Itinerary

Day 1:
Seattle. (Sun.) Welcome to the Emerald City! This evening, mix and mingle with your traveling companions at the 6:30 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. (WR)

Day 2:
Seattle. (Mon.) This morning begins with a guided tour of Seattle, including Pike Place Market, a local shopping mecca; Pioneer Square, Seattle’s original downtown; and a trip up the SPACE NEEDLE for spectacular views of the city below. Continue your tour at the FUTURE OF FLIGHT AVIATION CENTER for a tour of the Boeing Factory and past, present, and future developments in aviation technology. Later this afternoon is at leisure in Seattle. Maybe visit Starbucks’ first coffee shop, or the Seattle Center. (B)

Day 3:
Seattle–Portland. (Tue.) Travel south this morning, possibly capturing your first glimpse of Mount Rainier, a towering ice-clad volcano. Then, head for world-famous Mount St. Helens as you journey to VOLCANO VIEWPOINT. Here you’ll have an opportunity to learn about the dramatic eruption in 1980. On to Portland, known as the “City of Roses.” Visit WASHINGTON PARK, home of the INTERNATIONAL ROSE TEST GARDENS. (B,D)

Day 4:
Portland. (Wed.) Enjoy a city sightseeing tour, then it’s off to MULTNOMAH FALLS and the mighty BONEVILLE DAM LOCK, traveling along the Columbia River Gorge. See the salmon ladders and learn about the impressive navigation system. Afternoon at leisure in Portland. Visit the classical Chinese Gardens, Pioneer Square, or sip a cup of coffee on the waterfront. (B)

Day 5:
Portland–Gleneden Beach. (Thu.) Hug the rugged Pacific coastline en route to Newport, one of Oregon’s most popular seaside resorts. Along the way, visit the EVERGREEN AVIATION MUSEUM, home to the famous Spruce Goose. This afternoon is at leisure to take in the fresh ocean breezes at your hotel, the distinguished Salishan Lodge, or enjoy an optional behind-the-scenes look at the fishing and crabbing industry on a harbor cruise aboard the Discovery. Onboard activities include opportunities as volunteer deckhands blended with a lively narration from a team of marine naturalists. (B,D)

Day 6:
Gleneden Beach–Gold Beach. (Fri.) This morning, visit the OREGON COAST AQUARIUM as you explore their indoor exhibits and a vast outdoor marine habitat. Continue south and visit Bandon-by-the-Sea with its unique offshore rock formations. Also see popular sites such as Heceta Head Lighthouse and Florence Old Town before arriving at Gold Beach. (B,D)

Day 7:
Gold Beach–Redwood National Park–Eureka. (Sat.) One of Oregon’s great natural treasures is the
scenic Rogue River. Experience a thrilling ride through this wild and remote region by glass-enclosed jetboat —have your cameras ready for glimpses of the American Bald Eagle. Also enjoy a light brunch en route. Travel south along the Pacific Coastline and stop in REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK, home to the world’s tallest trees. Then enter Eureka, California’s lumber center, where you will see the grand Carson Mansion, the most photographed example of Victorian architecture in the world and once the home of a West Coast lumber baron. (B,BR,D)

Day 8:
Eureka–Napa. (Sun.) This morning, travel along the spectacular Avenue of the Giants, a quiet 2-lane road that winds through some of the world’s most spectacular scenery with ancient redwood trees. You will have the chance to see an 1,800-year-old redwood here! (B)

Day 9:
Napa–Sonoma–San Francisco. (Mon.) Travel this morning to Sonoma for a guided visit to the town square’s early 19th-century SOLANO MISSION and GENERAL VALLEJO’S HOME. Visit Viansa, one of Sonoma’s most famous wineries. Enjoy a tour of the Italian heritage winery, followed by an unforgettable hilltop luncheon featuring a gourmet picnic feast and wine tasting under olive trees and grape trellises. Leave the lush, gentle slopes of California’s wine country and continue to San Francisco. Cross the bay via the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy an orientation tour. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a special GLOBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,L,D)

