Our culinary journey begins with morning departures from the Willamette Valley and a comfortable flight from Portland to Santa Rosa. Upon arrival in California Wine Country, we’ll make our way to charming downtown Sonoma and check in at the Sonoma Valley Inn, perfectly located just steps from the historic plaza. This evening, we gather for a welcome dinner at a locally loved Sonoma restaurant, where seasonal ingredients and regional flavors set the tone for the days ahead. After dinner, enjoy a relaxed stroll back to the hotel and your first night in Wine Country.

Morning departures from the Willamette Valley and a comfortable flight from Portland to Santa Rosa.

Check in at the Sonoma Valley Inn, perfectly located just steps from the historic plaza.

Welcome dinner at a locally loved Sonoma restaurant, where seasonal ingredients and regional flavors set the tone for the days ahead.

Step aboard the beautifully restored vintage Napa Valley Wine Train and enjoy a leisurely ride through vineyard-lined landscapes while savoring a freshly prepared gourmet lunch.

Enjoy a freshly prepared gourmet lunch aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train.

Return to Sonoma for a relaxing afternoon at leisure—perfect for browsing local shops, enjoying the plaza, or unwinding at the hotel.

Dinner at another outstanding Sonoma restaurant, continuing the exploration of the region’s culinary excellence.

Late morning brings a guided visit to Jack London State Historic Park, where we explore the author’s former home and vineyard while learning about his fascinating life and legacy in Sonoma Valley.

Return to Sonoma and drop off near the historic Mission just in time for the Tuesday Night Market, where you’ll enjoy free time to explore, dine on your own, and soak in the lively local atmosphere.

After breakfast, we travel west to the rugged Sonoma Coast.

We travel west to the rugged Sonoma Coast. Enjoy scenic views and time to stretch your legs near Bodega Bay, followed by free time for a light lunch and seaside browsing in this classic coastal town.

Mid-afternoon, we visit the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, celebrating the life and work of the creator of Peanuts—a delightful and nostalgic experience.

Later, we stop at the beautiful Francis Ford Coppola Winery. Enjoy time to explore the estate before sitting down for a memorable farewell dinner surrounded by vineyards, an ideal closing celebration of our time in Wine Country.

Enjoy a memorable farewell dinner surrounded by vineyards at Francis Ford Coppola Winery, an ideal closing celebration of our time in Wine Country.

We then transfer to the Santa Rosa airport for our return flight to Portland.

Return flight from Santa Rosa to Portland.

Motorcoach transportation back to the Willamette Valley with afternoon arrivals in Tualatin, Woodburn, Salem, and Albany.

We return home with wonderful memories, new friendships, and a true taste of California Wine Country.