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Temecula Food & Wine
Imagine three days of wine tasting, wonderful food, and beautiful scenery! Visit and experience Temecula, California, home of award-winning wineries nestled in 3,000 acres of scenic rolling hills. dating back to 1867. Stroll through a Farmer’s Market and find fresh produce, flowers, local honey, specialty food and local artisans.
Imagine three days of wine tasting, wonderful food, and beautiful scenery! Visit and experience Temecula, California, home of award-winning wineries nestled in 3,000 acres of scenic rolling hills. dating back to 1867. Stroll through a Farmer’s Market and find fresh produce, flowers, local honey, specialty food and local artisans.
WINE COUNTRY AWAITS!
Enjoy tastings at three wineries in Temecula, the largest viticultural region in Southern California. Wander through the quaint shops in Old Town and explore Vail Headquarters, originally an 80,000-acre cattle ranch, and now a living historic park and destination for specialty restaurants and boutique stores.
Founded in 2001, Miramonte Winery is one of southern California’s premier boutique wineries.
Vail Headquarters, originally built as a working cattle ranch, is now a living historic park dating back to 1867.
Wilson Creek Winery and Vineyards is a winery stop on the tour, on day 2. (Lunch Included) This family-owned winery started in 1996 by Gerry and Rosie Wilson, is known for their famous Almond Sparkling Wine (formerly known as Almond Champagne).
Lunch Includes:
-An open bar of beer, wine, and soda.
-Salad: Vineyard Salad organic baby greens / golden raisins / bleu cheese / candied walnuts / vanilla balsamic dressing
-Entrée Selection:
· Chardonnay Grilled Chicken chardonnay cream sauce / toasted walnuts / leeks / roasted potatoes / broccolini and baby carrots
· Butcher’s Steak marinated hanger steak/tarragon peppercorn butter/horseradish cheddar mashed potato/green beans with garlic
· Stuffed Portabella Mushroom (vegan) mountain meadow portabella with quinoa / grilled vegetables / lemon oil / parsley puree
-Dessert: New York Cheesecake raspberry sauce / cocoa nibs
Single Supplement Price $995.00
Day One
Today we depart Phoenix and head towards the beautiful rolling hills of Temecula, California, with a stop along the way for lunch. Our first stop in Temecula will be Miramonte Winery, one of southern California’s premier boutique wineries. Founded in 2001, Miramonte focuses on the southern European varieties with grapes of southern France, Spain, and Portugal. Enjoy a wine tasting before we head to Old Town Temecula for a driving tour of the area. After checking-in to the Embassy Suites hotel re-join your fellow travelers for an evening reception. The rest of the night is yours for dinner on your own and to rest or explore.
Day Two
Enjoy an included breakfast before we depart for Vail Headquarters, a living historic park dating back to 1867. Stroll through the Farmer’s Market and find fresh produce, flowers, local honey, specialty food and local artisans. Visit the shops and boutique stores and learn about the history of Vail Headquarters, originally built as a working cattle ranch. Wilson Creek Winery and Vineyards is our next stop for winery tour, tasting and lunch (included). This family-owned winery started in 1996 by Gerry and Rosie Wilson, who still own and operate the winery with their children and grandchildren. Known for their famous Almond Sparkling Wine (formerly known as Almond Champagne), Gerry is especially proud that Wilson Creek is the unofficial winery of many Navy ships, including eight aircraft carriers. After lunch, guests can choose shopping in Old Town Temecula, or relaxing at the hotel before an included evening reception. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy dinner on your own and relax or explore.
FB, LDay Three
Breakfast this morning is included at the hotel. After packing up, we’ll depart for another winery for a tasting before heading back to Phoenix.
FBFB=Full Breakfast, L=Lunch
Suggested Packing
-Casual Clothing that can be mixed and layered
-Comfortable walking shoes
-Hat and Sunscreen
-Cash and Credit Cards (Only those needed)
-Medicine and spare prescriptions
-Extra glasses and/or contacts
-Book, Word Search and/or Crossword Puzzle
-Binoculars
-Seat Cushions and/or Blanket (If attending a parade or show)
-Ear plugs and sleep mask
-Mini-Sewing Kit
-Toiletries and Tissues
-Chargers for devices (Cell phones, Tablets, etc.)
-Extra Memory Cards (Digital Cameras) or Extra Film
Average Temperature
Temecula | April | 73 / 49°F
Activity Level 1
With low physical activity requirements (15-30 minutes of walking with little difficulty) at a leisurely pace, Level 1 is perfect for those who want to explore new destinations without feeling rushed. From comfortable coach transport to accessible walking routes, Level 1 takes the stress out of traveling without sacrificing an ounce of excitement. So go ahead and book your next trip – with Level 1, there’s no need to slow down!
Inclusions
Motorcoach
Expert Guide
2 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 3 Wine Tastings
Tax and Unlimited Bottled water
Exclusions
Driver and Guide gratuity at your discretion
Meals not listed
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.
| Name | Address | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bell Recreation Center | Bell Recreation Center 16820 North 99th Ave. (Corner of 99th and Hutton) | |
| Burger King Superstition | Burger King Superstition 6820 East Superstition Springs Blvd, Mesa | |
| Cracker Barrel | Cracker Barrel 1209 North Litchfield Rd Goodyear AZ | |
| Cracker Barrel - CG | Cracker Barrel - Casa Grande 2281 East Florence Blvd, Casa Grande | |
| Dennys Bell Road | Dennys Bell Road 2717 West Bell Road, Phoenix AZ | |
| Fords Travel SunCity West | Fords Travel Sun City West 13593 West Camino Del Sol, Sun City West | |
| Mesa Doubletree | Mesa Doubletree 1011 West Holmes Avenue, Mesa, AZ | |
| Pebble Creek | Pebble Creek (Eagle's Nest Parking Lot) 3645 Clubhouse Drive, Goodyear AZ | |
| Sun Lakes Cottonwood | Sun Lakes Cottonwood 25630 Brentwood Drive, Sun Lakes AZ |
