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California Classics

10 days
From San Francisco to Los Angeles
5.0
97 traveler reviews
California Classics - Globus
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Tour Operator:
Globus
Max group size:
46
Age range:
5 to 80
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
51761
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Highlights

  • Meet your guide and group over welcome drinks
  • Explore San Francisco's iconic sights and sounds
  • Sip wine in Sonoma's renowned vineyards
  • Marvel at Yosemite's majestic natural beauty
  • Drive through Big Sur to the historic Hearst Castle

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 ARRIVE IN SAN FRANCISCO
  2. Day 2 SAN FRANCISCO
  3. Day 3 SAN FRANCISCO–EXCURSION TO SAUSALITO & SONOMA
  4. Day 4 SAN FRANCISCO–YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
  5. Day 5 YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK–MONTEREY
  6. Day 6 MONTEREY. EXCURSION TO CARMEL
  7. Day 7 MONTEREY–BIG SUR–SAN SIMEON–SOLVANG
  8. Day 8 SOLVANG–SANTA BARBARA–LOS ANGELES
  9. Day 9 LOS ANGELES
  10. Day 10 LOS ANGELES
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Globus

Number of tours

564

Age Range

5 to 80 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

100%

It began more than 90 years ago, when a young man purchased a boat to transport visitors across Lake Lugano, Switzerland. Who would have thought that this single boat would launch one of the world's leading travel companies? Today, the Globus family of brands is a global company reaching every...

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Customer Reviews

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  • Itinerary
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    4.0
  • Guide
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    1.0
  • Transport
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    4.0
  • Accommodation
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  • Food
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    4.0
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  • A
    · September 21st, 2023
    It was definitely higher end as far as tours go. Bus driver and tour guide were excellent. Accomodation great. Well chosen itinery.
    Trip date: September 2023
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    · September 4th, 2023
    this was our 3rd trip, most likely will book again in 2024
    Trip date: August 2023
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    · September 1st, 2023
    Darren, was pleasant, remembered our names and was always available to listen or discuss the trip.
    Trip date: August 2023
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    · August 31st, 2023
    My family and I were disappointed that the tour of Los Angeles did not include Universal Studios. It could have taken the place of the Getty Museum or the Farmers Market stops. We would have also enjoyed additional time In San Francisco. Overall, we had an excellent time. The hotes were top notch. Our tour guide Darren H. and our bus driver Jose were outstanding.
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    Trip date: August 2023
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  • A
    · August 30th, 2023
    Darren, was very caring and offered to bring us dinner because I did not feel well and could not go to dinner. He also checked on us the next morning. I appreciate his kindness and compassion. We enjoyed our adventure! Nancy
    Trip date: August 2023
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    · August 29th, 2023
    Road conditions shortened our time in Big Sur, but I would love to see more hours allocated to Yosemite and Big Sur in the future.
    Trip date: August 2023
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    · August 29th, 2023
    The overall tour was very good. The Farmer's Market experience was alright, but I think that working in a studio tour instead might have been more interesting.
    Trip date: August 2023
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    · August 26th, 2023
    Darren has been a fabulous Tour Director and Oze has been a fabulous driver. They have both been kind and informative at all times. They have made our tour first class. Both of them are an asset to Globus and they should be given bonuses.
    Trip date: August 2023
    Review collected by Globus
  • A
    · September 13th, 2023
    Good balance of natural world & urban environments…the tremendous variants of California. Substantial breakfasts to start our busy days. Guide is lively, energetic, caring, kind, informative, patient, a good partner with driver. Well-prepared hotel venues.
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    Trip date: August 2023
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  • A
    · August 26th, 2023
    Darren and Hose go above and beyond and both are excellent . You should promote both and give them bonuses
    Trip date: August 2023
    Review collected by Globus

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10 days
California Classics
From San Francisco to Los Angeles

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What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • When and where does the tour end?

      The tour ends in Los Angeles, after breakfast with your new travel companions at The L.A Hotel Downtown. Complimentary airport transfers are provided. Please be aware that the meeting / departure points are subject to change until your final trip documents are released.

    • When and where does the tour start?

      Your tour starts on Day 1, when you arrive in San Francisco and check into the San Francisco Marriott Marquis. Spend the day settling in and exploring your surroundings before meeting your travel companions at 6pm for a welcome drink. Please be aware that the meeting / departure points are subject to change until your final trip documents are released.

    • Do you arrange airport transfers?

      Arrival transfers are available for this tour at an additional cost, please contact our customer support team to arrange this. Complimentary departure transfers are provided on the final day of the tour.

    • Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?

      Of course we can! If you wish to arrange additional accommodation then please contact our customer support team once you have a confirmed booking.

    • What is the age range?

      The age range for this tour is from 8 to 80 years old. Due to the style of the tour, it is not suitable for children under the age of 8.

    • I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

      If you are travelling alone on this tour, a mandatory single supplement will be added to the tour price. You can see the additional surcharge on the 'Book Now' page.

    • Are the flights included?

      Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price and you need to arrange these separately by yourself once your tour is guaranteed. As we specialise in organising the best tours around the world for you, we are unable to advise on flight prices or book flights on your behalf. If you have not already booked your flights we recommend checking out the following link which is powered by Skyscanner - https://flights.tourradar.com

    • What is the maximum number of people on this tour?

      This tour can accomodate up to 40-45 travellers on a fully booked departure.

    • Is there a hotel list available?

      All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date, and your specific accommodation details will be listed in your final trip documents. This is a list of accommodations that the tour operator will typically use on this tour:

      SAN FRANCISCO MARRIOTT MARQUIS
      EMBASSY SUITES NAPA VALLEY
      YOSEMITE VIEW LODGE
      HYATT REGENCY MONTEREY
      HOTEL CORQUE
      THE L.A. HOTEL DOWNTOWN

      Hopefully, this list will give you a better idea of what kind of accommodation you can expect while on tour.

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      As a traveller from England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types A, B.

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    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
      • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
    • Payment information
      • For any tour departing before January 12th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after January 12th, 2025, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Globus. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Globus will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
      • The following cards are accepted for "Globus" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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      Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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