9 days Nothern California's Finest (Tour AL)
Tour: AL - 9 Day Tour from San Francisco to San Francisco
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.
| Day | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive in San Francisco, CA | Welcome to San Francisco! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travel companions for a welcome drink. |
| 2 | San Francisco | 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. |
| 3 | San Francisco - Sonoma - Napa - Sactramento | Travel across the Golden Gate Bridge to Sonoma for a city tour and tasting at a Globus Local Favorite 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. |
| 4 | Sactramento - Yosemite National Park | 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. |
| 5 | Yosemite National Park | Explore more of Yosemite National Park with your choice of included Globus Choice excursions. |
| 6 | Yosemite National Park - Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks | 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 Globus Local Favorite stargazing experience. |
| 7 | Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks - Monterey | 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. |
| 8 | Monterey - Excursion to Carmel | 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. |
| 9 | Monterey - San Francisco | Safe travels until we meet again! This morning, travel back to San Francisco for your homebound flight. Please schedule flights after 1 pm. |