Day 10:
San Francisco. (Tue.) The vacation ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to San Francisco International Airport. (B)

Dates & Prices

SEATTLE:
Welcome reception; sightseeing tour; visit the Space Needle and Boeing’s Future of Flight

MOUNT ST. HELENS:
Visit Volcano Viewpoint

PORTLAND:
Sightseeing tour; visit the International Rose Test Gardens, Multnomah Falls, Bonneville Dam

MCMINNVILLE:
Visit the Evergreen Aviation Museum and Spruce Goose

NEWPORT:
Visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium

ROGUE RIVER:
Jetboat ride

EUREKA:
Visit Redwood National Park; see Carson Mansion

NAPA:
Guided visit of Solano Mission and General Vallejo’s Home; Viansa Winery

SAN FRANCISCO:
Orientation tour; Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner
 

Itinerary

Day 1:
San Francisco. (Sat.) Welcome to the Golden State! This evening, mix and mingle with your traveling companions at the 6:30 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. (WR)

Day 2:
San Francisco. (Sun.) 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 across 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. (B)

Day 3:
San Francisco–Sonoma–Napa. (Mon.) This morning, visit the pristine waterfront community of Sausalito, located near the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge. After free time to explore this Mediterranean-style village with its trendy shops, galleries, and breathtaking views, continue to California’s famous wine-making region. Today’s highlight features an unforgettable hilltop picnic lunch and WINE TASTING under olive trees and grape trellises at Viansa Winery. The balance of the day is at leisure in Napa. (B,L)

Day 4:
Napa–Yosemite National Park. (Tue.) Depart Napa for the Sierra Nevadas and sightsee in YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. Yosemite has innumerable lakes, meadows, ice-sculptured domes, forests, waterfalls, and unspoiled alpine scenery. (B,D)

Day 5:
Yosemite–Carmel–Monterey. (Wed.) A highpoint 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 retreat haven for writers, artists, and celebrities. Then on to Monterey and Cannery Row, immortalized by John Steinbeck. (B)

Day 6:
Monterey–San Simeon–Solvang. (Thu.) This morning, journey south to San Simeon and visit HEARST CASTLE, the opulent mansion of the 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 to your resort hotel near Solvang. (B,D)

Day 7:
Solvang–Santa Barbara–Los Angeles. (Fri.) 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. 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. (Sat.) 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 Mann’s Chinese Theater, and see Sunset Strip and Rodeo Drive. Afternoon at leisure to take advantage of an optional excursion to Universal Studios or Historic Hollywood. This evening your Tour Director hosts a special GLOBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,D)

Day 9:
Los Angeles. (Sun.) The vacation ends this morning after breakfast with guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided. (B)

Dates & Prices

SAN FRANCISCO:
Welcome reception; cruise across the bay; sightseeing

SONOMA/NAPA VALLEY:
Sonoma winery luncheon

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK:
Sightseeing

CARMEL:
Visit the resort town

MONTEREY:
17-Mile Drive

SAN SIMEON:
Visit Hearst Castle

SOLVANG:
Visit the quaint Danish village

SANTA BARBARA:
Visit the mission

LOS ANGELES:
Sightseeing tour; Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner
 

Itinerary

Day 1:
San Francisco. (Fri.) Welcome to the Golden State! This evening, mix and mingle with your traveling
companions at the 6:30 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION where your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. (WR)

Day 2:
San Francisco. (Sat.) Morning sightseeing in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, famous for its natural harbor, lush parks, cable cars, and bustling docks. Your tour includes Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, Fisherman’s Wharf, and much more. Afterward, sit back and relax as you enjoy a CRUISE across San Francisco Bay. Tonight, you may want to venture back to Fisherman’s Wharf for dinner at one of the area’s famous restaurants. (B)

