the train using fresh, environmentally responsible ingredients, humanely raised, hormone free meats and fresh, line caught fish. Access to the Vista Dome car is limited exclusively to the guests with reserved seating offering an intimate setting and is one of the most popular dining experiences. Guests are invited to explore the rest of the train after the entrée and prior to the dessert. The Napa Valley Wine Train is one of the most unique and best Napa restaurants. Enjoy this one-of-a-kind rail experience!

Overnight at Meritage Resort & Spa.

Day 3 San Francisco

San Francisco is a major city in California, the centerpiece of the Bay Area, well-known for its liberal community, hilly terrain, Victorian architecture, scenic beauty, summer fog, and great ethnic and cultural diversity. Each district of San Francisco carries its own unique and distinct culture. The Golden Gate Bridge is the well-known symbol of the city. Fisherman's Wharf is a touristy waterfront with Pier 39, Ghirardelli Square and the ferry launch to Alcatraz. Nob Hill-Russian Hill is a ritzy neighborhood with upscale hotels, cable cars, panoramic views and steep inclines. Chinatown-North Beach are vibrant immigrant communities; stylish laid back 'Little Italy' next to the crowded and largest Chinatown outside of Asia.

Enjoy a private transfer between your hotel in Napa and San Francisco. Travel time is approximately 1 hour.

Enjoy spectacular views from above and below! After being picked up from a central location in the city, you will be transfered to a heliport where you will savor the breathtaking aerial views of the city and bay on your Vista helicopter flight. See the famous hills of San Francisco and the striking cityscape. Observe the well-known landmarks, such as Alcatraz Island and the spectacular bridges spanning the Bay. Upon landing, our driver whisks you off to your dinner cruise. Delight in the city from your vantage point on the Bay. Savor a delicious dinner (choice of entrée), enjoy the music & stroll the outer decks of the vessel. Return transportation is on your own.

Located atop San Francisco's Nob Hill, the landmark Fairmont hotel is at the city's only spot where all three cable car lines meet, offering easy access to the Financial District, Union Square, and Fisherman's Wharf. The iconic hotel is known for its opulent lobby, domed Laurel Court restaurant, and tiki-themed Tonga Room and Hurricane bar, which has been a social hub since it opened in 1947. Guestrooms and suites at The Fairmont San Francisco feature marble bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, iPod stations, and pillowtop beds with Frette Italian linens.

Overnight at Fairmont San Francisco .

Day 4 San Francisco

You will decide the ride you would like to take by bike today. Enjoy the freedom of going wherever the path leads you on your self-guided biking tour of San Francisco. Beginning from anyone of three local Fisherman’s Wharf locations, you will be outfitted with a current year model bike, a helmet along with front handlebar bag, rear gear rack, map and route instructions. You can advise how many miles you wish to ride and the local staff will show you a great route that includes all the best sightseeing and stops the Bay Area has to offer. Suggestions will be provided for favorite local rides, you can hold onto the bike for up to 24 hours.

Enjoy some time at leisure in San Francisco for optional activities. The city has plenty to offer such as: a helicopter ride over the Golden Gate Bridge, a shared tour of the city, renting a bike or a "Go-Car" (an electric mini-car) and taking either a guided or self guided tour of San Francisco. Consider a day trip to discover the secrets outside of the city such as beautiful Muir woods, or the wine country in Napa valley. Please speak to your Sales Advisor if any of these tour options are of interest.

Overnight at Fairmont San Francisco .

Day 5 San Francisco

After you are picked up from the hotel at 6:00am enjoy a private tour with vehicle and guide. This San Francisco tour main highlight is Alcatraz Island, offering a close-up look at the site of the first lighthouse and US fort on the West Coast, the infamous federal penitentiary long off-limits to the public, and the 18 month occupation by Indians of All Tribes. Rich in history, gardens, tide pools, bird colonies, and bay views beyond compare.

Overnight at Fairmont San Francisco .

