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California Wine Country 2008

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Discover the beauty of Northern California as you join our bicycle tour through the Napa, Sonoma, Dry Creek, Alexander and Russian River valleys, picnic in the Armstrong Redwoods Forest and visit historic Sonoma.   Detailed Itinerary

SAMPLE the wines of northern California vintners like Robert Mondavi, Folio Winemakers' Studio, Kenwood, Korbel, Opus One, Simi, Beringer and many others in Napa and Sonoma Valleys CYCLE along the famed Silverado Trail ENJOY a tour, tasting and picnic lunch at Chateau St. Jean winery ADMIRE the charming town of Sonoma, and its Spanish Mission, founded in 1823 EXPLORE Healdsburg, the confluence of the Russian River, Dry Creek and Alexander Valley appellations INDULGE in Northern California's fabulous cuisine and gracious lodging

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Land-Only Tour 5 nights in superb California inns 11 meals-5 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners FREE use of our custom VBT bicycle and helmet Service of VBT Trip Leaders Full Van Support Daily route directions and maps Tour and tasting at a local olive oil press Wine tasting and picnic at Chateau St. Jean winery Cycling along Silverado Trail 5% Frequent Traveler Credit to use on your next VBT vacation Special Good Buy discount

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Rating Level: Easy/Moderate This tour offers a combination of easy terrain mixed with moderate hills. Our VBT van support shuttle is always available for those who need assistance with the hills. Ideal for beginning and experienced cyclists. Full Van Support: Enjoy more flexibility and choice with full van support throughout your vacation. Group Size: 14-20 Daily Mileage: 18-45 miles Daily Cycling Times: 2 - 4 1/2 hours Avg. Daily High Temperature: Yountville: Apr 72° May 79° Jun 85° Jul 89° Aug 88° Sep 86° Oct 78° Nov 70° Dec 63°

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Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa This elegant European-style inn offers premier amenities and services, including a luxury spa with full fitness center, bath house, and spa mineral pool with its own source of thermal mineral water, which flows from 1,100 feet directly beneath the inn at 135 degrees, 18-hole golf course, three restaurants, two retail outlets and manicured grounds. website: www.fairmont.com Madrona Manor Nestled in the hills above the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County, Madrona Manor is an exceptionally lovely 1881 Victorian estate surrounded by eight acres of wooded and landscaped grounds. Chef Mallgren masterfully prepares New Californian cuisine using the finest ingredients available in the county, as well as greens, vegetables, herbs and fruit from the hotel’s organic gardens. website: www.madronamanor.com Yountville Inn Take in the distinctive Mediterranean flavor of this spacious inn, with French doors opening onto private patios and balconies. website: www.yountvilleinn.com

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There are no extensions available for this tour

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Group Discount Program: You can earn a FREE VBT tour with our generous group discount program. Click here for details. Refer a Friend and Earn $100 Travel Credit: If you refer a Friend to VBT and they choose to travel with us, you earn $100 travel credit toward your next trip and your friend gets $50 off their first VBT trip. Click here for details. Good Buy Plan: The earlier you pay, the more you save. If you book early and pay in full by check, you can lock in your trip cost plus earn up to a 10% discount. 5% Frequent Traveler Credit: You will automatically receive a 5% travel credit good for your next VBT trip. This credit is good for one full year. Savings for Single Travelers: If you are on a bicycle tour where sharing is possible and you would like to share a room, we will do our best to match you with a roommate. We will charge you only 50% of the single supplement; if a match is available, we will refund you the single supplement after you return. If requested and available, single supplement is $765. Best Value Guaranteed: Click here for details. We reserve the right to correct errors. top