| Trip Itinerary |
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| Day 1 Arrive San Diego |
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| VIP Door-to-Door Transfer to
your local airport for your fl ight
to San Diego. A complimentary
transfer is provided on arrival
to the tour hotel. Your Tour
Director is available at the hotel
this afternoon to greet you and
answer your questions. Join us at
6:00pm for a Welcome Drink at
the hotel. |
| Day 2 San Diego |
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Enjoy a morning city tour
highlighting the historic
Gaslamp Quarter, the bustling
Embarcadero, Balboa Park and
the historic Old Town. This
evening head to Seaport Village, a
waterfront entertainment complex
recreating a harborside setting of
a century ago with meandering
cobblestone pathways bordered by
ponds, fountains and colorful, lush
landscaping. Enjoy a Highlight
Dinner served at a local
restaurant with great harbor
views.
Full Breakfast and Highlight Dinner Included |
| Day 3 San Diego - San Juan Capistrano - Hollywood - Santa Monica |
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Journey north and visit the
beautiful Mission San Juan
Capistrano, one of the original
missions built by the Spanish.
On to the palm-lined streets of
Beverly Hills, including famous
Rodeo Drive and then the fabled
Sunset Strip. After a lunch stop
at the historic Farmers Market,
join a guided tour of the Kodak
Theatre, home of the Academy
Awards ceremonies. View the
famous Oscar statuette, and gain
an insider’s view of this glamorous
production. See Grauman’s
Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood
Walk of Fame and the Hollywood
Sign. End the afternoon in the
beautiful seaside community of
Santa Monica and your hotel near
the ocean
Full Breakfast Included |
| Day 4 Los Angeles - J.Paul Getty Museum - Santa Barbara - Cambria |
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Visit the magnificent J. Paul
Getty Museum and enjoy the fabulous art
collections and
spectacular grounds
overlooking the city
and the Pacific Ocean.
Following the Pacific
coast north, stop
in Santa Barbara,
one of California’s
most beautiful cities
with spectacular
Mediterranean
architecture. The
day ends on arrival
at the quaint seaside
township of Cambria
and your delightful
hotel nestled amongst
pine trees.
Full Breakfast and Buffet Dinner Included |
| Day 5 Cambria - San Simeon - Carmel - Monterey |
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A short drive along the coast
brings you to San Simeon for
a guided tour of Hearst Castle.
Built on a hilltop overlooking the
Pacific, the spectacular grounds
and grandiose home feature
the world-class art collection of
newspaper magnate William
Randolph Hearst. Continue north
through the beautiful rolling hills
of California’s Central Coast,
dotted with vineyards. Stop at
the artist colony of Carmel with
time to stroll down the tree-lined Ocean Avenue, past quirky shops
and art galleries. Travel along the
scenic 17 Mile Drive, home to
multi-million dollar mansions and
the Pebble Beach Golf Links,
to the historic seaside town of
Monterey, where Cannery Row
and Fisherman’s Wharf refl ect
the city’s long history with the
sea. This evening is at leisure in
Monterey
Full Breakfast Included |
| Day 6 Monterey - San Joaquin Valley- Yosemite National Park |
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Journey inland through the fertile
San Joaquin Valley, known as the
breadbasket of California. Stop at
a historic fruit stand for a chance
to buy fresh-off-the-farm fruit.
Travel through the wooded Sierra
Nevada Mountains and arrive at
Yosemite National Park. Enter the
spectacular Yosemite Valley and
view the giant iconic formations of
El Capitan and Half Dome and the
breathtaking Yosemite Falls, the
highest in North America. Enjoy a
stroll along the Merced River and
take in the immense beauty of this
spectacular mountain setting.
Full Breakfast Included |
| Day 7 Yosemite - Napa/Sonoma Valleys - San Francisco |
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Travel down the Sierras through
Gold Country and enter the
famous California Wine Country.
Journey along the scenic
Carneros Highway and stop at
a family-owned vineyard for an
exclusive winery experience.
Meet with the owners who take
you on a private tour of their
winery. Sample estate-produced
wines and olive oil served with
local artisan cheeses, and savor
a delicious luncheon of fresh
local produce, served alfresco
with sweeping views over the
vineyards of the Sonoma Valley.
Heading south, we arrive in the
city-by-the-bay, San Francisco. As
an option this evening, why not
join a walking tour of Chinatown,
where an ancient culture from
the other side of the world
survives and flourishes with
remarkable authenticity.
Full Breakfast and Highlight Lunch Included |
| Day 8 San Francisco |
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Enjoy a morning tour of North
America’s most romantic city.
See the famous sights of this
eclectic metropolis: Union
Square, Fisherman’s Wharf and
Pier 39, the Victorian mansions
of Alamo Square, the rolling hills
of the Presidio and Golden Gate
Park. Spend the afternoon at
your leisure. This evening join
your fellow passengers for a
Farewell Dinner at Fisherman’s
Wharf and toast to your
California adventure.
Full Breakfast and Dinner Included |
| Day 9 Depart San Francisco |
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A complimentary transfer is
provided to San Francisco
International Airport
Full Breakfast Included |
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