SAN FRANCISCO & WINE COUNTRY Day 1 San Francisco. Welcome to the Golden State. This evening, depart for dinner at the FRANCISCAN RESTAURANT on Fisherman's Wharf for Dungeness crab, the symbol of the Golden Gate fishing industry, and a spectacular view of the bay. Take in the city lights from Treasure Island before returning to your hotel.

Day 2 San Francisco. This morning, head to BOUDIN BAKERY AND CAFÉ to discover the art and science behind the original San Francisco Sourdough. Afterward, depart for the FERRY MARKET BUILDING to browse through the shops that celebrate food in all its forms, offering everything from artisan cheeses to the freshest local fish. Lunch on your own. Depart this afternoon for sightseeing in one of the world's most beautiful cities, famous for is natural harbor, cable cars and bustling docks. Your tour includes Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, Fisherman's Wharf and much more. End your sightseeing with a stop at the Buena Vista Café for an unforgettable Irish coffee before returning to your hotel. Evening free to explore one of the city's great restaurants.

Day 3 San Francisco. Today, eat your way through Chinatown with the WOK WIZ as you put aside three hours for food decadence! This tour is dedicated to those who love to eat, want to learn about Chinese food history, and are "open minded" enough to try a variety of foods. Finish the morning with a fabulous lunch that includes foods which you have just learned about. Remainder of the day and evening on your own.

Day 4 San Francisco-Sonoma County-Napa Valley. This morning, cross the famous Golden Gate Bridge and visit the pristine community of Sausalito. Continue to Sonoma County and visit the family-owned ROCHE WINERY in the Carneros region to tour their vineyard and taste their award winning wines. A short drive brings you to VIANSA WINERY AND ITALIAN MARKETPLACE for a picnic style lunch. Check into your hotel with time to savor their daily wine reception.

Day 5 Napa. Excursion to Sonoma. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a wine maker? Today is your chance to find out with a Zinfandel WINE BLENDING SEMINAR at RAVENSWOOD. Your finished product will be corked and ready for transport home to share with friends. Visit the SALANO DE SAN FRANCISCO MISSION and GENERAL VALLEJO'S HOME. Enjoy free time in the town square before visiting BUENA VISTA WINERY, California's oldest continually operating winery. An educational TWILIGHT TASTING awaits.

Day 6 Napa. Excursion to Rutherford. Start your day with a visit to COPIA: THE AMERICAN CENTER FOR WINE, FOOD AND THE ARTS. Have you ever wondered how to pair wines? Through an interactive tasting with wine and food learn how to make sense of it all. Before departing visit the center's gardens and see the display of copper cookware owned by Julia Child, an advisor in the creation of COPIA. This afternoon enjoy a tour of ROUND POND OLIVE OIL ESTATE followed by a guided tasting of artisan olive oils and red-wine vinegars. Sit down to a relaxing family-style lunch featuring local artisan cheeses and meats topped off by a fragrant olive oil dessert cake. Afterward, see how famous champagne maker MUMM makes California sparkling wine in the traditional French method at MUMM NAPA.

Day 7 Napa. Excursion to Calistoga & St. Helena. This morning, depart for a full day in Calistoga and St. Helena. Begin with a visit to STERLING VINEYARD with a one-of-a-kind aerial tram ride to the hilltop winery, where you will learn about wine making and have a private tasting. Time for lunch on your own in downtown Calistoga. This afternoon, learn more about pairing artisan cheeses with wine at V. SATTUI WINERY. Your day ends with a three-course farewell dinner at Wine Spectator's GREYSTONE RESTAURANT at the Culinary Institute of America.

Day 8 Napa-San Francisco. Head to San Francisco International airport for guests with homebound flights.

Priced from $2055 per person.

For more information please contact Jeff Bires at 412-653-7160 or email jeffb@worldview-travel.com