California Culinary &amp; Wine Tours &amp; Trips

Private Guided

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

California, Napa, San Francisco, Sonoma Coast, Trinidad

Themes

Culinary & Wine, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife

What travelers are saying

"It's hard to describe how lucky we are to have been able to work with Stephanie in planning our honeymoon to Japan. From the very beginning, Stephanie was friendly, flexible, and an absolute wealth of knowledge. We had several meetings with her leading up to our trip to come up with the perfect itinerary. Throughout this, Stephanie was mindful of our budget, without sacrificing anything. During our trip, Audley was available at all hours to help with anything and everything which was such a relief to know we had that resource available to us. I truly cannot imagine having planned this trip without all of Stephanie's guidance and knowledge- and cannot imagine taking another big trip like this without the help of Audley. Thank you again!"

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14 days From$3,927

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Bridges, Redwoods & Alcatraz: San Francisco With Your Grandchild

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

San Francisco

Highlights

Walking is the best way to get to know a new place
I’m energetic and enjoy a good physical challenge, so I’m always ready to spend the day on the move
Whether it’s public transit, city streets or village cobblestones, I’m game

Themes

Culinary & Wine, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Relaxing Retreats, Yoga, Meditation & Wellness, Photography, Holy Land

What travelers are saying

"Because I have Stage 4 cancer, I chose to spend the extra money for trip insurance in case my cancer recurred. When a scan showed that it had, I cancelled my trip. I sent to them the medical documents from the Mayo Clinic confirming my new diagnosis. They sent me an email telling me my oncologist needed to fill in a form. I asked my oncologist to do that and I submitted it by fax on April 6th. When I didn’t hear anything, I sent them more medical documentation and asked them to please push forward my refund as I have travel expenses from a clinical trial coming up. Several days later I received an email that they needed further documentation from my doctor. How much more documentation do you need than the patient has stage 4 metastatic cancer and is starting a clinical trial??? This is heartless to me. Please don’t plan to travel through Road Scholar if you’re medically vulnerable!!"

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6 days From$1,949

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Spirits of Appalachia: Craft Beer, Vineyards & Moonshine Legends

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Sierra Nevada

Highlights

Take part in a “Brews Cruise” in Asheville, visiting four local breweries and talking with some of Asheville’s most experienced brewmasters
Learn about home brewing as you brew and bottle your own beer and sample moonshine from a local distillery as you hear about the history, legend and creation of this mysterious and “sinful” spirit
With a local expert enjoy a pub and grub crawl stopping at some of Black Mountain’s best restaurants, pubs and a local brewery, learning about pairing food and local beers and ciders

Themes

50 plus, Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Education / Learning

What travelers are saying

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6 days From$929

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Signature City San Francisco

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

San Francisco

Highlights

I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

Themes

Culinary & Wine, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

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6 days From$1,879

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Art Collectors and Their Collections

preferred

4.4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Los Angeles

Highlights

I’m comfortable with some walking throughout the day
I expect to get on and off of a coach, and I’m ready to stroll through cities and to stand for a few hours when we’re learning in museums

Themes

Culinary & Wine, High Adventure, Hiking & Walking, Nature & Wildlife, Train & Rail Journeys

What travelers are saying

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6 days From$1,659

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California Wine Country Walking Tour

By Country Walkers

none

4.9/5 Excellent

Self-Guided / Independent Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Flexible schedule

Visits

California, Napa

Highlights

Enjoy daily wine tastings, including an indulgent sampling of Benziger Family Winery’s vintages paired with a tour of their vineyards.
Stay in the charming Gaige House, a boutique hotel in the heart of Sonoma, which boasts fireside public rooms, tranquil gardens, and easy access to wineries and hiking trails.
Savor a picnic basket of local specialties at Buena Vista Winery, the oldest vineyard in the entire region.
Explore Bothe-Napa Valley State Park, a beautiful landscape of oak and redwood chaparral laced by burbling creeks.

