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Tour Itinerary

When you hum along to California Dreamin’ on the radio, what wistful wonders come to mind? Giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park? Big reds in Sonoma? Mega stars in Los Angeles? Colossal mansions that dot the entire Pacific coastline? From the City by the Bay to the City of Angels, this ten-day tour of California reveals every heavenly sight that earned the Golden State its name. Yosemite’s Cathedral Spires, 17-Mile Drive’s Lone Cypress, and San Simeon’s Hearst Castle are just a few you’ll want your camera ready for. Between the high energy of Silicon Valley and the high style of Beverly Hills, this encompassing California vacation weaves in plenty of kickback time with visits to a Sonoma vineyard, the quiet Danish village of Solvang, and the tony resort zip codes of Monterey, Carmel, and Santa Barbara. Don’t forget your shades.

  1. Day 1
    ARRIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO
    Welcome to San Francisco! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.

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  2. Day 2
    SAN FRANCISCO
    City by the Bay Enjoy morning sightseeing in one of the world’s most beautiful cities. See Golden Gate National Recreation Area, including the Golden Gate Bridge and the Presidio. Free time this afternoon to explore the city. Ride the world-famous cable cars, shop in Union Square, or visit the Museum of Modern Art. Dinner at a local restaurant this evening. (B,D)

    LOCAL FAVORITE
    CULTURE & TRADITION As the song goes, you’ll leave your heart in San Francisco with a stroll through the exquisite Japanese Tea Garden. Walk the beautiful landscapes in the oldest public Japanese garden in the United States. Learn about the history of the park and enjoy time to explore the five acres of native Japanese plants, serene koi ponds, pagodas, and more.

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    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  3. Day 3
    SAN FRANCISCO–EXCURSION TO SAUSALITO & SONOMA
    Vineyards & Views Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge this morning to the charming town of Sausalito. Continue to Sonoma for lunch on your own. Visit a local vineyard for a tour and tasting. (B)

    TOUR HIGHLIGHT
    TASTES & TRADITIONS Cross San Francisco Bay on the iconic Golden Gate Bridge to stroll the quaint artisan avenues of Sausalito. Enjoy waterfront views and breathtaking scenery in the charming waterfront village with a large variety of shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Venture to Sonoma with its wealth of verdant vineyards for a wine tasting.

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    Meals:   Breakfast
  4. Day 4
    SAN FRANCISCO–YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
    The Mountains are Calling Travel eastward through the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Yosemite National Park. Free time this evening. (B)

    TOUR HIGHLIGHT
    NATURAL WONDERS Yosemite has innumerable lakes, meadows, ice-sculpted domes, forests, waterfalls, and unspoiled alpine scenery. Descend into the 4,000-foot valley for an open-air Valley Floor Tram to explore the famous sites of El Capitan, Cathedral Spires, Yosemite Falls, and Half Dome. Here, John Muir realized, “The mountains are calling, and I must go.” We think you’ll agree.

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    Meals:   Breakfast
  5. Day 5
    YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–MONTEREY
    Giants of the Land and Sea Before departing Yosemite National Park, visit Mariposa Grove, home to many old-growth sequoias. Stand in awe as you look skyward at these massive giants, one of the Earth’s largest and longest living organisms. Then, on to Monterey, home to the famed Cannery Row. (B)

    TOUR HIGHLIGHT
    HISTORY & HERITAGE Immortalized by John Steinbeck in his novel of the same name, Cannery Row is filled with history and vibrant sights along the waterfront of Monterey Bay. Once a bustling district of sardine factories, the street is a brightly painted avenue of eateries and shops that harken back to a heritage of fishermen and rich stories. In the morning, stroll along the wharf for the chance to see whales, otters, and other sea creatures in the kelp forests of the Pacific Ocean shore.

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    Meals:   Breakfast
  6. Day 6
    MONTEREY. EXCURSION TO CARMEL
    Cottages & Cypress Trees This morning, spend your free time visiting historic Cannery Row. Other highlights today include a visit to the resort town of Carmel with a scenic drive along the famed 17-Mile Drive. Return to Monterey for free time before dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

    TOUR HIGHLIGHT
    CULTURAL GEMS Feel the windswept spirit of the Pacific Ocean with a spectacular drive along 17-Mile Drive to the charming haven of Carmel-by-the-Sea. See its crooked cottages and twisted trees in the popular haunt of writers, artists, and celebrities. You’ll pass by sweeping sea views and rocky shores, visit the world-famous Pebble Beach Golf Course for a walk on the fairway, and see the iconic Lone Cypress clinging to its rocky perch.

