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SONOMA & NAPA VALLEY

Sonoma and Napa Valley are two of the most renowned and celebrated wine regions in the world. Knight Tours & Travel, with thirty years in the region, offers travelers a selection of resources to help you experience the best of these scenic and diverse destinations. From personalized wine tours with private tastings to ideal lodging, exquisite dining, local artisan galleries, events and activities, our tour and event planning services ensure that you get the most out of your visit.

We will provide you with a personalized experience, tailored to your individual needs, whether you're looking for a romantic getaway, educational wine-tasting tour, first time overview and more, Knight Tours & Travels has something for everyone. We are your certified TripAdvisor Destination Experts in Napa Valley and Sonoma. Contact us.

WHY NAPA VALLEY ?

"It's expensive!" - A qualified tour service can build a visit that fits your budget.

"It's overwhelming!" - A qualified tour service is your key to the best choices.

Napa Valley is now California's #1 vacation destination!

Offering the BEST of:

World-class wine - Winning the 1976 Judgement of Paris & gold medals worldwide
Hospitality - Lodging choices and expert hospitality
Cuisine - Variety & quality, Culinary Institute of America, Michelin stars, cooking classes
Geography - Convenient, compact size, scenic roads, everything within a short drive
Easy access - Inbound flights as close a 30-minutes away (Sonoma County STS), or 1-hour via convenient Sacramento International (SMF) or Oakland (OAK).
Gorgeous scenery - Green and beautiful, only 1-hour from San Francisco
Artisanship - Craftsmen, builders, designers, artists, writers, architects, photographers, chefs, farmers - and artisans making of the world's finest wine
Recreation - Hot air balloons, bicycling, hiking, fishing, gliders, golf, tennis
Health & Wellness - Top spas, natural thermal springs, body care
Peace & Spirit Places - Ask for our list and locator map
Walkable quaint towns - Indoor markets, original shops, sidewalk cafes, galleries, antiques, farmers markets
Community-spirit - Civic-minded, welcoming people who care for the Valley
Year-round events - Harvest festivals, film festival, music festivals, open art studios, concerts, Napa Valley Marathon & 10Ks, vintage cars, parades, bike rides, porch-fest, farmers markets, Wine Train, museums
Environmentalism - Valley-wide Ag preserve, hillside protections, Napa Land Trust, Napa River restoration and protection, organic farming, ecology-minded people, solar-powered wineries, smart growth, sustainable tourism
Philanthropy - Many charities and non-profits, community support services, Napa Valley Vintners charity auctions
Visitor services - Professional guides, event planners, winery programs, transportation options, concierges
Photographer's dream - Scenery, people scenes, light, farm life, quaint towns, architecture, gardens
Weather - Mild year-round, Mediterranean climate, indoor-outdoor people-friendly spaces

DISCOVER SONOMA - DIVERSE, SCENIC, CONVENIENT

Much larger than Napa Valley, Sonoma County lies between Napa and the Pacific Ocean. A diverse wine region, it consists of several distinct appellations - home to 400 small, welcoming wineries, famous brand wineries, world class wines, fine dining, scenic geography, superior hospitality and a laid-back atmosphere.

Sonoma Valley - anchored by the historic Sonoma Town Square with dozens of unique wineries along the scenic landscape.

Alexander Valley - home of Coppola Wine Center, rolling vineyards, top cabernet, surrounded by mountain scenery

Dry Creek Valley - microcosm of Napa, home of zinfandel and petite family-owned wineries

Russian River Valley - world-class pinot noir, redwoods, funky towns, charming wineries with great views

Healdsburg Square - Delightful hub of the three valleys. Walkable, galleries, excellent cuisine, lodging options, redwood shaded town square with music and events.

SELECT LODGING PARTNERS

Knight Tours offers a wide range of lodging options to suit every need. Our recommendations are based on key factors - proximity to town, wineries, character and charm, personalized style, quality of accommodation, privacy, service excellence, and value. By booking through us, you can rest assured that you will get a great deal as well as a superior lodging experience.

We look forward to helping you find the perfect lodgings for your stay. Contact us.

OUR LODGING PARTNERS

CITY OF NAPA:

Napa River Inn - $$$ / Napa Riverfront, historic ambiance, low-key elegance, near restaurants, great in-town location

Archer Hotel - $$$ / modern, rooftop cafe/bar with views, top-rated steakhouse, shops and dining on lively First Street

Inn on Randolph - $$$ / classy, peaceful, designer restoration, comfy B&B in Old Town, steps from City center

Milliken Creek Inn - $$$ / Hidden gem, privacy, riverside lawn, charming Four Sisters property near wine trail

Chardonnay Lodge (value choice) - $ / Convenient, central Napa, remodeled, family-run, nice wedding garden venue.

Silverado Resort - $$$$ / Beautiful country club resort, restaurants, PGA-golf courses, restaurants, tennis, pool, spa

River Terrace Inn - $$ / Convenient location near Oxbow Market & town, riverside lobby & terrace, charm, sensible

Old World Inn - $$ / Restored Victorians, stylish, comfy rooms, privacy, fine woodwork, living room, full breakfast

Elm House/Bel Abri - $$ / Charming small hotels, beautiful interiors, living room, easy highway access, breakfast

YOUNTVILLE:

Hotel Villagio & Vintage House - $$$$ / Resort-style elegance, marketplace, restaurants, classy spa, event spaces.

