Napa Valley & Sonoma Selbstgeführte Audio Driving Tour

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Napa Valley & Sonoma Selbstgeführte Audio Driving Tour ist ein 2 Std. – 4 Std. privates Erlebnis in Napa & Sonoma, USA, durchgeführt von Drive with Action. Reisende bewerten es mit 4,4 von 5 bei 51 Bewertungen auf Viator und Tripadvisor. Preise ab 22,66 € pro Person, kostenlose Stornierung möglich. Inklusive: Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour., Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help., Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included..

Kurzinfos

Dauer

2 Std. – 4 Std.

Gruppe

Privattour — nur Ihre Gruppe

Sprachen

English, Spanish

Abholung

Treffen am Startpunkt

Bestätigung

Sofortige Bestätigung

Reisende

1–4 pro Buchung

Alter

Reisende 0–120

Stornierung

Kostenlose Stornierung (siehe Bedingungen)

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• Napa Valley & Sonoma Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour

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Reiseverlauf

1. Stopp 1 · 5 Min.

   We’ll be passing by lots of wineries on this tour, most of which are open for tastings. This tour isn’t affiliated with any of the wineries, but I’ll let you know their opening hours in case you’d like to stop by. If you do indulge in some tastings, just remember you should never drink and drive!
   
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   The tour is over 76 miles long, with more than 82 audio stories, and takes about 2-4 hours to complete.

2. Stopp 2 · 10 Min.

   Maybe we’ll trust Mariano Vallejo, a statesman who founded the city of Sonoma. Vallejo claimed that the word ‘Sonoma’ meant ‘Valley of the Moon.’ Supposedly, indigenous peoples observed the moon bobbing strangely between the tall, sharp peaks on the east side of the valley. Some nights, the moon seemed to rise seven times as it disappeared and reappeared between the mountains!

3. Stopp 3 · 10 Min.

   London Ranch Road to visit Jack London’s Ranch or the Benziger Winery.

4. Stopp 4

   The Benzigers moved to Sonoma in the ‘70s and started to gain attention in the 90s as they transitioned to biodynamic farming.

5. Stopp 5 · 10 Min.

   We’re passing through the small village of Glen Ellen. If you think Glen Ellen looks a little sleepy today, imagine this spot in the 1800s!

6. Stopp 6

   One of the winery’s biggest draws is its volcanic wine caves. Volcanic eruptions sent lava tumbling through this area five million years ago. Some of that lava burrowed underground and hollowed out huge caves perfect for storing wine! And that’s not all. The minerals left behind by this eruption worked their way into the soil. Now, that volcanically-charged soil gives the Kunde wines a totally unique flavor!

7. Stopp 7

   Ahead is Kenwood Vineyards, which actually owns land that once belonged to Jack London’s ranch! This vineyard now grows grapes on that soil that London looked after so well.

8. Stopp 8

   The gorgeous chateau dates back to 1920, when a pair of mining and lumber magnates moved here from Michigan. They wanted to grow grapes for wine, but Prohibition dashed those hopes pretty fast. What did they do instead? They grew prunes and walnuts!

9. Stopp 9

   Barker Ledson was born to English nobility, but he yearned for the wildness of the West. He came out here and worked long, sweaty days in the Mojave as a surveyor for the railroad. A far cry from his cushy origins! Ledson used the money to buy a ranch, and eventually turned that ranch into this vineyard!

10. Stopp 10 · 10 Min.

    This peaceful community was once the site of a very strange cult. Thomas Lake Harris led a religious movement called the Brotherhood of the New Life in the late 1800s. Harris held all sorts of unusual beliefs. Although he was a Christian, he also claimed to communicate with fairies.

11. Stopp 11 · 10 Min.

    A real California treasure lies about a mile ahead: The Petrified Forest! Here, you can walk between ancient, perfectly preserved redwood trees. But how did these enormous, rock-hard monuments come to be?

12. Stopp 12 · 10 Min.

    We can trace the story of this mountain back to the same eruption that created the Petrified Forest! After the eruption, much of the volcanic ash hardened into a rock known as welded tuff. Over time, tectonic forces squeezed the earth together and drove this rock upwards… creating Mount Saint Helena!

13. Stopp 13 · 10 Min.

    Old Faithful of California is also a bit of a fortune teller. The geyser’s eruptions often slow down in the weeks prior to an earthquake. So if you see Old Faithful sputtering… Get ready for a rumble!

