Full California Tour Route (BIN047)
Istanbul - San Francisco
After meeting with our valued guests at the Turkish Airlines counter at Istanbul Airport, we depart on Turkish Airlines’ scheduled flight to San Francisco, one of America’s largest cities. After a flight of approximately 13 hours, we arrive in San Francisco local time. After meeting our private vehicle and guide waiting for us at the airport, we begin our San Francisco city tour. Our first stop will be the Civic Center district, the city’s administrative center. Then we will head to Fisherman’s Wharf, where we will have free time for lunch. After lunch, we visit Lombard Street, known as the winding street and featured in many Hollywood films, and then go to Twin Peaks Hill, where we can enjoy a magnificent view of the city. At the end of the tour, transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
San Francisco - Napa Valley
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to Napa Valley, located just north of San Francisco, home to more than 400 wine producers and renowned worldwide as a famous wine region. In this small city, which promises us magnificent scenery, we will have the opportunity to see vast vineyards stretching as far as the eye can see and taste wine. Later, during our free time in downtown Napa Valley, we will have the chance to get to know the city better and take a walk along the Napa River that gives the region life. Afterwards, we set off back to San Francisco. We first photograph the city’s most famous landmark, the Golden Gate Bridge, from a panoramic viewpoint, then cross it by vehicle to reach the point where we will board the city’s other symbol, the Cable Car (Red Tram). After an enjoyable tram ride, we take a short walk in the world’s largest Chinatown and complete our tour with a visit to Union Square, which can be considered the city center, before returning to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Monterey - Carmel
After breakfast at our hotel, we depart via the iconic Highway 1 toward Monterey. This legendary road along the California coast offers breathtaking views where the boundless blue of the Pacific Ocean meets rugged cliffs. Our first photo stop on this wonderful journey will be Pescadero State Beach. Next, we arrive in Santa Cruz. In this beautiful seaside city, we will have the chance to see sea lions basking on the pier and walk along the boardwalk by the ocean. Then, continuing along Highway 1, we reach Old Fisherman’s Wharf in Monterey, our first stop in the city. After free time for lunch and a walk, we drive along the stunning coastal road with sea views through the iconic 17-Mile and Pebble Beach region, seeing beautiful houses surrounded by nature. Afterwards, we arrive in the neighboring town of Carmel. This charming town will enchant you with its European-style architecture, art galleries, boutique shops, and beautiful white-sand beach. After our evening walk in the Cannery Row area, we head to our hotel. After check-in, we settle into our rooms. Overnight at the hotel.
Yosemite National Park - Fresno
After breakfast at our hotel, we set off for Yosemite National Park, one of the world’s most famous national parks. Our journey promises more magnificent scenery. Backed by the Sierra Nevada Mountains, this national park ranks among the world’s most impressive natural parks with its massive granite cliffs, majestic waterfalls, and pristine nature. Our first stop in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed park is Tunnel View. After enjoying the magnificent view of the park from here, we take a wonderful nature walk, seeing El Capitan, Half Dome, Bridalveil, and Yosemite waterfalls up close. After our lunch break, we head to our hotel in Fresno. Overnight at the hotel.
Sequoia National Park - Bakersfield
After breakfast at our hotel, we set off for Sequoia National Park, home to the largest trees in the world. This magnificent park offers mountain views, peaceful forest roads, and wonderful viewpoints. The giant Sequoia trees, reaching 80–90 meters in height and 11–12 meters in diameter, will impress you with their grandeur. Our first stop is the General Grant tree, the second-largest tree in the world by volume, then passing through Giant Forest, we will see the General Sherman tree, approximately 2,200 years old and 91 meters tall, the largest tree in the world. After seeing these giant trees, we arrive at Moro Rock, which offers the most stunning views in the region, after a short drive. Guests who wish may climb this 350-step viewpoint and enjoy the magnificent scenery of the Sierra Nevada Mountains from an altitude of approximately 2,050 meters. After our visit to Moro Rock, we head to Bakersfield to spend the night. Overnight at the hotel.
Los Angeles
After breakfast at our hotel, we head to Los Angeles, the second-largest city in the United States and the City of Angels. As soon as we arrive, we begin our tour with the Hollywood district. Our first stop is Hollywood Boulevard, which you will remember from the movies. Here, among the places we will see are the Kodak Theatre, where the Oscar ceremony is held (now called the Dolby Theater), the Chinese Theatre, where famous movie premieres take place, and the Walk of Fame, where the hand and footprints of famous film and music artists are displayed. You will also have the chance to photograph the city’s symbol, the giant Hollywood sign. Then, by way of the famous Sunset Strip and Santa Monica Boulevard, we reach Beverly Hills. Here, we will see the famous Beverly Hills sign. Afterwards, we take a short walk along Rodeo Drive, where the filming of "Pretty Woman" took place and where the world’s most luxurious shops are located, and see the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, where stars such as Elvis Presley and John Lennon lived for many years. In lively Santa Monica, filled with street performers, you can have dinner at stylish cafés and restaurants and relax after the day’s fatigue. Overnight at the hotel.
Los Angeles
After breakfast at our hotel, the whole day is free. Today, guests who wish can rest, shop, or visit Universal Park in Los Angeles. Overnight at the hotel.
Los Angeles - Istanbul
After breakfast at our hotel, free time until transfer to the airport. Afterwards, meeting and transfer to Los Angeles Airport. Flight to Istanbul on Turkish Airlines’ scheduled service. Overnight on board.
Istanbul
We will arrive in Istanbul in the evening. Until we meet again on our next tour.
What's Included
Accommodation for 7 nights in the specified hotel categories with bed and breakfast
Travel and health insurance (supplement applies for those over 65)
Airport taxes
Hotel and tourist city taxes
Airport-hotel-airport transfers
Economy class round-trip airline ticket with Turkish Airlines on the Istanbul (IST) – San Francisco (SFO) / Los Angeles (LAX) – Istanbul (IST) route
All transfers by private bus
Turkish-speaking assistance and chauffeur service with meet-and-greet in San Francisco
TURSAB mandatory professional liability insurance
Not Included
- Exit tax for leaving the country
- Visa fee and service charge
- Entrance fees to museums and archaeological sites not specified in the included services
- Driver tips and gratuities are not included.
- All personal expenses and hotel extras
- Lunch and dinner and beverages
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