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California Calling

San Francisco, Napa Valley, Yosemite, Monterey, San Simeon, Los Angeles, San Diego
Best-Time
April - October
Stops
7
Experience
Beaches, City Life, Family, Honeymoon, Nature
Length
15 Days
Type
Tailormade

Highlights

San Francisco, Napa Valley, Yosemite National Park, Monterey, San Simeon, Los Angeles, San Diego

What will you cover?

Suggested Itinerary

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DAY 15

Day 1 : San Francisco Arrival

Arrive at San Francisco airport and a private vehicle will transfer you to your accommodation where you can check in.

Later in the evening, proceed for San Francisco Bay Sunset Catamaran Cruise.

Sail across San Francisco Bay at twilight to admire the city skyline as it begins to light up for the night. With an experienced captain at the helm, you’ll glide past Alcatraz Island and cruise underneath the Golden Gate Bridge.


Where to rest your head ?

Accommodation in San Francisco

Day 2 : San Francisco

After breakfast, enjoy the San Francisco City Tour

Take a journey around San Francisco's top sights in a retro way on a vintage Volkswagen bus. You'll pass by neighbourhoods like Chinatown, Union Square, Pacific Heights, North Beach, Haight-Ashbury, the Marina, and the Castro, plus see the Palace of Fine Arts, Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, and more.


Where to rest your head ?

Accommodation in San Francisco

Day 3 : San Francisco

After breakfast, proceed for the Golden Gate Bridge to Sausalito Guided Bike Tour

On this San Francisco bike tour, you’ll cycle across the Golden Gate Bridge from the city to the waterfront town of Sausalito. With a guide, ride from Fisherman’s Wharf to Marina Green and Crissy Field, and stop at Fort Point and Vista Point for photo ops of the bridge and San Francisco Bay. The 3-hour guided tour ends in Sausalito, where you are free to bike more on your own and return to the city at your leisure.


Where to rest your head ?

Accommodation in San Francisco

Day 4 : San Francisco – Napa Valley

After breakfast, pick up your rental car and drive towards Napa Valley. Arrive in Napa Valley and check in at the accommodation. Rest of the day is at leisure.

California’s renowned Napa Valley is the most prestigious of the state’s many wine regions. It is home to more than 400 wineries and tasting rooms, and some of the world's most coveted grapevines. At only 35 miles long by five miles wide, Napa Valley is easy to explore and is full of the unexpected. The valley is home to five towns, each with its own personality and distinct character, and 16 distinct grape growing regions, or appellations.


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Accommodation in Napa Valley

Day 5 : Napa Valley

After breakfast, enjoy the Napa Valley Wine Trolley and Castle Tour with Tasting

Experience California’s most renowned wine country aboard the Napa Valley Wine Trolley. Travel through the picturesque vineyards of northern Napa aboard a replica of an iconic San Francisco cable car, stopping at three premium wineries to sample the local bounty. Included are a tour and tastings at the magnificent Castello di Amorosa, a unique winery fashioned after a medieval Italian castle. Enjoy a catered picnic lunch of farm-fresh products, and learn Napa trivia from a local guide throughout the day.


Where to rest your head ?

Accommodation in Napa Valley

Day 6 : Napa Valley - Yosemite

After breakfast, drive to Yosemite. Arrive in Yosemite and check in at the accommodation.

One of the United States’ most popular national parks, Yosemite National Park is packed with natural beauty and views that never cease to amaze. From the majestic mountain peaks to the green meadows on the valley, there’s no shortage of outdoor and leisure activities set against the park’s epic views.


Where to rest your head ?

Accommodation in Yosemite

Day 7 : Yosemite

Spend the day exploring Yosemite.

The majestic profile of Half Dome is perhaps the most iconic sight in the park. You can also view the mighty mecca that is El Capitan, or hike into Tuolumne Meadows, where giant sequoias surround you. As for waterfalls, Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Fall, and Vernal Falls are all must-sees, and when it comes to viewpoints, be sure to check out Glacier Point and Tunnel View


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Accommodation in Yosemite

Day 8 : Yosemite - Monterey

After breakfast, begin your journey towards Monterey as you drive on California's scenic Pacific Coast Highway.

