Little Italy Walking Tour | Sample itinerary | Half-Day Tour

On this memorable experience you will learn some of the history and fun facts of Little Italy in San Diego as we make stops for wine and food. We can also customize your tour to include breweries.

• The tour begins at 12:00 pm at Piazza della Famiglia in the “heart” of Little Italy, 523 W Date St, San Diego
• Wine tasting of California wines outdoors in the beautiful wine garden at Carruth Cellars
• Enjoy award-winning wines of California paired with cheese at Pali Wine Co in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere on the rooftop
• Experience Italian wine and Sicilian bites at Nonna Restaurant, with thirty years of traditions
• 3:00 pm arrive at the last stop at Isola Pizza Bar for Neapolitan pizza

Itinerary does not include Air or land transportation to San Diego, travel insurance, personal expenses, or additional tastings

Pricing – please call for a quote as it varies based on your itinerary

Your tour can be customized for you and your group to make it a very special and unique experience.

Temecula, CA | Sample itinerary | Day Tour 

• 11:00 am pickup at Embassy Suites 29345 Rancho California Road, Temecula CA
• Mimosa’s on the patio at Peltzer Winery followed by an educational stroll of the farm & vineyard ending with a wine tasting paired with fresh breads and cheese
• Wine flight and delicous lunch at Bel Vino Winery enjoy live music and spectacular views
• Pemium tasting of award-winning wines at Monte De Oro Winery & Vineyards where old world charm meets new world sophistication
• 5:00 pm drop off Embassy Suites 29345 Rancho California Road, Temecula CA

Itinerary includes Transportation to and from hotel and wineries, tastings, tips, lunch and tour as stated above

Itinerary does not include Air or land transportation to Temecula, travel insurance, personal expenses, or additional tastings

Temecula, CA | Sample itinerary | One night

• 11:00 am pickup at Temecula Creek Inn  44501 Rainbow Canyon Ct, Temecula CA
• Wine tasting with bread pairing at Peltzer Winery  rustic-chic winery at the Peltzer farm
• Jeep vineyard tour and wine tasting at Akash Winery  small family owned winery with big plans for future resort
• Seated wine and food pairing at Masia de la Vinya Winery  enjoy stunning views live music on the patio
• Farm-to-Fork dinner at Meritage Restaurant located at Callaway Vineyard & Winery
• 7:00 pm drop off at Temecula Creek Inn, 44501 Rainbow Canyon Ct, Temecula CA

Itinerary includes Hotel accommodations, meals, transportation to and from hotel and wineries, tastings, and tour as stated above.

Itinerary does not include Air or land transportation to Temecula, travel insurance, tips at hotel, personal expenses, or additional tastings

Pricing – please call for a quote as it varies based on your itinerary, day of week, and number of guests

Your tour can be customized for you and your group to make it a very special and unique experience. Day tours are also available upon request.

Santa Barbara, CA | Sample Itinerary  |  4 days and 3 nights

 Day One – Santa Barbara

• Pickup at 7:00 pm at the Harbor View Inn 28 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara CA
• Sommelier seminar at Les Marchands which includes a casual wine pairing with local California modern cuisine.

Day Two –  Santa Ynez Valley

• Meet in lobby of hotel for 10:00 a.m. departure.
• Visit two to three wineries for tastings. Stops may include: Sunstone Vineyards & Winery, Buttonwood Farm Winery & Vineyard, Gainey Vineyard, Lincourt Vineyards, Beckman Vineyards, Bridlewood Estate Winery, The Brander Vineyard, Zaca Mesa Winery & Vineyards and/or Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard
• Farm-to-table lunch at Los Olivas Wine Merchant & Café.
• Returning to hotel at 2:30 p.m.
• Enjoy the afternoon at your leisure.
• Recommend visiting some of these urban wineries: Grassini Family Vineyards, Happy Canyon Vineyard, Jaffurs Wine Cellars, Au Bon Climat, Kunin Wines and/or Pali Wine Co.
• Dinner on your own.

