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"Grape Juice" Tour

Exploring the California Wine Country with Young Children or Teens

Delight your kids (or your "inner child") with a wine tour that entertains those in your party not old enough to participate in a wine tasting... while you still get to sample some wines and see the region's most popular sites. From a pint-sized train to a geyser that regularly spouts over 60 feet high to a ride in an aerial car, the whole family can enjoy this tour.

With younger children our itinerary may go like this: Drive down the "Crookedest Street in the World", then out of the city and across the Golden Gate Bridge to Train Town, a ten-minute ride on a down-scaled replica of an 1890s steam/diesel train, through ten landscaped acres of tunnels, bridges and lakes to an 'old mining town' populated by llamas and barnyard animals.

Then it's on to a tour by tractor-pulled surrey at the Benziger Family Vineyards in Sonoma Valley; as we enjoy the panoramic view, they teach us about how this historic property pays close attention to ecologically sensitive farming methods. While you taste, the kids will be fascinated by the peacocks next to the play area. A second version of the day includes a tour of the popular Jelly Belly Factory, en route to the Napa Valley. A casual restaurant or deli can provide our midday meal.

In the afternoon we visit Napa Valley's "Old Faithful" geyser (one of three on the planet)… not forgetting to pet their "fainting" goats. Everyone loves to ride the aerial tram that floats you up to Sterling Vineyards hilltop tasting rooms and views in all directions. "Big" reds star at Sullivan winery but your kids will want to play with the resident retrievers. Or we can head over to the Charles M. Schultz (creator of "Peanuts") Museum in Santa Rosa, a city in the Russian River wine region.

With teenagers, we can include stops for tasting artisanal olive oils, chocolates or cheeses. There's also the possiblity of allowing mature teens to spend the day at Six Flags Marine World in Vallejo, while parents/guardians enjoy a Napa or Sonoma tour.

No itinerary can include all these attractions as some are separated by mountains or long drives. But we can certainly focus on the ones that would work best for you and your family.

What will it Cost?

Because each tour is designed to fit your interests, our fees vary. Basically you pay by the number of hours in your itinerary. Each attraction on this tour requires a separate admission—paid directly to the vendors—so you should plan for those.

   *These fees are for couples, groups of up to 6/7 people or solo travelers. For groups of 7 to 25 (whereby we charter a minibus), please ask for a quote.

 **A gratuity is customary and will be appreciated, but is not required.

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