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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
8 days from £0
operated by Trafalgar First Class: The Company of Choice - Land only flights not included - ATOL 2688
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About your tour Map
Sightseeing Highlights- San Francisco Tour the highlights of the City-by-the-Bay.
- Sonoma Valley Visit a local winery, enjoy wine tasting, and explore historic Sonoma.
- Napa Valley Enjoy wine tasting and dinner aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train.
- Sacramento Visit Old Sacramento, a typical town of the Gold Rush era.
- Yosemite National Park See Yosemite Valley, Half Dome, El Capitan and waterfalls.
- San Juan Bautista Visit the historic Old Mission San Juan Bautista.
- Monterey Visit Cannery Row, Fisherman's Wharf and travel along the 17 Mile Drive.
- Carmel Visit the quaint seaside community of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
- California Coast Enjoy the scenic drive along Highway 1 to Big Sur.
Dining Highlights- A welcome wine tasting hosted by your Tour Director.
- 7 Full Breakfasts
- 1 three-course dinner at the hotel
- 1 highlight dinner on the Napa Valley Wine Train with wine tasting and 2 local highlight restaurant dinners in San Francisco and Monterey
11 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)
First Class Travel Hightlights- The services of one of Trafalgar's professional Tour Directors on tour.
- Complimentary transfers from San Francisco International Airport to the Trafalgar hotel in San Francisco and from the Trafalgar hotel in Monterey to San Francisco International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in San Francisco.
- 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) local taxes.
- A stylish travel bag and wallet with tour documents and helpful information.
Airport TransfersOn 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.
Your itinerary Map - Day 1 - Arrive San Francisco (2 nights) Arrive in today in San Francisco. A complimentary transfer is provided to your Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director will be available this afternoon to welcome you and help you plan your time in San Francisco.
Hotel: Marriott San Francisco (2 nights)
- Day 2 - San Francisco sightseeing This morning explore some of San Francisco's most famous landmarks. See Union Square, stately Victorian mansions, Lombard Street, Golden Gate Park, the Financial District, Chinatown, and Fisherman's Wharf. This afternoon is free for you to pursue your own interests. Tonight, enjoy a welcome drink with your fellow travellers, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
- Day 3 - San Francisco - Sonoma - Napa Cross the famous Golden Gate Bridge and head north into California's premier wine country. Stop at a winery for a guided tour, learn about wine production and sample local vintages. Later, stroll around charming Sonoma before heading for the township of Napa. This evening, step aboard the superbly restored Napa Valley Wine Train, and enjoy wine tasting and fine dining while taking in wonderful vistas of the Napa Valley. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)
Hotel: River Terrace Inn
- Day 4 - Napa - Sacramento - Lake Tahoe An unforgettable option is available this morning: a hot air balloon excursion over the vineyards
and wineries of the Napa Valley! Heading east, step back into the past in Old Sacramento, a
typical town from the Gold Rush era. Continuing east, journey to Lake Tahoe. Perhaps take
a gondola ride high up the mountain for amazing views over Lake Tahoe's crystal clear waters and gorgeous mountains scenery. (Full Breakfast)
Hotel: MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa
- Day 5 - Lake Tahoe - Mono Lake - Yosemite Travel south along the eastern side of the Sierra Nevadas and stop at the Mono Lake Visitor Center. Learn about this hauntingly beautiful lake, its unusual formations called tufa towers, and the lake's millions of migratory and nesting birds. Next, cross the Tioga Pass (weather permitting) and enter Yosemite
National Park. Descending through Tuolumne Meadows, enter the legendary Yosemite Valley, home to spectacular waterfalls and the granite monuments of Half Dome and El Capitan.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Yosemite View Lodge
- Day 6 - Yosemite - San Juan Bautista - Monterey (2 nights) Heading back for the Pacific Coast, travel across the San Joaquin Valley, known as California's breadbasket. Stop at a historical fruit stand for a chance to buy fresh fruits and visit the historical Old Mission San Juan Bautista, one of the original 21 Spanish missions. On arrival in Monterey, visit John Steinbeck's famous Cannery Row and quaint Fisherman's Wharf. (Full Breakfast)
Hotel: Portola Plaza / Monterey Marriott / Beach Resort Monterey (2 nights)
- Day 7 - Monterey - Carmel - Big Sur Enjoy the scenic drive along the spectacular 17 Mile Drive, home to the Lone Cypress and Pebble Beach Golf Club. Stop at the quaint village of Carmel, stroll down Ocean Avenue and explore the shady streets lined with eclectic shops and cafes. Heading south along the famous Highway 1 to Big Sur, admire the spectacular ocean vistas, rugged shorelines, and the great redwood tree forests. Back in Monterey there is free time until this evening's farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (Full Breakfast) (Highlight Dinner)
- Day 8 - Monterey - Bear Mountain - Depart San Francisco Travelling north past Santa Cruz and heading inland, we arrive at Roaring Camp. Step back in time to an 1880's logging camp complete with depot, general store and other vintage structures. Next, enjoy the drive through Bear Mountain with spectacular views of the famous giant coastal redwood trees. You'll be awed by the size of these towering, primordial trees. Your Northern California tour ends with a complimentary transfer to San Francisco International Airport and the Trafalgar hotel in San Francisco for passengers wishing to extend their stay.(Full Breakfast)
Please do not schedule any flights before 3.00pm
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