Day Three – Sta. Rita Hills Wine Trail

• Checkout of hotel and meet in lobby for 10:00 a.m. departure.
• Visit three to four wineries for tastings, one of which will include a guided winery tour. Stops may include: Sanford Winery, Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery, Lafond Winery & Vineyards, Pence Ranch, Babcock Winery & Vineyards, Dierberg & Star Lane, and/or Melville Vineyards and Winery
• Gourmet picnic lunch at winery.
• Check in at a boutique hotel The Landsby, 1576 Mission Dr, Solvang CA.
• Dinner at S.Y. Kitchen for an experience of local, authentic culinary which honors traditional Italian cuisine.

 Day Four – Travel to Santa Barbara

• Checkout of The Landsby hotel for a 10:00 am departure.
• 11:00 am drop off at the Harbor View Inn, 28 W Cabrillo Blvd, Santa Barbara CA.

Above itinerary includes Three nights at a four-star hotel, Wine tastings and visits, Wine pairing with arranged dinners, Experienced wine guides, Transportation to and from all arranged stops, All applicable taxes

Itinerary does not include Air or land transportation to Santa Barbara, Gratuities, Travel insurance, Personal expenses, or additional tastings and meals

Pricing – please call for a quote as it varies based on your itinerary, day of week, and number of guests

Your tour can be customized for you and your group to make it a very special and unique experience. Day tours are also available upon request.

Paso Robles, CA | Sample Itinerary  |  3 days and 2 nights

Day One –  Experience the Wine Country    

• 11:00 am pickup at La Bellasera Hotel & Suites 206 Alexa Ct, Paso Robles CA
• Visit three wineries for tastings, with one food pairing experience. Stops may include: JUSTIN Vineyards & Winery, Tablas Creek Vineyard, Calcareous Vineyard, Turley Wine Cellars, Epoch Estate Wines, J Dusi Winery, L’Adventure Winery, Halter Ranch Vineyard, Le Cuvier Winery, Brecon Estate, Villa Creek Cellars, Sextant Wines, and/or Lone Madrone
• Artisan picnic lunch or wood-fired pizza at winery
• Dinner at your leisure

Day Two –  Discover. Sip. Taste.    

• Meet in hotel lobby for 10:30 a.m. departure
• Visit four wineries for tastings, with one cheese pairing experience Stops may include: J.Lohr Vineyards & Wines, Vina Robles Winery, Wild Horse Winery & Vineyards, Niner Wine Estates, Burbank Ranch Vineyard & Winery, Eberle Winery, Le Vigne Winery, Cass Vineyard & Winery, and/or Robert Hall Winery
• One of the tastings includes a guided winemaking tour
• Gourmet lunch at winery
• Return to hotel at 3:30 p.m.
• Meet in lobby for 7:00 p.m. departure
• Contemporary Italian wine dinner at Il Cortile Ristorante
• 9:00 pm drop off at La Bellasera Hotel & Suites 206 Alexa Ct, Paso Robles CA

 Day Three –  Checkout of Hotel

• Enjoy the morning at your leisure

Above itinerary includes Two nights at a four-star hotel, Wine tastings and visits, Wine pairing with arranged dinners, Experienced wine guides, Transportation to and from all arranged stops, All applicable taxes

Itinerary does not include Air or land transportation to Paso Robles, Gratuities, Travel insurance, Personal expenses, or additional tastings and meals

Pricing – please call for a quote as it varies based on your itinerary, day of week, and number of guests

Please Note: The pricing above is based on a minimum of six guests.

Valle de Guadalupe, MX | Sample itinerary | Day Tour

•  9:00 am – Pick up in Old Town
• 10:30 am – Stop over at El Mirador for view of the bay and purchase Mexican candies
• 11:00am – Wine tastings at Viñedos Montefiori
• 12:30pm – Wine tastings at Viñedos Torres Alegre
•  2:00pm – Lunch at Finca Altozano
•  3:30pm – Wine tastings at Viñedos Lechuza
•  4:45pm – Depart from Valle de Guadalupe
•  7:30pm – Drop off in San Diego 

Itinerary includes Transportation to and from San Diego and wineries, tastings, lunch and tour as stated above

Itinerary does not include Alcoholic drinks during lunch and tips

Pricing – please call for a quote as it varies based on your itinerary and number of guests, public and private tours available

This is going to be a great tour you will never forget. The scenery, wine, and food are second to none!