Maison Fleurie - $$+ / European old-world charm in heart of village, privacy, cozy sitting room, pool, stone buildings

North Block Hotel - $$$ / Contempo Italian-style boutique hotel with courtyard and restaurant, in lively north end.

Bardessono - $$$$ / Contemporary luxury, unique architecture, rooftop pool, restaurant, heart of town, LEED platinum

RUTHERFORD:

Rancho Caymus Inn - $$+ / Central Valley location, away from town, privacy, next to popular Rutherford Grille

Auberge du Soleil - $$$$ / Exceptional hillside resort, understated elegance, Relais & Chateaux, Michelin-star dining

SAINT HELENA:

Wydown Hotel - $$ / Heart of town on Main Street, renovated 1800s building

Harvest Inn - $$$ / Park-like setting, timber-trim lodge-style, lots of brick, restaurant, fireplaces, weddings, events.

Wine Country Inn - $$$ / Privacy, vineyard setting, comfortable lobby, breakfast buffet, outside town, spacious rooms

Southbridge Napa Valley - $$ / Privacy, on Main Street, next to restaurants, spa and health club (included)

El Bonita (value hotel) - $ / Tasteful retro-style, bright and pleasant motor-lodge on the edge of town

CALISTOGA:

Indian Springs Resort - $$ / Thermal pools, spa, bungalows, forties So-Cal feel, unique, on-site restaurant.

Solage Resort - $$$$ / an Auberge resort, Mercedes loaner cars, pool/spa, restaurant/bar, classy, discreet elegance

Bergson Inn - $$$ / Beautifully appointed inn on edge of town, bright & cheerful with quaint lobby, fireplace, patios

Stevenson Manor - $$ / Total renovation, moderately-priced Best-Western, convenient location for town and touring

Mount View Hotel - $$ / Historic hotel in heart of downtown with spa, renovated, restaurant/bar

Calistoga Motor Lodge & Spa - $ / Tastefully re-invented and renovated, hip retro-feel, nice restaurant.

UpValley Inn (value hotel) - $ / Upgraded former Comfort Inn, good value, excellent up-Valley location

SONOMA VALLEY:

Vintner's Resort, Santa Rosa - $$$ / Great location for an elegant villa-like resort for 3 AVAs with a nice restaurant

Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn - $$$$ / Quiet elegance and seclusion, grand villa-like lobby, spa

El Dorado Hotel - $$ / On Sonoma Town Square, restaurant on site, classic 1800s building

Sonoma Inn - $$$ / quaint Four Sisters property just off the Square

MacArthur Place - $$$ / Class and privacy on Broadway, restaurant on-site. Kenwood Inn - $$$ / Romantic, Italian-style villa in center of Sonoma Valley

Olea Hotel - $$$ / Tranquil elegance & privacy mid-Valley in Glen Ellen, dining room, Jack London's home town.

Hyatt Sonoma Wine Country (Santa Rosa) - $$ / Central for all Sonoma wine regions, Railroad District, shops, cafes.

HEALDSBURG / Northern Sonoma:

Healdsburg Hotel - $$$ / Understated elegance on The Square, steakhouse, pleasant lobby

The Madrona - $$$ / Romantic country resort in Dry Creek Valley

Healdsburg Inn on The Plaza - $$ / Quiet boutique inn on The Square has a Paris feel

Hotel Les Mars - $$$ / European-style charm & elegance, hidden gem, steps from The Square, Relais & Chateaux

The Lodge by Hilton - $$ / Beautifully renovated at gateway to Dry Creek Valley near Town center.

Dry Creek Inn Best Western - $ / Convenient location in heart of northern Sonoma

The Ruse Inn - $$$ / Old world understated elegance in Victorian, privacy, romantic

UNIQUE ACCOMMODATIONS:

Poetry Inn - $$$$ / Ultra-luxe six rooms on hillside near Yountville

Vineyard farmhouses - inquire

EVENT CALENDARS

"Visit-Napa-Valley"

"Napa Valley Register"

"Sonoma Valley"

"Greater Sonoma"

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TOUR GUIDE TIPS BOOKLET / MAPS

NOTE: One item from the three below, will be complimentary from Knight Tours, when you book with us. Also, available for purchase. Please use the CONTACT form the request any of the following items and we will provide a purchase link. Be sure to include mailing address:

Laminated folding color visitor map, Napa Valley & Sonoma wineries, AVAs & roads. Opens to 12"x25" Alphabetical winery info. Highly-recommended! - $15
Handsome color 3-D topographic map of Napa Valley & appellations (10"x16" molded plastic), by Napa Valley Vintners - $25
"Tour Guide Tips - Your Best Napa Valley Visit" by Stan Knight (22-pages, w attractive cover) -Free .pdf version via email / $20 printed on quality bond paper, spiral-bound, by mail.

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