Trafalgar > The Californian

The Californian
9 Days starting from $1,755

Countries Visited:
United States

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Length: 9 Days
Type: First Class Usa & Canada 2008
Category: Discovery
Operator: Trafalgar
Tour Code: DCLN-2008
   
 
 
About This Tour


Cities Visited:
San Diego, Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Cambria, Hearst Castle, Monterey, Carmel, Yosemite National Park, San Francisco

Vacation on the coast of California - from San Fran to San Diego visiting Yosemite, Monterey, San Simeon, Cambria, Santa Barbara, Hollywood and Beverly Hills and Los Angeles. Star gazing day and night, winery tours the Kodak Theatre seaside townships and more!

 
  • What's Included
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  • Sightseeing
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Sightseeing Highlights
  • San Diego Tour the city''s major attractions.
  • San Juan Capistrano Visit this famous historic mission.
  • Hollywood Visit the Kodak Theatre, see Grauman''s Chinese Theatre and the Walk of Fame.
  • Los Angeles Drive along the Sunset Strip and see Beverly Hills. Visit the J. Paul Getty Museum.
  • Santa Barbara Stop in this beautiful Mediterranean-style seaside resort.
  • Cambria Overnight in ths quaint seaside township.
  • San Simeon Join a guided tour of Hearst Castle.
  • Central Coast Drive through the scenic vineyards of Central California.
  • Carmel Stroll down Ocean Boulevard past quaint stores and art galleries.
  • Monterey Peninsula Drive along the fabled 17 Mile Drive.
  • Monterey See Cannery Row and Fisherman''s Wharf.
  • San Juan Valley Drive through California''s breadbasket and shop for fresh fruits at a historic fruit stand.
  • Yosemite National Park See Yosemite Valley, El Capitan Half Dome and Yosemite Falls.
  • Napa Valley Drive along the scenic Carneros Highway and stop at a local winery for a guided visit and wine tasting.
  • San Francisco City tour taking in famous sights such as Union Square, Fisherman''s Wharf, Pier 39 and Golden Gate Park.

Dining Highlights
  • A welcome drink hosted by your Tour Director.
  • 8 Full breakfasts
  • 2 three-course dinners in hotels
  • 2 local specialty restaurant dinners in San Diego and San Francisco
12 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
  • The services of one of Trafalgar''s professional Tour Directors on tour.
  • Complimentary transfers on Day 1 from San Diego International Airport to the Trafalgar hotel in San Diego and on Day 9 from the Trafalgar hotel in San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport.
  • Travel on Trafalgar''s luxury air-conditioned motorcoaches with reclining seats and restroom facilities.
  • You''ll stay in twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
  • All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.
  • A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information.

Airport Transfers
  • On all tours round trip arrival and departure transfers are included on the arrival and departure day of your tour. Should you arrive or depart at other times, Trafalgar is pleased to offer inexpensive transfers via scheduled shuttle service or mini van. Please ask at the time of confirming your reservation for these services to be booked.
  • Day 1 - Arrive San Diego (2 nights) Welcome to San Diego! A complimentary transfer is provided to the Trafalgar hotel. Your Tour Director is available at the hotel this afternoon to greet you and answer questions. Join us at 6:00pm for a Welcome Reception at the hotel.

    Hotel: Westin San Diego


  • Day 2 - San Diego sightseeing Enjoy a morning city tour highlighting the historic Gaslamp Quarter, the bustling Embarcadero, Balboa Park and historic Old Town. Spend the afternoon at your leisure; perhaps visit the San Diego Zoo or join our optional excursion to Mexico. This evening, head for Seaport Village, a 14-acre waterfront entertainment complex, recreating a harborside setting of a century ago with meandering cobblestone pathways bordered by ponds, lakes, fountains and colorful, lush landscaping. Dinner is served at a local restaurant with great city and harbor views. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)


  • Day 3 San Diego – San Juan Capistrano – Beverly Hills Journey north and visit the beautiful Mission San Juan Capistrano, one of the original missions built by the Spanish. On to legendary Hollywood for a guided tour of the Kodak Theatre, home of the famous Academy Awards Ceremonies. View the famous Oscar statuette, and gain an insider''s view of this glamorous production. See Grauman''s Chinese Theatre, the Hollywood Walk of Fame and drive along the fabled Sunset Strip to the palm-lined streets of Beverly Hills. The evening is yours to wander the streets of Beverly Hills including famous Rodeo Drive. As an option, perhaps join a Movie Star Homes guided tour and contemplate the amazing mansions of some of the the world’s most famous celebrities, past and present. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills


