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The Californian 2010

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Starting Price:	$1,725
Tour Length:	9 Days
Countries Visited:	United States

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Triple Room Discount available

More Information About This Tour:

Tour Type:

Escorted Tour

Tour Category:

Discovery

Tour Operator:

Trafalgar Tours

Tour Code:

TT-DCLN-2010

Cities Visited:
San Diego, Los Angeles, Cambria, Monterey, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco

Vacation on the coast of California - from San Fran to San Diego visiting Yosemite, Monterey, San Simeon, Cambria, Santa Barbara, Hollywood and Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. Star gazing day and night, winery tours the Kodak Theatre seaside townships and more!

Sightseeing Highlights

San Diego Tour the city''s major attractions.
San Juan Capistrano Visit this famous historicmission.
Hollywood Visit the Kodak Theatre; see Grauman''sChinese Theatre and the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Los Angeles Drive along the Sunset Strip and seeBeverly Hills; visit the J. Paul Getty Museum.
Santa Barbara Stop in this beautifulMediterranean-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 vineyardsof Central California.
Carmel Stroll down Ocean Avenue past quaint storesand art galleries.
Monterey Peninsula Travel along the fabled 17 MileDrive.
Monterey See Cannery Row and Fisherman''s Wharf.
San Joaquin Valley Drive through California''sbreadbasket.
Yosemite National Park Park See Yosemite Valley,El Capitan, Half Dome and Yosemite Falls.
Napa/Sonoma Valley Drive along the scenic CarnerosHighway; visit a winery and enjoy wine and olive oil tasting.
San Francisco Enjoy a city tour including thecity''s most famous landmarks.

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 dayitinerary)

First Class Travel Highlights

First Class hotel accommodation includes two-bedded rooms withprivate facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggagehandling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seatsand onboard restroom.
The services of one of Trafalgar''s top professional TourDirectors.
A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book withmap.
Complimentary airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 9.

Airport Transfers

On all tours round trip arrival and departure transfers areincluded on the arrival and departure day of your tour. Should youarrive or depart at other times, Trafalgar is pleased to offerinexpensive transfers via scheduled shuttle service or mini van.Please ask at the time of confirming your reservation for theseservices to be booked.

