• Departure from Los Angeles every Monday
• Italian-speaking guide
• Two overnight stay and breakfast included
• Panoramic visit of Santa Barbara, Carmel and San Francisco
• Entrance to Yosemite National Park

Itinerary

Day 1:
LOS ANGELES – SANTA BARBARA – 17 MILE DRIVE – CARMEL
We set off north along the spectacular Californian coast, first stop in Santa Barbara. Visit to a Spanish Mission to understand how these religious places were the key to the development of the entire region.
Continue north to Solvang, a Danish village with typical Northern European architecture; to take advantage of for a walk along the main street full of inviting shops. We continue along the famous 17 Miles Drive (which is part of Route #1) which runs along the spectacular California coast. We thus reach the picturesque town of Carmel, residence of the actor Clint Eastwood. Some free time for a stroll before departing to reach the hotel where we will stay overnight.
Overnight stay: SpringHill Suites by Marriott Oakland Airport.

Day 2:
SAN FRANCISCO – BAY CRUISE – GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – CHINATOWN
Today, you'll understand why San Francisco is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The tour begins with a mini-cruise that leaves from Fisherman's Wharf and travels along the famous bay, under the Golden Gate bridge and near the well-known Alcatraz Island. We return to Pier 39 for lunch and continue for a panoramic tour of the city, which includes the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, Chinatown and Nob Hill. The tour ends with a beautiful evening view of the city from the Bay Bridge.
Overnight stay: Modesto – Best Western Palm Court Inn(in winter instead Monterey/Holiday Inn Hotel)

Day 3:
SAN FRANCISCO – YOSEMITE – STEVENSON RANCH
Summer itinerary: we start the day by heading towards the farms of the Joaquin Valley until we reach Yosemite National Park. 2000 wonderful square kilometers of forests, lakes, and waterfalls located in the Sierra Nevada. We stop at El Capitan, Bridal Veil Falls, and Half Dome before continuing on foot from the Yosemite Park Visitor Center to reach the tallest waterfalls in North America: Yosemite Falls (730 meters).
Winter route: we start the day with the Monterey excursion which includes the pier and Cannery Row and then continues south towards the famous Heast Castle. Built by tycoon William Randolph Hearst, each room contains prized art objects. Frescoes, ancient Greek vases, precious Oriental rugs, and many other treasures, witnesses of numerous lavish parties held during the first half of the 20th century. In the evening, we return to Los Angeles.

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