Day 6 Pebble Beach

 Pebble Beach has been the site of golf's most prestigious tournaments, including the annual AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, the 1972, '82, '92, 2000 and upcoming 2010 U.S. Open Championships. Since 1919, the exquisite beauty and unique challenge of Pebble Beach Golf Links has thrilled golfers and spectators alike.

Enjoy a magnificent excursion down California's spectacular coastline as you are driven from San Francisco to Monterey. You will be picked up at your hotel in a luxury vehicle, and with your private driver/guide you will explore the beautiful Monterey Peninsula, Cannery Row, as well as a visit to the lovely coastal town of Carmel by the Sea (8hrs). En route you will enjoy a picnic lunch and there will be plenty of opportunities along 17-Mile Drive to stop and take in the incdredible vistas. At the end of your tour, you will be brought to your hotel in Monterey.

The Inn at Spanish Bay combines Old Monterey with Spanish California architecture in an idyllic retreat. The Inn offers the best in contemporary accommodations, modern facilities and opens the door to a Scottish-style links golf course that touches some of the most breathtaking coastline in the world.

The Inn at Spanish Bay is a luxurious enclave of 269 guest rooms and suites for golf enthusiasts and relaxation seekers alike. Rooms are accentuated with private patios or balconies that provide magnificent views of landscaped grounds, pine forests, green fairways and even the Pacific Ocean.

Overnight at Inn at Spanish Bay.

Day 7 Pebble Beach

The Pebble Beach Golf Academy provides tailored individual instruction based on each golfers needs and goals. Led by internationally renowned, award-wining instructors, the Academy is an invaluable resource for touring pros, athletes, business people and individual golfers at every level. Enjoy a 1 hour instruction from one of the club's golf professionals.

There are few golf thrills like teeing-up for the first time on Pebble Beach Golf Links. You sense the presence of golf's biggest legends. You anticipate each and every storied hole while recounting some of the greatest moments in golf history. Since 1919, the exquisite beauty and unique challenge of Pebble Beach Golf Links have thrilled golfers and spectators alike. Designed by Jack Neville and Douglas Grant, the course hugs the rugged coastline, providing wide-open vistas, cliffside fairways and sloping greens. Pebble Beach Golf Links has been the site of golf's most prestigious tournaments, including the annual AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, and five U.S. Open Championships including this year’s 2010 U.S. Open. We are excited and honored to welcome back the U.S. Open to Pebble Beach for the sixth time in 2019!

Holes: 18

Par: 72

Overnight at Inn at Spanish Bay.

Day 8 Pebble Beach

Speak to your Travel Advisor to secure your space on the exclusive Pebble Beach course - home of the 2010 US Open.  There are few golf thrills like teeing-up for the first time on Pebble Beach Golf Links. You sense the presence of golf's biggest legends. You anticipate each and every storied hole while recounting some of the greatest moments in golf history. Since 1919, the exquisite beauty and unique challenge of Pebble Beach Golf Links have thrilled golfers and spectators alike. Designed by Jack Neville and Douglas Grant, the course hugs the rugged coastline, providing wide-open vistas, cliffside fairways and sloping greens. Pebble Beach Golf Links has been the site of golf's most prestigious tournaments, including the annual AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, and five U.S. Open Championships including this year’s 2010 U.S. Open. We are excited and honored to welcome back the U.S. Open to Pebble Beach for the sixth time in 2019!

Holes: 18

Par: 72

Enjoy an afternoon of wine tasting as you travel through the Carmel Valley making stops at 5 exquisite vineyards including; Bernardus Vineyards, Parsonage Vineyards, Chateau Sinnet, Heller Estate Organic Vineyards and Boekenoogen Winery.

Overnight at Inn at Spanish Bay.
   
Day 9 Monterey Bay

Enjoy a private airport transfer to San Francisco airport in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver.

Kensington Tours donates a portion of proceeds to our charitable initiative www.kensingtoncares.com which supports education-based initiatives in disadvantaged communities.

Depart from International Airport. End of itinerary.

Overnight at Depart (Int`l Airport) (standard).

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