Day by Day

Day 1 London – San Francisco

Fly direct from London to San Francisco, one of the most cosmopolitan cities in North America. Upon arrival make your own way to your hotel in San Francisco and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2 San Francisco

You have a full day to explore this fantastic city and take advantage of the FREE Segway experience Tour - Segway has changed the way to see the City by the Bay as this tour of San Francisco will reveal. This two-wheeled marvel allows you to see all the top sights and attractions in extra quick time while learning everything about one of America’s most beautiful and atmospheric cities.

Among the many highlights of this unrivalled sightseeing tour are Fisherman's Wharf, views of the Golden Gate Bridge, views of Alcatraz, views of Pacific Heights, Ghirardelli Square, Hyde Street Pier, Aquatic Park, a World War II submarine, Municipal Pier, the Palace of Fine Arts, the Marina and the world-famous San Francisco yacht clubs.

Fisherman’s Wharf is famed as the starting point for the greatest movie car chase of all time, the gripping 11-minute scene in Bullitt. Nearby is the Maritime National Historical Park, where the USS Pampanito, a World War II submarine, shares pride of place with other historic vessels.

Stop and snap panoramic photos along the Pacific Ocean and see the Golden Gate Bridge rise above the bay, a feat of engineering that still amazes eight decades after it was built. See also the legendary tramcar line of Hyde Street; glide through the ever popular Ghirardelli Square and behold the dreamlike Palace of Fine Arts, which was built for the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition and is one of the most outstanding Beaux Arts style buildings in the United States. And that’s just some of what you’ll discover on this sensational Segway tour of the City by the Bay!

Day 3 San Francisco

Your last full day in San Francisco can be enjoyed at your leisure

Day 4 San Francisco - Sonoma

Check out your hotel and Pick up your car from the Union Square car depot. Your drive to Sonoma Valley will take approximately 1 hour. Apon arrivals check into your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at Leisure.

Day 5 - 6 Sonoma

Start in Healdsburg and learn about all things wine at the Sonoma County Wine Library. Head south to Santa Rosa, Sonoma County's largest city; admire the Shasta daisies and Santa Rosa plums of a renowned horticulturalist at the Luther Burbank Home & Gardens. Continue on to the Sonoma Valley. Visit Jack London State Historic Park and hike the same trails the author and resident strode on the northeast flank of Sonoma Mountain. Relax, post hike, with a movie at the restored Sebastiani Theatre in downtown Sonoma. And don't ignore Sonoma's famous cheeses; try the Sonoma Cheese Factory for starters.

Day 7 Sonoma to Yosemite National Park

After 3 nights in Sonoma make your way to the next part of your journey, Yosemite National Park. When you arrive check into your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Day 8 Yosemite National Park

Spend the day exploring the Yosemite National Park. There are numerous activities available from hiking trails, climbing, mountain biking or you can even join one of the park ranger guided tours. Alternatively you can use your car to explore the area at your leisure.

Day 9 Yosemite National Park to London

This morning make your way back to San Francisco, the journey will take about 3 hours but your flight does not leave until the evening so why not enjoy some last minute shopping at one of the great premium outlets before dropping your car back off at the airport and checking in for your overnight flight home.

Day 10 London

Arrive back into the UK after a fantastic holiday.