THE CALIFORNIAN coach tour by Trafalgar First Class

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Sightseeing Highlights

San Diego Tour the city's major attractions.
San Juan Capistrano Visit this famous historic mission.
Hollywood Visit the Kodak Theatre, see Grauman's Chinese Theatre and the Walk of Fame.
Los Angeles Visit Farmers Market, drive along the Sunset Strip and see Beverly Hills. Visit the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Santa Barbara Stop in this beautiful Mediterranean-style seaside resort.
Cambria Overnight in ths quaint seaside township.
San Simeon Join a guided tour of Hearst Castle.
Central Coast Drive through the scenic vineyards of Central California.
Carmel Stroll down Ocean Boulevard past quaint stores and art galleries.
Monterey Peninsula Drive along the fabled 17 Mile Drive.
Monterey See Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf.
San Juan Valley Drive through California's breadbasket and shop for fresh fruits at a historic fruit stand.
Yosemite National Park See Yosemite Valley, El Capitan Half Dome and Yosemite Falls.
Napa Valley Drive along the scenic Carneros Highway and stop at a local winery for a guided visit and wine tasting.
San Francisco City tour taking in famous sights such as Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, Pier 39 and Golden Gate Park.

Dining Highlights

12 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

The services of one of Trafalgar's professional Tour Directors on tour.
Travel on Trafalgar's luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.
You'll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.
A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

Airport Transfers

On all tours round trip arrival and departure transfers are included on the arrival and departure day of your tour. Should you arrive or depart at other times, Trafalgar is pleased to offer inexpensive transfers via scheduled shuttle service or mini van. Please ask at the time of confirming your reservation for these services to be booked.

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Day 1 - Arrive San Diego (2 nights) Arrive today in San Diego. A complimentary transfer is provided to your Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is at your hotel this afternoon to welcome you and answer any questions.

Hotel: Westin San Diego, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina or Hacienda Old Town (2 nights)

Day 2 - San Diego sightseeing Enjoy a morning city tour highlighting the historic Gaslamp Quarter, the bustling Embarcadero, Balboa Park and historic Old Town. This evening we invite you to join us for a welcome drink and dinner at a local specialty restaurant. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

DAY 3 San Diego - San Juan Capistrano - Beverly Hills Journey north and visit the beautiful Mission San Juan Capistrano, one of the original missions built by the Spanish. On to legendary Hollywood for a guided tour of the Kodak Theatre, home of the famous 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 drive along the fabled Sunset Strip to the palm-lined streets of Beverly Hills. There is time to wander around this historic landmark before the scenic drive along the fabled Sunset Strip to the palm-lined streets of Beverly Hills. The evening is yours to wander the streets of Beverly Hills including famous Rodeo Drive.�(Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills

Day 4 - Getty Museum - Santa Barbara - Cambria 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 at Santa Barbara, one of California's most beautiful cities. The day ends on arrival at the quaint township of Cambria. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Cambria Pines Lodge or Paso Robles Inn

Day 5 - Cambria - San Simeon - Monterey A short drive along the coast brings us 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. Travel north through the stunning rolling hills of California's Central Coast, dotted with vineyards and wineries. Stop at the artist colony of Carmel with time to stroll down tree-lined Ocean Avenue past quirky shops and art galleries. Travel along the scenic 17 Mile Drive, home to the famous Lone Cypress and Pebble Beach Golf Course, to the historic seaside town of Monterey, where Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf reflect the city's long history with the sea. This evening is at leisure in Monterey.�(Full Breakfast)

Hotel: Portola Plaza Hotel or Marriott Monterey

Day 6 - Monterey - Sierra Nevada Mountains - Yosemite 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 fruits. Climb into the 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. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Hotel: Yosemite View Lodge

Day 7 - Yosemite - Napa/Sonoma - San Francisco (2 nights) Journey down the Sierras through Gold Country. Travel through the famous region of Napa and Sonoma, an area of spectacular scenery and home to wineries producing some of the world's finest wines. Enjoy the scenic drive along the Carneros Highway through rolling hills covered with vineyards and stop for a winery guided tour followed by some barrel tasting. Heading south, cross the majestic Golden Gate Bridge and arrive in the city-by-the-bay, San Francisco. (Full Breakfast)

Hotel: San Francisco Marriott (2 nights)

Day 8 - San Francisco sightseeing Enjoy a morning tour of America's most romantic city. See the famous sights of this eclectic city: Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf and Pier 39, the Victorian mansions of Pacific Heights, the rolling hills of the Presidio and Golden Gate Park. This evening, join your fellow passengers for a farewell dinner at a popular restaurant on Fisherman's Wharf and toast your California Adventure. (Full Breakfast / Specialty Dinner)

Day 9 - Depart San Francisco After breakfast, enjoy the morning at leisure. A complimentary transfer will be provided to San Francisco International Airport. (Full Breakfast)