California Classics

9 days San Francisco to Los Angeles
San Francisco, Napa, Yosemite National Park, Monterey, Solvang, Los Angeles

Visit Fisherman's Wharf and cruise across the bay before enjoying a hilltop luncheon in the Sonoma Valley. Next, sightsee in Yosemite National Park. And you'll see the resort towns of Carmel and Monterey before travelling to San Simeon to explore the Hearst Castle. Visits to the Danish town of Solvang and Spanish Santa Barbara are also included before touring Los Angeles.

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 get to know 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. Today's 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 Nevada's 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 holiday ends this morning after breakfast with tour guests departing on individual schedules. Airport transfers are provided. (B)

Departure Dates & Prices

Dates	Twin Per Person	Single Supplement	Triple Reduction
19/04/2008	£933	£318	£53
03/05/2008	£933	£318	£53
17/05/2008	£933	£318	£53
31/05/2008	£948	£318	£53
07/06/2008	£948	£318	£53
14/06/2008	£948	£318	£53
21/06/2008	£948	£318	£53
28/06/2008	£948	£318	£53
19/07/2008	£948	£318	£53
26/07/2008	£948	£318	£53
02/08/2008	£948	£318	£53
16/08/2008	£948	£318	£53
06/09/2008	£948	£318	£53
13/09/2008	£948	£318	£53
20/09/2008	£948	£318	£53
27/09/2008	£948	£318	£53
04/10/2008	£948	£318	£53
18/10/2008	£948	£318	£53
01/11/2008	£923	£318	£53
15/11/2008	£923	£318	£53
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: Cruise across the bay, welcome reception, sightseeing
SONOMA/NAPA VALLEY: Sonoma winery luncheon
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK: Sightseeing
CARMEL: Visit the resort town
SAN SIMEON: Visit Hearst Castle
SOLVANG: Visit the quaint Danish village
SANTA BARBARA: Visit the mission
LOS ANGELES: Sightseeing tour, Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner

Included Meals

Welcome reception(WR); American breakfast daily (B); 1 lunch (L); 3 three-course dinners with choice of mains (D), including a Globus Farewell Celebration Dinner in Los Angeles

Superior Hotels

SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco Marriott (SF), NAPA Napa Valley Marriott (SF), YOSEMITE Yosemite View Lodge (F), MONTEREY Hilton Garden Inn (F), SOLVANG Santa Ynez Marriott (F), LOS ANGELES Los Angeles Marriott (D)