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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Start your tour of the west with a visit to Los Angeles
Visit the entertainment capital of the world with a trip to Las Vegas
Delve into the natural beauty and the awe-inspiring surrounds of Yosemite National Park
Enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour of San Francisco
Journey along the Californian Coast with a trip Santa Barbara, Monterey and Carmel.

Dates & Prices

CALIFORNIA PANORAMA prices per person sharing from €2,189

This price is based on departures in April and May.

Wednesday Departure Date 2023

April 29

May 3, 10, 17 & 24

June 7, 14 & 21

July 12, 19 & 26

August 9, 16, & 23

September 13, 20 & 27

October 4, 11 & 25

Single Supplement €419

Tour Overview

Day 1

Los Angeles

Arrive Los Angeles International Airport and transfer via shuttle bus to your hotel. Spend the evening at your leisure. Overnight: Holiday Inn Anaheim.

Day 2

LOS ANGELES - MOJAVE DESERT - LAS VEGAS

Meet your Tour Director and depart for Las Vegas, the glittering entertainment capital of the world, for non-stop fun, gambling and world-class entertainment. Overnight: Luxor Las Vega - Pyramid Rooms.

Day 3

LAS VEGAS - DEATH VALLEY - MAMMOTH LAKES**

Your tour stops at the iconic welcome sign where you may wish to capture your photo memory of Las Vegas. Having enjoyed glamorous Las Vegas, it will be sharp contrast this afternoon to enter the quiet and extreme environment of Death Valley. Stop at Zabriskie Point and Furnace Creek Ranch before continuing across the valley and ascending the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the alpine resort town of Mammoth Lakes**. The area gained prominence as a gold mining town in the 18th century and today is renowned for the superior skiing terrain and staggeringly beautiful mountain vistas. **Winter Routing: The Tioga Pass may be closed due to weather or road conditions, in which case you will overnight in Fresno or Visalia and a visit to Mammoth Lakes will not be possible (winter routing applies to all departures between October and May under normal snow conditions). Overnight: Mammoth Mountain Inn or Piccadily Inn Shaw.

Day 4

MAMMOTH LAKES** - YOSEMITE

Arise with the morning sun and join us for an optional seasonal scenic gondola ride to the summit of Mammoth and enjoy a tasty breakfast as you survey a most stunning view of California from its desert floor to its lofty peaks. Next, your journey today brings you to the Tioga Pass** into the scenic wonderland of Yosemite National Park. Here, you will experience the valley floor and its splendors including the glacial-shaped granite formations of El Capitan, Half Dome, the magnificent Bridal Falls and Yosemite Falls. Overnight in the nearby Modesto in the Ramada Modesto.

Day 5

YOSEMITE - SAN FRANCISCO

Depart early this morning to arrive in San Francisco, one of the most beloved cities in America. "Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair." Enjoy a comprehensive sightseeing tour before arriving at your hotel. This evening to take a memorable City by Night Tour (optional). Overnight: Hilton San Francisco Union Square.

Day 6

SAN FRANCISCO (NAPA VALLEY OPTIONAL)

Day of leisure! Your Tour Director is on hand to assist with making your plans for the day: perhaps a cable car ride to Fisherman's Wharf where one may enjoy a "Taste of San Francisco": local seafood, famous sourdough breads or decadent Ghiradelli's Chocolate. Or take a stroll by Sea Lions' Marina to watch them frolic. Be sure to gaze across the bay to Alcatraz Island where "America's Most Wanted" such as Al Capone and "Machine Gun" Kelly were incarcerated. Or visit Union Square for a shopping stop at Macy's Department Store. You also have the option to take wine tasting tour of Napa Valley, world renowned for its fine wineries and beautiful scenery (optional). Overnight: Hilton San Francisco Union Square.

Day 7

SAN FRANCISCO - MONTEREY/CARMEL - CENTRAL COAST

Depart San Francisco this morning for the drive to the Monterey Peninsula, known for its magnificent homes and lovely beaches. In Monterey, visit Fisherman's Wharf and famous Cannery Row. Then tour charming Carmel-by-the-Sea, noted for its quaint houses, upscale art galleries and unique stores. In the afternoon your tour continues through Paso Robles, home of fine wineries. Overnight in a quaint Central California Coast town. Overnight: Radisson Santa Maria.

Day 8

CENTRAL COAST - SANTA BARBARA - MALIBU - BEVERLY HILLS - LOS ANGELES DEPARTURE

Journey south through the Santa Ynez Valley into Santa Barbara, where palm-lined walkways border white sandy beaches. Upon arrival in Los Angeles, you'll stop in Santa Monica, home to the "Finish Line" of Historic Route 66 where you may enjoy an optional lunch on the pier or a beach bike ride. Your afternoon tour of "The City of Angels" continues with exciting sights of Beverly Hills and Hollywood. Transfer to Los Angeles Airport for your flight home. (Please contact us if you need to organise an extra day in Los Angeles).

Day 9

ARRIVE HOME

Return back into Ireland after your overnight flight from Los Angeles.

This Escorted Holiday is priced from €2,189 per person sharing, which includes

• Scheduled return flights from Ireland to Los Angeles

• 7 nights hotel accommodation

• Touring and sightseeing

• Plenty of free time for relaxing and shopping at your leisure

NOT INCLUDED: Any meals and travel insurance

BREAKFAST + PACKAGE
Add the Breakfast + package to this tour to enjoy
an included breakfast daily and other special
inclusions. Contact us for
full details.
BREAKFAST + ON THIS TOUR INCLUDES:
7 breakfasts, Mammoth Gondola ride or San
Francisco Bay cruise in winter.