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- Return airport/hotel transfers
- 2 nights accommodation at the Omni San Francisco
- 1 night accommodation at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in California
- 1 night accommodation at the Yosemite Lodge at the Falls
- 1 night accommodation at the InterContinental The Clement Monterey
- 1 night accommodation at the Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort, Santa Barbara
- 2 nights accommodation at the JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE.
- Breakfast daily
- Selected dinners
- Touring by luxury coach
- Services of a Tour Director & local guides
- Highlights: Napa Valley, Hearst Castle, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sonoma, San Joaquin Valley, Monterey, Santa Monica & Scenic drives

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San Francisco, the City by the Bay

Welcome to California! On arrival at San Francisco International Airport, your airport transfer takes you to your tour hotel. At 6.00 pm, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception & an opportunity to mingle and get to know each other over a pleasant evening with drinks & a light meal.

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Exploring San Francisco

Spend the morning taking in the sights of the city - the bustling activity in Union Square & the beautiful Golden Gate Park. Later, join your Tour Director & fellow passengers for an informative walking tour through Chinatown followed by an authentic Chinese banquet Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant.

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A Taste of California's Wine Country

Enter the Napa Valley in California's lush premier wine country with a visit to the Benziger Family Winery for a fabulous private tram tour. Take a close up look at the vines & learn about the biodynamic farming approach & the history of the winery while enjoying the breathtaking views. See the terraced vineyards & visit the crush pad, barrel aging caves & Tasting Room where you'll enjoy an exclusive tasting. Later this afternoon, peruse the quaint shops at Sonoma's historic plaza. The evening is at leisure.

Yosemite National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Travel through California's Gold Country & into the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Yosemite National Park. Explore the valley floor with its spectacular waterfalls, the imposing rock formations of El Capitan & Half Dome & abundant wildlife. Tonight, enjoy your newly refurbished rooms at the hotel, located inside the park, close to North America's highest waterfall.

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Monterey, the Cradle of History

Drive down the Sierras & through the fertile San Joaquin Valley. Purchase local fresh fruit at an historic fruit stand en route to picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea. Browse the art galleries & shops on Ocean Avenue, before a relaxing drive across the Monterey Peninsula & along scenic 17-Mile Drive. Pass the famous Pebble Beach Golf Links & multi-million dollar mansions before arriving in charming Monterey. Enjoy a customized food tour upon arrival in Carmel where you'll learn about local flavour, culture, art, architecture, & history. For your dining pleasure this evening, you are offered a selection of local restaurants to choose from.

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Hearst Castle & the American Riviera

Head south to La Cuesta Encantada, ‘The Enchanted Hill' high above the ocean at San Simeon, for a guided tour of Hearst Castle - the grandiose estate of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst. Continue south through the vineyards of the Central Coast to the resort town of Santa Barbara, often billed as the ‘American Riviera'. Check into your beachfront hotel.

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Santa Monica & the City of Angels

Visit the beautiful Mission Santa Barbara & learn about the chain of 21 missions along California's El Camino Real. Then journey along spectacular Santa Monica Bay, passing through glamorous Malibu on your way to Santa Monica. Take time to stroll along the popular Third Street Promenade. Visit the stunning Getty Villa, a recreation of an ancient Roman country house, for a guided tour. Continue on to your luxurious hotel at L.A. LIVE, the city's newest & one-of-a-kind entertainment destination. This evening, set out for a popular restaurant to enjoy a glittering Celebration Dinner L.A. style.

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The Glitz & Glam of L.A.

This morning, spot the Hollywood Sign during your sightseeing tour, view Grauman's Chinese Theater & stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Experience the glitz & glam of Hollywood on a private tour of the Dolby Theatre, home to the Academy Awards ceremony.

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Depart Los Angeles

Your California tour comes to an end with a departure transfer to Los Angeles International Airport. Or perhaps extend your holiday. This itinerary forms part of our Great Western American Adventure where you can continue on to the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley & Las Vegas.

