Daywise Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in San Francisco
Welcome to San Francisco, the city by the Bay! On arrival in San Francisco, you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this beautiful city on your own. Enjoy overnight stay in San Francisco.
Day 02: San Francisco - City Tour
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel; In the morning enjoy a City Tour and Bay Cruise! Pass by the Victorian houses, Civic Center, Union Square, Nob Hill, Cable Cars, Chinatown, North Beach, Coit Tower, Fisherman's Wharf, Marina District, Palace of Fine Arts, The Presidio, Golden Gate Park, Twin Peaks, Golden Gate Bridge. Stop atop Twin Peaks for a panoramic view of the city. Drive through the lush Golden Gate Park and stop to visit the elegant Japanese Tea Garden or Botanical Gardens. Drive along the Pacific Ocean and stop at the Cliff House to enjoy Seal Rock and the ocean air. Cruise under both the Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge. Pass by Alcatraz, Angel and Treasure Islands. Combined with a Bay Cruise adventure on San Francisco Bay. It's the best way to see San Francisco by land and by water. Rest of the afternoon free at leisure for your independent activities. Enjoy overnight stay in San Francisco. (Meals: B)
Day 03: San Francisco - Napa Valley & Sonoma Tour
Today get ready for an exciting full day in the heart of California's wine country. Travel over the Bay Bridge and head for Sonoma and Napa Valley. This tour gives chance to taste wine, visit to vineyard and learning how to pair wine with different foods. You will ride to Sonoma Square where you'll visit this lovely town, sampling locally produced olives and cheeses and enjoying the historic architecture. Spend your lunch hour sampling the restaurants of Sonoma or simply wandering the town square. After lunch, head to the heart of Napa Valley with scenic stops and an additional tasting. Return to San Francisco in the evening and enjoy overnight stay. (Meals: B)
Day 04: San Francisco - Yosemite National Park
Today proceed to Yosemite National Park approx. 3 hours drive. On arrival proceed to your hotel for check-in. Discover the epic scenery at Yosemite National Park on your own. Enjoy overnight stay in Yosemite National Park Area. (Meals: B)
Day 05: Yosemite National Park - Monterey Bay
Enjoy a relaxing drive across the Monterey Peninsula You may have the opportunity visit the world famous Pebble Beach Golf Links and the iconic 17 mile drive before enjoying a tour all about the local culture, art and history of Carmel on your own. Proceed on your own to visit Monterey Bay Aquarium, the marvels of our ocean planet come to life at the world acclaimed Monterey Bay Aquarium. Your visit will carry you into the hidden world of Monterey Bay - a place of ever-changing beauty at the heart of the nation's largest marine sanctuary. These are exhibits like nothing you've ever experienced. A million-gallon indoor ocean viewed through the largest window on earth...a towering three-story kelp forest... Jewel-box exhibits that reveal the delicate beauty of smaller sea creatures. You'll be eye to eye with more than 300,000 strange and colorful creatures that live in Monterey Bay, from playful sea otters and delicate jellies, to powerful sharks, elusive octopus and giant ocean sunfish. Come explore the bay and discover a new world...the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Overnight in Monterey Bay. (Meals: B)
Day 06: Monterey Bay - Santa Barbara
After delicious breakfast visit beautiful Hearst Castle on your own. In the afternoon transfer to Santa Barbara, the American Riviera. Where golden hillsides cascade into sparkling seas. Red-tile roofs give way to abundantly sunny skies. This is where wine country and lush gardens welcome you, festivals and music dance through the streets, and porticos lead to quaint downtown enclaves. You can visit Santa Barbara historic waterfront on Stearns Wharf-Santa Barbara’s most visited landmark on your own. Enjoy overnight stay in Santa Barbara. (Meals: B)
Day 07: Santa Barbara - Los Angeles - City Tour of LA
In the morning start your journey to Los Angeles, the “City of Angles”. On arrival check-in to your hotel. The fun begins at the famous Chinese Theatre with its famous courtyard full of celebrity footprints. You will experience the vitality and glamour of the stars' homes in Beverly Hills and exclusive Holmby Hills. Visit shopping paradise Rodeo Drive where you will find such exclusive shops as Chanel, Fred Hayman, Gucci, and Bijan just to name a few. Then you will go to the International Farmer's Market for an outstanding selection of food and gifts. And some additional highlights such as the Hollywood Sign, Walk of Fame, Sunset Strip, Hollywood Bowl, Century City, Fox Studios, LACMA, La Brea Tar Pits. Enjoy overnight stay in Los Angeles. (Meals: B)
Day 08: Los Angeles - Universal Studios Hollywood
Today full day enjoy tour of Universal Studios Hollywood. Get ready for the ultimate Hollywood movie experience! Find a full day of action-packed entertainment all in one place: thrilling theme park rides and shows, a real working movie studio, and Los Angeles' best shops, restaurants and cinemas at CityWalk. Universal Studios Hollywood is a unique experience that's fun for the whole family. Start, by going behind the scenes of the world-famous Studio Tour to explore real film sets where Hollywood movies are made. Then, face action head-on in heart-pounding rides, shows and attractions, including Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and Fast & Furious , Supercharged , that put you inside some of the world's most popular TV shows and movies. Come face to face with King Kong 360 3-D, the world's largest, most intense 3-D experience. Enter the world of The Simpsons like never before and visit downtown Springfield. Prepare for the greatest battle you'll ever ride on Transformers: The Ride-3D. And don't forget to experience a tidal wave of explosive action at WaterWorld , Universal Studios' #1 rated show. Plus, experience pulse-pounding rides and attractions that transport you into a world of magical thrills and excitement. End your day with the energy and excitement of Universal CityWalk, where everything is Always Unexpected. All this and much more, only at Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertainment Capital of L.A.! Enjoy overnight stay in Los Angeles. (Meals: B)
Day 09: Los Angeles - Departure
Today you will be transferred to the airport in Los Angeles for your flight back home on onward journey. We trust you have enjoyed your vacation. (Meals: B)
