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1. Arrive San Francisco
Tour begins: Argent Hotel, San Francisco at 5:30 PM. Welcome
to San Francisco! One of the world's most beautiful cities, the
"city-by-the-bay" offers the very best in culture, architecture and
cuisine. Join us tonight for a welcome reception and dinner. Meals
D
2. San Francisco / Wine Country
Enjoy a brief morning sightseeing tour of San Francisco before
traveling over the majestic Golden Gate Bridge and heading north to
the Sonoma Valley, a beautiful wine growing region that features some
of the world's finest vineyards. Visit a winery, do some tasting and
have a picnic lunch before returning to San Francisco mid-afternoon;
spend the evening at your leisure. Meals BL
3. Gold Country / Yosemite
Journey today to Gold Country, home of California's "Mother Lode." See
"Gold Rush" communities as you
travel through the interior of California. After lunch in
historic Columbia,
travel into the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Yosemite National
Park; your home for the next two nights is a renowned
"inside-the-park" hotel. Meals BLD
4. Yosemite National Park
The entire day is at your leisure; explore the unequaled splendors of
glacier-hewn Yosemite National Park, where magnificent waterfalls and
spectacular gorges abound. Marvel at the majesty of Yosemite Falls,
Glacier Point and El Capitan; optional tours within the park can be
arranged. Meals B
5. Mariposa / Monterey
Journey to the small town of Mariposa, a mecca during the "Gold Rush"
era for people from around the world seeking their fortunes. You next
travel through the farmland of the San Joaquin Valley to Merced for
lunch, continuing on to the beautiful city of Monterey. Visit the
Monterey Bay Aquarium before arriving at your hotel for a two-night
stay. Meals BLD
6. Carmel / 17-Mile Drive
The Monterey Peninsula is an enclave of magnificent homes, lovely
beaches and the famous Pebble Beach golf course. Travel the "17-Mile
Drive" through Del Monte Forest to Cypress Point. Browse in
Carmel-by-the-Sea, a charming village noted for picturesque homes,
galleries and shops. The afternoon and evening are free in Monterey.
Meals B
7. Hearst Castle / Big Sur
Scenic Highway 1 is one of the most beautiful drives in the nation,
passing along the slopes of Big Sur as it weaves its way southward.
Visit Hearst Castle, at San Simeon, grandiose estate of publisher
William Randolph Hearst. Arrive at Shell Beach, where your hotel
overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Meals BLD
8. Santa Barbara / Los Angeles
Travel down the coast to Santa Barbara, which is silhouetted against
the Santa Ynez Mountains. See the Mediterranean architecture of the
old courthouse, a jewel in this delightful coastal city, and continue
to the glamorous, exciting city of Los Angeles. Visit the magnificent
J. Paul Getty Museum, featuring an extensive collection of pre-20th
century European art and sculpture, Greek and Roman antiquities,
decorative arts, and photographs by many of the world's
famous artists. Meals BD
9. Capistrano / San Diego
Journey south from Los Angeles to historic San Juan Capistrano; board
the Pacific Surfliner for a scenic rail journey along the
Pacific Coast, traveling through Del Mar, Encinitas and
Cardiff-by-the-Sea to San Diego. Your hotel enjoys a stunning location
on Mission Island, with spectacular views of this culturally-diverse
city. Meals BD
10. Private Visit, San Diego Zoo
Enjoy a private "insider's" tour of the world's largest zoo, the San
Diego Zoo at Balboa Park. Featuring more than 4,000 animals, the zoo
is an international animal experience where guests will see some of
earth's rarest wildlife. Spend the afternoon at your leisure
discovering San Diego's fascinating historic and cultural
attractions.We invite you to join us tonight for a farewell dinner.
Meals BD
11. Journey Home
Tour ends: San Diego. Fly home anytime. A transfer to
the airport is included; checkout time is 12:00 PM. Allow a minimum of
two hours for flight check-in. Meals B
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11 Days / 10 Nights from $2,890
Begins San Francisco
Mar 20
Apr 9, 19
May 9, 29
Jun 8, 18
Jul 8, 18, 28
Aug 7, 17, 27
Sep 6, 16, 19, 26, 29
Oct 9, 19
Additional departure dates may become available as these sell out.
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Price Per Person
Double $2890
Single $3970
Triple $2590 (twin with roll-away)
21 Meals Included.
Special
Airfares -
Airfare to San Francisco and from San Diego is additional.
Tauck offers special airfares, subject to availability; inquire at
time of booking.
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Night 1,2
Argent Hotel San Francisco
San Francisco, CA
Night 3,4*
Ahwahnee Hotel
Yosemite National Park, CA
Night 5,6
Hotel Pacific
Monterey, CA
Night 7
Cliffs at Shell Beach
Shell Beach, CA
Night 8
Century Plaza Hotel & Spa
Los Angeles, CA
Night 9,10
Sheraton San Diego Hotel
San Diego, CA
* Tour of Apr 19 will stay at Yosemite Lodge, for which there is a
per person
credit of $490 single, $240 twin and $167 triple.
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