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9 Day Tour from San Francisco to San Francisco
Tour Description:
Stunning landscapes of Yosemite National Park and the rocky coast along Monterey’s famous 17-Mile Drive. From the dramatic hills of the streets of San Francisco to the towering giants of Sequoia and King Canyon National Parks, you’ll be a fan for life on this nine-day tour through Northern California. Visit a family-owned winery in the serene Sonoma Valley to taste their award-winning wines. Other stellar experiences to toast on this Northern California vacation? Stargazing under the sequoias and saying goodnight from the comfort of classic stone-and-cedar national park lodges. PLUS, your tour includes your choice of excursions in Yosemite so you can plan your day your way.
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Dates & Pricing
Start Dates Listed Below are US departure dates, please verify specific dates with your Pavlus Travel Planner
| Friday 07 May 27 — Saturday 15 May 27 | Starting at $4,709 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 21 May 27 — Saturday 29 May 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 04 Jun 27 — Saturday 12 Jun 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,299 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 23 Jul 27 — Saturday 31 Jul 27 | Starting at $4,939 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 13 Aug 27 — Saturday 21 Aug 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,509 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 27 Aug 27 — Saturday 04 Sep 27 | Starting at $4,799 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 10 Sep 27 — Saturday 18 Sep 27 | Starting at $4,799 | Get a Quote | |
| Friday 08 Oct 27 — Saturday 16 Oct 27
Small Group Discovery | Starting at $5,279 | Get a Quote |
Destination & Sightseeing
Destination & SightseeingSpecial features included in this tour: • Guided sightseeing in San Francisco • Tour and tasting at a family-owned winery in Sonoma• Guided sightseeing in Yosemite National Park • Globus Choice excursion in Yosemite – included in your tour with your choice of a Yosemite Valley Floor Tram Tour or Naturalist-guided walk in Yosemite• Visit Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks• Explore the night sky during a guided stargazing experience• Guided sightseeing in Monterey• Visit Carmel-by-the-Sea and 17-Mile Drive
Notes:
• Maximum elevation on tour is 9,145 ft (2,787 m) for daytime excursions and 7,200 ft (2,200 m) for overnight stays.
• Maximum elevation on tour is 9,145 ft (2,787 m) for daytime excursions and 7,200 ft (2,200 m) for overnight stays.
ITINERARY
ITINERARYDay 1 ARRIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA
Welcome to San Francisco! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink.
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in San Francisco with a walk on Fisherman’s Wharf, a bowl of clam chowder with famous sourdough bread, or a Ghirardelli chocolate or two in the stunning city by the bay. Your Tour Director has suggestions for your night, and your GlobusGO mobile app puts all the possibilities right at your fingertips
Day 2 SAN FRANCISCO
Golden Gates & Gardens This morning, enjoy a sightseeing tour of San Francisco to take in its famous sights. Enjoy free time to explore the Golden City before dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CITY SIGHTS From Golden Gate National Recreation area and the stunning Japanese Tea Gardens to the iconic and incredible Golden Gate Bridge to the historic Presidio, you’ll also soak in the sea air with sights including Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, and more
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast
DinnerDay 3 SAN FRANCISCO–SONOMA–NAPA–SACRAMENTO
Bridge to Bountiful Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sonoma for a city tour and tasting at a [LF] family-owned winery. Enjoy lunch on your own at the Oxbow Public Market in Napa. Artisan cafes, organic produce stands, and local food vendors provide a variety of delightful lunch options. Continue to the capital of California, Sacramento, for a sightseeing tour and free evening. Tonight, venture out to explore one of the many restaurants, craft breweries, and wine-tasting rooms. (B)
LOCAL FAVORITE
LOCAL TASTES Visit a beautiful winery, where estate-grown, sustainably farmed wines have flowed for over a century. Taste the California vintages that thrive here with a tradition of generations
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 4 SACRAMENTO–YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
Treasures of the High Sierras Travel south through the Sierra Nevada Mountains to Yosemite National Park. Best known for its waterfalls, but with nearly 1,200 square miles, you can also find grand meadows, ancient sequoias, and much more. Continue to the Tenaya Lodge for a memorable 2-night stay. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ACCOMMODATION SPOTLIGHT Tenaya Lodge is nestled among towering Sugar Pines in the Sierra National Forest offering an elegant stay with access to multiple eateries, a world-class spa, three swimming pools, and refined guestrooms with deluxe amenities. Enjoy the night sky and sweet snack at the fire pit with a s’mores kit. The pinnacle of Yosemite-area lodging, Tenaya Lodge offers Globus travelers something special
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 5 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
Spend your day your way in Yosemite Explore more of Yosemite National Park with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions.