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"We were blown away by the beauty of the area of each and every walk we took. We loved waking up each morning excited for the adventure ahead. The people, the food, the hiking gave us respite from the "busyness" of our daily lives. Best trip you can take to feed body and soul!"

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6 days From$2,198

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Grand Tour of California: San Francisco to Los Angeles

By Go Ahead Tours

none

4.9/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

California, Golden Gate Bridge, Los Angeles, Monterey Peninsula, San Francisco

Highlights

The Golden Gate Bridge, an engineering marvel
Half Dome and El Capitan, icons of the Yosemite Valley
The world-famous Monterey Bay Aquarium
Stunning scenery in Big Sur and the glamorous Hearst Castle
Spanish history in Santa Barbara

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, National Parks, Nature & Wildlife, Religious

What travelers are saying

"I made a reservation last Thursday (11/16/2023) for a trip to Iceland from 12/02/2023-12/07/2023 and then I was told that I can’t have my refund back. When I called on last Thursday (11/16/2023) to place my reservation, the agent (Kathy) I talked to stressed about she "cannot" guarantee that I will be able to go on the trip. Before I provided the payment information, I specifically asked if I will be able to get the refund because the trip is coming up so soon. The agent ensured that I will be able to get a full refund back within 60 days if I decided to cancel the trip. I was also told that I am basically on a wait list and someone will contact me once I can go on the trip. No one contacted me about whether the agency was able to process my information at all, so I've been left in the dark about this trip since the beginning. I called the help line this morning (11/20/2023) around 9:00 Eastern Standard Time to cancel my reservation. I was informed by the agent that I will not be able to get my full refund back since it's too close to the trip date. Basically I was told that Kathy gave me the wrong information, so I will have to pay the cancellation fee. The only reason I provided my payment information is because Kathy specifically stated that I will be able to cancel the trip and receive a full refund. I've never been so frustrated with a traveling agency. I made sure to ask this agent regarding the refund policy twice before giving her my payment information, and she still couldn't provide me with the correct information. It's unbelievable that such a big traveling agency cannot uniformly train their employees with the correct set of information."

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California Coast and Yosemite Park

By Caravan Tours

none

4.7/5 Excellent

39 reviews

Group Tour

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

California, Los Angeles, Monterey Peninsula, Pacific Ocean, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Yosemite National Park

Highlights

Explore Yosemite National Park.
See the Monterey's famous Seventeen Mile Drive
Visit the Getty Villa which is a world famous museum
Get an Opportunity to cruise on San Francisco Bay
Discover California

Themes

Culinary & Wine, Cultural, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"Fantastic tour!! I cannot recommend it more highly. Everything was great. We had a good group, our tour director Jose was wonderful and our driver Viktor was great. All the accommodations were good, the destinations were all interesting. Jose's narrative was informative, he is very knowledgeable. The only thing I will say is DO NOT USE CARAVAN TRAVEL INSURANCE! Get your own insurance. Make sure you get insurance but don't buy it through them. Roam Right who they use are dreadful. I buy Allianz which is cheaper and excellent. But to end I'll say - DO THIS TOUR!!! Incredible value for money and a wonderful experience."

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9 days From$1,695

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Explore Spain & Portugal

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Algarve, Bar, Barcelona, Dali, Granada, Lisbon, Madrid, Porto, Santiago, Santiago de Compostela, Seville, Sierra Nevada

Highlights

Get lost in the labyrinthine streets of the Albaicin in Granada before crossing the river to visit the imposing Moorish fortress of the Alhambra.
Unwind in a laidback fishing town in the Algarve, soaking up the sun on the beach and enjoying an included boat trip around the rocky cliffs of the coast.
Join pilgrims along the last leg of the famous Camino de Santiago journey as they reach the historic cathedral in Santiago de Compostela.
Sit back, relax and watch the water flow by in one of Porto’s river restaurants while you sample a couple of varieties of the city’s signature wine – port!
Start and end your adventure in Madrid, home to art galleries, colourful architecture and some of the best restaurants in Spain.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays

What travelers are saying

"We joined the Intrepid “Real Italy Food Tour” and enjoyed it thoroughly. Our tour guide, Micol, was very knowledgeable and provided us with lots of good information. It seems Micol knew many of the staff of the venues we visited, including the pasta making class we attended. Our group of 11 travelers was extremely compatible, which greatly added to the fun and enjoyment."

