Wine tourism is the best kind of adult entertainment, a wonderfully social mix of education, scenery, flavors and inebriation. Napa and Sonoma are places you visit again and again because they are designed for adults, with a romantic abundance of wineries, restaurants, hotels, spas and outdoor activities to choose from.
We're Ralph & Lahni de Amicis and we personally provide transportation and design your tour. We can also make arrangements for larger groups. Please see our detailed reservation policies below.
For more information or to contact us about a wine tour please fill out this form.
What we do:
We create day trips based on your interests, driving SUV's for couples and small groups and Vans and Limo Buses for larger groups. Most of our tours last from 5 to 8 hours depending on the starting point; the city or wine country.
Wineries are open from 10am to 5pm so we start early. Plan on having a picnic, unless the weather is too cold, which is rare here. Plan on one hour for lunch and on visiting a winery per hour. You can visit more if you like because you're not driving. Please don't underestimate how much a driver/guide adds to your enjoyment of the day.
Between saving you time and stress, not to mention potential legal entanglements, hiring a car and a knowledgeable guide could be the smartest choice you make when planning your trip.
Our SUV rate for up to six people is $75 per hour. That rate is comprehensive and there are no added fees that normally add 25% to the 'top of the page prices' of most transportation companies. Please contact us for our van and bus rates.
For our SUV's we use a comprehensive rate because we realize that often one person arranges the tour for a small group. They have to tell their friends how much it will cost beforehand. Those hidden fees can make for unpleasant discussions at the end of the tour day. We like to avoid that so we tell you what it is going to cost, complete, per hour. How long the tour lasts is up to you, the client.
Here is what some guests have written to us about their wine tours:
You're the Best! Thanks for being our tour guide and sharing your wisdom! - Margery Toma
Ralph- You are one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever met! Thanks for a great day in Wine Country! - Courtney D.
Thanks so much for being a great tour guide. We had a wonderful time learning about wine country. - Carolyn
Ralph - I am so glad that you were our guide for my first trip to Napa - couldn't imagine a more memorable experience. I'm looking forward to reading your books and seeing you during my next trip to Napa. - Giacinta
Thank you for sharing your wine country knowledge with us... I'm convinced you read as you wait. We had a perfect experience. Hopefully I'll see you in Napa again. - Shadi Vazir
RESERVATION POLICY: The fees will be charged at $75 per hour, with no surprise add-ons (such as fuel charges or license fees) at the end of the day, however, tasting fees and the cost of lunch are not included. (couples sometimes share tastings) For your convenience, you are welcome to change the card you actually use at the end of the tour. We take your card for confirmation because of our cancellation policy. To hold a date we need complete billing information including CC#, exp date, name n card, CVV, billing address, billing phone. We would also like a cell phone to be used on the day of the tour.
CANCELLATION POLICY: If you cancel this date prior to 5 days before the scheduled day of tour, there is no cancellation fee. Cancellations within the 5 days period prior to the tour will be charged a $150.00 non-refundable cancellation fee on the card we have on file. Cancellations on the day of the tour will be charged for a 5 hour minimum tour, or $375.00 to the card on file.
MINIMUMS: 4 hour minimum every day except Saturday. 5 hours on Sat and 6 hours for tours originating out of the San Francisco area. 3 hours for evening/dinner transportation. To inquire about tours submit the form above or call us: Office: 707-235-2648 Cell: 707-235-2364 Pacific Time.
Amicis Winery Tours - the best wine tour service in Napa and Sonoma California. Authors of the iphone apps Napa Valley Wine Tour and Sonoma Wine Tour as well as the books Dream Tours of Napa and Sonoma, Sonoma Dream Tours, Napa Dream Tours, The Wine Diet, It's Not Just for Breakfast Anymore, and Guidelines for the Hospitality Professional.
The Amicis' have written more than 20 books on Health, Business and Environmental Design, but their series on wineries has been the most fun. Popular speakers and teachers look for them all over the web with their wine tips, healthy hints and words of wisdom! Cheers!
Call 707-235-2648 for Tours, Books & Seminars Copyright Ralph & Lahni de Amicis 2010 All tasting fees, hours, wine lists, etc are subject to change.
