Combine the Best of California and Enchanting Canyon lands for perfect balance between cities and natural wonders.

HIGHLIGHTS
San Francisco See Union Square, Alamo Square and the famous Golden Gate Bridge
Yosemite Visit the stunning National Park
Santa Barbara Experience the ‘Queen of the Missions’, Court House & Sterns Wharf
Los Angeles Look out for homes of the stars and stroll along Sunset Boulevard
Grand Canyon Take a sunset walk and awe at the colours of the canyons
Monument Valley Join a guided tour of Navajo Tribal Park.


ITINERARY

Day 1: ARRIVE SAN FRANCISCO
Welcome to California! On arrival at San Francisco International Airport, your airport transfer service takes you to your tour hotel. At 6 p.m., gather at the hotel with your Tour Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception and light buffet. (Welcome Reception and light meal!!)

Day 2: SAN FRANCISCO SIGHTSEEING
Spend the morning taking in the bustling activity on Union Square, the famous cable cars, the stately Victorian homes of Alamo Square and the beautiful Golden Gate Park. After a free afternoon, join your Tour Director and fellow passengers for an informative walking tour through Chinatown, followed by an authentic Chinese banquet at a local restaurant.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Day 3: SAN FRANCISCO - NAPA AND SONOMA
Enter California’s lush premier Wine Country. Travel to Napa and step aboard the beautifully restored Napa Valley Wine Train. Enjoy fine dining and wine tasting while travelling through the Napa Valley’s picturesque landscape. Next, travel along the scenic Carneros Highway to the Sonoma Valley and enjoy a tour and tasting at a local winery followed by some time at Sonoma’s historic plaza. The evening is at leisure.(Full Breakfast / Lunch)

Day 4: SONOMA - YOSEMITE
Travel through California’s Gold Country to spend the night inside Yosemite National Park, close to North America’s highest waterfall. Tour the valley enjoying the rock formations of El Capitan and Half Dome and the abundant wildlife.(Full Breakfast)

Day 5: YOSEMITE - MONTEREY
Early risers can enjoy the peace and quiet of Yosemite Valley, or take a short walk to the Yosemite Falls. Drive through the fertile San Joaquin Valley, stopping at a historic fruit stand en route to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Browse the art galleries and shops on Ocean Avenue, then travel along the scenic 17 Mile Drive, before arriving at Monterey. End the day with a lecture and private dinner at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, with time to view some exhibits.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Day 6: MONTEREY - SANTA BARBARA
Head south to San Simeon for a guided tour of Hearst Castle, the grandiose estate of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst. Continue through the vineyards of the Central Coast to the elegant resort of Santa Barbara. Enjoy an orientation tour of this seaside paradise before checking into your beachfront resort. This evening, your Tour Director offers you a selection of restaurants for your dining pleasure.(Full Breakfast / Dine Around)

Day 7: SANTA BARBARA - LOS ANGELES
Visit the Mission Santa Barbara and learn about the chain of 21 California Missions along California’s El Camino Real. Then, journey along spectacular Santa Monica Bay, passing through glamorous Malibu on your way to Santa Monica. Visit the J. Paul Getty Museum with its collection of Western art, set against a backdrop of dramatic architecture and breathtaking views. Tonight, set out for Beverly Hills and a Highlight Dinner at a popular restaurant.(Full Breakfast / Highlight Dinner)

Day 8: HOLLYWOOD SIGHTSEEING
Board mini-coaches to cruise past movie stars’ mansions, while enjoying stories about celebrities past and present from your guide. Continue on to see the Hollywood Sign, Grauman’s Chinese Theatre and stroll along the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Enjoy a private tour of the Kodak Theatre, home to the Academy Awards ceremony. The afternoon is free. Perhaps join an optional Universal Studios Hollywood Tram Tour?(Full Breakfast)

Day 9: LOS ANGELES - SCOTTSDALE
Travel across the Mojave Desert to Scottsdale. Enjoy the resort’s spectacular facilities or visit Old Town Scottsdale.(Full Breakfast)

Day 10: SCOTTSDALE - GRAND CANYON
Head to the towering red rocks of Sedona. Browse the stores, galleries and restaurants, or perhaps join an optional jeep excursion. Enjoy one of Arizona’s finest drives through Oak Creek Canyon, before spending the night inside Grand Canyon National Park. Join local expert for an informative presentation about the Day

11: GRAND CANYON - LAKE POWELL
Maybe watch the sunrise over the canyon this morning, take an optional flightseeing tour, or board the park shuttle to various lookouts. Later, head to the Historic Cameron Trading Post, featuring Southwestern arts and crafts. Continue through the mesas and buttes of the Painted Desert and the Navajo Indian Reservation. Stop at the Glen Canyon Dam Visitor Center before arriving at your resort. A scenic cruise on Lake Powell reveals the steep, sandstone walls of Antelope Canyon. This evening, enjoy a presentation about the diverse ecosystem of the Colorado Plateau.(Full Breakfast / Dinner)

Day 12: LAKE POWELL AT LEISURE
The day is yours to either relax and enjoy the resort’s facilities or join a complimentary guided tour of the amazing landscapes of Monument Valley Tribal Park. The choice is yours.(Full Breakfast)

Day 13: LAKE POWELL - BRYCE OR ZION
This morning why not join an optional scenic float trip down the Colorado River? Then, visit Bryce Canyon National Park and enjoy a stroll along Sunset Point to view the odd-shaped monoliths known as hoodoos. Time at leisure before checking in at the lodge right inside the park. Selected departures continue to Zion National Park for the night. In the evening, join your Tour Director and newfound friends for a celebration dinner.(Full Breakfast / Celebration Dinner with wine)

Day 14: BRYCE OR ZION - LAS VEGAS
Travel through more amazing scenery to Zion National Park. Join a private Zion Canyon Shuttle with live commentary to experience the scenic highlights of the park, followed by some time at leisure. A complete change of scenery awaits you on arrival in Las Vegas, where the rest of the day is yours to do as you please.(Full Breakfast)

Day 15: DEPART LAS VEGAS
Your adventure ends with a departure transfer to Las Vegas International Airport.(Full Breakfast)