From the iconic to the unexpected, the city of San Francisco never ceases to surprise. Kick-start your Northern California holiday in the cosmopolitan city by the Bay. Join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for dinner at your hotel.
Hotel: Beacon Grand
Fuel up for a full day of indulging in San Francisco's many sites. Admire the eclectic mix of Victorian and Modern architecture, vibrant culture and cuisines of one of the world's most liveable and iconic cities. Embark on a morning exploration tour that takes you from the lively hotspot of Fisherman's Wharf to Union Square. After lunch, enjoy a relaxing ferry cruise to the quaint seaside community of Sausalito with time for shopping. This evening is at your leisure. Perhaps choose to join an optional evening tour of the city, starting with a walking tour of Chinatown, followed by a dinner at Great Eastern and concluding with a city Illuminations tour.
Hotel: Beacon Grand
Start off your day with a guided Golden Gate Bridge walk across the 1.7-mile span of the magnificent "bridge that couldn't be built." As you gaze across the water, learn how this iconic engineering marvel was constructed. Continue to Sonoma Valley. Today, you'll visit a local winery and enjoy a unique experience and exploration of wine with a tasting. Enjoy an included lunch this afternoon with your fellow travelers.
Hotel: Flamingo Resort & Spa
Enjoy a visit to California's State Capitol before traveling through the scenic, fertile Sacramento River Valley to find yourself in the alpine splendor of Lake Tahoe. Its clear blue waters surrounded by evergreen pines and rocky outcrops provides you with a picturesque scenery to behold.
Hotel: Harvey's Lake Tahoe Hotel & Casino
Touch the sky and embark on a scenic road-trip into the Sierra Nevada mountain range, winding along the Tioga Pass to California's UNESCO-listed Yosemite National Park. Marvel at the incredible natural beauty that inspired naturalist John Muir to dub Yosemite Valley the "Incomparable Valley", passing the colossal granite faces of El Capitan and the misty splendor of Bridalveil Fall. Tonight, our Stays with Stories brings us into the park at Yosemite Valley Lodge. Tioga Pass: weather conditions may cause Tioga Pass to be closed to traffic, typically from mid-October to the end of May. In this case, an alternate entry point to Yosemite will be used entering through the west side of the park. While this may not cause a change in overnight, sightseeing will be affected this day.
Hotel: Yosemite Valley Lodge
After breakfast, head to the Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias (seasonal), home to over 500 mature trees and the largest sequoia grove in Yosemite National Park. Continue to Monterey where you'll Connect With Locals and enjoy a farm-to-table Be My Guest experience including the freshest local ingredients. Meet Todd and Jordan Champagne who have been dedicated to providing simple, delicious and farm driven foods for the local community from their storefront Happy Girl Kitchen Co.
Hotel: Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
The pinch-me moments continue as we follow the sun-kissed California coast, cruising scenic 17-Mile Drive. Visit the Salinas Valley where you'll love this MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience with an agricultural education tour to learn about fruit, vegetables and advanced farming techniques. You'll visit one of the oldest family farms in Monterey County and taste a local delicacy. Return to Monterey, home to Cannery Row, immortalized in the John Steinbeck novel. Tonight, join your Travel Director and fellow travelers for a festive dinner.
Hotel: Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
California's towering redwoods provide an imposing backdrop this morning. Continue to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park where you'll have an opportunity to walk amongst these giants that have stood for over a thousand years. Return to the golden city of San Francisco where you might consider extending your stay. Complimentary airport drop off at San Francisco International Airport is scheduled for 1:00 PM. Please be aware when booking your flights.
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Apr 23, 2027 - Apr 30, 2027 | $3,875 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
Apr 30, 2027 - May 7, 2027 | $3,875 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
May 7, 2027 - May 14, 2027 | $3,875 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
May 21, 2027 - May 28, 2027 | $3,875 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
May 28, 2027 - Jun 4, 2027 | $3,925 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
Jun 11, 2027 - Jun 18, 2027 | $3,875 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
Jun 18, 2027 - Jun 25, 2027 | $3,925 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
Jul 9, 2027 - Jul 16, 2027 | $3,995 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
Aug 13, 2027 - Aug 20, 2027 | $3,975 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
Aug 20, 2027 - Aug 27, 2027 | $3,995 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
Sep 3, 2027 - Sep 10, 2027 | $3,875 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
Sep 10, 2027 - Sep 17, 2027 | $3,895 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
Sep 17, 2027 - Sep 24, 2027 | $3,895 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
Sep 24, 2027 - Oct 1, 2027 | $3,825 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
Oct 1, 2027 - Oct 8, 2027 | $3,775 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
Oct 15, 2027 - Oct 22, 2027 | $3,825 pp | Land Only | Price My Trip |
Start: April 23, 2027 End: April 30, 2027 Price: $3,875 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
Start: April 30, 2027 End: May 7, 2027 Price: $3,875 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
Start: May 7, 2027 End: May 14, 2027 Price: $3,875 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
Start: May 21, 2027 End: May 28, 2027 Price: $3,875 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
Start: May 28, 2027 End: June 4, 2027 Price: $3,925 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
Start: June 11, 2027 End: June 18, 2027 Price: $3,875 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
Start: June 18, 2027 End: June 25, 2027 Price: $3,925 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
Start: July 9, 2027 End: July 16, 2027 Price: $3,995 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
Start: August 13, 2027 End: August 20, 2027 Price: $3,975 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
Start: August 20, 2027 End: August 27, 2027 Price: $3,995 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
Start: September 3, 2027 End: September 10, 2027 Price: $3,875 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
Start: September 10, 2027 End: September 17, 2027 Price: $3,895 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
Start: September 17, 2027 End: September 24, 2027 Price: $3,895 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
Start: September 24, 2027 End: October 1, 2027 Price: $3,825 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
Start: October 1, 2027 End: October 8, 2027 Price: $3,775 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
Start: October 15, 2027 End: October 22, 2027 Price: $3,825 pp | Land Only Price My Trip |
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