San Diego, USA

Five days in California and a New Year's Eve Experience everyone dreams about. You'll start from San Diego, to visit and enjoy tastings among the charming vineyards of Temecula Wine Country, then follow the ocean, passing Malibu and Santa Barbara, where the New Year has a seaside aroma and the fun is guaranteed. You'll see European-style towns like Solvang, the stunning, picture-perfect Pismo Beach and marvel at the magnificence of Hearst Castle. You'll drive along one of the world's most iconic coast roads, the Pacific Coast Highway 1 to the historic center of Monterey, and end on a high note at Half Moon Bay to see the timeless San Francisco skyline. An adventure that will tell you about California better than any film could.

Day 1

• Sightseeing tour by deluxe coach from San Diego to Temecula Valley
• Lunch and wine tasting
• A walk in the historic center of Temecula to visit its boutiques and tasting rooms
• Check in at the hotel surrounded by vineyards
• Dinner with views of the vines

Day 2

• Breakfast with fresh local produce
• Sightseeing tour of the Californian coast up to Malibu
• Lunch by the sea
• Guided tour of Santa Barbara and visit to the historic Old Mission Santa Barbara
• Check in at the ocean resort
• Dinner and exclusive evening to celebrate New Year's Eve

Day 3

• Crossing the Santa Ynez Valley
• Guided tour of the Danish village of Solvang and tasting of local bakery products
• Transfer to Pismo Beach and free time, lunch with ocean views
• Arrival at San Luis Obispo and check in at the hotel
• Typical dinner with fresh, local produce

Day 4

• Tour of the Pacific Coast up to Elephant Seal Beach, Piedras Blancas
• See the colonies of elephant seals in their natural habitat
• Guided tour of Hearst Castle
• Drive along the legendary Highway 1, past the cliffs of Big Sur
• Arrival at Monterey: discovering Point Pinos and a walk at Cannery Row
• Check in at the hotel overlooking the bay
• Elegant dinner

Day 5

• Walk at Cannery Row or Monterey Bay
• Transfer to Half Moon Bay for a panoramic lunch
• Arrival at San Francisco and a sightseeing tour of the city before re-embarking

Day 1 – From the waves of San Diego to the vineyards of Temecula

You'll leave San Diego behind and board a deluxe coach for a sightseeing tour with a change of scenery straightaway: the city fades away, the hills stretch out in front of you and you're in charming, surprising Temecula Wine Country.

You'll cross neat vineyards and enjoy a delicious lunch while you taste the local wines and admire the view over the rows of vines that seem to have been painted. In the afternoon, take your time to visit the historic center of Temecula: see its boutiques, tasting rooms, soak up the slow pace and relaxed atmosphere.

In the late afternoon you'll arrive at the hotel surrounded by vineyards. Freshen up, relax and get your senses ready: end the day savoring a Mediterranean-themed dinner under warm lights among the vines. Your California journey has only just begun.

Day 2 – the Pacific, palm trees and New Year by the ocean

Enjoy breakfast with fresh, local produce, then it's time to set off. You'll cross Los Angeles and take the Malibu coast road with the ocean always on your left. The sight of the Pacific doesn't need your attention, but it's impossible not to look.

You'll stop for lunch with ocean views and some coastal cuisine: a break you wish would never end. Then it's off again, heading north to Santa Barbara, the “American Riviera”. You'll visit the elegant, timeless Old Mission Santa Barbara, before enjoying the absolute luxury of your ocean-front hotel. Now you can start getting ready for New Year's Eve. Will you be able to rein in your enthusiasm?

The bar is raised for the evening: an exclusive dinner in the Funk Zone, the creative heart of the city. Followed by the celebration which tempts you the most: an exclusive New Year's evening at the Ritz-Carlton or a local atmosphere enjoying organized events and, if you like, a champagne cruise around the port. The perfect evening to start the year in the right place.

Day 3 – European villages, endless beaches and the real California

After breakfast, you'll leave Santa Barbara and cross the Santa Ynez Valley. You'll arrive at Solvang, a Danish village in the heart of California. You can stroll past windmills, half-timbered houses and along cobbled lanes, follow the guide and indulge in a Danish pastry from an authentic bakery.

You'll then head to Pismo Beach for some me-time: the pier, surfing, the sand that seems to go on forever Breathe in the ocean air, then settle down for some lunch between the sky and the Pacific Ocean.

