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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 – Wyndham 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 – BAKERSFIELD
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 no 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 Bakersfield. Overnight at
the Red Lion Bakersfield
Day 4 Thursday BAKERSFIELD – LAS VEGAS
Today’s route is east through the dessert and Death
Valley to arrive at the gambling capital of the
world: Las Vegas We stop for lunch at the outlet
mall in Barstow, which is filled with all the famous
brand names like, Levi’s, Nike, Reebok, Timberland
and more.
In the evening we take a tour of the strip to see
some of the truly amazing hotels and fantasies that
are built in the middle of the desert, such as
Caesar’s Palace, Mirage, Luxor, Paris, Mandalay Bay,
New York New York, Treasure Island and more. Finish
off the evening at one of the many shows or try your
hand at one of the many casinos’, who knows maybe
lady luck will be smiling on you tonight.
Overnight: Tropicana Hotel
Day 5 Friday LAS VEGAS – HOOVER DAM – LOS ANGELES
After a leisurely breakfast we leave Las Vegas and
make our way to the Hoover Dam,
understand how this man made phenomenon was built
and what it did to the area. After
our visit we head west, after one last chance at the
slot machines on the state line we
cross back into California. Our tour ends with
arrival to Los Angeles.
TOUR INCLUDES:
4 nights hotel accommodation including tax
Air Conditioned bus or van & Professional Tour Guide
Bay cruise in San Francisco & Admission to Yosemite
National Park.
Sightseeing in Santa Barbara, Carmel, and San
Francisco,
“The Strip” in Las Vegas and Hoover Dam
Rate per person
in double: € 749
Rate per person
in single: € 960
3RD person/Child: € 675 |
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