10 day The Californian Trafalgar guided holiday

Inclusions

• 9 nights first class accommodation
• Airport transfers are provided on day 1 and day 10 
• Transport by air-conditioned coach with reclining seats
• 9 full breakfasts, 1 lunch with wine in San Diego, 1 three-course dinner, 1 highlight dinner with wine in San Diego and a farewell dinner with wine in San Francisco
• Souvenir group photo taken at a landmark location
• Services of a Trafalgar tour director
• See Yosemite National Park
• Visit a winery in Napa/Sonoma Valley
• San Francisco city tour including the city's most famous sights

Itinerary

Day 1  Arrive San Diego (2 nights)
A complimentary transfer is provided to the tour hotel. Hotel: Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego.
 
Day 2  San Diego 
From the Victorian Gaslamp Quarter to the luxuriant gardens of Balboa Park, San Diego entices visitors and locals alike with a combination of fascinating history, lively street life and some of the best weather in the country. Get acquainted with the city on a guided orientation tour and then enjoy some leisure time to do some shopping, visit the San Diego Zoo or cruise the picturesque harbour. 
 
Day 3  San Diego - San Juan Capistrano - Los Angeles (2 Nights)
Travelling up the sun-kissed coast past the beachside community of La Jolla, arrive in San Juan Capistrano, home to the second oldest Spanish mission in California. Visit the ruins of the Great Stone Church, the iconic Bell Tower and the peaceful Sacred Garden. Spectacularly located on a hill above west Los Angeles sits the Getty Center and its world-renowned collection of classical and modern art. Stroll around the grounds admiring paintings and sculptures, the magnificent gardens and the views. Hotel: Hilton Los Angeles Universal City.
 
Day 4  Los Angeles 
Immerse yourself in Tinseltown today – cruise around Beverly Hills and Sunset Boulevard, spot the Hollywood sign and look for your stars along the Walk of Fame. See Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, opened in 1927 and home to hundreds of premieres and three Academy Award ceremonies. Then, be treated to a private tour of the Kodak Theatre, which is the current home of the Oscars. The afternoon and evening are yours to explore the city: perhaps set out for some people watching and beach combing at Venice Beach or browse the shops and boutiques on Rodeo Drive.
 
Day 5  Los Angeles - Santa Barbara - Cambria
After a leisurely morning, wind your way up the coast to idyllic Santa Barbara, situated between the expansive Pacific and chaparral-clad hills of Los Padres National Forest. Savour some time to relax and enjoy lunch before continuing north along the Pacific Coast Highway to the beautiful seaside village of Cambria. This evening, toast to your travels with a wine pairing at a convivial dinner. Hotel: Cambria Pines Lodge.
 
Day 6  Cambria - San Simeon - Carmel - Monterey
Enjoy a guided tour at “La Cuesta Encantada” — the enchanted hill — upon which William Randolph Hearst built his magnificent castle. Then it’s on through the lush vineyards of California’s Central Coast to the quaint village of Carmel-by-the-Sea. After cruising scenic 17-Mile Drive past the iconic Lone Cypress tree and Pebble Beach Golf Links, arrive in Monterey, home to Cannery Row, made famous by native Californian author John Steinbeck, and lively, picturesque Fisherman’s Wharf. Hotel: Marriott Monterey.
 
Day 7  Monterey - San Joaquin Valley - Yosemite National Park
Head across the fertile San Joaquin Valley, stopping at a local fruit stand to sample some of the tasty produce. Ascend the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada on your way to Yosemite National Park and its spectacular wild landscape.In the breathtaking Yosemite Valley, pass the misty splendour of Bridal Veil and Yosemite Falls, gaze in wonder at the granite walls of El Capitan and Half Dome and take a leisurely stroll by the sparkling Merced River.Hotel: Yosemite View Lodge.
 
Day 8  Yosmite - Napa Sonoma Valleys - San Francisco (2 nights)
Descend from the mountains and head north to Sonoma, where you visit a family-owned winery for an exclusive tour and an alfresco Be My Guest Lunch, featuring local wines, olive oil, artisan cheese and cured meats. Cruise the scenic Carneros Highway through Napa before crossing the iconic Golden Gate Bridge into San Francisco. This evening, take an optional guided tour of the largest Chinatown in the United State. Hotel: Hyatt Regency San Francisco.

Day 9  San Francisco
Embark on a morning exploration that takes you from Fisherman’s Wharf to the magnificent Golden Gate, and from crooked Lombard Street to fashionable Alamo Square.

Day 10  Depart San Francisco
A complimentary transfer is provided to San Francisco International Airport.

Departure dates and Prices*

Contact an RACQ Travel consultant to find out about further discounts that may be available on 1300 096 166.

*Terms and Conditions

• Prices current as at 9 May 2012
• Prices are per person in AUD$ based on twin share, land only
• ^Members receive an additional 5% off selected departure dates when you book this 10 day tour. Discount has not been deducted from the price. The discount is available for all bookings where at least one person in the party is an RACQ member at the time of booking
• Prices are subject to change (eg due to currency fluctuation)
• Offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time
• Single Supplements apply
• Further conditions apply please see Trafalgar America & Canada 2012 brochure or speak to your RACQ Travel consultant