Description
From the modern-day allure of San Francisco and California’s world-renown wine region of Napa Valley, to the popular resort area of Lake Tahoe and Bonanza days of Nevada’s Virginia City – we invite you to embark on a truly unforgettable 7-day California Gold vacation. Start your exploration with a San Francisco City Tour followed by a San Francisco Bay Cruise. Enjoy free time to savor the city’s signature flavors along Fisherman’s Wharf where you can sample a chowder-filled sourdough bread bowl, take time to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, or hop on a cable car for a momentous ride. Travel by rail through scenic wine country on a Napa Valley Wine Train excursion that includes wine tastings and lunch. Visit Old Town Sacramento, the commercial hub of the Gold Rush Era. Rail on through the breathtaking snowcapped Sierra Nevada Mountains to the Lake Tahoe area. Delve into the Old West town of Virginia City – site of the Comstock Lode, and enjoy a Lake Tahoe Paddle Wheeler Cruise. It’s the adventure of a lifetime waiting right here for you.
Highlights
- Welcome Dinner in San Francisco
- San Francisco City Tour
- San Francisco Bay Cruise
- Drive across the Golden Gate Bridge and visit of Sausalito
- Winery Tour & Tasting in California’s most popular wine region
- Napa Valley Wine Train Experience with Lunch
- Visit to Old Town Sacramento
- Sierra Nevada Rail Journey
- Drive through historic Carson City to Virginia City, site of the Comstock Lode
- Lake Tahoe Paddle Wheeler Cruise
- Farewell Dinner at a popular Lake Tahoe restaurant
Day By Day Itinerary
Hotel and itinerary are subject to change.
Photo Gallery

Golden Gate Bridge

Carson City Nevada state capitol building

Lake Tahoe

Muir Woods

Napa Valley Wine Train

Napa Valley Wine Train

Reno Nevada

Sacramento

San Francisco Alcatraz Island

San Francisco Lombard Street

San Francisco, Painted Ladies

Sierra Nevada mountains

Virginia City Nevada Blue House

Virginia City, Nevada
Golden Gate Bridge
Carson City Nevada state capitol building
Lake Tahoe
Muir Woods
Napa Valley Wine Train
Napa Valley Wine Train
Reno Nevada
Sacramento
San Francisco Alcatraz Island
San Francisco Lombard Street
San Francisco, Painted Ladies
Sierra Nevada mountains
Virginia City Nevada Blue House
Virginia City, Nevada
Includes
- ROUND TRIP AIR TRANSPORTATION - Air transportation available from select US Gateways
- FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodations for 6 nights
- CUISINE - 9 included meals consisting of 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
- SIGHTSEEING TOUR PROGRAM - Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees as follows: San Francisco City Tour, San Francisco Bay Cruise, Scenic Transfer to Napa Valley Winery including Tour and Tasting, Napa Valley Wine Train Tour, Old Town Sacramento Tour, Sierra Nevada Rail Journey, and a Historic Carson City, Virginia City and Lake Tahoe Paddle Wheeler CruiseTour. Optional tours available
- CULTURAL DISCOVERY SERIES - Our program encompasses cultural connections, in-depth learning on the local economy and social systems, and interaction with locals
- PROFESSIONAL TOUR DIRECTOR - Assistance of a professional Tour Director for the entire length of the tour upon arrival in San Francisco
- DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
- BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS - Baggage handling for one piece of checked luggage outside of the airport
Optional Extension Includes
- FIRST-CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS - Hotel accommodations for 2 nights
- CUISINE - 2 included meals consisting of 2 breakfasts
- PROFESSIONAL TOUR HOST - Sightseeing, including local guide and all entrance fees as follows: City Tour of Reno
- PROFESSIONAL TOUR HOST - Assistance of a professional Tour Host for all transfers and tours
- DELUXE MOTORCOACHES - Touring by private deluxe air-conditioned motorcoach
- BAGGAGE HANDLING AND TRANSFERS - Baggage handling for one piece of checked luggage outside of the airport
Excludes
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