SAN FRANCISCO: Culinary Tour – Breakfast at Parachute (MONDAY) San Franciscans line up around the block to buy the pastries from this bakery in the Ferry Building that opened a year ago. The reason: You won’t find better or more unique creations anywhere. Chocolate croissants forego the traditional shape and are formed into a cube for even distribution of the rich filling. More than […] Read more »
SAN FRANCISCO: Culinary Tour – Lunch at Scoma’s (MONDAY) Opened in 1965 this third-generation family restaurant on Fisherman’s Wharf is the place to go for classic San Francisco seafood. It’s so fresh in fact that the restaurant sits on its own pier where chef Gordon Drysdale and his crew receive the daily catch from local fishermen. Hope that the local Petrale sole is on […] Read more »
SAN FRANCISCO: Culinary Tour – Lunch at Waterbar (MONDAY) In late September there’s no better place to be than on the deck of Waterbar located at the foot of the Bay Bridge. We will have a birdseye view of the water, and when you add the pristine, sustainable seafood on the three-course menu it will make for a magical and memorable mid-day repast. Waterbar […] Read more »
Sausalito & Muir Woods (MONDAY) This tour takes you across the Golden Gate Bridge to explore Sausalito, and then into the coastal wilds to see California’s giant redwoods. Once a rum runner’s port, Sausalito has evolved into one of America’s great art colonies. Streets are lined with unique shops, eclectic galleries and fashion-forward boutiques, all set along a spectacular waterfront. […] Read more »
Alcatraz Island & Sausalito (MONDAY) First, you’ll enjoy a picturesque drive to Fisherman’s Wharf, where you’ll board a ferry and sail to the infamous Alcatraz prison, known as “The Rock”. Equipped with an audio guide, you’ll take an independent tour of the prison while listening to stories of its most notorious inmates. After, venture to the lively arts and crafts […] Read more »
NAPA VALLEY WINE TRAIN – GOURMET EXPRESS LUNCH (MONDAY) Picture this: Tables draped in white linen, silverware and crystal-clear glasses gleaming in the sunlight, etched glass partitions separating each table, mahogany paneling, and natural luxuriant wood tones all aboard a beautifully restored 1915 Pullman car. It’s a scene from the Gourmet Express, one that harkens back to a bygone era of travel and the […] Read more »
NAPA VALLEY WINE TRAIN – VISTA DOME LUNCH (MONDAY) Marvel at panoramic Napa Valley views from the opulent second-floor observation-style Vista Dome car as you embark on an immersive three-hour ride full of 360-degree Napa Valley views, plush dining booths and photo opportunities with your travel companions. The Vista Dome experience comes to life in an exclusive one of 10 ever-constructed 1952 Pullman glass-domed […] Read more »
NAPA VALLEY: STERLING VINEYARDS AND FRANK FAMILY (MONDAY) Winery Region Prominent Varietals Tasting Lunch Description Sterling Vineyards Calistoga, Napa Pinot Noir, Merlot,Chardonnay,Cabernet Sauvignon ✓ -St. Dunstan Room for your private tasting experience of Sterling’s premier wines, a selection of their Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines. Frank Family Vineyards Calistoga, Napa Cabernet, Chardonnay,Sparkling wines,Petite Syrah,Pinot Noir,Zinfandel ✓ ✓ -Set in the opulent […] Read more »
San Francisco & Golden Gate Bridge (MONDAY) Embark on a scenic journey to Golden Gate Park, the Golden Gate Bridge, and other iconic landmarks in San Francisco. Experience one of the most culturally diverse cities in the world on this relaxing panoramic adventure through San Francisco. Begin with a scenic drive along the Embarcadero toward downtown. Continue down Market Street and visit […] Read more »
SONOMA VALLEY: DONUM ESTATE AND ETUDE WINES (MONDAY) Winery Region Prominent Varietals Tasting Lunch Description Donum Estate Carneros, Sonoma Pinot Noir,Chardonnay ✓ Seated Tasting & guided walking tour through a dynamic space designed to engage the senses through art, aroma, texture, and sound, followed by a private seated wine tasting, thoughtfully paired with artfully crafted canapé bites Etude Winery Carneros, Napa Pinot Noir, […] Read more »
