Itineraries ... Just for Fun!

To help you plan for a memorable visit to Napa Inn here are three sample itineraries: Three Day, Four Day and Five Day suggestions. Please request additional help with activity plans when making your reservation: (800) 435-1144 

Three Day Itinerary

Day 1

North on Hwy 29 (straight driving time 20 min. each way):

Visit some of the larger wineries
Picnic lunch at V. Sattui
Shopping in Yountville and St. Helena
Take in a cooking demonstration at the Culinary Institute
Return to Napa for dinner on the Wine Train

Day 2

The Silverado Trail to Calistoga (straight driving time 40 minutes each way):

Visit many of the smaller wineries on the Silverado trail
Take the tram up to the Sterling Winery for a spectacular view
Shop, dine in Calistoga
See the Geyser or do a spa treatment (or mud bath)
Drop in at Auberge du Soliel for a cocktail and fabulous view

Day 3

The Town of Sonoma and Sonoma Valley Wineries (straight driving time to Sonoma 20 minutes to Kenwood 45 minutes ea. Way):

Stop at Domaine Carneros or Artesa on the way to Sonoma Shop, dine in downtown Sonoma
Visit Wineries on Hwy 12 north of Sonoma to Kenwood
Walk through the Jack London State Park in Glen Ellen

Four Day Itinerary

Day 1

North on Hwy 29 (see above)

Day 2

Drive to San Francisco via Marin ( Straight driving time 1 hr 15 min):

Take the carneros Hwy to Hwy 101 and stop at Muir Woods to see the Redwoods
Lunch in Sausalito for a view of the San Francisco skyline
Cross the Golden Gate bridge shop, sightsee in San Francisco
Dinner in on of San Francisco's fabulous restaurants
Return to Napa via the Bay Bridge (1 hour)

Day 3

The Silverado Trail to Calistoga (see above)

Day 4

The Town of Sonoma and the Sonoma Wineries (see above)

Five Day Itinerary

Day 1

North on Hwy 29 (see above)

Day 2

San Francisco by Ferry:

Drive to Vallejo (20 min.) Take the Ferry to San Francisco (1 hr ride)
See Fisherman's Wharf
Take a tour of Alcatraz (advanced reservations required)
See China town and eat dinner
Take the Cable car to Union Square, shop
Take Bart back to the ferry, return by ferry to Vallejo

Day 3

The Silverado Trail to Calistoga (see above)

Day 4

Drive to the Coast ( 1-2 hrs each way):

Take the Carneros Hwy to 101 south, to Muir Woods to see the Redwoods
Go North on Hwy 1, stop at Stinson Beach for lunch
Stop at Point Reyes where you can hike, see a lighthouse, visit the nature museum, shop or dine
Return to Napa Via San Rafael and Sir Frances Drake Blvd. - or continue north on Hwy one to Bodega Bay where you can stop for dinner, return via the Russian River Road to Santa Rosa and then back to Napa.

Day 5

The Town of Sonoma and Sonoma Wineries (see above)

Other things you can do if you have more time:

Go to the Day Spa in town for a Spa treatment or have a massage in your room

Visit Copia Take in an Opera or musical event at the Opera House in Napa

Hike in one of the other parks in Napa Valley

Rent a Bike and Bike to some wineries

Visit the Wineries which have art exhibits or the Di Rosa Preserve

Ride a Hot Air Balloon (They leave very early in the morning so you can still sightsee the rest of the day)

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