Payment Information: TOUR PRICE: $1868.00 per person land only DEPOSIT: $250.00 per person to hold your space FINAL PAYMENT DUE: June 1, 2009 OPTIONAL INSURANCE: Is recommended and available for purchase. Should you not wish to take insurance, please check with WORLDVIEW TRAVEL NETWORK regarding cancellation fees. Travel insurance payment is due at time of deposit. TOUR INCLUDES: * 7 nights in quality Superior-First Class or Moderate-Deluxe Accommodations * All hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage * Welcome reception (WR); American breakfast daily (B); 2 lunches (L); 2 dinners (D), including a Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner in Napa. * Private deluxe motor coach service * Baggage handling for one bag per person * All entrance fees for inside visits * Inside visits shown in UPPERCASE in the day by day itinerary * Professional Globus Tour Director TERMS & CONDITIONS: * Space is based on availability at time of booking and some restrictions may apply. * Prices quoted may be subject to change until tour is paid in full. * Please refer to the "TERMS & CONDITIONS" in the back of the GLOBUS brochure for additional information. San Francisco & California Wine Country For Reservations or Information please contact: Join WORLDVIEW TRAVEL NETWORK WORLDVIEW TRAVEL NETWORK as they journey through Worldview Travel - Pittsburgh, PA (412) 344-1212 "SAN FRANCISCO & CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY" Century Worldview Travel - West Mifflin, PA (412) 653-7160 on a Globus Family of Brands Tour Global Worldview Travel - Washington, PA (724) 228-00515 8 Days August 21, 2009 to August 28, 2009 Vacation Highlights: Welcome to the Golden State! On this magnificent eight-day trip Day 1: San Francisco (Fri.) Welcome to the Golden State! This evening, mix and mingle with your traveling companions at blend the sights of sophisticated San Francisco with California’s the 6:30 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION where your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. (WR) renowned wine country. Start in San Francisco, one of the world’s most beautiful cities, with a sightseeing tour and cruise across San Day 2: San Francisco (Sat.) Morning sightseeing in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, famous for its natural harbor, Francisco Bay. Spend a day at leisure experiencing the city on your lush parks, cable cars, and bustling docks. Your tour includes Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, Fisherman’s Wharf, and much own or take an optional excursion up the rugged coast through the more. Afterward, sit back and relax as you enjoy a CRUISE across San Francisco Bay. Tonight, you may want to venture back Salinas Valley to Monterey and onto spectacular 17-Mile drive, to Fisherman’s Wharf for dinner at one of the area’s famous restaurants. (B) ending in the posh resort town of Carmel. Next, spend four nights getting to know Napa and Sonoma. Wineries visited include Roche, Day 3: San Francisco. (Sun.) Today is at leisure to explore San Francisco on your own. Alternatively, you may want to join Viansa, Ravenswood, Buena Vista, MUMM, and Calistoga Cellars. an optional excursion that takes you to one of the natural wonders of the world, Yosemite National Park El Capitan, a popular A highlight of this trip is the relaxing train journey aboard the rock climbing destination in Yosemite National Park. (B) infamous Napa Valley Wine Train, featuring beautiful scenery and spectacular food. On your last evening, indulge in a special Globus Day 4: San Francisco–Sonoma County (Mon.) This morning, cross the famous Golden Gate Bridge and visit the pristine Farewell Celebration Dinner hosted by your Tour Director. waterfront community of Sausalito. Free time to explore this quaint Mediterranean-style village’s\shops, galleries, and breathtaking views. Continue to Sonoma County and visit family-owned ROCHE WINERY in the Carneros region to tour their vineyards and taste their award-winning wines. A short drive brings you to VIANSA WINERY & ITALIAN MARKET PLACE for a picnic-style lunch and time to enjoy their beautiful gardens and market. Check into your hotel with time to savor their daily wine reception. (B,L) VACATION HIGHLIGHTS: Day 5: Napa & Sonoma County (Tue.) Enjoy a morning at leisure. Visit the SOLANO DE SAN FRANCISCO MISSION and GENERAL VALLEJO’S HOME. Enjoy free time in the town square before visiting BUENA VISTA WINERY; dating INCLUDED FEATURES: back to 1857, it’s the oldest California winery still in operation. A special educational TWILIGHT TASTING awaits. Learn how different wines pair with various savory and sweet flavors. (B,D) SAN FRANCISCO: Welcome reception; city sightseeing; San Francisco Bay cruise Day 6: Napa Valley. The Wine Train (Wed.) Late this morning, board a luxurious Pullman lounge car and enjoy a relaxing TRAIN JOURNE Y through the lush Napa Valley. Relive the days of elegant rail travel while enjoying a sumptuous 3-course lunch on board. This afternoon, learn how famous champagne maker MUMM makes its California sparkling wine in the SONOMA: traditional French method at MUMM NAPA. Sample a glass of their bubbly to toast a great day! (B,L) Visit Roche Winery; picnic lunch at Viansa Winery; visit Solano San Francisco Mission & General Vallejo’s home; twilight tasting at Buena Vista Winery Day 7: Napa Valley (Thu.) Start your day with a visit to COPIA: THE AMERICAN CENTER FOR WINE, FOOD AND THE ARTS. Enjoy free time to stroll through this fun, interactive center. Be sure to visit the center’s gardens and see the display of copper cookware owned by Julia Child, an advisor in the creation of COPIA. Next, a drive through Napa Valley, NAPA: past the Culinary Institute of America, to the town of Calistoga, famous for its hot-water geysers. Time for lunch on your own Lunch journey on the Napa Valley Wine Train; visit Mumm Napa, Envy Wines, and COPIA: the American Center for Wine, in downtown Calistoga and to stroll the streets that retain their charm of yesteryear. Finally this afternoon, stop at the splendid Food & the Arts; Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner ENVY WINES for a guided tour of their barrel aging cellar topped off with a special tasting straight from the barrel. This evening your Tour Director hosts a special GLOBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,D) Day 8: Napa–San Francisco. (Fri.) Head to San Francisco International Airport this morning for guests with homebound flights. Please schedule flights after noon. The motorcoach then continues into downtown where the vacation ends. (B) INSIDE VISITS: Inside visits and special features are shown in the description, including admission charges when applicable.