Day 1 - Arrive San Diego (2 nights)
Welcome to San Diego! A complimentary transfer is provided to thetour hotel. Your Tour Director is available at the hotel thisafternoon to greet you and answer your questions. Join us at 6:00pmfor 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. Thisevening head to Seaport Village, a waterfront entertainment arearecreating a harborside setting of a century ago with meanderingcobblestone pathways, ponds, fountains and colorful, lushlandscaping. Enjoy a Highlight Dinner at a local restaurant. (Fullbreakfast / 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 thepalm-lined streets of Beverly Hills, including famous Rodeo Driveand then the fabled Sunset Strip. After a lunch stop at thehistoric Farmers Market, join a guided tour of the Kodak Theatre,home of the Academy Awards ceremonies. View the famous Oscarstatuette, and gain an insider''s view of this glamorous production.See Grauman''s Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and theHollywood Sign. This afternoon, as an option, perhaps join a MovieStars'' Homes guided tour to view the amazing mansions of some ofthe world''s most famous celebrities, past and present. End the dayat your hotel near the ocean in the beautiful seaside community ofSanta Monica. This evening, why not stroll over to the Third StreetPromenade, an open air pedestrian-only street of shops, restaurantsand 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 fabulousart collections and spectacular grounds overlooking the city andthe Pacific Ocean. Following the Pacific coast north, stop in SantaBarbara, one of California''s most beautiful cities with spectacularMediterranean architecture. The day ends on arrival at the quaintseaside city of Cambria and your delightful hotel nestled amongstpine 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 guidedtour of Hearst Castle. Built on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific,the spectacular grounds and grandiose home feature the world-classart collection of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. YourTour Director will reveal a Hidden Treasure before continuing norththrough the beautiful rolling hills of California''s Central Coast,dotted with vineyards. Stop at the artist colony of Carmel withtime to stroll down the tree-lined Ocean Avenue, past quirky shopsand art galleries. Travel along the scenic 17 Mile Drive, home tomulti-million dollar mansions and the Pebble Beach Golf Links, tothe historic seaside town of Monterey, where Cannery Row andFisherman''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 thebreadbasket of California. Stop at a historic fruit stand for achance to buy fresh-off-the-farm fruit. Travel through the woodedSierra Nevada Mountains and arrive at Yosemite National Park. Enterthe spectacular Yosemite Valley and view the giant iconicformations of El Capitan and Half Dome and the breathtakingYosemite Falls, the highest in North America. Enjoy a stroll alongthe Merced River and take in the immense beauty of this spectacularmountain 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 famousCalifornia Wine Country. Journey along the scenic Carneros Highwayand stop at a family-owned vineyard for an exclusive wineryexperience. Meet with the owners who take you on a private tour oftheir winery. Sample estate-produced wines and olive oil servedwith local artisan cheeses, and savor a delicious luncheon of freshlocal produce, served alfresco with sweeping views over thevineyards of the Sonoma Valley. Heading south, we arrive in thecity-by-the-bay, San Francisco. As an option this evening, why notjoin a walking tour of Chinatown, where an ancient culture from theother side of the world survives and flourishes with remarkableauthenticity; visit a fortune cookie factory and enjoy a deliciousChinese banquet at a local restaurant. An illumination tour of SanFrancisco completes this unique optional experience. (Fullbreakfast / 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 thefamous sights of this eclectic metropolis: Union Square,Fisherman''s Wharf and Pier 39, the Victorian mansions of AlamoSquare, the rolling hills of the Presidio and Golden Gate Park.Spend the afternoon at your leisure. This evening join your fellowpassengers for a Farewell Dinner at Fisherman''s Wharf and toast toyour California adventure. (Full breakfast / Farewell dinner)

Day 9 - Depart San Francisco
A complimentary transfer is provided to San Francisco InternationalAirport. (Full breakfast)

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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. Save on Trafalgars extraordinary China 2011 vacations! Your 2011 vacation to China just got better. Book early to save! Choose one of these great offers: 1. 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Offer is combinable with brochure discounts (except Pay-In-Full Discount and Early Booking Discount) and Show Coupons. Offer is not applicable to groups and is subject to availability. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. Full payment is due at time of booking and is required before 11/30/10. Actual savings will vary by itinerary. See itinerary pages for exact savings. **Booking and deposit must be made by 12/31/10 and actual savings will vary by itinerary. See itinerary pages for exact savings.


Touring Date	Land Only	Land + Air	Single (Land Only)	Single (Land + Air)
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
4/30/2011 - 5/8/2011	$1,825
5/14/2011 - 5/22/2011	$1,825
5/21/2011 - 5/29/2011	$1,825
5/28/2011 - 6/5/2011	$1,825
6/4/2011 - 6/12/2011	$1,825
6/18/2011 - 6/26/2011	$1,825
6/25/2011 - 7/3/2011	$1,825
7/9/2011 - 7/17/2011	$1,825
7/16/2011 - 7/24/2011	$1,825
8/6/2011 - 8/14/2011	$1,825
8/20/2011 - 8/28/2011	$1,825
9/3/2011 - 9/11/2011	$1,825
9/17/2011 - 9/25/2011	$1,825
10/1/2011 - 10/9/2011	$1,825
10/8/2011 - 10/16/2011	$1,825
10/15/2011 - 10/23/2011	$1,825
10/22/2011 - 10/30/2011	$1,825
12/17/2011 - 12/25/2011	$1,775
2/11/2012 - 2/19/2012	$1,775
3/24/2012 - 4/1/2012	$1,775