Your tour can be customized for you and your group to make it a very special and unique experience.

Okanagan Valley, BC Canada | Sample Intinerary  |  4 days and 3 nights

Day One – Central Okanagan  

• Pickup at 1:00 pm at the Kelowna International Airport, BC Canada
• Check in at the Cove Lakeside Resort, 4205 Gellatly Rd, West Kelowna BC.
• Meet in lobby for 7:00 p.m. departure.
• Dinner at the Red Fox Club Restaurant at Indigenous World Winery. Experience the exceptional wines paired with a three course chef-prepared menu from the freshest local ingredients. Enjoy native influenced foods merging a modern culture with an Aboriginal respect to the environment, lands and its people.

Day Two – Discover Mission Hill and the Naramata Bench   

• Checkout out of Cove Lakeside Resort.
• Meet in lobby for a 10:00 a.m. departure.
• This morning we visit the breathtaking views of the Mission Hill Family Estate Winery for a fun, educational tour and tasting.
• On a scenic journey we arrive in the lovely Naramata Bench, wrapped around the shores of Okanagan Lake, a place of great beauty and dynamic character, abundant with boutique-style wineries and a top destination for wine enthusiasts.
• Enjoy three additional scenic wineries for tastings and possibly meet the winemaker. Stops may include: Laughing Stock Vineyards, Lake Breeze Vineyards, Little Engine Wines, Poplar Grove Winery, Upper Bench Winery & Creamery, Painted Rock Winery, Liquidity Wines and/or Blue Mountain Vineyards’
• Lunch at The Vanilla Pod Restaurant at Poplar Grove Winery. The Vanilla Pod is recognized as one of the best restaurants in the Okanagan. Savour the contemporary cuisine on the gorgeous patio with stunning views overlooking the Okanagan Lake.
• Check in at the Watermark Beach Resort at 14 Park Pl Osoyoos, BC Enjoy the many amenities in the beautiful resort including the Wine Bar | Restaurant | Patio. There is a BBQ area for your use or if you prefer to cook dinner there is gourmet kitchen located in your suite.

Day Three – Sip. Savour. South  

• Meet in lobby for 10:00 a.m. departure, returning at 5:00 p.m. Today we experience the small town of Oliver known as the “Wine Capital of Canada” which also produces some of the best sustainable and organic fruit and vegetables in all of Canada.
• Leisure tastings at four wineries, including a food pairing event and a private tasting. Stops may include: Tinhorn Creek Vineyards, Hester Creek Estate Winery, Culmina Family Estate Winery, Church and State Wines, Inniskillin, LaStella Winery and/or Le Vieux Pin Winery
• Enjoy an educational and entertaining experience of breathtaking landscapes and sustainable farm practices during your guided tour at Covert Organic Farm & Winery. Visit the rustic wine lounge for a wine pairing accompanied with delicious food.
• Meet in the lobby for 6:00 p.m. departure. This evening we experience an exclusive wine paired multi-course dinner at Chef’s Table Backyard Farm. Within this gorgeous heritage home you will witness Chef Chris Van Hooydonk prepare a four course dinner farm in a full demonstration kitchen with organic foods from his farm. Bring your favorite wine to the event and Chris pairs them with the foods for one of the most memorable dinners you have experienced.

Day Four – Travel to Kelowna International Airport

• Checkout out of hotel.
• Meet in lobby for 10:30 p.m. departure.
• Today we journey back to Kelowna on a scenic drive through the Okanagan Wine Country to Fitzpatrick Family Vineyards or 50th Parallel Estate Winery with lunch and/or tasting at your expense.
• Drop off at Kelowna International Airport, BC Canada by 3:00 p.m.

What’s included Three nights at four-star hotels, Meals and wine pairings as detailed on the itinerary, All wine tastings and tour fees, Transportation with experienced guides to wineries and restaurants, Transportation to and from the airport and hotels, All applicable taxes

What’s not included Air or land transportation to Kelowna, Gratuities, Travel insurance, Personal expenses, or additional tastings and meals

Pricing – please call for a quote as it varies based on your itinerary, day of week, and number of guests