Napa, CA 2-Day Itinerary

  • Day 1: Castello di Amorosa
    15 minutes (7.1 miles) from Napa

    Start your Napa experience at Castello di Amorosa, a Tuscan-style castle and winery. Explore the castle's 107 rooms and taste a selection of their award-winning wines.

  • Day 1: Oxbow Public Market
    10 minutes (1.5 miles) from Castello di Amorosa

    Head to Oxbow Public Market, a food hall featuring local artisanal products. Satisfy your appetite with fresh seafood, gourmet sandwiches or artisanal coffee.

  • Day 1: Napa Valley Wine Train
    5 minutes (1.2 miles) from Oxbow Public Market

    End your day on the Napa Valley Wine Train, a 3-hour journey through stunning countryside and vineyards. Savor a gourmet meal and sample local wines while taking in the picturesque views of the valley.

  • Day 2: Sterling Vineyards
    35 minutes (19.7 miles) from Napa

    Start your day at Sterling Vineyards, a winery known for its aerial tram and panoramic views. Learn about the winemaking process and taste their collection of Napa wines.

  • Day 2: The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone
    20 minutes (10.4 miles) from Sterling Vineyards

    Spend your afternoon at The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone, a culinary school with a restaurant open to the public. Indulge in the innovative farm-to-table cuisine or take a cooking class to learn new culinary skills.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Castello di Amorosa (1.5 hours, $40)
  • Oxbow Public Market (1 hour, varies)
  • Napa Valley Wine Train (3 hours, $146-$306)
  • Sterling Vineyards (1.5 hours, $35)
  • The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone (2 hours, $100-$200)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $321-$561

Transportation

To fully experience the attractions in Napa, renting a car is recommended. Uber and Lyft are also available in the area. The estimated cost for a rental car is $50-$100 per day, and the average travel time between attractions is 15-30 minutes.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, explore more vineyards and wineries in Napa Valley. For a shorter trip, consider skipping Sterling Vineyards and spending more time in downtown Napa to enjoy local restaurants and shopping.

Airports

Napa County Airport (APC) is the closest airport to Napa and is just 5 miles from downtown. However, the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Oakland International Airport (OAK) are the major airports serving the area, with a distance of approximately 50 miles from Napa.

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