Day 3:
San Francisco. (Sun.) Today is at leisure to explore San Francisco on your own. Alternatively, you may want to join an optional excursion that takes you to one of the natural wonders of the world, Yosemite National Park. (B)

Day 4:
San Francisco–Sonoma County–Napa. (Mon.) This morning, cross the famous Golden Gate Bridge and visit the pristine waterfront community of Sausalito. Free time to explore this quaint Mediterranean-style village’s\shops, galleries, and breathtaking views. Continue to Sonoma County and visit family-owned ROCHE WINERY in the Carneros region to tour their vineyards and taste their award-winning wines. A short drive brings you to VIANSA WINERY & ITALIAN MARKE TPLACE for a picnic-style lunch and time to enjoy their beautiful gardens and market. Check into your hotel with time to savor their daily wine reception. (B,L)

Day 5:
Napa & Sonoma County. (Tue.) Enjoy a morning at leisure. Visit the SOLANO DE SAN FRANCISCO MISSION and GENERAL VALLEJO’S HOME. Enjoy free time in the town square before visiting BUENA VISTA WINERY; dating back to 1857, it’s the oldest California winery still in operation. A special educational TWILIGHT TASTING awaits. Learn how different wines pair with various savory and sweet flavors. (B,D)

Day 6:
Napa Valley. The Wine Train. (Wed.) Late this morning, board a luxurious Pullman lounge car and enjoy a relaxing TRAIN JOURNE Y through the lush Napa Valley. Relive the days of elegant rail travel while enjoying a sumptuous 3-course lunch on board. This afternoon, learn how famous champagne maker MUMM makes its California sparkling wine in the traditional French method at MUMM NAPA. Sample a glass of their bubbly to toast a great day! (B,L)

Day 7:
Napa Valley. (Thu.) Start your day with a visit to COPIA: THE AMERICAN CENTER FOR WINE, FOOD AND THE ARTS. Enjoy free time to stroll through this fun, interactive center. Be sure to visit the center’s gardens and see the display of copper cookware owned by Julia Child, an advisor in the creation of COPIA. Next, a drive through Napa Valley, past the Culinary Institute of America, to the town of Calistoga, famous for its hot-water geysers. Time for lunch on your own in downtown Calistoga and to stroll the streets that retain their charm of yesteryear. Finally this afternoon, stop at the splendid ENVY WINES for a guided tour of their barrel aging cellar topped off with a special tasting straight from the barrel. This evening your Tour Director hosts a special GLOBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,D)

Day 8:
Napa–San Francisco. (Fri.) Head to San Francisco International Airport this morning for guests with homebound flights. Please schedule flights after noon. The motorcoach then continues into downtown where the vacation ends. (B)

Dates & Prices

SAN FRANCISCO:
Welcome reception; city sightseeing; San Francisco Bay cruise

SONOMA:
Visit Roche Winery; picnic lunch at Viansa Winery; visit Solano San Francisco Mission & General Vallejo’s home; twilight tasting at Buena Vista Winery

NAPA:
Lunch journey on the Napa Valley Wine Train; visit Mumm Napa, Envy Wines, and COPIA: the American Center for Wine, Food & the Arts; Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner
 

Itinerary

Day 1:
San Francisco. (Fri.) Welcome to the Golden State! This evening, mix and mingle with your traveling companions at the 6:30 p.m. Welcome recept ion. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. (WR)

Day 2:
San Francisco. (Sat.) Morning sightseeing in one of the world’s most beautiful cities famous for its natural harbor, lush parks, cable cars, and bustling docks. Your tour includes Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, Nob Hill, and much more. Our tour ends at Fisherman’s Wharf where you’ll enjoy lunch with incredible views of the San Francisco Bay. This afternoon, enjoy free time for pursuing your favorite interests and activities—ride the world famous cable cars, shop in Union Square, or stroll around Chinatown. (B,L)