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    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  7. Day 7
    MONTEREY–BIG SUR–SAN SIMEON–SOLVANG
    California Gold Journey south through Big Sur to San Simeon and visit Hearst Castle. Continue to Solvang for a free evening. (B)

    TOUR HIGHLIGHT
    LEGENDARY LIVES Visit the opulent mansion of legendary newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst, which houses splendid antiques, art treasures, and exotic possessions purchased at an estimated $50 million. Your guided tour shows off the highlights of the impressive 123-acre estate.

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    Meals:   Breakfast
  8. Day 8
    SOLVANG–SANTA BARBARA–LOS ANGELES
    Treasures & Traditions Explore the Danish town of Solvang and enjoy a [LF] Danish specialty at a local bakery. Then, travel through the Santa Ynez Mountains to beautiful Santa Barbara to visit the Old Mission Santa Barbara. Continue to metropolitan Los Angeles, the motion picture capital of the world. (B)

    LOCAL FAVORITE
    CULTURAL GEM Stroll the streets of Solvang and feel as though you’ve entered a charming Danish town with picturesque buildings and shops, restaurants and windmills that create a taste of Denmark in California’s Santa Ynez Valley. Enjoy a traditional Danish pastry at Mortensen’s famous bakery.

    TOUR HIGLIGHT
    HISTORY & HERITAGE Experience the beauty and history of California’s mission trail with a visit to Old Mission Santa Barbara. Soak in the stunning Spanish influence of the 1786 “Queen of the Missions” with its wrought iron, terra cotta, and carved wood. Feel the serenity amid its whitewashed walls and tile-roofed buildings below its chiming twin bell towers ringing out on the Camino Real above the beautiful Pacific Ocean.

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    Meals:   Breakfast
  9. Day 9
    LOS ANGELES
    California Traditions Morning sightseeing of this gigantic metropolis takes you from Olvera Street—the oldest thoroughfare in the city—to Hollywood. See the Sunset Strip and Beverly Hills. Later, visit the Getty Museum. This evening, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)

    TOUR HIGHLIGHT
    ART & ARCHITECTURE Visit the amazing Getty Museum to see a vast collection of art housed within its hilltop complex above Los Angeles. Here, a treasure trove of masterpieces is displayed with art from the Middle Ages to the present.


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    Meals:   Breakfast   Dinner
  10. Day 10
    LOS ANGELES
    Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. You may choose to extend your time in Los Angeles and explore more on your own. Extra nights are available for purchase. (B)

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    Meals:   Breakfast

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Breakfast daily, 3 dinners

Globus offers Small-Group Discoveries on select North America dates. A Small-Group Discovery is limited to an average of just 24 guests per departure. There’s always room to roam with extra space between you and other travelers—while still getting up close and personal to the experiences you’ve been dreaming of. Small-Group Discoveries include all the features of a traditional Globus escorted tour, complete with expert Tour Director, Driver, and Local Guides who ensure that your health and safety is our top priority. A Small-Group Discovery trip is the perfectly sized tour—without the crowds.

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Accommodations

Gratuities for Tour Director and driver are available for pre-purchase.

San Francisco: San Francisco Marriott Marquis
San Francisco Marriott Marquis welcomes travelers to Northern California with exceptional service, spacious guestrooms, and a prime downtown location. The hotel features a spa, fitness center, and an on-site restaurant and lounge. Guestrooms offer plush bedding, Smart TVs, mini-refrigerators, and Wi-Fi access.
Address:
780 Mission Street
San Francisco CA, United States
Yosemite National Park: Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
An elegant resort in the California High Sierra, Tenaya Lodge is the perfect gateway to four seasons of Yosemite adventure. The hotel features complimentary Wi-Fi, fitness room, indoor pool, three outdoor pool, and five hot tubs.
Address:
1122 Highway 41
Yosemite National Park CA, United States
Monterey: Hyatt Regency Monterey
This luxury resort is ideally situated near an acclaimed golf course, which provides ample views of gardens and landscapes. Renovations have transformed the interior into a modern, contemporary oasis with a fireplace lounge, fitness center, spa, outdoor pool, tennis courts, restaurant, lounge, and room service. Guestrooms feature cable TV, high-speed Internet access, mini-refrigerator, in-room safe, coffeemaker, bath robe, and bath amenities.
Address:
1 Old Golf Course Rd
Monterey CA, United States
Solvang: Hotel Corque
Hotel Corque (pronounced Cork) is a boutique hotel located in downtown Solvang. The hotel offers spacious guestrooms and décor specially designed to complement the regions peaceful surrounding wine country.
Address:
400 Alisal Road
Solvang CA, United States
Los Angeles: Westin Bonaventure
Stunning downtown hotel comprising 5 glass towers and a 6 story atrium lobby with fountains. Facilities include an outdoor pool, health club, spa and on site shopping mall. Dining faciilities include a lobby bar and bistro restaurant - The Lakeview Bistro - and a famous steakhouse on the 35th floor - LA Prime - which offers spectacular views of the downtown area. On the 34th floor is a revolving lounge and restaurant - the Bona Vista Lounge
Address:
404 S. Figueroa Street
Los Angeles CA, United States

