Dates & Prices

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/28/2010 - 6/4/2010	$1,650
6/25/2010 - 7/2/2010	$1,650
7/9/2010 - 7/16/2010	$1,650
7/16/2010 - 7/23/2010	$1,650
7/23/2010 - 7/30/2010	$1,650
8/13/2010 - 8/20/2010	$1,650
8/20/2010 - 8/27/2010	$1,650
8/27/2010 - 9/3/2010	$1,650
9/3/2010 - 9/10/2010	$1,650
9/24/2010 - 10/1/2010	$1,650

What's Included

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Sightseeing Highlights

• San Francisco Tour the highlights of the City-by-the-Bay.
• Sonoma Valley Visit a local winery, enjoy wine tasting and see the beautiful historic Sonoma Plaza.
• Napa Valley Enjoy wine tasting and dinner aboard the elegant Napa Valley Wine Train.
• Sacramento Travel to Old Sacramento, a typical town of the Gold Rush era.
• Lake Tahoe Discover this amazing lake, the largest alpine lake in North America.
• Yosemite National Park Yosemite Valley and admire the iconic Half Dome, El Capitan and waterfalls.
• San Juan Bautista Bautista Discover the historic Old Mission San Juan Bautista.
• Monterey Visit Cannery Row and Fisherman’s Wharf.
• Carmel Stop at the quaint seaside community of Carmel-by-the-Sea.
• California Coast Enjoy the scenic drive along Highway 1 to Big Sur.
• Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Marvel at the famous giant coastal redwood trees.
• Monterey Peninsula Journey along the spectacular 17 Mile Drive.
• Roaring Camp Step back in time to a logging camp of the 1880’s.

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Dining Highlights

• 7 full breakfasts
• Special Chinese banquet dinner in San Francisco
• Special dinner with wine tasting aboard the Napa Valley Wine Train.
• ‘Be My Guest’ specialty lunch with wine at a winery in the Sonoma Valley.
• Farewell Dinner with wine in Monterey.

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

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First Class Travel Hightlights

• First Class hotel accommodation includes two-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
• Touring by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seats and onboard restroom.
• The services of one of Trafalgar’s top professional Tour Directors.
• A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book with map.
• Complimentary airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 8.

Your Tour Itinerary Includes

• Day 1 - Arrive San Francisco (2 nights) Welcome to San Francisco! A complimentary transfer is provided to the tour hotel. Your Tour Director is at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Drink at the hotel.
  
  Hotel: Hyatt Regency San Francisco



• 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. This evening, join your Tour Director for a walking tour through Chinatown, the largest of its kind outside of Asia. Learn about the many streets and alleys, various Chinese-style buildings, tea and herbal shops; stop at the Golden Gate Cookie Factory to see how fortune cookies are made and sample freshly made cookies. Your visit to Chinatown concludes with a delicious Chinese Banquet at a local restaurant. (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)



• Day 3 - San Francisco – Sonoma – Napa Today your Tour Director reveals a Hidden Treasure. Heading north, travel across the Golden Gate Bridge into California’s premier Wine Country. In Sonoma Valley, stop at a family-owned vineyard for an exclusive winery experience. Meet with the owners who take you on a private tour of their gravity flow winery. Sample estate-produced wines and olive oil served with local artisan cheeses and cured meats and savor a delicious luncheon served alfresco. Heading along the picturesque Carneros Highway, arrive in Napa and check in at your hotel. Later, board the superbly restored Napa Valley Wine Train and enjoy wine tasting followed by a gourmet dinner while taking in the wonderful vistas of the Napa Valley. (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)
  
  Hotel: River Terrace Inn
  



• Day 4 - Napa – Sacramento – Lake Tahoe This morning an unforgettable optional hot air balloon excursion over the vineyards and wineries of the Napa Valley is available. Heading east, step back into the past in Old Sacramento, a typical town from the Gold Rush days. Continuing east, journey to amazing Lake Tahoe. Lake Tahoe is the highest lake of its size in the United States and the largest alpine lake in North America. The lake’s water is 99.9% pure and so clear that a 10 inch white dinner plate would be visible at 75 feet below the surface. Perhaps take a gondola ride (seasonal) high up the mountain for dazzling views over Lake Tahoe’s crystal clear waters and gorgeous scenery. This evening, why not join an optional dinner cruise on the lake? (Full breakfast)
  
  Hotel: MontBleu Resort & Casino



• Day 5 - Lake Tahoe – Mono Lake – Yosemite Travel south along the eastern side of the Sierra Nevada 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 glacier-hewn Yosemite Valley. Explore the unequalled splendor of this valley where breathtaking rock formations and waterfalls abound. Marvel at Bridalveil Fall, the majestic Yosemite Falls, and the granite monuments of Half Dome and El Capitan. (Full breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Yosemite View Lodge



