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 Hollywood 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 this quaint seaside city.
• San Simeon Join a guided tour of Hearst Castle.
• Central Coast Drive through the scenic vineyards of Central California.
• Carmel Stroll down Ocean Avenue past quaint stores and art galleries.
• Monterey Peninsula Travel along the fabled 17 Mile Drive.
• Monterey See Cannery Row and Fisherman’s Wharf.
• San Joaquin Valley Drive through California’s breadbasket.
• Yosemite National Park Park See Yosemite Valley, El Capitan, Half Dome and Yosemite Falls.
• Napa/Sonoma Valley Drive along the scenic Carneros Highway; visit a winery and enjoy wine and olive oil tasting.
• San Francisco Enjoy a city tour including the city’s most famous landmarks.

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Dining Highlights

• 8 full breakfasts
• ‘Be My Guest’ lunch with wine at a winery in the Sonoma Valley
• 1 buffet dinner
• Local highlight restaurant dinner 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

• 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 9.

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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 tour hotel. Your Tour Director is available 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: Westin San Diego



• Day 2 - San Diego sightseeing This morning’s city tour highlights the historic Gaslamp Quarter, the bustling Embarcadero, Balboa Park and the historic Old Town. The afternoon is at leisure to pursue your own interests. This evening head to Seaport Village, a waterfront entertainment area recreating a harborside setting of a century ago with meandering cobblestone pathways, ponds, fountains and colorful, lush landscaping. Enjoy a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant. (Full breakfast / Highlight dinner)



• Day 3 - San Diego – San Juan Capistrano – Hollywood – Santa Monica Journey north and visit the beautiful Mission San Juan Capistrano, one of the original missions built by the Spanish. On to the palm-lined streets of Beverly Hills, including famous Rodeo Drive and then the fabled Sunset Strip. After a lunch stop at the historic Farmers Market, join a guided tour of the Kodak Theatre, home of the 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 the Hollywood Sign. This afternoon, as an option, perhaps join a Movie Stars’ Homes guided tour to view the amazing mansions of some of the world’s most famous celebrities, past and present. End the day at your hotel near the ocean in the beautiful seaside community of Santa Monica. This evening, why not stroll over to the Third Street Promenade, an open air pedestrian-only street of shops, restaurants and cafes, or to the iconic Santa Monica Pier? (Full breakfast)
  
  Hotel: Sheraton Delfina Santa Monica Hotel



• Day 4 - Santa Monica – Santa Barbara – Cambria Visit the magnificent J. Paul Getty Museum and enjoy the fabulous art collections and spectacular grounds overlooking the city and the 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 city of Cambria and your delightful hotel nestled amongst pine trees. (Full breakfast / Dinner)
  
  Hotel: Cambria Pines Lodge



• Day 5 - Cambria – San Simeon – Carmel – Monterey A short drive along the coast brings you 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. Your Tour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure before continuing north through the beautiful rolling hills of California’s Central Coast, dotted with vineyards. Stop at the artist colony of Carmel with time to stroll down the tree-lined Ocean Avenue, past quirky shops and art galleries. Travel along the scenic 17 Mile Drive, home to multi-million dollar mansions and the Pebble Beach Golf Links, 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 Joaquin Valley – 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 fruit. 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)
  
  Hotel: Yosemite View Lodge



• Day 7 - Yosemite – Napa/Sonoma – San Francisco (2 nights) Travel down the Sierras through Gold Country and enter the famous California Wine Country. Journey along the scenic Carneros Highway and stop at a family-owned vineyard for an exclusive winery experience. Meet with the owners who take you on a private tour of their winery. Sample estate-produced wines and olive oil served with local artisan cheeses, and savor a delicious luncheon of fresh local produce, served alfresco with sweeping views over the vineyards of the Sonoma Valley. Heading south, we arrive in the city-by-the-bay, San Francisco. As an option this evening, why not join a walking tour of Chinatown, where an ancient culture from the other side of the world survives and flourishes with remarkable authenticity; visit a fortune cookie factory and enjoy a delicious Chinese banquet at a local restaurant. An illumination tour of San Francisco completes this unique optional experience. (Full breakfast / Be My Guest lunch)
  
  Hotel: Hyatt Regency San Francisco



• Day 8 - San Francisco sightseeing & at leisure Enjoy a morning tour of North America’s most romantic city. See the famous sights of this eclectic metropolis: Union Square, Fisherman’s Wharf 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 at Fisherman’s Wharf and toast to your California adventure. (Full breakfast / Farewell dinner)



• Day 9 - Depart San Francisco 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.