Globus

Highlights include - San Francisco, Napa Valley, Yosemite national Park, Carmel, Santa Barbara and Los Anegles.

Name of Tour:California Classics
Duration: 09 Days
Exclusive Price Discounts are shown below

Itinerary

Day 1 SAN FRANCISCO.
Welcome to the Golden State! This evening mix and mingle with your travelling companions at the 6:30 p.m. WELCOME RECEPTION. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. (WR)

Day 2 SAN FRANCISCO.
Morning sightseeing in one of the world's most beautiful cities. Your tour includes Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, Fisherman's Wharf, and much more. Afterwards enjoy a spectacular CRUISE across San Francisco Bay. Still plenty of time for pursuing your favourite interests and activities-ride the world famous cable cars, shop in Union Square, or visit the Museum of Modern Art. (B)

Day 3 SAN FRANCISCO-SONOMA-NAPA.
This morning visit the pristine waterfront community of Sausalito, located near the foot of the Golden Gate Bridge. After free time to explore this Mediterranean-style village with its trendy shops, galleries, and breathtaking views, continue to California's famous wine-making region. Todays highlight features an unforgettable hilltop picnic lunch and WINE TASTING under olive trees and grape trellises at Viansa Winery. The balance of the day is at leisure in Napa. (B,L)

Day 4 NAPA-YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK.
Depart Napa for the Sierra Nevadas and sightsee in YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. Yosemite has innumerable lakes, meadows, ice-sculptured domes, forests, waterfalls, and unspoiled alpine scenery. (B,D)

Day 5 YOSEMITE-CARMEL-MONTEREY.
A highpoint on today's journey is the beautiful 17-Mile Drive, with views of famous Pebble Beach golf course and the tenacious Lone Cypress. Enjoy a visit to the resort town of Carmel, a popular retreat haven for writers, artists, and celebrities. Then on to Monterey and Cannery Row, immortalised by John Steinbeck. (B)

Day 6 MONTEREY-SAN SIMEON-SOLVANG.
This morning journey south to San Simeon and visit HEARST CASTLE, the opulent mansion of the wealthy newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst, which houses splendid antiques, art treasures, and exotic possessions purchased at an estimated $50 million. The tour shows off the highlights of the impressive 123-acre estate. Then to your resort hotel near Solvang. (B,D)

Day 7 SOLVANG-SANTA BARBARA-LOS ANGELES.
Visit downtown SOLVANG, where Denmark has been recreated with picturesque buildings and windmills. Free time to browse through the charming shops featuring Danish imports and rich pastries. Through the Santa Ynez Mountains to beautiful Santa Barbara where the Spanish influence is apparent in quaint whitewashed and tile-roofed buildings. Visit the impressive 200-year-old MISSION, with its world-famous twin bell towers. Afterwards enjoy a leisurely stroll along the wharf. Hollywood celebrities' homes dot the shoreline from Malibu to Santa Monica on your way to metropolitan Los Angeles, the motion picture capital of the world. (B)

Day 8 LOS ANGELES.
Morning sightseeing of this gigantic metropolis takes you from Olvera Street-the oldest thoroughfare in the city-to Hollywood. Have an opportunity to step into the shoeprints of famous movie stars at Mann's Chinese Theatre, and see Sunset Strip and Rodeo Drive. Afternoon at leisure to take advantage of an optional excursion to Universal Studios or Historic Hollywood. This evening your Tour Director hosts a special GLOBUS FAREWELL CELEBRATION DINNER. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,D)

Day 9 LOS ANGELES.
The tour ends this morning after breakfast with tour guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided. (B)

B= Breakfast Included
L= Lunch Included
D= Dinner Included

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About Globus

The international Globus group began as a small family company, led by the father of current President, Sergio Mantegazza, in 1928. The company originally offered scenic motorcoach rides around Lake Lugano, in the southern part of Switzerland. Following the success of this operation, Mantegazza quickly expanded the business by purchasing a fleet of motorcoaches, and soon pioneered the concept of escorted 'first class' touring around Europe.

Globus continued to introduce successful touring packages to new markets in Australia, New Zealand, and Canada and in 1981 Globus launched its 'first class' packages of the United States and Canada. The combination of popular and innovative destinations, flawless service, and integrity, have earned Globus an enviable record in the travel industry. Customer loyalty is such that seven out of ten Globus customers have travelled with Globus before or have been recommended by past travellers - a notable achievement in a highly competitive industry. When it comes to escorted touring, 'no one opens more doors to the world' than Globus

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Globus Premium Coach Tour Program

EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT
Book/pay at least 4 months in advance save 2.5%

TRAVEL INSURANCE
Save 10% on QBE Travel Insurance of 5% or HBF Insurance member rates if taken out at time of booking.

SECOND TOUR DISCOUNT
Receive $75 Discount of the shortest tour

AIRPORT TRANSFERS
Available from $60 pp return

TRIPLE ROOM
Great Discounts-please call for details

CHILD DISCOUNTS
Up to 25% (Conditions apply)

SINGLE ROOM
Can offer share accommodation at no extra cost

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