Northern California 8 Day Package

Price Per person double occupancy

Dates
For groups of 20 or more Request a quote or call 800-322-0788 for more information.

Price Includes: All motor coach and land transportation, sightseeing, admissions, services of tour director and driver, lodging, meals as specified in tour itinerary, taxes, gratuities to bellhops and waiters at included meals.

Airport transfers are included only when airfare is purchased from Pilgrim Tours. Taxi service is available for those purchasing their airfare elsewhere.

Deposit Required: $300 per person will reserve your place. A $100 service fee will be charged for cancellation at any time in addition to our normal payment and cancellation policy.

Day 1: Arrive San Francisco

Arrive in San Francisco by 5:00pm. Your Tour Director will be available from 1:00-6:00pm to provide local information for your vacation.

Day 2: San Francisco sightseeing - Napa Valley

This morning we'll see Union Square, Ghiradelli Square, Golden Gate Park, the Financial District, Chinatown, and the views from Twin Peaks. After a stop at Fisherman's Wharf we drive across the "Bay" Bridge and into California's wine country. This evening, we dress up for a special dinner and welcome wine-tasting on the deluxe Napa Balley Wine Train. The elegant train travels through the Napa Valley, with views of the lush vineyards as we enjoy our freshly prepared gourmet dinner. (American breakfast/ Deluxe dinner on the Napa Valley Wine Train)

Day 3: Napa - Monterey

This morning we will tour lovely Sonoma before crossing the Golden Gate Bridge and follow California's untamed coast to Monterey. En route, we explore famous 17 Mile Drive, known for Pebble Beach and picturesque views of the Lone Cypress and Seal Rock. Then we continue to Monterey where dinner is at a local specialty restaurant this evening. (American breakfast/ Specialty restaurant dinner in Monterey)

Day 4: Monterey - Caramel - Monterey

This morning is at leisure in Monterey, and then we take a leisurely excursion to nearby Caramel with time to stroll through this quaint artisans town. (American breakfast)

Day 5: Monterey - San Juan Bautista - Yosemite

This morning visit San Juan Bautista, one of the original missions in California. Then we head towards the Sierras. This afternoon we tour the valley of Yosemite National Park. See massive Half Dome, impressive El Capitan, and perhaps one or two of the famous waterfalls. (American breakfast)

Day 6: Yosemite National Park - Mono Lake - Lake Tahoe

After breakfast, we cross Tioga pass, (almost 10,000 feet/3,000 meters above sea level). On the other side we stop to view the other worldly scenery of Mono Lake before reaching Lake Tahoe. (American breakfast)

Day 7: Lake Tahoe sightseeing

This morning we enjoy a trip around the azure waters of Lake Tahoe, including a cable care ride for scenic views over the mountains, forests and the lake itself. The remainder of the day is at leisure. (American breakfast/ Dinner)

Day 8: Lake Tahoe - Sacramento - San Francisco

Today off to Sacramento, for a stop in Old Town Sacramento. We transfer to San Francisco International Airport where our tour ends on arrival at approximately 2.pm (American breakfast)