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The Popular Wine Tours of Napa Valley
from: Maxx Guide to WineIf you're planning to travel to Northern California it's a good time to visit the Napa Valley region, especially if you're a wine lover, since Napa Valley is a major area of California's wine country. Stopping by for a couple of days to enjoy a Napa Valley wine tour is definitely an experience you won't want to miss.
If you live in the Northern California area, you won't, of course, have to make travel arrangements. But those coming in from out of state to spend a day or two in wine country, will want to make accomadation arrangements with one of the inns or bed and breakfasts in the area. Many are highly recommended and most are located conveniently for wine tour participants.
If you're going to Napa Valley for a wine tour you have many options starting with driving yourself in your own vehicle or rental car. However, many prefer the convenience of a guided wine tour even though you won't have as much freedom as you would if you provided your own transportation to tour local wineries of your choosing.
Visiting local wineries and vineyards on your own without a guided tour group requires some planning ahead of time. Since the area has hundreds of wineries and vineyards, it's a good idea to have an itinerary worked out to make sure you get to the ones you really want to visit. When doing so, consider admission fees, the cost of wine tasting, winery hours and additional events, such as educational classes about the history of wine making.
Not all wineries charge an admission fee, so you should do some research on local wineries online before your trip. There are many online travel guides to help you. Be ready to pay a small fee for wine tasting, which typically range from ten to twenty dollars. Special event fees will vary significantly.
While doing your research online, try to find some printable wine country maps. This way you can check off the wineries you'd like to visit while in the area. You should also find similar maps available at the wineries and other establishments throughout Napa Valley.
As you can see, you have many options when taking a Napa Valley wine tour. Don't forget, if you'll be doing some wine tasting, be cautions. If your group is visiting various wineries without a guided tour, choose a designated driver to ensure the safety of everyone involved.
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