California Classics with San Diego - 2022
California Classics with San Diego - 2022
13 Days Starting in San Francisco, CA, USA and ending in San Diego, CA, USA
Visiting: San Francisco, Sausalito, Napa Valley, Yosemite National Park, Monterey, Carmel Valley, Big Sur, San Simeon, Solvang, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, Pacific Surfliner (Amtrak), San Diego
Tour operator:
Tour code:
507023
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
None
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please make Cosmos aware at the time of booking what your requirements are and they will endeavour to assist with your request.
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
When you hum along to California Dreamin’ on the radio, what wistful wonders comes to mind? Giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park? Big reds in Napa Valley? 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 Napa Valley vineyard, the quiet Danish village of Solvang, and the tony resort zip codes of Monterey, Carmel, and Santa Barbara. Don’t forget your shades.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: San Francisco Marriott Marquis (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Welcome to San Francisco! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome drink.
Day 2 : San Francisco
Location: San Francisco
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: San Francisco Marriott Marquis (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
SAN FRANCISCO Guided city sightseeing includes the Golden Gate Bridge and the Presidio. Visit to the LF Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park. Free time this afternoon. Dinner at a local restaurant. ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in San Francisco with a bay cruise. This option is available for purchase with MyGlobus. Get local maps and tips for free time on your GlobusGO mobile app.
Day 3 : San Francisco–Sausalito–Napa Valley
Location: San Francisco, Sausalito, Napa Valley
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Napa Valley Marriott Hotel & Spa (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
SAN FRANCISCO Scenic drive across the Golden Gate Bridge en route to Sausalito.SAUSALITO Free time this morning.NAPA VALLEY Guided tour and wine tasting at a local vineyard. Free time this evening.
Day 4 : Napa Valley–Yosemite National Park
Location: Napa Valley, Yosemite National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Yosemite View Lodge (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
NAPA VALLEY Scenic drive through the Sierra Nevada Mountains en route to Yosemite National Park.YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Scenic open-air tram ride includes views of El Capitan, Cathedral Spires, Yosemite Falls, and Half Dome. Free time this evening.
Day 5 : Yosemite National Park–Monterey
Location: Yosemite National Park, Monterey
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Regency Monterey (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK Scenic drive through the park. Visit Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias.MONTEREY Free time this evening.
Day 6 : Monterey. Excursion To Carmel
Location: Carmel Valley, Monterey
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Regency Monterey (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
MONTEREY Scenic drive along 17-Mile Drive en route to Carmel.CARMEL Free time this afternoon before returning to Monterey.MONTEREY LF Behind-the-scenes guided tour of Monterey Bay Aquarium followed by dinner at the aquarium.
Day 7 : Monterey–Big Sur–San Simeon–Solvang
Location: Big Sur, San Simeon, Solvang
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Corque (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
MONTEREY Scenic drive through Big Sur en route to San Simeon.SAN SIMEON Guided tour of Hearst Castle before driving to Solvang.SOLVANG Free time this evening.
Day 8 : Solvang–Santa Barbara–Los Angeles
Location: Solvang, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Westin Bonaventure (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
SOLVANG Taste a pastry at a LF Danish bakery. Scenic drive through the Santa Ynez Mountains en route to Santa Barbara.SANTA BARBARA Visit Old Mission Santa Barbara. Drive to Los Angeles.LOS ANGELES Free time this evening.
Day 9 : Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Westin Bonaventure (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
LOS ANGELES Guided city sightseeing includes Olvera Street, Hollywood, and Beverly Hills. Visit the J. Paul Getty Museum. Farewell dinner this evening at a local restaurant.
Day 10 : Los Angeles–Amtrak’S Pacific Surfliner–San Diego
Location: Pacific Surfliner (Amtrak), San Diego
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Embassy Suites San Diego Bay (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
AMTRAK’S PACIFIC SURFLINER Scenic train service along the coast to San Diego.SAN DIEGO Meet your Globus Local Host upon arrival before transferring to the Embassy Suites San Diego Bay Hotel. Free time this evening. Your Globus Local Host will be available to provide suggestions on how to spend your free time.
Day 11 : San Diego
Location: San Diego
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Embassy Suites San Diego Bay (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
SAN DIEGO Free day.
Day 12 : San Diego
Location: San Diego
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Embassy Suites San Diego Bay (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
SAN DIEGO Free day.
Day 13 : San Diego
Location: San Diego
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
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Fully Guided
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Meals
12 breakfasts, 3 dinners
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All Domestic Transportation
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cosmos requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 64 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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