Modesto
CA
Almond Blossom Tour Coach
Enjoy your Almond Blossom Cruise in a luxury coach and relax while taking the 'cruise'. You'll receive a great swag bag filled with deals for every stop plus an almond butter milkshake (be sure to save room for this local delicacy!) plus an Olive Oil tasting at the nation's oldest operating and most awarded olive oil producer - Sciabica California Olive Oil. This tour takes approximately 4 to 4 1/2 hours and includes an Almond Blossom Cruise Snack and Swag bag. The tour will cover;
1. You'll be met by the Almond Blossom Cruiser Coach in the parking lot of Sciabica Olive Oil.
2. Once you start the 'cruise' (get on the road) the audio tour will begin with a celebrity welcome and provide you with stories, education about almonds (80% of the world’s almonds are grown in the Central Valley), some regional history, stories about home-town hero George Lucas and even how the Legend of Zorro was born here near Modesto!
3. The first stop will be at Roberts Ferry Gourmet, home of the world-famous almond butter milkshake (and you'll get one on us!). Here you will walk the orchards, visit the ranch stand and be able to visit the Roberts Ferry Covered Bridge.
4. From Roberts Ferry, you'll cruise through miles and miles of orchards along the way to Knights Ferry Bridge on the Stanislaus River. This scenic park is home to the longest covered bridge west of the Mississippi. You'll place your order lunch to be ready at the next stop.
5. Next comes a stop at Oakdale Cheese Factory home of the nation's #1 Gouda Cheese; watch live cheesemaking, shop at the country store, feed the farm animals and koi fish, or grab a fresh grilled cheese sandwich on the porch!
6. From Oakdale, you'll cruise through more orchards while listening to stories about the region on the way to Rodin Farms. This is one of only two orchards on this cruise, where you can walk amongst the blooms, get the perfect IG shot or add to your family album! Rodin is one of the most diverse farm stands in the region.
7. The last stop on your tour will be for an Olive Oil tasting at Sciabica California Olive Oil, the nation's oldest operating olive oil producer. For those who like craft breweries, you’ll be able to try some of Sciabica's Track 424 Brewery or visit the gift shop!
Each guest will also receive Let's Get Nuts deals with local discounts from shops, farmstands and restaurants with offers of 20% or more (like 20% discounts for local extra virgin olive oil) including Almond Butter Milkshakes, hot cocoa and more!
New ticket this Year! - Buzz Bus
New for the 2026 season! This separately ticketed tour is geared towards an "Adult Package" by including tour viewing with wine tastings into a safe, guided, and social experience. This package focuses on creating a late in the day experience where guests don't have to worry about driving or timing, allowing attendees to fully immerse themselves in the local beauty and bounty.
Tour takes approximately 4 to 5 hours and will cover:
Stop 1: Stewart & Jasper Orchards: Guests will enjoy an almond tasting paired with their initial wine flight, highlighting the seasonal focus on local bounty. There will be dedicated time to shop for local gifts using the discount included in your package.
Stop 2: Marsella Family Vineyards: Next, we shift to a more traditional, intimate vineyard setting. This stop features a guided tour of the vines followed by a seated tasting. It includes a group toast filmed for social media to provide a fun, "Insta-ready" moment for everyone on board.
Stop 3: Zinc House Farm: Transitioning into the evening, we visit Zinc House Farm (also home to Clark Ferrea Winery). Here, guests can enjoy the rustic-chic atmosphere, walk the organic gardens, and enjoy seasonal appetizers paired with beverages to prep for dinner.
The "Dine" Drop-Off: The bus won't just drop you back at the hotel; it will drop you directly at a partner restaurant for your dinner reservation. (Note: A final shuttle loop or car service will be available to return guests to further-away hotels after dinner).
Included with the Buzz Bus ticket:
The "Buzz Bus" Experience: A fully guided luxury coach tour to three premier tasting locations with incredible orchard and blossom views between.
Culinary Swag Bag: Guests will receive upon boarding a swag bag plus a wine glass holder for hands-free mingling, an itinerary, and exclusive local vouchers worth over $200.
Digital Access: A QR code link to a "Sneak Peek" Reel showing guests exactly what the bus looks like and where they are going, reducing anxiety and increasing excitement.
*tour stops may vary depending upon weather, glooms or other conditions.
Almond Blossom Cruise Tours offered at 10am on 2/28 or 3/7
Tour Duration - 4 1/2 Hours
Buzz Bus Tour offered beginning 12pm on 3/7
Click Here to view the Tour Map.
Tours are rain or shine.