Airfare Disclaimer A NOTE ABOUT AIRFARE: We encourage you to buy your airfare from the tour operator, because if your tour cancels then your airlines tickets will be covered. Purchasing flights separately at a lesser rate and incorporating it with a Non-Guaranteed Departure Date can result in loss of total cost of your flight investment. Depending on the fare rules, flights may be Non-Refundable and/or Non-Transferable. Neither the tour operator and/or Atlas Cruises & Tours will be held responsible for loss if a tour is cancelled for Lack of Participation. If you would like to check for discounted fares on Guaranteed Departures or for competitive pricing on air and hotel packages, we invite you to follow this link. Documents TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

San Diego
Los Angeles
Cambria
Monterey
Yosemite National Park
San Francisco

Save on your adventure Down Under with Trafalgar!

Trust the experts to give you more on your 2011 vacation to Australia and New Zealand. Book early to enjoy fantastic savings!

· Save $600 per couple ($300 per person) on air-inclusive vacations*

· Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on land vacations*

Plus, both offers are combinable with Early Payment Discount, so this equals an additional saving of up to approximately $1485 per couple!**

View Trafalgar 2011 Australia and New Zealand tours

Terms and Conditions: *Valid on new 2010 2011 Australia and New Zealand bookings only when full payment on entire booking (land or land/air) is made between 07/26/10 and 09/30/10. Save $600 per couple ($300 per person) good for air-inclusive bookings and $300 per couple ($150 per person) good for land-only bookings. Valid for tours departing 01/01/11 through 12/31/11. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts and Show Coupons, but not valid with other promotional offers. Not valid on Free & Easy or A La Carte tours. Offer may be withdrawn at any time and is subject to availability. Other conditions may apply. **Sample savings based on Trafalgar’s Early Payment Discount of 10% on Treasures of Australia and New Zealand tour departing 11/02/11 for two, when full payment is made by 11/01/10. CST#2077132-20

Save up to $300 per couple on North America 2011 vacations!

From the United States and Canada to Mexico and Costa Rica, discover all the classics and a few special surprises on your guided vacation with Trafalgar. Book by September 30, 2010 and you’ll save $300 per couple on tours 10 days or more, or $200 per couple on tours 9 days or less.*

Offers end September 30, 2010 – don’t delay!

Save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on tours 10 days or more (code: 150AMER11)

Save $200 per couple ($100 per person) on tours 9 days or less (code: 100AMER11)

*Valid on new 2011 North America bookings only. Full payment on land portion is due between August 9, 2010 and September 30, 2010. Travel must be completed between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts and Show Coupons. Promotion can be booked online. Applicable for groups; subject to availability. Promotion code must be mentioned at time of booking. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Subject to availability.

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.

Save on Trafalgars extraordinary China 2011 vacations!

Your 2011 vacation to China just got better.

Book early to save! Choose one of these great offers:

1. Book and pay in full by September 30, 2010 and receive a complimentary Executive Suite Upgrade on select 2011 vacations.* This upgrade includes these onboard extras: a la carte dining at the VIP restaurant, concierge service, use of the Executive Lounge and Business Center, private cultural lectures and reserved seating for evening entertainment.

2. Book and pay in full by November 30, 2010 and save up to $600 per couple with our Pay-In-Full Discount.** See your favorite itinerary for exact savings.

3. Book and deposit by December 31, 2010 and save up to $300 per couple with our Early Booking Discount.*** For exact savings, see the itinerary page of your vacation.

*Valid on new 2011 bookings on these select tours: Highlights of China and the Yangtze; Grand China and the Yangtze; and China, Tibet and the Yangtze. Full payment must be made between 07/26/10 and 09/30/10. Travel must be completed between 01/01/11 and 12/31/11. Offer is combinable with brochure discounts (except Pay-In-Full Discount and Early Booking Discount) and Show Coupons. Offer is not applicable to groups and is subject to availability. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Other conditions may apply. **Full payment is due at time of booking and is required before 11/30/10. Actual savings will vary by itinerary. See itinerary pages for exact savings. ***Booking and deposit must be made by 12/31/10 and actual savings will vary by itinerary. See itinerary pages for exact savings.

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