Dates & Prices

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Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
5/15/2010 - 5/23/2010	$1,775
6/5/2010 - 6/13/2010	$1,775
6/26/2010 - 7/4/2010	$1,775
7/10/2010 - 7/18/2010	$1,775
7/17/2010 - 7/25/2010	$1,775
8/7/2010 - 8/15/2010	$1,775
8/21/2010 - 8/29/2010	$1,775
8/28/2010 - 9/5/2010	$1,775
9/4/2010 - 9/12/2010	$1,775
9/11/2010 - 9/19/2010	$1,775
9/18/2010 - 9/26/2010	$1,775
10/2/2010 - 10/10/2010	$1,775
10/9/2010 - 10/17/2010	$1,775
10/16/2010 - 10/24/2010	$1,775
12/18/2010 - 12/26/2010	$1,725

What's Included

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Sightseeing Highlights

• San Diego Tour the city''s major attractions.
• San Juan Capistrano Visit this famous historic mission.
• Hollywood Visit the Kodak Theatre, see Grauman''s Chinese Theatre and the Walk of Fame.
• Los Angeles Drive along the Sunset Strip and see Beverly Hills. Visit the J. Paul Getty Museum.
• Santa Barbara Stop in this beautiful Mediterranean-style seaside resort.
• Cambria Overnight in ths quaint seaside township.
• San Simeon Join a guided tour of Hearst Castle.
• Central Coast Drive through the scenic vineyards of Central California.
• Carmel Stroll down Ocean Boulevard past quaint stores and art galleries.
• Monterey Peninsula Drive along the fabled 17 Mile Drive.
• Monterey See Cannery Row and Fisherman''s Wharf.
• San Juan Valley Drive through California''s breadbasket and shop for fresh fruits at a historic fruit stand.
• Yosemite National Park See Yosemite Valley, El Capitan Half Dome and Yosemite Falls.
• Napa Valley Drive along the scenic Carneros Highway and stop at a local winery for a guided visit and wine tasting.
• San Francisco City tour taking in famous sights such as Union Square, Fisherman''s Wharf, Pier 39 and Golden Gate Park.

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Dining Highlights

• 1 Welcome Reception with your Tour Director in San Diego
• 8 Full breakfasts
• 2 three-course dinners in hotels
• 1 specialty dinner at a local restaurant in San Diego
• Farewell Dinner with wine in San Francisco

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

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First Class Travel Highlights

• The services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors on tour.
• Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from San Diego International Airport to the Trafalgar hotel in San Diego and on Day 9 from the Trafalgar hotel in San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport.
• Travel on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.
• You''ll stay in two-bedded rooms with private facilities.
• All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.
• A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.

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Airport Transfers

• On 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 Tour Itinerary Includes

• Day 1 - Arrive San Diego (2 nights) Welcome to San Diego! A complimentary transfer is provided to the Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is available at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.
  
  Hotel: Westin San Diego



• Day 2 - San Diego sightseeing Enjoy a morning city tour highlighting the historic Gaslamp Quarter, the bustling Embarcadero, Balboa Park and historic Old Town. Spend the afternoon at your leisure; perhaps visit the San Diego Zoo or join our optional excursion to Mexico. This evening, head for Seaport Village, a 14-acre waterfront entertainment complex, recreating a harborside setting of a century ago with meandering cobblestone pathways bordered by ponds, lakes, fountains and colorful, lush landscaping. Dinner is served at a local restaurant with great city and harbor views. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)



• Day 3 San Diego – San Juan Capistrano – Los Angeles Journey north and visit the beautiful Mission San Juan Capistrano, one of the original missions built by the Spanish. On to legendary Hollywood for a guided tour of the Kodak Theatre, home of the famous Academy Awards Ceremonies. View the famous Oscar statuette, and gain an insider''s view of this glamorous production. See Grauman''s Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and drive along the fabled Sunset Strip to the palm-lined streets of Beverly Hills. The evening is yours to wander the streets of Beverly Hills including famous Rodeo Drive. As an option, perhaps join a Movie Star Homes guided tour and contemplate the amazing mansions of some of the world’s most famous celebrities, past and present. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Sheraton Universal Hotel



