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Best of California

10 days/9 nights

Guided Group Journey
Guide Price €5,445 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)

Discover the best of California on a mesmerising tour from Los Angeles to San Francisco taking in panoramic ocean vistas and the natural beauty of Yosemite National Park, as well as Los Angeles and San Francisco’s big city lights.  

Highlights:
  • Take in the best view of the Hollywood sign
  • Visit quaint Santa Barbara
  • Admire vast ocean vistas on the Pacific Coast Highway
  • Tour of Yosemite National Park with a Park Ranger
  • Walk the Golden Gate Bridge
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Itinerary

Day 1  Los Angeles  
Transfer from the airport to meet your Travel Director and fellow guests for a welcome dinner.  

Day 2  Los Angeles  
An exciting day awaits as you explore lively Los Angeles. Head downtown towards Grand Central Market and the Bradbury Building while learning about the history and architecture from the 18th Century to the present. In legendary Hollywood, take photos of the famous hillside Hollywood sign and stroll along the Walk of Fame.  

Day 3  Los Angeles to Santa Barbara  
Today, enjoy a stroll around Santa Monica Pier before heading to Santa Barbara this afternoon. Follow the Pacific Coast Highway, one of the most scenic drives in America offering sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. Perhaps visit the Botanical Gardens or alternatively the Old Mission, one of the city’s most picturesque landmarks.  

Day 4  Santa Barbara to Paso Robles
Enjoy a leisurely morning, before travelling along the scenic coast to Pismo Beach. Head north, where the landscape becomes scattered with olive groves, vineyards and orchards, and visit a local olive oil farm for a delicious tasting experience.  

Day 5  Paso Robles to Yosemite NP  
Journey to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Yosemite National Park to visit the iconic giant sequoia trees and take in the views of the park’s highest waterfall. Later, check into the Yosemite Valley Lodge.

Day 6  Yosemite NP  
Join a naturalist guide to watch rock climbers tackling some of the 60 routes up the granite monolith that is El Capitan.

Day 7  Yosemite NP to San Francisco  
Travel towards the bustling city of San Francisco and visit the popular restaurant district of Fisherman’s Wharf before taking a stroll over the legendary Golden Gate Bridge.

Days 8-9  San Francisco  
This morning, venture to the local farmers market to browse the stalls offering organic produce and artisan specialties. Next, head into Chinatown and away from the hustle and bustle you will learn about the daily life, rich history, and modern day issues faced by the locals. Tonight, toast to your travels as you enjoy a delicious, celebratory Chinese dim sum dinner. Your tour comes to an end with a transfer to the airport.  

Departs: Selected departures Apr - Jul & Sep.  

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Best of California

Price & Inclusions

Guide Price €5,445 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)

Inclusions
  • Return airport transfers in California
  • Shared transport, tour leader & shared sightseeing excursions
  • 8 nights 3star to 4star accommodation
  • 8 breakfasts & 3 dinners
Not Included
  • International flights
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The tour itinerary, inclusions and departures are based on travel from 01/10/2024 to 31/12/2025. Guide prices are based on twn/dbl share, are subject to availability and may vary by departure date. For travel outside of these dates, the itinerary and inclusions may vary to that shown above - please ask for details.
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