8 Day Yosemite & California's Gold Coast
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Highlights
- Tour of the beloved "City by the Bay" includes the historic Presidio
- Visit stunning Monterey with its picture-perfect beaches
- Drive along the breathtaking Monterey Bay Peninsula, known as the 17-Mile Drive
- Visit the inspiring Mission San Carlos Borromeo del río Carmelo in Carmel-by-the-Sea
- Stroll through the enchanting seaside town of Carmel, a haven for artists and celebrities
- Tour Hearst Castle, the awe-inspiring mansion and estate of William Randolph Hearst
- At Yosemite’s Visitors Center learn how the spectacular landscape was formed
- Explore wondrous Yosemite National Park - view Bridalveil Falls, El Capitan and Half Dome cliff
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- Round trip flights Seattle-San Francisco, San Francisco-Seattle
- Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
- 7 nights accommodations
- 2 nights San Francisco
- 2 nights Monterey
- 1 night Paso Robles
- 2 nights El Portal (Yosemite National Park)
- Hotel porterage
- All transfers
- 9 meals: 7 breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Services of English-speaking local guides
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
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Welcome to San Francisco, the beloved "City by the Bay”and transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps stroll along scenic Fisherman's Wharf with its quirky shops, cafes and endless entertainment. Tonight, a briefing by your Tour Manager on the d...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: San Francisco
A scenic morning drive takes you to the historic Presidio. This inspiring setting with its spectacular vistas was home to native people for more than a thousand years. Transformed by the U.S. Army ...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Monterey
Morning at leisure to enjoy the endless delights of San Francisco. A harbor cruise would be a great way to spend the morning! In the afternoon, a drive along the Pacific to stunning Monterey, with its extraordinar...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Monterey
Today, drive along the breathtaking Monterey Bay Peninsula, known as the 17-Mile Drive, one of the most scenic roads in the world. The jagged Big Sur coastline runs along the Pacific to the majestic Del Monte Fore...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Paso Robles
This morning travel to the coastal town of San Simeon. After free time, ascend to storied Hearst Castle, the awe-inspiring mansion and estate designed in the early 1900s for newspaper magnate William Randolph H...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: El Portal (Yosemite National Park)
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Accommodation: El Portal (Yosemite National Park)
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Transfer to the airport for your departure flight. Passengers returning to San Francisco from El Portal (Yosemite National Park) on Day 8 should select flights that depart no earlier than 2:00 pm. El Portal (Yosemite National Park) is approximately a 3.5 hour drive from the San Francisco International Airport
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Accommodation
Sheraton Fisherman's Wharf San Francisco
This superior tourist class hotel is located in the heart of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood.
Hotel Amenities
Guest Rooms: The guest rooms are decorated with modern style decor accents and comfortable furnishings. All rooms are equipped with amenities for a pleasant stay, such as a coffee and tea maker, a hairdryer and an iron and ironing board. All rooms are non-smoking.
Location: The hotel is located in the heart of the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood. Pier 39 and the Aquarium of the Bay are 2 ½ blocks away, docks to Alcatraz Island tours is within ¼ mile walk and Ghirardelli Square is four (4) blocks walk. Union Square is about a 10 minute drive or a 30 minute walk away. Enjoy the hotel's fitness center, outdoor seating area with fire pits and heated outdoor pool.
Restaurants: Guests can enjoy the American breakfast buffet that is served daily in the hotel's Sol Breakfast Cafe. A variety of beverages, including a full bar, and limited short order menu are available at the Link Cafe.
Hotel Pacific Monterey, CA
This superior tourist class hotel is situated in downtown Monterey and is a short walk from Old Fisherman's Wharf.
Hotel Amenities
Guest Suites: The spacious suites were designed using a traditional Spanish Colonial architectural style. All suites offer a variety of amenities, including a gas fireplace, a coffee maker, a safe and a patio or balcony.
Location: The hotel is in downtown Monterey. Old Fisherman's Wharf and the Monterey Museum of Art are within half a mile of the hotel. Cannery Row is about a mile away, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium is about one and a half miles away. A bus stop is located a short walk away.
Restaurants: Guests can enjoy the delicious continental breakfast fare that is served by the hotel in either the breakfast room, or outside in the beautiful hotel courtyard. There is no on-site restaurant, but several local restaurants are a short walk away.
Paso Robles Inn Paso Robles
This tourist class hotel is located in downtown Paso Robles.
Hotel Amenities
Guest Rooms: The rooms are comfortably furnished with a view of either the hotel's gardens, the pool or the City Park. All rooms are fitted with a variety of amenities for a relaxing stay.
Location: The hotel is located in downtown Paso Robles. The Paso Robles Pioneer Museum is about a five minute drive away, and Hearst Castle is about a 45 minute drive away. The hotel has a heated pool, a spa and gardens with Koi-filled ponds.
Restaurants: The Steakhouse at Paso Robles Inn features premium cut steaks and a variety of regional wines. Cocktails are available at the Cattlemen's Lounge.
Yosemite View Lodge El Portal
This tourist class lodge overlooks the Merced River
Hotel Amenities
Guest Rooms: The rooms are decorated with tasteful decor and comfortable furnishings. Most rooms have a view of the river. All rooms are equipped with amenities for a pleasant stay, such as a kitchenette, a hairdryer and a private bathroom.
Location: The lodge is situated in El Portal, and has magnificent views of the Merced River. The entrance to Yosemite National Park is located a short drive away. Enjoy the lodge's indoor and outdoor pools.
Restaurants: The River Restaurant and Lounge features splendid river views and American cuisine. The restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner.
Cancellation fees apply to packages and/or services as indicated below. Package cancellation fees include airfare, except when Instant Purchase Airfare is purchased. Instant Purchase Airfares are always subject to 100% penalty in which case only the remaining land package (or other airfares) will be subject to the fees below.
All reservations, except where specified: Up to 61 days prior to departure: $200 p.p. 60 to 31 days prior to departure: 50% of cost 30 to 2 days prior to departure: 90% of cost 1 day or less prior to departure: 100% of cost
- 9 Meals: 7 Breakfasts and 2 Dinners
- Land only price does not includes arrival/departure transfers.
- Passengers returning to San Francisco from El Portal (Yosemite National Park) on Day 8 should select flights that depart no earlier than 2:00 pm. El Portal (Yosemite National Park) is approximately a 3.5 hour drive from the San Francisco International Airport.
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