Day 1: Monday -
LOS ANGELES - SANTA BARBARA - ROUTE NO 1 - CARMEL
Depart north up the spectacular California Coast to
the first stop in Santa Barbara. Visit a Spanish
Mission and learn how these religious outposts were
key in the development of the entire region.
Continue to Solvang, a quaint Danish community to
browse in the local shops. Continue along Highway 1
through Big Sur to charming Carmel, home to actor
Clint Eastwood. Stroll through town before heading
on towards San Francisco.
Overnight: San Francisco - Pickwick Hotel
Day 2: Tuesday - SAN FRANCISCO - BAY CRUISE - GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE -
CHINATOWN
Today we will try to understand why San Francisco is
considered one of the most beautiful cities in the
world. We start our tour at the Fisherman's Wharf
with a cruise in the world famous bay, under the
Golden Gate Bridge and around the notorious Alcatraz
Island. Afterwards return to Pier 39 for a leisurely
lunch before an afternoon tour that takes in all the
city's famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate
Bridge, Union square, Chinatown and wealthy Nob
Hill. Our tour ends with a night view of the city
from the Bay Bridge.
Overnight: Dublin - Radisson Hotel
Day 3: Wednesday - SAN FRANCISCO - YOSEMITE - LOS ANGELES
Today's route goes through farmlands of the Joaquin
Valley to Yosemite National Park. This 1,200 square
mile wonderland of forests, lakes and waterfalls is
located in the Sierra Nevada. Stop at El Capitan,
Bridal-Veil Falls, Half Dome and Mariposa Grove home
to the world's largest living things the Sequoia
Trees. In the winter depart south to Route 1, for a
visit to the world famous Hearst Castle. Built by
the newspaper baron William Randolph Hearst, tour
the famous house filled with antiques and see why
the castle served as a playground for the rich and
famous for the first half of the 20th century. In the evening,
drive to Los Angeles where the tour ends.
TOUR INCLUDES:
2 nights hotel accommodation including tax
Air Conditioned bus, minibus or van
Professional Tour Guide
Bay cruise in San Francisco and admission to
Yosemite Park
Sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Carmel, and San
Francisco
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