Depart from Los Angeles at dawn, we will drive along the beautiful Pacific-Coast Highway and stop at Denmark Village - Solvang in the afternoon. Antiquated windmills and Northern Europeans-style architecture punctuate the little village's skyline. Brilliant sunshine, boundless open country and rolling hills- these are the characteristics of what the original Danish immigrants called "Solvang" or "Sunny Field". Pour yourself a cup of aromatic coffee European coffee and nibble a piece of world famous Danish pastry. Pay a visit to the ornate Hearst Castle in the afternoon, built by the newspaper tycoon at the cost of the millions of dollars. Hearst Castle contains priceless antiques and works of art as well as an ornate gilt-bordered swimming pool. European type adornments grace the ceilings of the hall.

Hotel: Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Newark or Crowne Plaza, Union City or similar
Address: Marriott Courtyard 34905 Newark Blvd, CA 94560

In the morning, we will cross the Bay Bridge to the enchanting San Francisco and explore the magnitude of Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman Wharf, Lombard Street, Palace of Fine Arts and more. You will be enlightened by the fresh sea breeze and the beautiful ocean. You can choose to join the optional extensive city tour to explore Castro Street, the Cathedral of Saint Mary, Twin Peaks and San Francisco City Hall. There's also an optional excursion for spectacular cruise sailing around the Bay. The cruise is fully narrated for about one hour, you will enjoy the view of Angel island and Alcatraz Island. You will also see San Francisco’s waterfront with views of amazing skylines and amazing sea lions.

Hotel: Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Newark or Crowne Plaza, Union City or similar
Address: Marriott Courtyard 34905 Newark Blvd, CA 94560

In the morning, you will visit California's best-known Yosemite National Park, one of the wonders of Nature. Yosemite is located near the geographical center of the Nevada mountain range. Towering granite rocks, mighty waterfalls and placid valleys give Yosemite all the aspects of a "land of the gods" Giant trees, water gushing from the mountains, huge rocks and cliffs carved to create a land of fantasy. There is little doubt that water - in both its liquid and solid form - was the chief architect of Yosemite's landscapes. Proceed to Los Angeles in the afternoon. We will be returning to Los Angeles at around 6:40 p.m. for a wonderful conclusion of the trip.

* Itinerary varies slightly depending on day of departure*