• Day 4 - Los Angeles - J.Paul Getty Museum - Santa Barbara - Cambria Visit the magnificent J. Paul Getty Museum and enjoy the fabulous art collections and spectacular grounds overlooking the city and Pacific Ocean. Following the Pacific coast north, stop in Santa Barbara, one of California''s most beautiful cities with spectacular Mediterranean architecture. The day ends on arrival at
  the quaint seaside township of Cambria and your delightful hotel nestled amongst pine trees. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Cambria Pines Lodge



• Day 5 - Cambria - San Simeon - Monterey A short drive along the coast brings us to San Simeon for a guided tour of Hearst Castle. Built on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific, the spectacular grounds and grandiose home feature the world-class art collection of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. Travel north through the stunning rolling hills of California''s Central Coast, dotted with vineyards and wineries. Stop at the artist colony of Carmel with time to stroll down tree-lined Ocean Avenue past quirky shops and art galleries. Travel along the scenic 17 Mile Drive, home to the famous Lone Cypress and Pebble Beach Golf Course, to the historic seaside town of Monterey, where Cannery Row and Fisherman''s Wharf reflect the city''s long history with the sea. This evening is at leisure in Monterey. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Marriott Monterey



• Day 6 - Monterey – Sierra Nevada Mountains – Yosemite National Park Journey inland through the fertile San Joaquin Valley, known as the breadbasket of California. Stop at a historic fruit stand for a chance to buy fresh-off-the-farm fruits. Travel through the wooded Sierra Nevada Mountains and arrive at Yosemite National Park. Enter the spectacular Yosemite Valley and view the giant iconic formations of El Capitan and Half Dome and the breathtaking Yosemite Falls, the highest in North America. Enjoy a stroll along the Merced River and take in the immense beauty of this spectacular mountain setting. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Yosemite View Lodge



• Day 7 - Yosemite – Napa/Sonoma – San Francisco (2 nights) Journey down the Sierras through Gold Country. Travel through the famous region of Napa and Sonoma, an area of spectacular scenery and home to wineries producing some of the world''s finest wines. Enjoy the scenic drive along the Carneros Highway through rolling hills covered with vineyards and stop for a guided winery tour followed by some barrel tasting. Heading south, we arrive in the city-by-the-bay, San Francisco. As an option this evening, why not join our Chinatown walking tour? This city within a city is a historic maze of mysterious sights, where an ancient culture from the other side of the world survives and flourishes with remarkable authenticity. Visit a herbal pharmacy and a fortune cookie factory, stroll among the freshest and most exotic food markets in the Bay Area and enjoy a delicious Chinese banquet at a local restaurant. An illumination tour of San Francisco completes this unique optional experience. (Full Breakfast)
  
  Hotel: San Francisco Marriott



• Day 8 - San Francisco sightseeing & at leisure Enjoy a morning tour of North America''s most romantic city. See the famous sights of this eclecticmetropolis:Union Square, Fisherman''sWharf and Pier 39, the Victorian mansions of Alamo Square, the rolling hills of the Presidio and Golden Gate Park. Spend the afternoon at your leisure. This evening join your fellow passengers for a Farewell Dinner and toast to your California adventure (Full Breakfast / Farewell Dinner)



• Day 9 - Depart San Francisco Enjoy the morning at leisure, perhaps pick up some last-minute souvenirs for friends and family back home. A complimentary transfer is provided to San Francisco International Airport. (Full Breakfast)

Sightseeing Highlights

• San Diego
• Los Angeles
• Cambria
• Monterey
• Yosemite National Park
• San Francisco

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Details & Specials

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

Traveling to Italy - Upgrade to Business Class from only $249!* - Learn How

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

Save $300 per couple on Air Inclusive Europe Vacations

Terms and Conditions: *Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) valid on new 2010 Europe air-inclusive bookings when full payment is made 03/01/10 – 03/30/10 for travel between 04/01/10 – 10/24/10. Valid on select airlines and gateways only. Promotion code is 10EBAIR150. 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 and offers may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. Visit www.trafalgartours.com/europesale for additional details, conditions, restrictions and combinability.

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.