Compare My Tours are being updated!
loading...

Our customers rate
this Milestones holiday

100%

San Francisco and Wine Country Delights

9 DAYS FROM £2225

At Leisure Customer rating () 1 Review

Discover the iconic sights of San Francisco, from the Golden Gate Bridge to Alcatraz, before heading to wine country. Tour the lush vineyards of Napa, sample fine wines and even blend your own bottle of wine.

Any Questions...

We are the experts. Whatever your query or thoughts on your holiday, we are here to assist you. Please contact your Personal Travel Consultant
by telephone on:
0845 678 56 56

OR

Complete the information below and we will contact you by telephone or email at your convenience.

Please leave blank:
Download Tour Brochure Click here to download the PDF

Alternative tour suggestions

If the tour or departure date you have selected is sold out or not exactly what you are looking for, the alternative options below still have places available and maybe exactly what you are after.


 

See your tour

To view our interactive map of this tourClick Here

San Francisco

San Francisco

Tour Pace

Leisurely Lively Tour Pace

Tour experience

Scenic City Tour experience

Included Sightseeing


  • San Francisco Enjoy a city tour exploring the main attractions; take a guided walking tour through Chinatown.

  • Sonoma and Napa Valleys Journey along the scenic Valley of the Moon, Carneros Highway and Silverado Trail, dotted with wineries.

  • Glen Ellen Explore the Quarryhill Botanical Garden with an expert guide.

  • Ravenswood Winery Blend your own wine at a private seminar.

  • Sonoma Partake in a fun hands-on cooking class at a renowned culinary school.

  • St Helena Enjoy a tour and tasting followed by a picnic lunch at V. Sattui Winery. Visit the mill at Bale Grist Mill State Historic Park.

  • Clos Pegase Enjoy the art and sample the varietals on this guided tour.

  • Castello di Amorosa Enjoy a private guided tour of the castle followed by a tasting of five wines.

  • Nicholson Ranch Winery Admire the sweeping views and taste fine wines on this exclusive tour.

  • Domaine Carneros Tour the winery, visit the beautiful chateau and enjoy a tasting of various sparkling wines.

Included Dining


  • Welcome Drink with your Tour Director in San Francisco (WD)

  • 7 full breakfasts (FB)

  • Picnic Highlight Lunch at a winery in St. Helena (HL)

  • Highlight Dinner with wine in San Francisco (HD)

  • Private cooking class and Highlight Dinner with wine in Sonoma (HD)

  • Be My Guest Farewell Dinner with wine at a Sonoma Valley winery (BG)

  • 11 included meals in total

Included Private Car UK Transfers


  • Exclusive door to door airport transfers

Included Flights

Return scheduled International flights
 

See your tour

To view our interactive map of this tourClick Here

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

Day 1 (Door to Door)

Arrive San Francisco (3)

Enjoy your private car door to door transfer to your departure airport before your flight to San Francisco where a transfer is provided 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 (MD)

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 (MD)

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 (MD)

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 (SFC)

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 (SFC)

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 (SFC)

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 (SFC)

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 for your return flight to the UK, 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.

 

See your tour

To view our interactive map of this tourClick Here

No slideshow available

No Slideshow Available

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 Café.

 

Dates and prices

Your prices have been updated

Your prices are being updated
loading...
Definite Departures
Please note: All flights are subject to availability at the time of booking and supplements may be applicable, especially if booking near to departure date. Dependent on flight times and availability at the time of booking, additional nights may need to be purchased at the beginning or end of your tour.

Definite departures: We are aware that you need to plan your travel arrangements early to take advantage of our early booking discounts. To assist you, we have highlighted our "Definite Departures" that are now guaranteed to operate - helping you book with confidence.

Prices based on per person sharing a twin or double room. For single room supplements and triple room reductions please call for details.

 

Destination Info

 

Review score guide

  • Excellent
  • Good
  • Poor
  • Bad

See your tour

To view our interactive map of this tourClick Here

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

Overall customer rating 5 () 1 Review

    • Product :
      I could not fault anything! The wineries we visited were excellent and gave a good insight into wine production in the Napa Valley.

    • Service Rating :
      All enquiries were responded to promptly.

    • Response :
      It is positive to read that you enjoyed your tour of San Francisco and Wine Country Delights, and that it would seem to have given you some insight into wine production.

      Thank you for taking the time to write on Feefo and we do hope that you will be travelling with Milestones again soon.

      Kind Regards
      Shasheen Norton-Laver
      Customer Relations

    • Left 117 days ago

Start Your Search

Now click one of these
options to view your results

Back to categories

You selected:

Question Mark

Tooltip text

Question Mark

Tour pace:

For each itinerary we have created this simple guide to clearly illustrate the nature of your tour from a gentle, leisurely pace to a more lively experience.

