CALIFORNIA CLASSICS (AA2012)
A 9-Day Globus Tours tour starting from $2,149
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Tour Overview
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| Tour Operator: | Globus Tours | ||
| Tour Code: | AA-2012 |
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Countries Visited
United StatesCities Visited
See DescriptionCity Highlights
San Francisco
Cruise across the bay; sightseeing
Sonoma
Cline Cellars tour & tasting; Olive Press tour & tasting
Lake Tahoe
Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Valley Floor Tram Tour
Carmel
Visit the resort town
Monterey
17-Mile Drive; dinner at the Monterey Bay Aquarium
San Simeon
Visit Hearst Castle
Solvang
Visit the quaint Denmark-inspired village
Santa Barbara
Visit the mission
Los Angeles
Sightseeing tour; Getty Museum; farewell dinner
Title
California Classics
Vacation Overview
From San Francisco to Los Angeles, see the famous sites of California on this spectacular vacation. Enjoy the excitement and faster pace of San Francisco and Los Angeles, and take a deep breath and slow down in the mountain areas of Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park. If you’re interested in seeing some of California’s amazing scenery, this tour offers you a chance to admire some of its best. Witness the scenery in stunning Lake Tahoe with the sparkling blue water surrounded by the Sierra Mountains. Marvel at the spectacular alpine scenery in Yosemite National Park with its waterfalls, mountain peaks, ice-sculpted domes, and meadows. Sit back and watch the views of famous Pebble Beach Golf Course, the dramatic Pacific coastline, and Lone Cyprus on 17-Mile Drive, one of the most scenic drives in the world.Sample wine at a winery in Sonoma Valley and visit Solvang, a quaint Danish village founded in 1911 by Danish educators to maintain their heritage. Wander through the town with picturesque buildings and windmills, charming shops featuring Danish imports, and over 30 restaurants. Also visit Hearst Castle, built by William Randolph Hearst as his private retreat. Once only accessible to celebrities and famous guests, enjoy a tour highlighting this impressive 123-acre estate.All of this and more await you on this tour through California. Be sure to pack your camera and get ready for a fabulous vacation!
Vacation Type
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- Save by forming your own group of 5 or more
- Triple Room Reduction Available for most tours
- 10% Discount for Young Travelers 8-17 yrs old
- Pay less for your second vacation in the same year
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Arrive in San Francisco. Welcome to the Golden State! At 6:30 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
Day 2:
San Francisco. Enjoy morning sightseeing in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. Your tour includes Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, Fisherman’s Wharf, and much more. Afterward, enjoy a spectacular CRUISE around San Francisco Bay. Still plenty of time for pursuing your favorite interests and activities—ride the world-famous cable cars, shop in Union Square, or visit the Museum of Modern Art. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day 3:
San Francisco–Wine Country–Lake Tahoe. From the Pacific coast, travel to the lush hills of Sonoma and Napa Valley with its charming wineries. Visit CLINE CELLARS in the Carneros region to tour their vineyards and taste their acclaimed wines. A short drive brings you to the OLIVE PRESS to learn how some of the best extra-virgin olive oil is produced from the first cold-crushing of the freshest olives. No visit is complete without sampling several olive oils and a vinegar, too. Continue to stunning Lake Tahoe, surrounded by the Sierra Mountains. There’s plenty of time to explore this alpine lake, the largest in North America and also one of the highest. Even though the average depth of the lake is 989 feet, it is one of the clearest and purest bodies of water in the world! (B)
Day 4:
Lake Tahoe–Yosemite National Park. Southward through the Sierra Nevadas to YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. Yosemite has innumerable lakes, meadows, ice-sculpted domes, forests, waterfalls, and unspoiled alpine scenery. Descend into the 4,000-foot valley, where you’ll board an open-air TRAM to explore the famous sites of El Capitan, Cathedral Spires, Yosemite Falls, and Half Dome. The scenery is nothing short of spectacular! (B)
Day 5:
Yosemite National Park–Carmel–Monterey. A high point on today’s journey is the beautiful 17-MILE DRIVE, with views of famous Pebble Beach Golf Course and the tenacious Lone Cypress. Enjoy a visit to the resort town of Carmel, a popular haven for writers, artists, and celebrities. Then, on to Monterey and Cannery Row, immortalized by John Steinbeck. Head to the wharf for a visit to the world-famous MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM followed by a special dinner here overlooking the bay. (B,D)
Day 6:
Monterey–San Simeon–Solvang. This morning, journey south to San Simeon and visit HEARST CASTLE, the opulent mansion of wealthy newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst, which houses splendid antiques, art treasures, and exotic possessions purchased at an estimated $50 million. The tour shows off the highlights of the impressive 123-acre estate. Then, journey to your resort hotel near Solvang. (B,D)
Day 7:
Solvang–Santa Barbara–Los Angeles. Visit downtown Solvang, where Denmark has been recreated with picturesque buildings and windmills. Free time to browse through the charming shops featuring Danish imports and rich pastries. Travel through the Santa Ynez Mountains to beautiful Santa Barbara, where the Spanish influence is apparent in quaint whitewashed and tile-roofed buildings. Visit the impressive 200-year-old MISSION with its world-famous twin bell towers. Afterward, enjoy a leisurely stroll along the wharf. Hollywood celebrities’ homes dot the shoreline from Malibu to Santa Monica on your way to metropolitan Los Angeles, the motion picture capital of the world. (B)
Day 8:
Los Angeles. Morning sightseeing of this gigantic metropolis takes you from Olvera Street—the oldest thoroughfare in the city—to Hollywood. Step into the shoeprints of famous movie stars at Grauman’s Chinese Theater, and see Sunset Strip and Rodeo Drive. Later, visit the GETTY MUSEUM, housing a collection of Western art from the Middle Ages to the present. This evening your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,D)
Day 9:
Los Angeles. The vacation ends this morning after breakfast with guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided. (B)
Hotels
SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco Marriott Marquis (SF),
LAKE TAHOE
Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Resort (SF),
YOSEMITE
Yosemite View Lodge (F),
MONTEREY
Hyatt Regency (SF),
SOLVANG
Santa Ynez Valley Marriott (F),
LOS ANGELES
Marriott Los Angeles Downtown (SF)
Meals
American breakfast daily (B), 4 three-course dinners (D) including a farewell dinner in Los Angeles
Globus Disclaimer - Indicates that this departure and vacation is available for 2012 early booking. Book and deposit to lock in an early guaranteed price and save 10% on the land-only price. Booking must be made and under deposit between June 29, 2011 and September 13, 2011 for travel between April 1 and December 31, 2012. All tours will be open for 2012 bookings in the Fall of 2011. Vacation upgrades and/or additions will not be available for early booking, as well as, any extra pre- or post-night pricing until the Fall of 2011. With the exception of Journeys Club discounts, future travel promotions are not applicable and are not retroactive on early bookings. Offer reliant on space availability. Applies to new 2012 bookings only. Full cancellation penalties will apply. Additional restrictions may apply.
Price Details US
Prices based on double room occupancy.Single Room Supplement: $645Triple Room Reduction per person: $125Extra Nights per person in San Francisco:in single room $216; in twin room $127; in triple room $103.Extra Nights per person in Los Angeles:in single room $159; in twin room $101; in triple room $78.
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You can also save when three people travel together and share accommodations. Refer to the itinerary pages for the specific reduction per tour.
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Avoid the Single Room Supplement
We do not take reservations on a “share” basis because we have found that strangers rarely enjoy sharing a room for the duration of their vacation. Avoid the single room supplement by traveling with a friend. It’s less expensive and much more fun!
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