• Day 6 - Yosemite – San Juan Bautista – Monterey (2 nights) Heading back to the Pacific coast, travel through more of Gold Rush country and across the San Joaquin Valley, known as California’s breadbasket. Stop at a historical fruit stand for a chance to buy fresh fruit and visit the historic Old Mission San Juan Bautista. Learn about the original 21 missions that were built by the Spanish along California’s El Camino Real. On arrival in the beautiful city of Monterey, visit John Steinbeck’s famous Cannery Row and quaint Fisherman’s Wharf. (Full breakfast)
  
  Hotel: The Portola Hotel & Spa



• Day 7 - Monterey – Carmel – Big Sur excursion Enjoy the remarkable scenery as you drive along the stunning 17 Mile Drive, home to the Lone Cypress and Pebble Beach Golf Links. Stop at the quaint village of Carmel-by-the-Sea, 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 stunning ocean vistas, rugged shoreline and the great redwood forests. Back in Monterey there is free time for an optional visit to the world-renowned Monterey Bay Aquarium before this evening’s Farewell Dinner. (Full breakfast / Farewell dinner)



• Day 8 - Monterey – Bear Mountain – Depart San Francisco Traveling north past Santa Cruz and heading inland, arrive at Roaring Camp. Step back in time to an 1880’s logging camp complete with depot, general store and other vintage structures. Just steps away is Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park which offers spectacular views of the famous giant coastal redwood trees. Marvel at the size of these towering, primordial trees. Your Northern California tour ends with a complimentary transfer to San Francisco International Airport and the tour hotel in San Francisco for passengers extending their stay. (Full breakfast)
  
  Please do not schedule any flights before 3:00pm

Sightseeing Highlights

• San Francisco
• Napa Valley
• Lake Tahoe
• Yosemite National Park
• Monterey

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Details & Specials

For earlier departures than listed below please contact Trafalgar or your Travel agent.
* For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
** All prices are per person, twin share
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

SPECIALS

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FROM                        TO                            BUSINESS CLASS FARE

                                                           (plus taxes of approx. $80)

New York (JFK & EWR)   Rome                            $2088

Boston (BOS)              Rome                             $2328

Florida (MIA & ORD)     Rome                             $2524

Los Angeles (LAX)        Rome                            $2927

           

HURRY! Offer ends March 30, 2010.

- Terms and Conditions: *Business Class upgrade is valid on new 2010 bookings only when booked and paid in full 03/01/10 – 03/30/10 for travel between 06/02/10 (06/05/10 for LAX) – 09/05/10. Upgrade starts at $249 per person each direction. Valid for one way or round trip travel. Valid on Alitalia flights (600 – 699) from JFK, EWR, BOS, ORD, MIA and LAX to FCO only. Taxes of approximately $80 and fees are not included. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/taxesandfees for full details and conditions. Sample Alitalia Business Class Special Fares are subject to change and will be quoted and confirmed at time of booking. Promotion code is 10ITALYBC. Commission paid on air portion is 0%; land portion is paid at applicable agency commission level. Promotion cannot be booked online. Air tickets are non-refundable after purchase and no name changes allowed once a reservation is made. Subject to availability, not valid on groups and may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/businessclass for additional details, conditions, restrictions and combinability. **Prices are per person, land only and based on double occupancy. Call for airfare. CST#2077132-20

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Trafalgar Great Ways to Save

Trafalgar offers great savings and discounts to help you stretch your money.

Past passengers save 5% off of the land on most tour itineraries.

There are also Early Payment Discount and Young Traveller Discounts just to name a few.  The early bird catches the worm, so book now - pay early - and save money!

The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the LAND-only portion of your tour.

The earlier you pay - the more you save!

Below are our Early Payment Saving options:

Pay (min) 12 months prior to departure Save up to 10%

Pay (min) 10 months prior to departure Save up to 7.5%

Pay (min) 6 months prior to departure Save up to 5%

Please note: See individual itinerary pages for the exact value of how much you will save. All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our City Break Tours, train tours, any products in our Eastern Mediterranean section and extra night accommodation. For 2010 pre-registration bookings, payments are to be made according to 2009 brochured prices. For further details, call 800-942-3301.

Travel with Family and Friend and Save!

5 or more – Save 5%: If a group of 5-8 people travels together, a discount of 5% per person applies to the LAND-only portion of your tour. So it pays to get together with your family and friends!

9 or more: If 9 or more people travel together, we offer attractive group discounts based on how many people travel. In a group of 9 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for a 50% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour. In a group of 16 passengers, 1 traveller qualifies for 100% discount off the LAND-only portion of the tour.

Please note: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach. These discounts are not combinable with our Travel Club Discount, any other rooming, young traveller or triple room discounts, and do not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Tours with Mediterranean cruises, Egypt, Israel, and extra night accommodation. All travelling passengers’ names must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify.

Share a Room and Save!

When travelling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a room-sharing basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same gender on a ‘two-bedded’ basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that, regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends, and a positive way to stretch your holiday budget. If we fail to match you, we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

Please note: This service does not apply to our City Breaks, Greek Island Hopper and Best of Greece tours, Greek tours with Mediterranean cruises, train tours, Egypt, Israel and extra night accommodation.