This twisting, cliff-hugging route starts in Monterey where you will be staying for the night. Check in at the accommodation and later, visit attractions like Monterey Bay Aquarium, Old Fisherman’s Wharf, and Cannery Row in Monterey and the shops and restaurants of idyllic Carmel. You can also visit Pebble Beach, part of the 17-Mile Drive along the Pacific coast.


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Accommodation in Monterey

Day 9 : Monterey - San Simeon

After breakfast, continue your journey on California's scenic Pacific Coast Highway as you make your way to San Simeon.

Enjoy driving along Big Sur, a stunning 71-mile (114-kilometer) stretch of California’s Central Coast, which boasts epic views of the mighty Pacific and jagged, dramatic coastline. Numerous hiking trails run through Big Sur, from a gentle coastal walk past redwoods and the 80-foot (24-meter) McWay Falls in Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park, to the mountainous terrain of Los Padres National Forest. Other attractions along the way include the Bixby Bridge and the famous Nepenthe Restaurant.

In the evening, visit Hearst Castle, a 90,000-square-foot estate comprising of 165 rooms and 127 acres of gardens, terraces, pools, and walkways.


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Accommodation in San Simeon

Day 10 : San Simeon – Los Angeles

Today, continue south passing through Pismo Beach and inland agricultural valleys of rolling countryside on your way to Solvang, the Danish Capital of America. The true flavour of Solvang lies in its quiet, tree-lined streets, half-timber Danish-style buildings, and ample shops, restaurants, and bakeries, not to mention its annual Danish Days festival.

Further south is Santa Barbara, often described as the American Riviera. With museums, Spanish colonial sites, and gorgeous coastline, Santa Barbara is the perfect spot to get out and discover the spirit of the West before arriving in the Los Angeles area and returning your rental vehicle.


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Accommodation in Los Angeles

Day 11 : Los Angeles

After breakfast, return your rental car before proceeding for the Hollywood Hills Hiking tour

Experience panoramic views of the Los Angeles skyline as you embark on a 3.5 mile (5.6 km) hike to one of the highest peaks in Griffith Park. Follow your expert guide as they share captivating tales of Hollywood history. Snap some shots of the iconic Hollywood Sign before finishing your tour at the world-famous Griffith Observatory.


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Accommodation in Los Angeles

Day 12 : Los Angeles

After breakfast, enjoy the Los Angeles City Tour.

Today, on a guided tour, visit the world famous Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach, Muscle Beach, the famous canals and skate park, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive, the Beverly Hills sign, the iconic Farmer's Market at the Grove (serving a variety a great dishes), The Griffith Park observatory (where you have a perfect photo opportunity of the Hollywood Sign), the Hollywood walk of fame (where you will find your favourite celebrities' stars), the Grauman's Theatre (where you will find famous hand and footprints), the Kodak Theatre (where the Oscars are held), and the Sunset Strip.


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Accommodation in Los Angeles

Day 13 : Los Angeles – San Diego

After breakfast, transfer to Los Angeles bus stop and board a bus to San Diego. Arrive in San Diego and check in at the accommodation.

Located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, San Diego is widely known for its glimmering Southern California shoreline that offers some of the surfing, swimming, and sunbathing opportunities in the country along with plenty of parks and historical attractions.


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Accommodation in San Diego

Day 14 : San Diego

After breakfast, enjoy the San Diego City Tour.

In just four hours, experience the scenic highlights of San Diego and its neighbouring areas. Watch sea lions and pelicans on the beaches of La Jolla and capture fantastic views from the top of Mt Soledad. Soak up the Old World elegance of the mansions and Hotel Del on Coronado Island, and find peace in the urban oasis of Balboa Park. Wind through downtown and Old Town San Diego, learning about the city’s history along the way.


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Accommodation in San Diego

Day 15 : San Diego – Los Angeles Departure

After breakfast, transfer to San Diego bus stop and board a bus to Los Angeles. Arrive in Los Angeles and a private vehicle will transfer you to the airport from where you can catch your flight back home.


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Inclusions

accommodation
Hotels
meals
Daily Breakfast
sightseeing
Tours
transfers
Private Airport Transfers
transport
Intercity Car & Bus
travel insurance
15 Days
visa
USA Visa

Exclusions

flights
International Flights
meals
Food & Drinks

Starting from
160000 per person