Question Mark

Tour experience:

For each itinerary we have created this simple guide to clearly illustrate your touring experience, from the scenic delights of the world's natural wonders to city chic with included excursions and entrances, or a comfortable blend of both.

Trafalgar Tours

Trafalgar Tours:

Trafalgar Tours offer a range of first-class escorted tours including top-class hotels, comprehensive itineraries, luxury transportation, delicious meal plans and knowledgeable tour directors, often joined by experienced local guides.

Insight Vacations

Insight Vacations:

Insight Vacations provides premium-class escorted tours, enabling you to stay in the very best hotels where available, enjoying enhanced meal plans and touring on luxury coaches with fewer seats resulting in extra legroom.

Thompson's Africa

Thompson's Africa:

Thompson's Africa offers excellent first-class escorted tours but with smaller groups ranging from only 2 passengers to 18 per group and touring in air-conditioned micro-buses for a more intimate approach.

AAT Kings

AAT Kings:

AAT Kings, one of Australia's most respected travel companies, provides a range of first-class escorted tours in Australia and New Zealand which include top-class hotels, comprehensive itineraries, luxury transportation, delicious meal plans and knowledgeable tour directors, often joined by experienced local guides.

Brendan Vacations

Brendan Vacations:

When you travel to South America with Brendan, you can expect first class hotels in convenient locations that provide the highest standard of service and the most up-to-date luxurious coaches available

Milestones Tours

Milestones

City and Resort Breaks that allow for a more independent holiday while still matched with Milestones' unrivalled levels of service.

Uniworld River Cruises

Uniworld River Cruises

On board a Uniworld Boutique River Cruise ship, guests can enjoy an intimate, luxurious experience with five-star inclusions. With an average capacity of just over 130 guests and one crew member for every three guests, Uniworld's Premium Class award-winning services are recognised as the world's best.

Question Mark

First Class:

For over 60 years, our award-winning First Class tours have been providing incredible value escorted tours, not only showing you the major sites and attractions that you would expect to see but also surprising you with exclusive Hidden Gems along the way, that only a true expert would know. Enjoy the comfort of first-class hotels, travelling by air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and restroom, included meal plans and the services of our professional Tour Directors.
From exclusive Be My Guest dining experiences to in-depth insights provided by expert local guides, our First Class tours offer an enriching travel experience where you come away with a wealth of local knowledge and a photo album packed with memories.

Question Mark

Premium Class:

On a Premium Class escorted tour you'll be travelling with a smaller, more personal group of like-minded travellers (maximum 40 guests on board) on coaches featuring business-class-like legroom and spacious comfort.
And you'll be staying in superior quality hotels in the heart of every destination. We select only premium brands of major hotel groups. Your expert Tour Director will act as your 'personal concierge' throughout and will be assisted by local guides, passionate on the life and history of their own city. We include many special dining evenings such as authentic local lunches, Highlight Dinners and our unique Dine-Around experiences featuring smallgroup dining at a choice of restaurants.

Question Mark

At Leisure:

At Leisure is an inspiring new style of travel offering the best expertly planned escorted tours combined with more opportunity for in-depth, authentic experiences and more freedom to go your own way than ever before. With average hotel stays of two or three nights, spend minimal time unpacking andmore time soaking up the ambience of each amazing place. You'll also enjoy a leisurely start each day with departures never earlier than 9am on travel days. At Leisure provides free time to explore each destination on your own, including complimentary hop-on/hop-off city sightseeing passes where available. Plus you'll enjoy sightseeing in major cities with a local guide assigned to more intimate groups.

Question Mark

Premium Gold:

Premium Gold is an exclusive collection of deluxe tours, each celebrating the fine art of luxury travel. All of the luxury hotels exude elegance and style, with many being members of the Leading Hotels of the World or other internationally recognised upmarket hotel associations. Premium Gold itineraries are leisurely-paced with relaxed stays in the most sought-after locations and with ample free time for personal exploration.
You will delight in sumptuous, authentic dining with four-course hotel dining and superb a la carte menus in some of the best gourmet restaurants. Premium Gold features smaller group sizes on tour and includes Premium Highlight sightseeing often including private tours with VIP entrances.

Question Mark

Cost Saver:

We have introduced a new collection of touring holidays known as 'Cost Saver', a new and exciting programme of tours offering you fantastic European experiences at an unbeatable price.
The new selection of tours cover destinations such as Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The perfectly balanced itineraries combine plenty of free time to explore along with First Class touches including unique Hidden Treasures.