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Enjoy a gastronomic experience at the decadent Ram\u2019s Gate Winery, hike along the scenic Pacific Coast and sail through San Francisco Bay at sunset<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":81840,"menu_order":229,"template":"","thumbnail_video":null,"checkout_hero_banner":null,"acf":[],"template_id":null,"duration":4,"trip_limit":8,"img_header":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/SSA-FeaturedImage-winery-vineyard-1352x1414-1120x620.jpg","continent":"The Americas","country":"USA","countries":["USA"],"prices_between":{"gbp":{"min":"\u00a31999","max":"\u00a31999"},"eur":{"min":"\u20ac2359","max":"\u20ac2359"},"usd":{"min":"$2699","max":"$2699"},"cad":{"min":"$3699","max":"$3699"},"aud":{"min":"$3679","max":"$3679"},"nzd":{"min":"$4099","max":"$4099"},"hkd":{"min":"$20089","max":"$20089"},"aed":{"min":"DH9439","max":"DH9439"}},"about":"

The homeland of fine wine, abundant natural beauty and world-famous cities, what Sonoma offers is the good life materialized. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Sonoma County produces some of the world\u2019s best wines, and exudes an authentic, rustic charm of the likes you\u2019ll never see in over-commercialized Napa Valley. In four days, we\u2019ll ensure you taste the very best Sonoma has to offer, before hiking along the lush Pacific Coast and drinking in the craft traditions of Sebastopol\u2019s breweries.<\/p>\n

Looking for an escape which offers indulgence and the great outdoors in equal measure? Welcome to Sonoma.<\/p>\n","highlights":[],"lang":"us","trip_type":[{"term_id":9074,"name":"City Breaks","slug":"city-breaks","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":9074,"taxonomy":"style","description":"The places you\u2019ll visit on a Flash Pack city break are varied, colorful and unique. As you\u2019d expect, Europe reigns in this department. Find your next city adventure here.","parent":0,"count":26,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0"}],"hidden":true,"seasons":[],"scenery":[],"activities":[],"activity_level":[],"key_locations":"","itinerary":[{"local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-snapshot":"Arrive in San Francisco (SFO) | sunset sailing ","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-header":"Sunset sailing in San Francisco Bay","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-text":"

Cool, creative and vibrant, San Francisco is one of those legendary US cities shrouded in folklore; from the gold rush days of the Wild West to the cutting-edge tech of Silicon Valley. You\u2019ll meet your fellow travelers and guide in the late afternoon, before heading out for your first activity: sailing by catamaran as the sun sets over San Francisco Bay. With the city unfolding before you, it\u2019s a fitting way to settle into the adventure ahead.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Sunset sailing in San Francisco Bay","text":"

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This morning, we\u2019ll drive you to the Pacific Coast, where you\u2019ll enjoy a scenic hike through Sea Cliff neighborhood down to Baker Beach. Then, you\u2019re in for a unique gastronomic experience, as you arrive at Hog Island Oyster Co. Savor the taste of fresh, sustainably-caught oysters accompanied by a glass of wine, while overlooking Tomales Bay. After lunch, we\u2019ll take you onwards to Bodega Bay (famous for its associations with Alfred Hitchcock), where you\u2019ll have some free time to explore the beach at your own leisure. Later in the afternoon, it\u2019s onto Sebastopol\u2019s Barlow District. Here, you\u2019ll find a vibrant neighborhood lined with stylish cafes, distileries, bars and boutiques \u2013 the ideal location, then, for an evening of craft beer tasting.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Pacific hiking & fresh oysters","text":"

This morning, we\u2019ll drive you to the Pacific Coast, where you\u2019ll enjoy a scenic hike through Sea Cliff neighborhood down to Baker Beach. Then, you\u2019re in for a unique gastronomic experience, as you arrive at Hog Island Oyster Co. Savor the taste of fresh, sustainably-caught oysters accompanied by a glass of wine, while overlooking Tomales Bay. After lunch, we\u2019ll take you onwards to Bodega Bay (famous for its associations with Alfred Hitchcock), where you\u2019ll have some free time to explore the beach at your own leisure. Later in the afternoon, it\u2019s onto Sebastopol\u2019s Barlow District. Here, you\u2019ll find a vibrant neighborhood lined with stylish cafes, distileries, bars and boutiques \u2013 the ideal location, then, for an evening of craft beer tasting.<\/p>\n","snapshot":"Hike along the Pacific Coast | oyster and wine tasting ","images":["https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/SAAItinerary2-oysters-ice-hand-1120x620.jpg"],"day":2},{"local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-snapshot":"Wine tasting at Chateau Montelena ","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-header":"Regional flavors & Californian landscapes","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-text":"

