Self-drive tours in the USA can now be an ultra-luxury experience for car aficionados and culinary enthusiasts alike this fall in one of North America’s food and wine capitals. During a week-long driving journey through Napa Valley self-drive tours in the USA take on a whole different dimention with the Four Seasons Drive Experience through Napa Valley itinerary from October 29 to November 4, 2023.
Celebrating the romance of road travel through self-drive tours in the USA, guests will explore Napa Valley via customized routes in one of several luxury and sports cars available for rent, including a Rolls Royce Cullinan, McLaren GT, Lamborghini Aventador S, Ferrari F8 Spider, Bentley Continental, Aston Martin DBX, and a Porsche Taycan to name a few.
“The Four Seasons Drive Experience through Napa Valley, in collaboration with Canossa Events, is designed according to a deep understanding of our guests and provides an opportunity for connection between like-minded travelers. Every part of the journey – from accommodations and trip itinerary to the exclusive excursions and local experiences – is look after with the attention to detail, exceptional quality, and genuine heart for which Four Seasons is renowned,” says Marc Speichert, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Four Seasons.
Self-Drive Tours in the USA: A Journey of Award-Winning Epicurean Delights
Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley welcomes guests to a one-of-a-kind wine country resort set within a world-class working vineyard. Home to Elusa Winery, the property features panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and vineyards, a distinctive indoor-outdoor environment, and the best of grape-to-glass lifestyle when not on the road.
* Day 1:
Guests will arrive at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley and will treat to a wine tasting at Elusa Winery prior to a welcome dinner at the Resort’s vineyard Barn while being serenad by the sounds of live acoustic music. Other surprise touches await to take the evening from the magical to the sublime.
* Day 2:
A scenic drive with ocean views along the California coastline takes guests to Hog Island Oyster Co., where they will indulge in a tasting session while mastering the art of oyster shucking. The coastal landscape is contrast by drives through ancient redwoods follow by a dining experience at Promontory Winery, locate in an unmark territory beyond the southwestern borderlands of Oakville with majestic views of Napa Valley.
* Day 3:
Guests will start their day with breakfast at Auro, Calistoga’s only Michelin-starred dining destination, with the sprawling Palisades Mountains as its backdrop. This is followed by a half-day drive to Chappellet Winery for a private picnic lunch overlooking views of Lake Hennessey. Chappellet is renowned for producing some of the highest-standard Cabernet Sauvignons and mountain-grown wines and is recognized as one of the great Napa Valley wineries.
Thereafter, guests embark on a lakeside drive towards Cervantes Family Vineyard Ranch, a remote and rugged 1,100-acre (445 hectare) ranch in the far eastern reaches of Napa Valley. Upon arrival, guests can engage in activities including skeet shooting, horse-riding, and a grape picking experience, followed by an eventful evening of dining, dancing and entertainment and a shuttle service on standby for seamless transfer back to the Resort.
Auro, Michelin-starred Restaurant at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley
* Day 4: Self-Drive Tours in the USA
Guests will first stop for a tour at SingleThread Farm, a 24-acre (10 hectare) working farm locates in the heart of Sonoma Wine Country. The tour includes simple delights such as a flower posy-making experience, follows by an indulgent six-course Michelin-star lunch at Single Thread Restaurant, exclusive to Drive attendees. While at the Resort between activities, guests can spend their leisure time indulging in a signature spa treatment at Spa Talisa, exploring the surrounding hiking trails, playing tennis, or lounging by the scenic pool. The journey continues with a wine-tasting tour at Opus One Winery, known for cultivating five traditional Bordeaux grape varieties. The day winds to a close with a scenic dinner featuring wine pairings and picturesque views.
* Day 5: Self-Drive Tours in the USA
The day begins with a breathtaking morning drive to San Francisco Bay, where guests will indulge in local Californian cuisine alongside panoramic vistas of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. An atmospheric journey through the Napa Valley during harvest season follows and concludes with an intimate dining experience at Michelin-starred Auro. Therefore, guests will treat to a seasonally inspire, five-course tasting menu by acclaim Chef Rogelio Garcia and his team.
* Day 6: Self-Drive Tours in the USA
Around sunrise, guests take to the skies for an early morning hot-air balloon ride for panoramic views of the vineyards and undulating mountains. The final visit among the impressive list of wineries is ADAMVS, renowned for mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignons and boasting an innovative tasting room and wine library. Additional tailored experiences include a visit to NBC Pottery for a craft experience, artisanal olive oil tasting at Grove 45, and a gala dinner on a private estate with live music for entertainment.
Booking Information: Self-Drive Tours in the USA in Napa
Intersted in finding out more about Four Seasons Drive Experience through Napa Valley? Click here . Booking is available at $50,000 per couple inclusive of access to all experiences, surprise performances, food and beverage during the scheduled itinerary, and hotel accommodation. Call: EU +39 052 2421 096 and US +1 831 521 5190.
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