Fly to Los Angeles
Upon arrival meet your Tour Manager and transfer to your hotel. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers.

Reagan Library / To Pismo Beach
Travel north to visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley. The state-of-the-art museum takes you from Reagan’s early years to his time spent as a world leader. The library also features the Air Force One used by President Reagan. Later follow the Pacific Coast north to Santa Barbara for a stop in one of California’s most picturesque cities with spectacular Mediterranean architecture. Arrive in the Pismo Beach area for your overnight stay.

Hearst Castle / To Monterey
Today travel to San Simeon to enjoy a tour of Hearst Castle. Built on a hilltop overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the spectacular grounds and grandiose home feature the world-class art collection of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst. Then journey north and arrive in Monterey for a two night stay.

Monterey / Carmel
Today enjoy one of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world, scenic 17-Mile Drive, home to the famous Lone Cypress, Seal Rock, and Pebble Beach Golf Course. Also drive through and visit quaint Carmel to view tree-lined Ocean Avenue. Later travel to Old Monterey filled with historic buildings and where California’s statehood began in 1849. This afternoon enjoy time at your own pace. Shop and eat in Cannery Row and/or Fisherman’s Wharf which reflect the city’s long history with the sea.  Later maybe visit the famous Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Salinas / To Yosemite
Travel to historic Old Town Salinas, the childhood home of author John Steinbeck and visit the National Steinbeck Center.  Founded in 1977, it houses the largest collection of Steinbeck archives in the United States. Later journey inland through the fertile San Joaquin Valley and stop at a Fruit Stand. Then climb the scenic foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and arrive at your hotel near Yosemite National Park for a two night stay. Enjoy dinner this evening with your fellow travelers in the Yosemite area.

Yosemite National Park
Spend the day touring and visiting Yosemite National Park, one of the America’s greatest natural wonders (altitude 4000’). Enjoy a narrated Yosemite Valley Tram Tour of the spectacular Yosemite Valley Floor and view the giant iconic formations of El Capitan and Half Dome and breathtaking Yosemite Falls, the highest in North America. Later enjoy free time to take in the immense beauty of this wonderful and historic national park.

Sacramento / Napa Valley
Travel through the Sierras into Gold Country.  Step back in time and experience the days of the Gold Rush at historic Old Sacramento.  Later drive to famous Napa Valley, an area of spectacular scenery and home to some of the world’s best wineries. Stop for a Winery Tour & Tasting to sample the local product and learn about wine making. Continue southwest crossing the majestic Golden Gate Bridge to one of the world’s most amazing cities, San Francisco. Check in for your two-night stay in the “City by the Bay”.

San Francisco
Today enjoy a San Francisco City Tour to see the Civic Center area, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Union Square, Seal Rocks, & Pier 39.  The afternoon is at leisure to browse the storefronts & see the barking sea lions at Fisherman’s Wharf, sample a chowder filled sourdough bread bowl, or take a Cable Car ride.  Tonight enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your fellow travelers in one of San Francisco’s popular restaurants.

Return Home
Transfer to the airport and fly home with wonderful memories.

Note: This tour involves high altitude.