California Coast

9 days San Francisco to San Diego
San Francisco, Monterey, Santa Barbara, Long Beach, San Diego.

Redwoods and ocean canyons are just some of the amazing scenery you'll see on this Platinum Collection vacation down California's picturesque coastline. Begin with sightseeing in San Francisco, then travel south to the resort town of Carmel. A journey down 17-Mile Drive to Monterey offers amazing views of Cypress Point, Pebble Beach Golf Course, and the Lone Cypress. Visit the Monterey Bay Aquarium, then head south to San Simeon to visit opulent Hearst Castle. Enjoy a morning at leisure in Santa Barbara at your resort hotel. In Los Angeles, get an inside look at Hollywood before continuing to Long Beach for dinner aboard the historic RMS Queen Mary. Cruise to scenic Catalina Island for the day, then visit San Juan Capistrano's 18th-century mission. Enjoy sightseeing in San Diego, a Farewell Dinner cruise, and a Globus Platinum exclusive-choose how you want to spend the day. Select from the world-famous San Diego Zoo or SeaWorld, the perfect finale for your "California Coast Vacation."

INSIDE VISITS AND SPECIAL FEATURES Shown in UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges where applicable

Tour 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 famous for its natural harbour, lush parks, cable cars, and bustling docks. Your tour includes Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, Nob Hill, and much more. Our tour ends at Fisherman's Wharf where you'll enjoy lunch with incredible views of the San Francisco Bay. This afternoon, enjoy free time for pursuing your favorite interests and activities-ride the world-famous cable cars, shop in Union Square, or stroll around Chinatown. (B,L)

DAY 3 - SAN FRANCISCO-CARMEL-MONTEREY

Travel south to the rugged beauty of the Monterey Peninsula. Enjoy a visit to the lovely town of Carmel, a popular retreat for writers, artists, and celebrities. A highlight of today's journey is the spectacular 17-MILE DRIVE to Monterey, with views of Cypress Point, famous Pebble Beach golf course, and the tenacious Lone Cypress. The ocean canyon surrounding Monterey Bay is deeper than the Grand Canyon and harbors a rich variety of sea life, which can be seen this afternoon at MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM. Here you can explore the hidden world of this spectacular ocean realm at the heart of the nation's largest marine sanctuary. The exhibits re-create the bay's habitats, from shallow tide pools to the open ocean and deep sea. (B)

DAY 4 - MONTEREY-SAN SIMEON-SANTA BARBARA

This morning, journey 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 travel through the Santa Ynez Mountains to your resort hotel in Santa Barbara. (B,D)

DAY 5 - SANTA BARBARA - LOS ANGELES - LONG BEACH

Morning at leisure. You can take the Santa Barbara Trolley, swim at the pool, bicycle along the oceanfront, or visit the zoo or Stearns Wharf. Look out for Hollywood celebrities' homes that dot the shoreline from Malibu to Santa Monica on your way to metropolitan Los Angeles for a tour from Olvera Street-the oldest thoroughfare in the city-to Hollywood. This evening, enjoy dinner aboard one of the most famous ships in history, the RMS QUEEN MARY. (B,D)

DAY 6 - LONG BEACH. CRUISE TO CATALINA ISLAND

A leisurely morning CRUISE across 26-mile San Pedro Channel to beautiful CATALINA ISLAND. Once a ritzy playground for the rich in the 1930s and 1940s, Catalina Island today is a casual and laid-back destination. Enjoy a guided tour of the island before plenty of time to stroll the quaint streets of the Mediterranean flavoured port town of Avalon. Perhaps have lunch before heading back to Long Beach. This evening, maybe take a stroll along the waterfront and stop by Shoreline Village, a recreated turn-of-the-century harbourside centre with specialty shops and boardwalk entertainment. (B)

DAY 7 - LONG BEACH-SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO-SAN DIEGO

Take the coastal highway to San Diego. Stop in San Juan Capistrano to visit the beautiful 18th-century MISSION, a majestic work of art. Founded more than two centuries ago, the mission is a monument to California's multi-cultural history, embracing its Spanish, Mexican, Native American, and European heritages. Take some time to walk along the ancient cloisters amid the time-softened beauty of old adobe buildings. Continue to San Diego for a city sightseeing tour. (B)

DAY 8 - SAN DIEGO. CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

A GLOBUS PLATINUM EXCLUSIVE, select how you wish to spend your day. Choose between a visit to the world-famous SAN DIEGO ZOO featuring animals from around the world or SEAWORLD, home to the mighty king of the sea, Shamu. This evening, we top off the tour with a FAREWELL DINNER CRUISE around San Diego Harbour. Enjoy a spectacular sunset, sweeping 360-degree views, and gourmet cuisine with dancing atop the yacht, the perfect finale for your "California Coast Vacation." (B,D)

DAY 9 - SAN DIEGO

The tour ends this morning, with tour guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided. (B)

Departure Dates & Prices

Dates	Twin Per Person	Single Supplement	Triple Reduction
11/04/2008	£1,153	£452	£85
25/04/2008	£1,153	£452	£85
09/05/2008	£1,153	£452	£85
13/06/2008	£1,164	£452	£85
27/06/2008	£1,164	£452	£85
18/07/2008	£1,164	£452	£85
01/08/2008	£1,164	£452	£85
15/08/2008	£1,164	£452	£85
05/09/2008	£1,153	£452	£85
19/09/2008	£1,153	£452	£85
03/10/2008	£1,153	£452	£85
17/10/2008	£1,153	£452	£85
All prices shown are for tour only and subject to availability. Please call to ask for a full package inclusive of airfares.
Pre/Post Tour overnights are also available and rail/cruise upgrades can be quoted where applicable

Included Highlights

• SAN FRANCISCO: Welcome reception; sightseeing tour
• MONTEREY: 17-Mile Drive; visit Monterey Bay Aquarium
• SAN SIMEON: Visit Hearst Castle
• LOS ANGELES/HOLLYWOOD: Sightseeing tour
• LONG BEACH: Cruise and sightseeing of Catalina Island; dinner aboard the RMS Queen Mary
• SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO: Visit 18th-century mission
• SAN DIEGO: A "choose Your Experience" Activity, Sightseeing tour; Farewell Celebration Dinner cruise

Included Meals

American breakfast daily (B); 1 lunch (L); 3 dinners (D)

Superior Hotels

SAN FRANCISCO Omni San Francisco (MD), MONTEREY Monterey Marriott (SF), SANTA BARBARA Fess Parker's Doubletree Resort (SF), LONG BEACH Renaissance Long Beach (SF), SAN DIEGO Westin (SF)