San Francisco and Lake Tahoe
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Tour Itinerary
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$1249
04/16/2010
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7 days, 7 meals
Day 1: San Francisco, California - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in San Francisco, California's beautiful "City by the Bay," with a leisurely stay in one of the world's most popular cities. Tonight you will meet your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.
Today dinner will be included.
Begin your day with a sightseeing tour of the city’s most famous landmarks: the imposing Twin Peaks, the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf. Tonight, enjoy dinner in San Francisco’s famous Chinatown!
Today dinner will be included.
Your day is at leisure to independently explore the best this city has to offer. Learn why it is consistently rated one of the top tourist destinations in the U.S.! You may wish to explore the shops in Union Square or ride the famed cable cars up and down San Francisco's thrilling hills.
Today you travel to beautiful Napa Valley. With over 260 wineries, it is known as the most famous wine-growing region in the country. While in Napa Valley, visit a local winery and participate in a special wine tasting. Your journey then takes you over the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the resort gambling town of Lake Tahoe.
Day 5: Lake Tahoe
Today will be the highlight of your trip as you enjoy a scenic cruise on the sparkling blue waters of Lake Tahoe. This cruise offers non-stop photo opportunities as well as a visit to the most photographed area of Emerald Bay. While cruising you will learn how it was formed and some of its fascinating history including tales about Fenette Island (nicknamed “Little Rock Island”) within the bay, as well as the Vikingsholm Castle, the stone mansion on its shores. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Lake Tahoe - Virginia City - Reno - Carson City - Lake Tahoe
Travel to Virginia City, a famous old west town which recalls the heritage of the days of gold and silver mining. Stroll its historic streets and enjoy architectural buildings in the downtown district. Then, travel to Carson City and visit the Nevada State Museum and walk through a ghost town and underground mine. View eight decades of women’s attire and see the history of the Native American. Later, arrive in Reno, known as “the Biggest Little City in the World.” Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure before joining your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner to toast a great trip.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 7: Lake Tahoe - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today in the city of Lake Tahoe.
Today breakfast will be included.
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Day 1: San Francisco, California - Tour Begins
Your tour begins in San Francisco, California's beautiful "City by the Bay," with a leisurely stay in one of the world's most popular cities. Tonight you will meet your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.
Today dinner will be included.
Accommodations
Day 2: San Francisco
Begin your day with a sightseeing tour of the city’s most famous landmarks: the imposing Twin Peaks, the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf. Tonight, enjoy dinner in San Francisco’s famous Chinatown!
Today dinner will be included.
Accommodations
Day 3: San Francisco
Your day is at leisure to independently explore the best this city has to offer. Learn why it is consistently rated one of the top tourist destinations in the U.S.! You may wish to explore the shops in Union Square or ride the famed cable cars up and down San Francisco's thrilling hills.
Accommodations
Day 4: San Francisco - Napa Valley - Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Today you travel to beautiful Napa Valley. With over 260 wineries, it is known as the most famous wine-growing region in the country. While in Napa Valley, visit a local winery and participate in a special wine tasting. Your journey then takes you over the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the resort gambling town of Lake Tahoe.
Day 5: Lake Tahoe
Today will be the highlight of your trip as you enjoy a scenic cruise on the sparkling blue waters of Lake Tahoe. This cruise offers non-stop photo opportunities as well as a visit to the most photographed area of Emerald Bay. While cruising you will learn how it was formed and some of its fascinating history including tales about Fenette Island (nicknamed “Little Rock Island”) within the bay, as well as the Vikingsholm Castle, the stone mansion on its shores. The remainder of the day is at leisure.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 6: Lake Tahoe - Virginia City - Reno - Carson City - Lake Tahoe
Travel to Virginia City, a famous old west town which recalls the heritage of the days of gold and silver mining. Stroll its historic streets and enjoy architectural buildings in the downtown district. Then, travel to Carson City and visit the Nevada State Museum and walk through a ghost town and underground mine. View eight decades of women’s attire and see the history of the Native American. Later, arrive in Reno, known as “the Biggest Little City in the World.” Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure before joining your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner to toast a great trip.
Today breakfast and dinner will be included.
Day 7: Lake Tahoe - Tour Ends
Your tour ends today in the city of Lake Tahoe.
Today breakfast will be included.