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 so why not pre-book one of our many fantastic trips (see things to do)!

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 Santa Cruz

This morning continue your journey south of San Francisco to Santa Cruz where you will spend the next 2 nights. When you arrive check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 8 Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz County offers the antidote to city breaks. Blending beaches, redwoods, vineyards and farmland, in one impressively compact destination... Santa Cruz exudes vibrant local culture. From the active surf communities along 29 miles of south-facing coastline, to quaint villages in the redwood-covered mountains, Santa Cruz offers a multitude of experiences. Enjoy wildlife viewing from the century-old Santa Cruz wharf. Sip and swirl organic wines in intimate tasting rooms of the Santa Cruz mountains. Take your pick of eclectic eateries, for a farm fresh feast of the best flavours.

Day 9 Santa Cruz to Santa Barbara

After your stay continue your journey to Santa Barbara where you have a final 2 nights. When you arrive check into your hotel and enjoy the afternoon at leisure.

Day 10 Santa Barbara

Nestles between the Santa Ynez Mountains and Pacific Ocean on the central coast, Santa Barbara offers sweeping ocean panoramas paired with Spanish-style architecture just 99 miles north of Los Angeles. Red tile roofs dot the landscape of green rolling hills that flatten out into sandy beaches, world-class surf and a bustling harbour. Humpbacks and Grey whales breach offshore, while sea lions and dolphins are a likely sighting. For those wanting to stay dry, looks no further that the Santa Barbara urban wine trail – a collection of unique wine tasting rooms just steps away from the beach and downtown.

Day 11 Santa Barbara to London

After a fantastic 2 nights in Santa Barbara make your way to Los Angeles airport where you will return your car before checking in for your overnight flight home.

Day 12 London

Arrive back into the UK after a fantastic holiday.