Absolute Luxury California

Days 1-3  San Francisco    
Arrive into the City by the Bay and commence your adventure in style as you transfer to the elegant 5★+ Ritz-Carlton hotel. Ride the historic cable cars over San Francisco’s famous hilly streets and perhaps take the ferry over to Alcatraz for a tour of this intriguing former prison. Maybe visit the Botanical Garden or take a bicycle tour over the Golden Gate Bridge.    

Day 4  San Francisco to Sonoma Valley    
Pick up your spacious SUV car and head north to the rolling green hills and renowned wine valleys of Sonoma. Here you’ll stay at the 5★ Montage Healdsburg, a stunning property in an idyllic setting.  

Day 5  Napa Valley Wine Train      
Drive to Napa where you will board the famous Napa Valley Wine Train. This fabulous 3 hour return trip includes a three course gourmet lunch as you journey through picturesque wine country.  

Day 6  Sonoma Valley to Big Sur  
Head along the coast and join Highway 1, one of the world’s most unforgettable drives. The twisting highway along Big Sur takes you past dramatic sea cliffs, remote beaches and cascading waterfalls to the luxurious 5★ Post Ranch Inn.  

Day 7  Big Sur    
Embracing the magnificent beauty of the California coastline, Post Ranch Inn is a serene retreat perched on cliffs above the Pacific Ocean. Boasting a magical backdrop of towering redwoods and endless ocean vistas, guests can enjoy therapeutic activities including guided nature walks, yoga and forest meditation.    

Day 8  Big Sur Inn to Santa Barbara  
Next stop on your coastal journey is the elegant city of Santa Barbara, also known as the American Riviera for its Mediterranean climate and pretty Spanish colonial architecture.    

Days 9-10  Santa Barbara    
Explore State Street with its wide selection of upmarket shops, galleries, restaurants and bars serving local wine and microbrews. As evening falls, enjoy sensational views from the restaurant terrace of your sublime hotel, 5★ El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel.  

Day 11  Santa Barbara to Los Angeles      
Make your way south to the dazzling lights of Los Angeles for your luxurious stay at 5★+ Shutters on the Beach. Sat directly on the golden sands, this iconic hotel combines elegance with one of the best locations in Santa Monica.  

Days 12-15  Los Angeles    
Relax by the pool, take in the ocean vistas or enjoy a blissful treatment in the spa. Perhaps wander along the sandy beach to Santa Monica pier and watch surfers ride waves along the stunning Californian coastline. Head to Beverly Hills, a honeypot for celebrities and enjoy designer shopping at the famous Rodeo Drive. On your final day, drop your car off at the airport for your onward flight.