Platinum Travel and Trafalgar
7 days
United States
5
Escorted Tours
California
8 days, 1 country and 6 cities
7 nights Accommodation
7 Breakfasts, 1 Welcome Reception, 1 Be My Guest, 1 Lunch, 1 Regional Dinner, 1 Farewell Dinner
Get a true taste of the Golden State on this tour of Northern California. Passing cityscapes and seaside cliffs of the 17-Mile Drive. Explore California icons; Yosemite National Park, the iconic Redwoods, and serene Lake Tahoe, topped off with world renowned Napa Valley wines and a farm-to-table meal in Monterey.
Day 1 | Hello San Francisco
From the iconic to the unexpected, the city of San
Francisco never ceases to surprise. Kick-start your
effortlessly delivered Northern California holiday in
the cosmopolitan hills of ‘The City ’. Join your Travel
Director and fellow travelers for a Welcome Reception
at your hotel.
Meals: Welcome Reception
Hotel: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
Day 2 | Dive Into Eclectic San Francisco
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 livable and iconic cities. Embark
on a morning exploration tour that takes you from the
lively hotspot of Fisherman's Wharf to Union Square, a
historical landmark linked to the American Civil War. A
guided Golden Gate Bridge walk takes you across the
1.7-mile span of the magnificent "bridge that couldn't be
built." As you gaze across the water (one
the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, learn how this
iconic engineering marvel was constructed). Later, you’ll
arrive in the quaint seaside community of Sausalito with
time for shopping or lunch before finishing up with
a different view of the bay: a relaxing ferry cruise back
to the city. You will then explore Golden Gate Park with
your Travel Director, learning how this urban oasis of
over 1,000 acres supports 7 distinct ecosystems as
you stroll the green lawns, bridle paths, and lakes of this
expansive park right in the heart of San Francisco.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: The Clift Royal Sonesta Hotel
Day 3 | Journey To Napa Wine Country
Start off your day with breakfast in San Francisco before
we head out to Sonoma and Napa Valley. Today, we'll
visit a local winery and enjoy a unique experience and
exploration of wine with a tasting. Enjoy an included
lunch this afternoon with fellow travelers.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel: Embassy Suites Napa Valley
Day 4 | Entice Your Senses At Lake Tahoe
Travel 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. This evening, enjoy a Regional Dinner as you
cruise on the beautiful Lake Tahoe.
Meals: Breakfast, Regional Dinner
Hotel: Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel
Day 5 | Embrace The Wilderness Of Yosemite National Park
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. (Weather conditions may cause the 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). 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
takes us overnight in the park.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel: Yosemite Valley Lodge
Day 6 | Taste The California Difference
Leave Yosemite behind and 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. Continue
to Monterey where we’ll enjoy a Farm-to-Table Be My
Guest Experience made with the freshest local
ingredients.
Meals: Breakfast, Be My Guest
Hotel: Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Day 7 | Witness The Incredible California Coast
The pinch me moments continue as we follow the sun-
kissed California coast, cruising scenic 17-Mile Drive. We
return to Monterey to view Cannery Row, immortalized
in the John Steinbeck novel. The rest of the evening is
yours to explore Monterey ’s vibrant street life or on
your own take a trip to the world-renowned Monterey
Bay Aquarium. Tonight, join your Travel Director and
fellow travelers for a festive Farewell Dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner
Hotel: Casa Munras Garden Hotel & Spa
Day 8 | Take A Walk Through The Redwoods
California’s towering redwoods provide an imposing
backdrop for this morning as we journey back in time to
the era of lumberjacks and sawmills in a re-created
1890s logging camp. We continue to Henry Cowell
Redwoods State Park where we’ll have an opportunity to
walk amongst these giants that have stood for over a
thousand years. We return to the golden city of San
Francisco where you might consider extending your
stay. Airport drop off at 1:00p.m., please be aware when
booking fights.
Meals: Breakfast
Platinum Travel are delighted to be working with Trafalgar one of the world’s finest escorted touring company’s, who offer a vast range of tours throughout the World.
Trafalgar have established an incomparable network of local contacts worldwide, who will share with you the rich culture of each of your destinations. Trafalgar always include must-see sights on every trip and you will still have plenty of time to yourself. There are usually a range of optional experiences to choose from so that you can customize your trip.
There are more types of holidays and destinations than any other escorted tours operator. So whether you want to explore a particular area in depth or experience the sights at a more relaxed pace, there's a trip that's perfect for you.
