5-Day Culinary and Wine Lover's Itinerary in Napa & Sonoma Valley

Day 1: Napa Arrival & Wine Tasting

Napa, USA on May 11, 2025

9:00am

Breakfast at Model Bakery

Start your morning with the famous English muffins and farm-fresh coffee at Model Bakery, open from 7am to 3pm.
USD15, 1h0m

10:30am

Visit Domaine Carneros

Enjoy exquisite sparkling wines and stunning château-inspired architecture. Tastings require reservation and are available from 10am to 5pm.
USD40, 1h30m

12:30pm

Lunch at Oxbow Public Market

Savor a variety of gourmet food options in a lively market setting. Open daily from 8am to 8pm.
USD25, 1h0m

2:00pm

Tour Robert Mondavi Winery

Explore the heart of Napa wine country with a guided tour and tasting, open 10am to 5pm by reservation.
USD50, 2h0m

5:00pm

Check-in and relax at a local Napa hotel

Settle in and take some time to freshen up after your journey.
USD0, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at The Restaurant at CIA Copia

Enjoy farm-to-table dining with exquisite locally sourced ingredients, open for dinner from 5pm to 9pm.
USD70, 2h0m

Day 2: Wine Tastings & Culinary Experience

Napa, USA on May 12, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Bouchon Bakery

Treat yourself to French pastries and coffee at this renowned bakery, open 7am to 6pm.
USD20, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Castello di Amorosa

Tour this authentic Tuscan-style castle and enjoy a diverse wine tasting. Open 10am to 5pm.
USD50, 2h0m

12:00pm

Lunch at Farmstead at Long Meadow Ranch

Dine on organic comfort food with ingredients from their own ranch. Open 11:30am to 2:30pm daily.
USD45, 1h30m

2:00pm

Visit Artesa Vineyards & Winery

Discover modern architecture with panoramic views and excellent wines from 10am to 5pm.
USD40, 1h30m

4:00pm

Relax at your hotel or spa

Enjoy a spa treatment or relax at your accommodation to refresh for dinner.
Variable, 1h30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Press Restaurant

Specialize in prime steaks and local wines, open for dinner 5pm to 9pm.
USD85, 2h0m

Day 3: Explore Sonoma Valley

Sonoma, USA on May 13, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at Sunflower Caffé

Enjoy farm-fresh ingredients with a variety of breakfast options, open 7am to 3pm.
USD20, 1h0m

10:00am

Tour Buena Vista Winery

One of California’s oldest wineries offering historic tours and tasting, open 10am to 5pm.
USD35, 1h30m

12:00pm

Lunch at The Girl & The Fig

French-inspired country food with a Sonoma twist, open daily from 11am to 9pm.
USD40, 1h30m

2:00pm

Visit Sonoma Plaza and Shops

Explore charming boutiques, art galleries, and cafes in the historic plaza area.
USD0, 2h0m

5:00pm

Check-in at Sonoma hotel

Relax and prepare for the evening activities.
USD0, 1h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at El Dorado Kitchen

Modern Californian cuisine with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, open 5pm to 9pm.
USD75, 2h0m

Day 4: Sonoma Wineries & Nature

Sonoma, USA on May 14, 2025

8:00am

Breakfast at Basque Boulangerie Café

Start with freshly baked pastries and coffee, open 7am to 6pm.
USD18, 1h0m

9:30am

Visit Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards

Enjoy sparkling wine tastings with views over Carneros, open 10am to 5pm.
USD40, 1h30m

11:30am

Hike in Jack London State Historic Park

Explore beautiful trails and historic sites from 8am to sunset.
USD10, 2h0m

2:00pm

Lunch at Glen Ellen Star

Wood-fired dishes with local ingredients, open 11am to 3pm and 5pm to 9pm.
USD50, 1h30m

3:45pm

Visit Benziger Family Winery

Take a biodynamic vineyard tram tour and tasting, open 10am to 5pm.
USD50, 2h0m

7:30pm

Dinner at The Fig Café & Winebar

Casual, cozy setting with locally inspired dishes, open 5pm to 9pm.
USD40, 1h30m

Day 5: Relax & Departure

Sonoma, USA on May 15, 2025

8:30am

Breakfast at the hotel or nearby café

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before departure, open 7am to 10am.
USD20, 1h0m

10:00am

Visit Sonoma Coast State Park

Take a morning stroll with stunning views of the Pacific Ocean; park open sunrise to sunset.
USD0, 2h0m

12:30pm

Lunch at Valley Ford Grocery & Market

Stop for a casual, fresh and local lunch en route, open 7am to 3pm.
USD30, 1h0m

2:00pm

Departure from Sonoma

Head to the airport or next destination, completing your Napa & Sonoma Valley trip.
USD0, N/A