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San Francisco Bus Tour Itinerary



◾ Day 1: SAN FRANCISCO – BAY CRUISE – GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE – CHINATOWN

Meet your tour guide at Public Library and embark on a city tour. Start your tour with a cruise in the world-famous bay and on the way to Sausalito enjoy great views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz island. Return to Pier 39 for a leisurely lunch before an afternoon tour that takes you to all the city’s famous landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge, Union Square, Chinatown, and Nob Hill. Your tour ends with a night view of the city from the Bay Bridge. Overnight: Modesto – Best Western Palm Court Inn (Summer)/Monterey - Holiday Inn (winter)



◾ Day 2: SAN FRANCISCO – MONTERREY STEVENSON RANCH

Winter Route: Start the day with a visit to Monterrey to include the wharf and Cannery Row. What was once a row of sardine factories along the wharf is now a picturesque haven for people to enjoy a leisurely day while exploring its rich history. Continue your tour of the beautiful California Coast with a visit to the town of Carmel-by-the-sea, home to actor/director Clint Eastwood. Enjoy some free time to stroll in town and enjoy the beautiful boutiques and galleries. Head south to the world-famous Route #1 where we get to see the spectacular California coastline up close (small vehicles will travel the southern portion of route 1 while full-size coaches will travel the 17-mile drive exclusively) afternoon drive to Stevenson Ranch for the evening.



Summer Route: Head east through the farmlands of the Joaquin Valley to Yosemite National Park. This 1,200 square mile wonderland of forests, lakes, and waterfalls is located in the Sierra Nevada. Stop at El Capitan, Bridal-Veil Falls, and Half Dome to continue for a walk from the Yosemite Visitor Center to reach one of the highest waterfalls in North America (730 meters) Yosemite Falls. Overnight at the Comfort Suites Stevenson Ranch.



◾ Day 3: STEVENSON RANCH – LAS VEGAS

Today’s route is east through the desert and Death Valley to arrive at the gambling capital of the world: Las Vegas. Stop for lunch at the outlet mall in Barstow, filled with all the famous brand names like Levi’s, Nike, Reebok, Timberland, Ralph Lauren and more. In the evening take a tour of the strip to see some of the truly amazing hotels and fantasies that are built in the middle of the desert, such as Caesar’s Palace, Luxor, Mirage, Paris, Venetian, Bellagio, New York New York, Treasure Island and more. Finish off the evening at one of the many shows or try your hand at one of the many casinos’, who knows maybe lady luck will be smiling on you tonight. Overnight: Harrah's Hotel



◾ Day 4: LAS VEGAS – HOOVER DAM – LOS ANGELES

After a leisurely breakfast, leave Las Vegas and make our way to the Hoover Dam, understand how this man-made phenomenon was built and what it did to the area. Then, head west and after one last chance at the slot machines on the state line, cross back into California. Your tour ends with your arrival in Los Angeles.