DAY1 Los Angeles - Santa Barbara - Route #1 - Carmel:
Depart north up the spectacular California Coast to the
first stop in Santa Barbara. Visit a Spanish Mission and learn how these religious outposts were key in the
development of the entire region. Continue to Solvang, a quaint Danish community to browse in the local shops.
Continue along Highway 1 through Big Sur to charming
Carmel, home to actor Clint Eastwood. Stroll through
town before heading on towards San Francisco.
Hotel: San Francisco - Pickwick Hotel or similar
DAY2 San Francisco - Bay Cruise - Golden Gate Bridge - Chinatown:
Today we understand why San Francisco is one of the
most beautiful cities in the world. We start our tour at the Fisherman's Wharf with a cruise in the world famous bay, under the Golden Gate Bridge and around the notorious Alcatraz Island. Return to Pier 39 for a leisurely lunch before an afternoon tour that takes in all the city's famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Union square, Chinatown and Nob Hill. Our tour ends with a night view of the city from the Bay Bridge.
Hotel: Dublin - Radisson Hotel or similar
DAY3 San Francisco - Yosemite - Los Angeles:
Today's route goes through farmlands of the Joaquin Valley to Yosemite National Park. This 1,200 square mile wonderland of forests, lakes and waterfalls is located in the Sierra Nevada. Stop at El Capitan, Bridal-Veil Falls, Half Dome and Mariposa Grove home to
the world's largest living things the Sequoia Trees. In the winter depart south to route no 1, for a visit to the world famous Hearst Castle. Built by the newspaper baronWilliam Randolph Hearst, tour the famous house filled with antiques and see why the castle served as a playground for the rich and famous for the first half of the 20th century. In the
evening, drive to Los-Angeles & tour ends.