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| Day 1 | Afternoon visit to scenic Sausalito, overlooking San Francisco Bay, as well as the fascinating
Bay Model Visitor Center (when available); Check-in for a five-night stay at the charming Inn Marin in Novato; “Welcome” cookout dinner (with entertainment) prepared by Rickey’s Restaurant at our hotel. (D) |
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| Day 2 | Visit to the Sonoma Wine Country, featuring tours and tasting at the renowned Viansa and Cline Wineries in Sonoma County, and an optional visit to the Sebastiani Winery in Sonoma; Free time for browsing the shops and sights around historic Sonoma Plaza before dinner at Della
Santina’s or La Casa Restaurant in Sonoma. (CB, D)
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| Day 3 | Half-day guided tour of the romantic “City by the Bay,” including all the famous sights and sounds for which San Francisco is world-famous;
Free time for lunch and exploring on your own along the waterfront at Pier 39, Fisherman’s Wharf and San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park; Refreshing afternoon San Francisco Bay cruise past Alcatraz Island and the Golden Gate Bridge; Evening in Chinatown, including Chinese banquet dinner at the Cathay House and time for browsing through the colorful shops. (CB,D)
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| Day 4 | Morning sightseeing at magnificent Armstrong Redwoods State Reserve; Scenic drive along the breathtaking Sonoma and Mendocino Coast, including Point Arena, Little River, Fort Bragg and the beautiful Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens; Dinner at La Hacienda Restaurant in Cloverdale on the return to Novato. (CB,D)
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| Day 5 | Walking tour through the splendid Victorian downtown area of Petaluma; Visit to the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, commemorating the life and work of the “Peanuts” gang creator;
Tour of the fascinating Luther Burbank Home and Museum in Santa Rosa; “Farewell” dinner at the Sassafras Restaurant in Santa Rosa. (CB,D)
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| Day 6 | Morning visit to the unique Guide Dogs for the Blind Headquarters in San Rafael; Early afternoon homeward-bound flight from either the San Francisco or Oakland Airport. (CB)
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