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California Classics 2010
| | Globus Tours - Land Discount with Air: 10% |
| Land only discount: 10% |
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| Package Information |
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Tour Operator |
Globus |
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Tour Code |
AA0 |
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Vacation Quality |
First Class |
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Vacation Type |
Escorted Tour |
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Number of Days |
9 |
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Starting Price |
$1879 (Select Dates) * |
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Single Supplement |
$613 |
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Triple room disc. |
$103 |
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Countries Visited |
United States
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City Highlights |
Sonoma Valley, Solvang, San Francisco, Monterey, Los Angeles, Yosemite National Park |
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San Francisco: Cruise across the bay; sightseeingSonoma: Sonoma winery tasting and luncheon; tour of Sebastiani VineyardsYosemite National Park: SightseeingCarmel: Visit the resort townMonterey: 17-Mile DriveSan Simeon: Visit Hearst CastleSolvang: Visit the quaint Denmark-inspired villageSanta Barbara: Visit the missionLos Angeles: Sightseeing tour; farewell dinner
MEALS
American breakfast daily (B); 1 lunch (L); 3 three-course dinners (D), including a farewell dinner in Los Angeles.
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Day 1: Arrive in San Francisco
. (Sat.) Welcome to the Golden State! At 6:30 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure.
Day 2: San Francisco
. (Sun.) 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. Afterward, enjoy a spectacular CRUISE around San Francisco Bay. Still plenty of time for pursuing your favorite 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–Sausalito–Sonoma
. (Mon.) 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. Today’s highlight features an unforgettable hilltop picnic lunch and wine tasting under olive trees and grape trellises at VIANSA WINERY. Next, take a historical tour of SEBASTIANI VINEYARDS followed by free time to explore the town’s square. (B,L)
Day 4: Sonoma–Yosemite National Park
. (Tue.) Depart Sonoma for the Sierra Nevadas and sightsee in YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK. Yosemite has innumerable lakes, meadows, ice-sculpted domes, forests, waterfalls, and unspoiled alpine scenery. (B,D)
Day 5: Yosemite–Carmel–Monterey
. (Wed.) A high point 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 haven for writers, artists, and celebrities. Then, on to Monterey and Cannery Row, immortalized by John Steinbeck. This evening, enjoy free time for dinner in Monterey on your own. (B)
Day 6: Monterey–San Simeon–Solvang
. (Thu.) This morning, journey south to San Simeon and visit HEARST CASTLE, the opulent mansion of 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
. (Fri.) 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. Afterward, 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
. (Sat.) Morning sightseeing of this gigantic metropolis takes you from Olvera Street—the oldest thoroughfare in the city—to Hollywood. Step into the shoeprints of famous movie stars at Grauman’s Chinese Theater, and see Sunset Strip and Rodeo Drive. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure or take advantage of an optional excursion to Universal Studios. This evening your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,D)
Day 9: Los Angeles
. (Sun.) The vacation ends this morning after breakfast with guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided. (B)
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| Receive 10% off any Listed Land Price if you purchase Land & Air or receive 10% off any land price if land only is purchased.These deals sell out fast and prices on all of our tour specials can only be guaranteed once deposit has been made, so hurry now! Please call us toll-free at 1 800 935 2620 to book one of our discounted specials. |
Land & Air and Land Only prices are based on per person in a double occupancy room. Single (Land & Air) and Single (Land Only) prices are based on per person in a single room. Taxes are not included on the listed prices.
| Touring Date |
Land & Air |
Land Only |
Single
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Single
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| May 01 - May 09, 2010 | Call Us | $1899.0 | N/A | $2512 | | May 22 - May 30, 2010 | Call Us | $1899.0 | N/A | $2512 | | Jun 05 - Jun 13, 2010 | Call Us | $1899.0 | N/A | $2512 | | Jun 19 - Jun 27, 2010 | Call Us | $1899.0 | N/A | $2512 | | Jul 17 - Jul 25, 2010 | Call Us | $1899.0 | N/A | $2512 | | Jul 24 - Aug 01, 2010 | Call Us | $1899.0 | N/A | $2512 | | Aug 07 - Aug 15, 2010 | Call Us | $1899.0 | N/A | $2512 | | Aug 14 - Aug 22, 2010 | Call Us | $1899.0 | N/A | $2512 | | Sep 04 - Sep 12, 2010 | Call Us | $1899.0 | N/A | $2512 | | Sep 11 - Sep 19, 2010 | Call Us | $1899.0 | N/A | $2512 | | Sep 18 - Sep 26, 2010 | Call Us | $1899.0 | N/A | $2512 | | Sep 25 - Oct 03, 2010 | Call Us | $1899.0 | N/A | $2512 | | Oct 02 - Oct 10, 2010 | Call Us | $1899.0 | N/A | $2512 | | Oct 16 - Oct 24, 2010 | Call Us | $1899.0 | N/A | $2512 | | Oct 30 - Nov 07, 2010 | Call Us | $1879.0 | N/A | $2492 |
* All prices are subject to change without notice and at any time by the tour operators. Availability is limited and must be reconfirmed at time of booking. Please call us toll free at 1-800-935-2620 to confirm availability and current pricing on all our discounted specials. The prices on this website are not guaranteed until a deposit has been made. We are not responsible for errors, omissions, or changes in these prices until a booking has been confirmed by one of our agents.
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