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Question: Does the quote include gratuity?

Gratuities for the tour director and driver are not included. You can pre-pay the gratuities before the vacation starts.

Question: How many suitcases can I take with me on my trip?

Each person is allowed one "check-in," and one "carry-on." Remember to take all valuables with you as "carry-on", because electronic equipment, cameras, laptops, jewelry, business documents and money are not covered by the airlines' liability, so always carry them aboard with you.

Question: Is Airfare Included in the Price?

Airfare from your point of origin to and from the trip is not included in the land price.

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
4.3
Accommodations
4.1
Itinerary
4.4
Professional Staff
4.7
Repeat with Operator
4.3
Value for Money
4.1

Ratings based off 30 reviews - currently showing 10 reviews with comments only

Great hotels. Great escort guide.

Globus is first class all the way!

California Classics with Globus was everything I hoped it would be. The tour director was top notch. He made each of us feel that we were important to him and did his best to accommodate us. He could answer just about any question we had and kept us informed and entertained on the bus, while still giving us time to just relax and watch the scenery. The hotels were very comfortable, all downtown in San Francisco, Monterey, and LA. The hotel in Solvang was a treat. Best staff, and the town itself is interesting. We happened to be there during Danish Days, the third week in September. The hotel just outside of Yosemite had a lovely stream running behind it, with balconies overlooking it. The pacing was perfect for me. Not too much dead time, but enough time to relax and rest up for the next adventure. There was only one optional excursion because everything else was included. Entrance tickets to the Getty Museum, narrated tram ride through the floor of Yosemite National Park, behind the scenes tour of the Monterey Aquarium, for some examples. The two included dinners were excellent, and I particularly liked strolling down Rodeo Drive after dinner.

Globus exceeded my expectations!

The trip was enjoyable, made more so by an excellent tour director and skilled bus driver. My only complaints were with the quality of the motel at Yosemite, and the lack of sufficient time for several of the locations visited such as Sausalito.

The tour was nicely paced and tour director was great. We did have to make some changes because of fleet week in San Francisco and not being able to Big Sur. Tour director handled all changes and made our trip great with other special additions. The biggest fire in California was present at the time of our tour. We never felt any danger and bus driver and tour guide were very calm about the whole situation. Great bus driver! Everything on our tour is a must see. We enjoyed it very much.

The most disappointing of this trip was the BUGS I found in 2 different places. One was Yosemite Park and the other at the LA hotel in LA in my BED both incidents were reported to both of those hotels as well as to the Tour Director at the Park I was offered another room but couldn't stay alone so I said no I didn't want to be alone as I have a terrible fear of bugs and rodents and the manager said to notify the Tour Director about my being reimburse for 1 night which I did and he also said to Notify Affordable Tours As for the LA Hotel I was there for 2 nights and only noticed them the 2nd day which I am very nervous about as they could be in my luggage which I cannot bring into my home and go through that will have to be done outside.

The Globus tour met my expectations. Every site our Globus bus stopped at was first class and beautiful. The hotels, Marriott Marquis, The Lake Tahoe Resort Hotel, Hyatt Regency Monterey, Hilton Garden Inn Pismo Beach, and the LA Hotel Downtown were first class and lovely. The Yosemite View Lodge needs some updating. The beds were uncomfortable, the bathroom towels need updated, and the kitchen area needs paper towels, and more facilities for making coffee and cooking.

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