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- Return airport/hotel transfers
- 2 nights accommodation at the Omni San Francisco
- 1 night accommodation at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa in California
- 1 night accommodation at the Yosemite Lodge at the Falls
- 1 night accommodation at the InterContinental The Clement Monterey
- 1 night accommodation at the Fess Parker’s Doubletree Resort, Santa Barbara
- 2 nights accommodation at the JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE.
- Breakfast daily
- Selected dinners
- Touring by luxury coach
- Services of a Tour Director & local guides
- Highlights: Napa Valley, Hearst Castle, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sonoma, San Joaquin Valley, Monterey, Santa Monica & Scenic drives

{tab Day 1}

San Francisco, the City by the Bay

Welcome to California! On arrival at San Francisco International Airport, your airport transfer takes you to your tour hotel. At 6.00 pm, join your Tour Director for a Welcome Reception & an opportunity to mingle and get to know each other over a pleasant evening with drinks & a light meal.

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Exploring San Francisco

Spend the morning taking in the sights of the city - the bustling activity in Union Square & the beautiful Golden Gate Park. Later, join your Tour Director & fellow passengers for an informative walking tour through Chinatown followed by an authentic Chinese banquet Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant.

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A Taste of California's Wine Country

Enter the Napa Valley in California's lush premier wine country with a visit to the Benziger Family Winery for a fabulous private tram tour. Take a close up look at the vines & learn about the biodynamic farming approach & the history of the winery while enjoying the breathtaking views. See the terraced vineyards & visit the crush pad, barrel aging caves & Tasting Room where you'll enjoy an exclusive tasting. Later this afternoon, peruse the quaint shops at Sonoma's historic plaza. The evening is at leisure.

Yosemite National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Travel through California's Gold Country & into the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Yosemite National Park. Explore the valley floor with its spectacular waterfalls, the imposing rock formations of El Capitan & Half Dome & abundant wildlife. Tonight, enjoy your newly refurbished rooms at the hotel, located inside the park, close to North America's highest waterfall.

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Monterey, the Cradle of History

Drive down the Sierras & through the fertile San Joaquin Valley. Purchase local fresh fruit at an historic fruit stand en route to picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea. Browse the art galleries & shops on Ocean Avenue, before a relaxing drive across the Monterey Peninsula & along scenic 17-Mile Drive. Pass the famous Pebble Beach Golf Links & multi-million dollar mansions before arriving in charming Monterey. Enjoy a customized food tour upon arrival in Carmel where you'll learn about local flavour, culture, art, architecture, & history. For your dining pleasure this evening, you are offered a selection of local restaurants to choose from.

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Hearst Castle & the American Riviera

Head south to La Cuesta Encantada, ‘The Enchanted Hill' high above the ocean at San Simeon, for a guided tour of Hearst Castle - the grandiose estate of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst. Continue south through the vineyards of the Central Coast to the resort town of Santa Barbara, often billed as the ‘American Riviera'. Check into your beachfront hotel.

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Santa Monica & the City of Angels

Visit the beautiful Mission Santa Barbara & learn about the chain of 21 missions along California's El Camino Real. Then journey along spectacular Santa Monica Bay, passing through glamorous Malibu on your way to Santa Monica. Take time to stroll along the popular Third Street Promenade. Visit the stunning Getty Villa, a recreation of an ancient Roman country house, for a guided tour. Continue on to your luxurious hotel at L.A. LIVE, the city's newest & one-of-a-kind entertainment destination. This evening, set out for a popular restaurant to enjoy a glittering Celebration Dinner L.A. style.

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The Glitz & Glam of L.A.

This morning, spot the Hollywood Sign during your sightseeing tour, view Grauman's Chinese Theater & stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Experience the glitz & glam of Hollywood on a private tour of the Dolby Theatre, home to the Academy Awards ceremony.

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Depart Los Angeles

Your California tour comes to an end with a departure transfer to Los Angeles International Airport. Or perhaps extend your holiday. This itinerary forms part of our Great Western American Adventure where you can continue on to the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley & Las Vegas.