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About this safari
Overview
Start and end in San Francisco! With the in-depth cultural tour Northern California Summer 2019, you have a 8 day tour package taking you through San Francisco, USA and 9 other destinations in USA. Northern California Summer 2019 includes accommodation as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more
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Highlights
Visit the Museum of Modern Art in Manhattan
See amazing works of contemporary art, including Vincent van Gogh's The Starry Night
Check out Campbell's Soup Cans by Warhol and The Dance (I) by Matisse
Behold masterpieces by Gauguin, Dali, Picasso, and Pollock
Enjoy free audio guides available in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Day by day
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Follow the journey one day at a time, with the key places, activities, meals and stays kept easy to scan.
Day 1
Arrive San Francisco
From the iconic to the unexpected, the city of San Francisco never ceases to surprise. Kick-start your effortlessly delivered Northern California holiday in the cosmopolitan hills of 'The City'. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception at your hotel.Welcome Reception
Day 2
San Francisco Sightseeing – Napa
Admire the eclectic mix of architecture, culture and cuisines of one of the world's most livable cities. Embark on a morning exploration that takes you from the lively tourist hotspot of Fisherman's Wharf to Union Square, a historical landmark linked to the American Civil War.
Day 3
Lake Tahoe Sightseeing
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Napa Valley area before boarding the Napa Valley Wine Train's lovingly restored Pullman cars for a taste of the golden age of rail travel and a enjoy a Regional Meal.
Day 4
Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive
The pinch me moments continue as we follow the sun-kissed California coast, cruising scenic 17-Mile Drive. We return to Monterey for a visit of Cannery Row, immortalised in the John Steinbeck novel.
Day 5
Monterey – Roaring Camp – Depart San Francisco
California's towering redwoods provide an imposing backdrop for this morning as we journey back in time to the era of lumberjacks and sawmills in a re-created 1890s logging camp, complete with general store and railroad depot.
Day 1 Arrive San Francisco
From the iconic to the unexpected, the city of San Francisco never ceases to surprise. Kick-start your effortlessly delivered Northern California holiday in the cosmopolitan hills of 'The City'. Join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception at your hotel.Welcome Reception
Day 2 San Francisco Sightseeing – Napa
Admire the eclectic mix of architecture, culture and cuisines of one of the world's most livable cities. Embark on a morning exploration that takes you from the lively tourist hotspot of Fisherman's Wharf to Union Square, a historical landmark linked to the American Civil War.
Day 3 Lake Tahoe Sightseeing
Enjoy a scenic drive through the Napa Valley area before boarding the Napa Valley Wine Train's lovingly restored Pullman cars for a taste of the golden age of rail travel and a enjoy a Regional Meal.
Day 4 Monterey, Carmel and 17-Mile Drive
The pinch me moments continue as we follow the sun-kissed California coast, cruising scenic 17-Mile Drive. We return to Monterey for a visit of Cannery Row, immortalised in the John Steinbeck novel.
Day 5 Monterey – Roaring Camp – Depart San Francisco
California's towering redwoods provide an imposing backdrop for this morning as we journey back in time to the era of lumberjacks and sawmills in a re-created 1890s logging camp, complete with general store and railroad depot.
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Included & Not Included
What’s Included
- Specialized bilingual guide
- Private Transport
- Entrance fees (Cable and car and Moon Valley)
- Box lunch water, banana apple and chocolate
What’s Not Included
- Additional Services
- Insurance
- Drink
- Tickets
Before you go
Practical Information
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About Your Tour Operator
Local Tour Operator
Excursia Adventures
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Established2019 Operates InUganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda LanguagesEnglish, French
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you arrange airport transfers?
Airport transfers are not included in the price of this tour, however you can book for an arrival transfer in advance. In this case a tour operator representative will be at the airport to greet you. To arrange this please contact our customer service team once you have a confirmed booking.
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