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Tour Name : Culture of the Vine
Days/Nights : 4 Days / 3 Nights
Region : North America
Ship : MS SPIRIT OF YORKTOWN
US Gateway Cruise Only
Arrival Airport San Francisco
Departure Airport San Francisco
BONUS OFFERING $200

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Day Activity/Description
Day 1
SAIL FROM SAN FRANCISCO
Transfer from San Francisco Airport to Cruise West’s hospitality area in San Francisco. Explore the city on your own or simply relax until boarding time.  You will be welcomed onboard and treated to an exclusive wine tasting as you cruise by the San Francisco skyline. Following a delicious dinner, relax in the lounge and acquaint yourself with your fellow travelers.
 
Day 2
THE NAPA VALLEY EXPERIENCE

Explore the world-renowned Napa Valley. Taste and learn as you discover the science and artistry of wine makingl Your optional early morning tour is a Napa Valley Balloon Excursion. Stop in lovely St. Helena, where you can shop, stroll and savor an inclusive tasting at Merryvale Winery.

Enjoy a three-course lunch in the cave theatre at Clos Pegase. This exclusive Cruise West luncheon includes a tour and wine tasting. As well as producing excellent wines, Clos Pegase is well known for their extensive art collection and the fluid architecture of Michael Graves.  Later onboard the Spirit of Yorktown, enjoy a leisurely cocktail hour with featured wines followed by a delicious dinner.


Note: you may visit today’s wineries in an alternate order. Winery selection is subject to change.

 
Day 3
SONOMA VALLEY

Today you will take in the rustic charm at Benziger Winery before boarding a private tractor-pulled tram for a ride through the vineyards and an up-close experience of the vines, later enjoying a little fruit of the vine.

Lunch is served today at Viansa Winery & Italian Marketplace. You’ll enjoy the superb views as well as browsing through the Tuscan marketplace after lunch and tasting.

Your day will conclude in style with a reception at Domaine Carneros which is associated with the famous Tattinger family, the notable producers of impressive Carneros sparkling wines. You will be treated to a tour followed by a sparkling wine tasting and relaxation on the beautiful outside terrace that overlooks the Carneros landscape. Back onboard delight in the Captain’s Farewell Dinner with evening San Francisco Bay cruising.


Note: you may visit today’s wineries in an alternate order. Winery selection is subject to change.

 
Day 4
DISEMBARK REDWOOD CITY / RETURN TO SAN FRANCISCO
You will appreciate the early morning views as you cruise to Redwood City for disembarkation. A transfer via motorcoach is included to San Francisco’s airport or Cruise West's hospitality area at Fisherman's Wharf.

B=Breakfast L=Lunch D=Dinner