Golden California



Explore the incredibly scenic California Pacific towns, little gems that dot the coast, before taking a quick jaunt to Las Vegas for some exciting nightlife or gambling action

8 Days / 7 Nights from £1,275 per person

  • Day 1 San Francisco Arrival

    Arrive at San Francisco International Airport, pick up your car and proceed to your hotel.

  • Day 2 San Francisco

    This morning you will be met by our local representative and provided with a welcome kit including driving instructions, vouchers, maps and brochures of the places you are about to visit. Discover the attractions of scenic San Francisco. See places like Union Square, The Presidio, Golden Gate Bridge, and Fisherman's Wharf, where you can also take a short boat trip to tour Alcatraz Island.

  • Day 3 San Francisco

    A full day to explore the city or to enjoy the rolling hills of California's Wine Country, Napa Valley, where famed wineries welcome you for tours and tastings. Established in 1828, this fertile area is considered the premier wine growing region in the United States.

  • Day 4 San Francisco / Monterey / Carmel. Total Mileage: 126 miles

    Drive south to Monterey where you can stroll along Fisherman's Wharf and Cannery Row. The 17 Mile Drive toll road along the Peninsula Coast from Pacific Grove to Carmel boasts magnificent seaside scenery. Visit Carmel Mission founded in 1770.

  • Day 5 Monterey/Carmel/California Gold Coast/San Luis Obispo.Total Mileage: 246 miles

    Continue by Big Sur to San Simeon and then Solvang, a unique town founded by Danish immigrants. Solvang is a quaint village in the Santa Ynez valley surrounded by local wineries and famous for its bakeries and specialty shops.

  • Day 6 San Luis Obispo / Malibu / Los Angeles. Total Mileage: 97 miles

    Drive by Malibu and Santa Monica to Los Angeles. If you plan to arrive in Los Angeles early we suggest a visit to Universal Studios this afternoon before continuing to your hotel in Long Beach.

  • Day 7 Los Angeles

    A full day at leisure. Today we suggest a full-day visit to Walt Disney's Magic Kingdom of Disneyland. Known as one of the top tourist attractions in Southern California, Disneyland attracts millions of visitors from all over the world and offers pleasures for young and old alike. Or, simply discover LA, including Hollywood and Beverly Hills.

  • Day 8 Los Angeles / Las Vegas. Total Mileage: 280 miles

    Today drive east through the Mojave Desert by the ghost town of Calico enroute to the glittering "Entertainment Capital of the World", Las Vegas. Once an oasis on the route to California, Las Vegas began as a Mormon settlement and boomed fleetingly during the silver rush. Today Las Vegas is one of the great gambling capitals of the world, with great entertainment and famous shows.

  • Day 9 Las Vegas (Grand Canyon Optional)

    A full day at leisure for you to either take a short drive to Lake Mead and Hoover Dam or see one of the great natural wonders of the world, the spectacular Grand Canyon, on an optional day trip by air. In form, glowing color and geological significance, the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River is unsurpassed.

  • Day 10 Las Vegas - San Diego. Total Mileage: 336 miles

    Drive south past Lake Elsinore to the town of Temecula. Enjoy famed rolling hills and vineyards on your way to San Diego, popular for its year-round sparkling weather and relaxed living.

  • Day 11 San Diego

    A full day to discover some of San Diego's attractions such as: Balboa Park, Old Town, Sea World–the largest park in the world devoted to marine life, Coronado Beach, the San Diego Zoo and Seaport Village.

  • Day 12 San Diego/Los Angeles Departure

    Return your car at the Airport before your departure flight.



From £1275 ( Jun–Sep 12 )

Price includes guaranteed hotel accommodation as specified including taxes, tour documents including day by day driving instructions and Luxury car hire with Platinum insurance cover. Please contact our Reservations Team for your flight quote.

NIGHTS

DESTINATION

ACCOMMODATION

MEALS

3

San Francisco

The Clift, San Francisco

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1

Monterey

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

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1

San Luis Obispo

Courtesy Inn San Simeon

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2

Los Angeles

Beverly Hilton

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2

Las Vegas

Luxor

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2

San Diego

Handlery San Diego

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