  • Day 4 - Getty Museum - Santa Barbara - Cambria Visit the magnificent J. Paul Getty Museum and enjoy the fabulous art collections and spectacular grounds overlooking the city and Pacific Ocean. Following the Pacific coast north, stop in Santa Barbara, one of California''s most beautiful cities with spectacular Mediterranean architecture. The day ends on arrival at
    the quaint seaside township of Cambria and your delightful hotel nestled amongst pine trees. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Cambria Pines Lodge


  • Day 5 - Cambria - San Simeon - Monterey DAY 5 Cambria – Hearst Castle – Monterey
    A short drive along the coast brings us to San Simeon for a guided tour of Hearst Castle. Built on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific, the spectacular grounds and grandiose home feature the world-class art collection of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. Travel north through the stunning rolling hills of California''s Central Coast, dotted with vineyards and wineries. Stop at the artist colony of Carmel with time to stroll down tree-lined Ocean Avenue past quirky shops and art galleries. Travel along the scenic 17 Mile Drive, home to the famous Lone Cypress and Pebble Beach Golf Course, to the historic seaside town of Monterey, where Cannery Row and Fisherman''s Wharf reflect the city''s long history with the sea. This evening is at leisure in Monterey. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: Marriott Monterey


  • Day 6 - Monterey – Sierra Nevada Mountains – Yosemite National Park Journey inland through the fertile San Joaquin Valley, known as the breadbasket of California. Stop at a historic fruit stand for a chance to buy fresh-off-the-farm fruits. Travel through the wooded Sierra Nevada Mountains and arrive at Yosemite National Park. Enter the spectacular Yosemite Valley and view the giant iconic formations of El Capitan and Half Dome and the breathtaking Yosemite Falls, the highest in North America. Enjoy a stroll along the Merced River and take in the immense beauty of this spectacular mountain setting. (Full Breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Yosemite View Lodge


  • Day 7 - Yosemite – Napa/Sonoma – San Francisco (2 nights) DAY 7 Yosemite – Napa/Sonoma – San Francisco (2)
    Journey down the Sierras through Gold Country. Travel through the famous region of Napa and Sonoma, an area of spectacular scenery and home to wineries producing some of the world''s finest wines. Enjoy the scenic drive along the Carneros Highway through rolling hills covered with vineyards and stop for a guided winery tour followed by some barrel tasting. Heading south, we arrive in the city-by-the-bay, San Francisco. As an option this evening, why not join our Chinatown walking tour? This city within a city is a historic maze of mysterious sights, where an ancient culture from the other side of the world survives and flourishes with remarkable authenticity. Visit a herbal pharmacy and a fortune cookie factory, stroll among the freshest and most exotic food markets in the Bay Area and enjoy a delicious Chinese banquet at a local restaurant. An illumination tour of San Francisco completes this unique optional experience. (Full Breakfast)

    Hotel: San Francisco Marriott


  • Day 8 - San Francisco sightseeing & at leisure Enjoy a morning tour of America''s most romantic city. See the famous sights of this eclectic metropolis: Union Square, Fisherman''s Wharf and Pier 39, the Victorian mansions of Pacific Heights, the rolling hills of the Presidio and Golden Gate Park. Spend the afternoon at your leisure. This evening, join your fellow passengers for a farewell dinner at a popular restaurant on Fisherman''s Wharf and toast to your California adventure. (Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)


  • Day 9 - Depart San Francisco After breakfast, enjoy the morning at leisure, perhaps to pick up some last-minute souvenirs for friends and family back home. A complimentary transfer is provided to San Francisco International Airport. (Full Breakfast)



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TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: Necessary Travel Documents such as Passports and Visas is the responsibility of the traveler. Passports must be valid six months from your return travel date.