Day 3:
San Francisco–Carmel–Monterey. (Sun.) Travel south to the rugged beauty of the Monterey Peninsula. Enjoy a visit to the lovely town of Carmel, a popular retreat for writers, artists, and celebrities. A highlight of today’s journey is the spectacular 17-Mile Drive to Monterey, with views of Cypress Point, famous Pebble Beach Golf Course, and the tenacious Lone Cypress. The ocean canyon surrounding Monterey Bay is deeper than the Grand Canyon and harbors a rich variety of sea life, which can be seen this afternoon at MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM. Here you can explore the hidden world of this spectacular ocean realm at the heart of the nation’s largest marine sanctuary. The exhibits recreate the bay’s habitats, from shallow tide pools to the open ocean and deep sea. (B)

Day 4:
Monterey–Big Sur Coast Highway–San Simeon–Santa Barbara. (Mon.) This morning, we’ll travel along the scenic Big Sur Coast Highway and journey to San Simeon and visit HEARST CASTLE, the opulent mansion of the 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 travel through the Santa Ynez Mountains to your resort hotel in Santa Barbara. (B,D)

Day 5:
Santa Barbara–Los Angeles–Long Beach. (Tue.) Morning at leisure. You can take the Santa Barbara Trolley, swim at the pool, bicycle along the oceanfront, or visit the zoo or Stearns Wharf. Look out for Hollywood celebrities’ homes that dot the shoreline from Malibu to Santa Monica. We then travel to Long Beach and see Metropolitan Los Angeles along the way. This evening, enjoy dinner aboard one of the most famous ships in history, the RMS Queen Mary. (B,D)

Day 6:
Long Beach. Cruise to Catalina Island. (Wed.) A leisurely morning cruise across 26-mile San Pedro Channel to beautiful CATALINA ISLAND. Once a ritzy playground for the rich in the 1930s and 1940s, Catalina Island today is a casual and laid-back destination. Enjoy a guided tour of the island before plenty of time to stroll the quaint streets of the Mediterranean-flavored port town of Avalon. Perhaps have lunch before heading back to Long Beach. This evening, maybe take a stroll along the waterfront and stop by Shoreline Village, a recreated turn-of-the-century harborside center with specialty shops and boardwalk entertainment. (B)

Day 7:
Long Beach–San Juan Capistrano–San Diego. (Thu.) Take the coastal highway to San Diego. Stop in San Juan Capistrano to visit the beautiful 18th-century MISSION, a majestic work of art. Founded more than two centuries ago, the mission is a monument to California’s multicultural history, embracing its Spanish, Mexican, Native American, and European heritages. Take some time to walk along the ancient cloisters amid the time-softened beauty of old adobe buildings. Continue to San Diego for a city sightseeing tour. (B)

Day 8:
San Diego. Choose Your Experience. (Fri.) A GLOBUS PLATINUM EXCLUSIVE, select how you wish to spend your day. Choose between a visit to the world-famous SAN DIEGO ZOO featuring animals from around the world or visit SEAWORLD, home to the mighty king of the sea, Shamu. This evening we top off the tour with a FARE WELL DINER CRUISE around San Diego Harbor. Enjoy a spectacular sunset, sweeping 360-degree views, and gourmet cuisine with dancing atop the yacht—the perfect finale for your “California Coast Vacation.” (B,D)

Day 9:
San Diego. (Sat.) The vacation ends this morning, with guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided. (B)

Dates & Prices

SAN FRANCISCO:
Welcome reception; sightseeing tour

MONTEREY:
17-Mile Drive; visit Monterey Bay Aquarium

SAN SIMEON:
Visit Hearst Castle

LOS ANGELES / HOLLYWOOD:
Sightseeing tour

LONG BEACH:
Cruise and sightseeing of Catalina Island; dinner aboard the RMS Queen Mary

SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO:
Visit 18th-century mission

SAN DIEGO:
Sightseeing tour; a “Choose Your Experience” activity; Farewell Dinner cruise

NOTE
Operated with Brennan Vacations