14. Stopp 14

    Just ahead is the Chateau Montelena winery. These winemakers had a starring role in the 1976 Judgment of Paris, the wine competition I talked about earlier. It was their Chardonnay that won the blind taste test!

15. Stopp 15 · 10 Min.

    Among the early settlers here was a young Mormon leader named Samuel Brannan. Brannan would become California’s very first millionaire. Where did he get his money? The Gold Rush, of course!

16. Stopp 16

    If you’re interested in a winery with a view, look out for Sterling Vineyards just ahead. At Sterling, you’ll reach the Hilltop Tasting Room via gondola!

17. Stopp 17

    If you decide to visit Clos Pegase, you might think you’ve stepped back into Ancient Rome! The founders hosted an architectural competition to decide the design of their winery. The winning plan called for high walls, grand columns, and elegant porticos. Basically, Clos Pegase gives you a mini Mediterranean vacation in the middle of Napa Valley!

18. Stopp 18

    The winery’s founder, Dario Sattui, spent years traveling around Europe, sketching complicated blueprints of castles, monasteries, and palaces. When he moved back to California to start his own winery, he pulled out his old sketches and thought: Hm. This could be interesting…

19. Stopp 19

    If you’d like to visit the site of Peter’s legendary punch, plus one of Napa Valley’s most acclaimed wineries, look for the sign for the Charles Krug Winery ahead on our left. Turn when you see it and follow the path to the estate.

20. Stopp 20

    Just ahead, in the heart of St. Helena, sits Merryvale Vineyards. One of the founding partners of this winery was Peter and Robert Mondavi’s father, Cesare. His sons first learned to make wine right here in St. Helena!

21. Stopp 21

    Louis Martini didn’t just survive Prohibition… he actually got his start during Prohibition. Martini found a clever way to thrive in the wine world, despite the fact that most wine was, well, illegal! How did he do it? Well, he realized that sacramental wine was one of the few kinds still legal under Prohibition.

22. Stopp 22

    The V. Sattui Winery is just ahead on our left. The crown jewel here is the marketplace, where you can shop for food and wine before heading out for a picnic on the 3-acre property.

23. Stopp 23

    If you’re itching for a glass of wine after all that Mondavi drama, look no further than Grgich Hills Estate ahead.

24. Stopp 24

    Pairing wine and food is an art, one that winemakers and sommeliers work on for years. A good pairing can unlock unexpected levels of flavor and complexity, while a bad match can leave you spitting out some fine wine!

25. Stopp 25

    That’s just Frog’s Leap Winery coming up on our left! If you’re looking to sample a Sauvignon Blanc on our tour, this is the place to go! When Frog’s Leap released their first bottle in 1982, the New York Times trumpeted it as “A Prince of a Wine.”

26. Stopp 26 · 10 Min.

    Today’s paved Silverado Trail traces the path of an important wagon route dating back to the mid-1800s. Travelers used this trail to travel from Calistoga all the way to the big city of San Francisco!

27. Stopp 27 · 10 Min.

    Time to get bubbly! In about a half mile, we’ll see Mumm Napa Winery on our right. They specialize in sparkling wine. What makes a wine sparkle? Winemakers add carbon dioxide to red or white wines, giving them a pleasant fizz!

28. Stopp 28 · 10 Min.

    The winery sits on a large estate that was once home to a resort, a stopover for Navy sailors, and a rooming home. According to winemaker Robert Brittan, some of these guests seemed to have overstayed their welcome…

29. Stopp 29 · 10 Min.

    For decades, local authorities mismanaged the Napa River. Pollution built up, and the river lost many of its native species. The loss of the river’s beavers proved especially disastrous. Scientists refer to beavers as a ‘keystone species.’ This means that beavers have an essential role in the surrounding ecosystem. Napa needs beavers!

30. Stopp 30

    Back in 1886, the Goodman brothers built this winery with a keen attention to gravity. On the top floor of the structure, the brothers crushed grapes. They then sent the grapes toppling through a chute to the second floor, where the fermentation process occurred.

31. Stopp 31

    You just might feel things start to cool down as we approach Cuvaison Winery. These winemakers operate one of the most acclaimed vineyards in the Los Carneros region of Napa… and compared to other areas in the valley, Los Carneros can get downright chilly!

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Gut zu wissen

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
• Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
• At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
• Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
• Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
• More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
• Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
• Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
• Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
• Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
• The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.

Stornobedingungen

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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