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California Dreamin': Monterey, Yosemite & Napa

Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea, Modesto, Yosemite National Park, Tuolumne, Sacramento, Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, San Francisco

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$3,299

8 Days, Guided, 12 Meals

Prices reflect land-only rates.

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Overview

This is the essence of Northern California, from fine wine and freshly caught seafood to vibrant cities and nature on an epic scale. Discover Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf, Old Sacramento and Pier 39 in San Francisco. Witness the stunning views along 17-Mile Drive. Meet a local farmer and visit an almond orchard. Enjoy an olive oil tasting and lunch during an informative presentation. Marvel at the unspoiled beauty of Yosemite National Park. Glide on the pristine waters of Lake Tahoe on a classic yacht. Sip local wines in Napa Valley and enjoy a farm-to-table lunch. Embrace the laid-back life of the Golden State.

  • DAYS 8 Days, Guided, 12 Meals
  • MEALS 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
  • 7 nights accommodation
  • On some dates additional accommodations may be used
  • Services of a tour manager
  • All on-tour transportations and related fees
  • Hotel-to-hotel baggage handling
  • Round trip home to airport sedan service provided when you purchase airfare through Member Choice Vacations. One transfer per person, per reservation. (Restrictions apply)

Notes: Itinerary featured is for May 2025 - April 2026 tour departures. Departures prior will vary. On some dates alternate hotels may be used. Pricing is per person, double occupancy, land only, based on May 5, 2025 travel date, Call AAA for current airfare rates and availability

Itinerary

Day 1 - Monterey, California - Tour Begins

Day Stop

  • Monterey, CA, USA

Hotel(s)

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa, Monterey, CA

From the rugged coastline of the Pacific Ocean to Yosemite National Park, Lake Tahoe to Napa Valley, the scenery, history, and culture of northern California is unparalleled. Your tour opens in Monterey, a seaside city with a rich history and gorgeous scenery.

Day 2 - Monterey

Day 3 - Monterey - Modesto

Day 4 - Modesto - Yosemite National Park - Modesto

Day 5 - Tuolumne – Sacramento

Day 6 - Sacramento – Lake Tahoe – Sacramento

Day 7 - Sacramento – Napa Valley – San Francisco

Day 8 - San Francisco – Tour Ends

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