This morning you will start the day driving to your next destination: Chateau Montelena, a beautiful castle winery dating back to 1882. Enjoy an exclusive wine tasting in one of California\u2019s most atmospheric vineyards, then we\u2019ll drive you to Dry Creek Valley for a picnic lunch overlooking the hills. Later in the afternoon, it\u2019s onto Quivira Vineyards, where yet another indulgent wine tasting awaits you \u2013 this time, complemented with a charcuterie spread. Bon appetit.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Regional flavors & Californian landscapes","text":"

This morning you will start the day driving to your next destination: Chateau Montelena, a beautiful castle winery dating back to 1882. Enjoy an exclusive wine tasting in one of California\u2019s most atmospheric vineyards, then we\u2019ll drive you to Dry Creek Valley for a picnic lunch overlooking the hills. Later in the afternoon, it\u2019s onto Quivira Vineyards, where yet another indulgent wine tasting awaits you \u2013 this time, complemented with a charcuterie spread. Bon appetit.<\/p>\n","snapshot":"Wine tasting at Chateau Montelena ","images":["https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/SAAItinerary4-wine-tasting-hand-1120x620.jpg"],"day":3},{"local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-snapshot":"Depart from San Francisco (SFO) ","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-header":"Ciao, Sonoma ","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-text":"

After breakfast at the hotel, we\u2019ll take you on a scenic stroll through Sonoma Valley Regional Park, followed by some free time in Sonoma Town. Explore the city sights, pick up some souvenirs or enjoy a coffee in one of the lovely cafes. Then, you\u2019re off to the celebrated Ram\u2019s Gate Winery. This is one of Sonoma\u2019s most lavish wine estates; every bottle of wine is thoughtfully crafted, rich in flavor and filled with character. Savor your final taste of Californian indulgence with a selection of the finest wines accompanied by a light lunch, before making the journey back to San Francisco. We recommend booking a flight that departs after 16:00PM, to give yourself some time to enjoy today\u2019s activities. Interested in California? Take a look at our Yosemite adventure here, or browse other US minibreaks<\/a> just like this one here.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Ciao, Sonoma ","text":"

After breakfast at the hotel, we\u2019ll take you on a scenic stroll through Sonoma Valley Regional Park, followed by some free time in Sonoma Town. Explore the city sights, pick up some souvenirs or enjoy a coffee in one of the lovely cafes. Then, you\u2019re off to the celebrated Ram\u2019s Gate Winery. This is one of Sonoma\u2019s most lavish wine estates; every bottle of wine is thoughtfully crafted, rich in flavor and filled with character. Savor your final taste of Californian indulgence with a selection of the finest wines accompanied by a light lunch, before making the journey back to San Francisco. We recommend booking a flight that departs after 16:00PM, to give yourself some time to enjoy today\u2019s activities. Interested in California? Take a look at our Yosemite adventure here, or browse other US minibreaks<\/a> just like this one here.<\/p>\n","snapshot":"Depart from San Francisco (SFO) ","images":["https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/SAAItinerary2-wine-tasting-barrels-1120x620.jpg"],"day":4}],"alternative_itinerary":null,"theme":null,"gallery_uris":[],"trip_highlights":[],"included_highlights":[],"included":["a","e","g","t","m","b","l","Max. 14 people per trip","Everyone at a similar life stage","90% travel solo, 80% stay in touch"],"videos":[],"faqs":[{"question":"","answer":"Fly into and out of San Francisco Airport (SFO).\n"},{"question":"","answer":"Please ensure that your flight arrives by 16:00 PM on day 1, although we will arrange a transfer for you at whichever time you arrive. We suggest booking a flight for after 14:00 PM on the final day. Airport transfers are included upon arrival and departure.\n"},{"question":"","answer":"Please be aware that the itinerary, activities and hotels are subject to change. These changes can happen with little notice due to availability, poor weather, seasonal changes, or other circumstances beyond our control \u2013 but we\u2019ll always do our best to ensure it has little impact on your experience. From time to time, we may also make changes to your itinerary to try out new ideas and keep things fresh and exciting.\n"},{"question":"","answer":"We take safety very seriously on Flash Pack adventures \u2013 learn more here.\n"}],"hotels":[{"name":"Phoenix Hotel, San Francisco ","short_description":"Downtown location with rock\u2019n\u2019roll influences","description":"A cornerstone of the city\u2019s musical past, the Phoenix offers a restful retreat from the action-packed city.\n","image_url":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/SYA-PHOENIX-HOTEL-1120x620.jpg","is_alternative":false},{"name":"Trio Hotel, Healdsurg ","short_description":"Modern hotel in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country ","description":"Everything you\u2019d expect from a contemporary wine hotel, and its Healdsburg location means you can explore the town\u2019s nightlife in the evening.\n","image_url":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/SAA-Trio-Hotel-Healdsurg-1120x620.jpg","is_alternative":false}],"wellness_rooms":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip\/82195"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/trip"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/trip"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/81840"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82195"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}