Welcome to California, the Golden State! This magnificent escorted tour blends the sights of sophisticated San Francisco with California’s renowned wine country. Start your vacation in San Francisco with a sightseeing tour and cruise across San Francisco Bay. Spend a day at leisure experiencing the city on your own or take an optional excursion to Carmel and Monterey. Cross the Golden Gate Bridge and visit the Mediterranean-style village of Sausalito, where you have free time to explore the trendy shops and galleries, open-air cafes, and breathtaking views. Next, spend four nights getting to know the celebrated wine regions of Napa and Sonoma. Wineries visited include Roche, Viansa, Sebastiani, Buena Vista (the oldest winery in California still in operation), Mumm, V. Sattui, and Envy. A highlight of this vacation is the relaxing train journey aboard the famous Napa Valley Wine Train, featuring beautiful scenery and spectacular food. On your last evening, indulge in a special Globus farewell dinner at the Wine Spectator’s Greystone Restaurant at the Culinary Institute of America. This spectacular escorted tour through California’s wine country, including the Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley, ends back in San Francisco.