         
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For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.
  • San Diego
  • San Juan Capistrano
  • Hollywood
  • Los Angeles
  • Santa Barbara
  • Cambria
  • San Simeon
  • Central Coast
  • Carmel
  • Monterey Peninsula
  • Monterey
  • San Joaquin Valley
  • Yosemite National Park
  • Napa Valley
  • San Francisco
For single travellers purchasing the twin-share option, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms.
Please note: In addition to being sold out or on a request basis only, a tour departure may not be displayed on this site for operation reasons.
For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

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Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts

Take advantage of Trafalgar's great savings and discounts.

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT - Save up to 10%

Many Trafalgar tours sell out months before the departure date, so book NOW to avoid disappointment.The earlier you pay, the more you save! If you book and pay in full you'll save up to 10% off the Land-only portion of your trip. Below is our Early Payment Saving options - pay between:

4-6 months SAVE 2.5%

7-9 months SAVE 5%

10-12 months SAVE 7.5%

1 year or more SAVE 10%

All tours must be booked and paid for in full for this discount to apply. This discount does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Greek Cruises, Egypt, European Express tour and extra night accommodation.*When booking our Basel to Amsterdam River Cruise please check our River Cruise brochure for the savings and discounts exclusions. Conditions apply.

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SAVE ON YOUR 2nd TOUR - Save 5%

Book two Trafalgar holidays, each 8 days or longer for a reduction of 5% off the land portion of the tour with the shortest duration. Take three tours and save on two! Ask your travel professional for suggestions on your perfect tour combination.

IMPORTANT: Tours are combinable with second and subsequent additional tours. Tours must be booked at the same time. Discount is per person only and does NOT apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt and extra night accommodation or any combination of a tour plus a cruise or rail journey as shown in brochures. Please see our Trafalgar brochures for their saving or discount exclusions. Conditions apply.

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TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS - Save 5%

A party of five or more friends - Travel with 5 to 8 friends or family members on the same tour and everyone will receive a discount of 5% off the Land portion of the tour.

A party of 9 or more friends - Further significant savings are available for larger groups of friends and families traveling together. Ask your Travel Agent for full details.

IMPORTANT: Space is limited to one group per motorcoach, so book early! These discounts cannot be combined with any other rooming, Young Traveler or Triple Room Discounts. Names of all passengers traveling must be advised to Trafalgar at the time of booking in order to qualify. These discounts do not apply to extra night accommodation, are not combinable with our Frequent Traveler offer and are not available on Winter tours, Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Greece tours. Conditions apply.

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YOUNG TRAVELER AGES - SAVE 10%

Share your holiday memories with your family and take advantage of a discount on the Land-only portion of your tour. Young Travelers must be under the age of 18 years old on the tour departure date, and MUST be accompanied by and adult (limit of one young traveler per room).

On all escorted tours, children under 5 years old are NOT accepted. The Young Traveler must be the specified age at the time of travel to be eligible for this discount. This discount cannot be combined with our TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS DISCOUNTS, and is limited to one young traveler discount per room. It also does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, Egypt, Turkey or Israel tours, extra night accommodation or London and gateway accommodation. Conditions apply.

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SINGLE TRAVELER room share and save

One of the great benefits of Escorted Travel is the ease of traveling solo, and with Trafalgar we make it simple by offering the following options:

Guaranteed Room Share

When traveling alone, we understand that some clients do not want to incur the expense of an additional single room supplement. With this in mind, on the majority of our itineraries, Trafalgar offers you the opportunity to purchase these tours on a 'room sharing' basis. We will accommodate you with a fellow passenger of the same sex on a 'twin room' basis (non-smoking rooms only). Please note that regrettably, we cannot guarantee that room mates will be of a similar age group. Even so, it is an enjoyable way to travel and get to make new friends and a positive way to stretch your vacation budget further. If we fail to match you we will provide a single room at no extra cost.

This service does not apply to our Free & Easy Series, Cruises, European Express tour, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and extra night accommodation. Conditions apply.

Single Supplement Value

If you prefer the privacy of your own room, you'll appreciate our low single room supplement.

TRIPLE ROOM DISCOUNT

Travel with three people, sharing one room and each of you will receive a discount off the land-only portion of your tour price. Each itinerary page will list the price reduction, see the tour of your choice.

Triple room discounts are based on sharing a twin-bedded room with an extra bed which may be a rollaway. This discount is applicable to itineraries featuring the Triple Room Reduction offer only.


   
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