10 days in
California Take in the incredible sights and sounds of California, from scenic San Diego to cosmopolitan San Francisco
About this trip An all-over experience in California, from southern favourites, Los Angeles and San Diego, to northern must-sees like San Francisco, Paso Robles, Monterey and spectacular Yosemite. You’ll enjoy Insider moments like... soaking in the Californian sun, strolling through orchards of 4,000 olive trees. Immerse yourself in how extra virgin olive oil is pressed, before relishing every bite of the meal drizzled in the local artisanal olive oil, produced right there.
Day 1
Arrive San Diego
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Day 2
San Diego sightseeing and freetime From the Victorian Gaslamp Quarter to the luxuriant gardens of Balboa Park, San Diego entices visitors and locals alike with a combination of fascinating history, lively street life and some of the best weather in the country. Get acquainted with the city on a guided orientation tour and then enjoy some free time or join an optional visit to the San Diego Zoo or the mighty USS Midway.
Day 3
San Diego – San Juan Capistrano – Los Angeles
Hotel: Millennium Bil
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Authentic Accommodatio Travel up the n Meals: Full Breakfast + Dinner sun-kissed coast to San Juan Ca pistrano, home to one of the oldest Spanish missions in California. Visit the ruins of the Great Stone Church, the iconic Bell Tower and the peaceful Sacred Garden. Stop and grab a bite to eat for lunch on your own in Santa Monica before a visit to the Getty Center with its world-renowned collection of classical and modern art. Stroll the idyllic grounds admiring paintings and sculptures. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 4
Los Angeles sightseeing and free time Immerse yourself in Tinseltown today. See Grauman’s Chinese Theater, opened in 1927, and home to hundreds of premieres and three Academy Award ce remonies. Then it’s time your choice of sightseeing; choose from a private tour of the Dolby Theatre, the current home of the Oscars or a «Hollywood Behind the Scenes» walking tour. Cruise Sunset Boule vard as you make your way to Beverly Hills and view the high-end shops of Rodeo Drive. If all this sightseeing has made you hungry, you’ll find plenty of choices to sate your appetite at the historic LA Farmers’ Market, a Cultural Insight, with its colourful collection of restaurants and shops for a tour and tasting.
Day 5
Los Angeles – Santa Barbara – Paso Robles
This morning, wind your way up the coast to idyllic Santa Barbara. Savour some time to relax before continuing north along the Pacific Coast Highway to Paso Robles. Join a Be My Guest lunch where you stroll through olive groves with a glass of wine. Your hosts will enlighten you about the trees and the steps involved in going from olive to olive oil, before dining on a meal created with local ingredients.
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Day 6
Paso Robles – San Simeon – Carmel – Monterey Start your day at «La Cuesta En cantada» — the enchanted hill upon which William Ran dolph Hearst built his magnificent castle. A guide leads you through the property with its 165 rooms, acres of gardens, and pools, and brings the story of the newspaper publisher to life; then drive Highway 1 toward Big Sur, running along the most beautiful coastline in the United States. Then it’s on to the quaint village of Carmel-by-theSea. After cruising scenic 17-Mile Drive past the iconic Lone Cypress Tree and Pebble Beach Golf Links, arrive in Monterey, home to Cannery Row. Hotel: Monter ey Mar Meals: riott Full B reakfa st + Di
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Day 7
Monterey – San Joaquin Valley – Yosemite National Park Head ac ross the fertile San Joaquin Valley, and stop at a local fruit stand to sample some of the tasty local produce. Ascend the Sierra Nevada Mountains on your way to Yosemite National Park and its spectacular wild landscape, passing the misty splendour of Bridal Veil Falls. Gaze in wonder at the granite walls of El Capitan and Half Dome. Spend your free evening taking in all the natural wonders of Yosemite Na tional Park after the crowds, just steps away from Yosemite Falls.
Hotel: Yose mite Vall ey L Authentic Accommodat odge ion Meals: Full Breakfast
Day 8
Yosemitte National Park – Napa – Sonoma – San Francisco Descend from the mountains for a stop in Napa before continuing on to a vineyard in Sonoma where you will sample some of the finest California wines. Afterward, cross the iconic Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco. This Hotal: H evening, perhaps ya Francis tt Regency Sa n co take an optional Meals: F ull Bre guided tour of the akfast oldest Chinatown in the United States, followed by a Chinese dinner.
Day 9
San Francisco sightseeing and free time Embark on a morning exploration that takes you to see the sights. There’s a story around every corner and you have some time this afternoon to explore the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.
Day 10
Depart San Francisco
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What’s included Travel highlights • Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing • Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of
evening meals air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) Cherry-picked hotels all tried and trusted Hand-picked Insider Experiences Optional Experiences and free time Porterage and local charges included Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras An expert Travel Director and separate Driver All hotel tips, charges and local taxes Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday VIP entry to many sights
• Luxury • • • • • • • • •
Sightseen highlights • City tour of Los Angeles and San Francisco
• Scenic drives along Highway 1 and 17Mile Drive
• Orientation of San Diego • See the spectacular Golden Gate Bridge • Visit the Getty Center, San Juan
Capistrano, Hollywood, Santa Barbara, Hearst Castle, Carmel, Monterey and Yosemite National Park
Dining
• 9 full breakfasts • 2 dinners • 1 be my guest lunch
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