Enjoy free time for the balance of the day in Yosemite National Park. (B)
ENHANCED FREE TIME
EXPLORE MORE in Yosemite National Park. The place which Theodore Roosevelt described as a “great solemn cathedral, far vaster and more beautiful than any built by the hand of man.” After camping with naturalist John Muir, the president was so moved by the natural and sacred beauty of this pristine land that he established the National Forest Service, followed by hundreds of national monuments, protected parks, and wildlife sanctuaries—preserving more than 200 million acres of wilderness for generations to come. Your Tour Director can offer recommendations on how to fill your afternoon
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BreakfastDay 6 YOSEMITE–SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS
Forest Giants & Heavenly Objects Travel to Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks. Explore the “Land of Giants” in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks to discover stunning diversity and beauty with soaring mountains, deep canyons, vast caverns, and the world’s largest trees. Tonight, enjoy dinner followed by a [LF] stargazing experience. (B,D)
LOCAL FAVORITE
NATURAL WONDERS Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks are both certified as International Dark Sky Parks and offer an amazing opportunity for spectacular stargazing. As you look skyward to the glittering heavens, hear ancient and cultural legends about the constellations you’ll witness in the night sky.
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
ACCOMODATION SPOTLIGHT Feel like you're dreaming with a stay at the wonderful Wuksachi Lodge in the heart of Sequoia National Park. The beautifully crafted cedar and stone architecture offer panoramic views of the surrounding forest and High Sierra peaks from its spectacular alpine setting in the Sequoias
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 7 SEQUOIA & KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS–MONTEREY
Old-Growth Trees & Ocean Tides Spend more time this morning exploring these magnificent parks, which now protect nearly half the remaining sequoia groves in the world. See the General Sherman Tree, spend time at the Visitor Center, or simply relax in the tranquil settings. Continue across the farmlands of California to the coastal town of Monterey for a 2-night stay. (B)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
HISTORY & HERITAGE Immortalized by John Steinbeck in his novel of the same name, Cannery Row is filled with history and vibrant sights along the waterfront of Monterey Bay. Once a bustling district of sardine factories, the street is a brightly painted avenue of eateries and shops that harken back to a heritage of fishermen and rich stories
Breakfast
BreakfastDay 8 MONTEREY. EXCURSION TO CARMEL
The Rocky Shores of Pebble Beach This morning, stroll along Fisherman’s Wharf for the chance to see whales, otters, and other sea creatures in the kelp forests of the Pacific Ocean shore or visit historic Cannery Row. Other highlights today include a journey along scenic 17-Mile Drive and the seaside town of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Return to Monterey, where your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
TOUR HIGHLIGHT
CULTURAL GEMS Feel the windswept spirit of the Pacific Ocean with a spectacular drive along 17-Mile Drive to the charming haven of Carmel-by-the-Sea. See its crooked cottages and twisted trees in the popular haunt of writers, artists, and celebrities. You’ll pass by sweeping sea views and rocky shores, visit the world-famous Pebble Beach Golf Course for a walk on the fairway, and see the iconic Lone Cypress clinging to its rocky perch
Breakfast Dinner
Breakfast DinnerDay 9 MONTEREY–SAN FRANCISCO
Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with a motorcoach drop at the San Francisco Airport. Please schedule flights after 1 pm. Want to explore more in San Francisco? Additional nights are available for purchase. (B)
Accommodations
Accommodations| San Francisco | Sacramento | Yosemite National Park | Sequoia National Park | Monterey |
San Francisco Marriott Marquis
Superior First-Class
780 Mission Street San Francisco CA United States
San Francisco Marriott Marquis welcomes travelers to Northern California with exceptional service, spacious guestrooms, and a prime downtown location. The hotel features a spa, fitness center, and an on-site restaurant and lounge. Guestrooms offer plush bedding, Smart TVs, mini-refrigerators, and Wi-Fi access.
Superior First-Class
780 Mission Street San Francisco CA United States
San Francisco Marriott Marquis welcomes travelers to Northern California with exceptional service, spacious guestrooms, and a prime downtown location. The hotel features a spa, fitness center, and an on-site restaurant and lounge. Guestrooms offer plush bedding, Smart TVs, mini-refrigerators, and Wi-Fi access.