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15 days From$3,636

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Walk Spain's Sierra Nevada & Granada

By Exodus Travels

premier

4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

With a huge range of trip styles and themes, they cater to basically every type of traveler out there- even those with super specific interests.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Granada, Sierra Nevada

Highlights

Embark on beautiful walks through the highest mountain range in Spain
Discover whitewashed Moorish settlements
Visit Trevelez, the highest village in the country
Stay at a family-run hotel with stunning views and warm hospitality
Enjoy a night in Granada with a free day to explore this beautiful city

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"Discover Costa Rica is a great itinerary, covering varied habitats around the country and staying 2 nights each at 6 centres. Their birdwatching specials are led by local experts who really know their stuff."

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8 days From$1,800

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Generous cancellation

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Western USA National Parks Explorer

By Explore!

premier

4.8/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Arches National Park, Bryce Canyon, California, Capitol Reef National Park, Colorado, Death Valley, Golden Gate Bridge, Grand Canyon, Lake Powell, Las Vegas, Mesa Verde, Moab, Monument Valley, New York, San Francisco, Sierra Nevada, Utah, Venice, York, Yosemite National Park, Zion National Park

Highlights

Journey through some of the most dramatic scenery on the planet
Discover vibrant San Francisco and the desert city of Las Vegas
Enjoy walking in Yosemite, Zion, Bryce and Grand Canyon national parks

Themes

Cultural, Cycling & Biking, Hiking & Walking, Trekking & Expeditions

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14 days From$5,370

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California Panorama

By Omega Tours

preferred

5/5 Excellent

47 reviews

Group Tour

Why we love them

They discover the best local partners, providing trips that are both efficient and authentic.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Very Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bar, California, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco

Themes

Family Friendly

What travelers are saying

"Everything was pretty much perfect."

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8 days From$2,127

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Best of Spain

By Intrepid Travel

premier

4.9/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They’re very committed to sustainable and responsible tourism and contribute to important initiatives like climate action.

Lodging level

Standard - 3 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Visits

Bar, Barcelona, Granada, Madrid, Ronda, Seville, Sierra Nevada, Tangier, Valencia

Highlights

Experience the fiery passion and rhythm of a traditional flamenco dance performance in Seville.
It's a pretty special thing to chill out on a beach in Andalucian Spain, knowing North Africa is just across the water. Explore the scenic coastline, and kick back with some tapas and sangria in Tarifa.
The town of Ronda is split in two by a deep rocky chasm. Follow in the path of the Romans, as you cross from one side to the other along an ancient bridge.
Discover Cordoba's great mosque, the Mezquita, one of the most accomplished examples of Moorish architecture in the world. The lavish gardens and opulent rooms of Granada's spectacular Alhambra Palace aren't bad either.
Witness a spectacular Spanish sunset on a beach in Valencia, while feasting on a bowl of the world's best paella.

Themes

Cultural, High Adventure, Local Immersion & Homestays

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Lesley

Oct 2015

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I enjoy intrepid but the style of

I enjoy intrepid but the style of travel doesn't suit everyone.

Carol

Oct 2015

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Good size group, great tour leader (on

Good size group, great tour leader (on this occasion), pretty good value for money on the whole.

alexandra

Sep 2015

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good balance of guidance and free time

Rodney

Sep 2015

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Inexperienced leadership resulting in some wasted time.

Inexperienced leadership resulting in some wasted time. Too much time traveling in buses and small vans. Our leader was not confident in communicating information to...

Ric

Sep 2015

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Very knowledgeable, competent, personable guide. Fun and

Very knowledgeable, competent, personable guide. Fun a...