13 days in San Francisco Bay Area & Grand Canyon National Park Itinerary

Set in the heart of one of the United States' most esteemed wine-producing regions, just 45 minutes from San Francisco, Sonoma boasts colonial Mexican architecture, including a mission.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sonoma: Schramsberg Vineyards (in Calistoga) and St. Helena (Modus Operandi Cellars, Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards, &more). Dedicate the 18th (Mon) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. There's still lots to do: stroll around Sonoma Plaza, stop by Oxbow Public Market, and do a tasting at Robert Biale Vineyards.

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Toronto, Canada to Sonoma is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, car, and taxi. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 3 hours. While traveling from Toronto, expect somewhat warmer days and a bit cooler nights in Sonoma, ranging from highs of 32°C to lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to drive to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Golden Gate Bridge, see the interesting displays at SS Jeremiah O'Brien, step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, and walk around Golden Gate Park.

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Traveling by car from Sonoma to San Francisco takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and subway; or take a bus. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Sonoma in September: highs in San Francisco hover around 28°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

Grand Canyon National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, take some stellar pictures from Powell Point, hike along Rim Trail, and get to know the fascinating history of Bright Angel Point.

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You can do a combination of flight and bus from San Francisco to Grand Canyon National Park in 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of subway, bus, and shuttle. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from San Francisco to Grand Canyon National Park. Traveling from San Francisco in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Grand Canyon National Park, with lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.