In the afternoon, you'll reach San Luis Obispo. You'll check in at your elegant hotel and enjoy dinner at the restaurant overlooking the bay, savoring fresh flavors and soaking up the real Californian atmosphere - the best way to end your day. Already thinking about tomorrow?

Day 4 – Castles, cliffs and the unmistakable Pacific Highway

You'll enjoy breakfast and follow the coast road - you'll know you're on to something special straightaway. At Elephant Seal Beach, near Piedras Blancas, you can stop to see a sight that is authentic and irresistible in equal measure. hundreds of elephant seals lying on the beach - huge, idle and noisy. There's no need for special effects, they do it all themselves.

It's then on to another spectacular experience: Hearst Castle. You'll walk through the stunning rooms, on the panoramic terraces and listen to amazing stories, with the Pacific ocean shimmering below you. It's like living in a splendid vision of someone who decided "too much" just wasn't enough.

You'll have lunch and then get ready for one of the most thrilling parts of the trip: Highway 1 crossing the Big Sur region. The cliffs, the bends, the wild ocean. No words are needed here, simply look out of the window.

You'll reach Monterey when the light is gentler. Have a stroll along Cannery Row, listen to stories about the port, then on to the hotel overlooking the bay, to get ready for dinner in one of the city' most iconic restaurants.

Day 5 – European villages, endless beaches and the real California

Enjoy the last time you wake up by the ocean, then it's a leisurely goodbye to Monterey. At Half Moon Bay, a lunch with sea views awaits, with the waves as the final soundtrack... or nearly.

At last, San Francisco: the city you'll recognize, that needs no introduction. A tour with your guide will show you the best parts at walking pace, some views you'll recognize straightaway and then back to port.

You'll re-embark with the feeling you saw the real soul of California, mile after mile: a surprising, seductive, changing land, and now at least a part belongs to you - there's no better way to begin the new year.

• The experience can be booked and canceled up to 60 days prior to the start date of the land excursion.
• In order to offer you an exclusive experience, the number of places is limited: book early.
• The presence of the Costa Tour Expert is not guaranteed for the entire experience.

Five days in California and a New Year's Eve Experience everyone dreams about. You'll start from San Diego, to visit and enjoy tastings among the charming vineyards of Temecula Wine Country, then follow the ocean, passing Malibu and Santa Barbara, where the New Year has a seaside aroma and the fun is guaranteed. You'll see European-style towns like Solvang, the stunning, picture-perfect Pismo Beach and marvel at the magnificence of Hearst Castle. You'll drive along one of the world's most iconic coast roads, the Pacific Coast Highway 1 to the historic center of Monterey, and end on a high note at Half Moon Bay to see the timeless San Francisco skyline. An adventure that will tell you about California better than any film could.

Day 1

• Sightseeing tour by deluxe coach from San Diego to Temecula Valley
• Lunch and wine tasting
• A walk in the historic center of Temecula to visit its boutiques and tasting rooms
• Check in at the hotel surrounded by vineyards
• Dinner with views of the vines

Day 2

• Breakfast with fresh local produce
• Sightseeing tour of the Californian coast up to Malibu
• Lunch by the sea
• Guided tour of Santa Barbara and visit to the historic Old Mission Santa Barbara
• Check in at the ocean resort
• Dinner and exclusive evening to celebrate New Year's Eve

Day 3

• Crossing the Santa Ynez Valley
• Guided tour of the Danish village of Solvang and tasting of local bakery products
• Transfer to Pismo Beach and free time, lunch with ocean views
• Arrival at San Luis Obispo and check in at the hotel
• Typical dinner with fresh, local produce

Day 4

• Tour of the Pacific Coast up to Elephant Seal Beach, Piedras Blancas
• See the colonies of elephant seals in their natural habitat
• Guided tour of Hearst Castle
• Drive along the legendary Highway 1, past the cliffs of Big Sur
• Arrival at Monterey: discovering Point Pinos and a walk at Cannery Row
• Check in at the hotel overlooking the bay
• Elegant dinner

Day 5

• Walk at Cannery Row or Monterey Bay
• Transfer to Half Moon Bay for a panoramic lunch
• Arrival at San Francisco and a sightseeing tour of the city before re-embarking

Day 1 – From the waves of San Diego to the vineyards of Temecula

You'll leave San Diego behind and board a deluxe coach for a sightseeing tour with a change of scenery straightaway: the city fades away, the hills stretch out in front of you and you're in charming, surprising Temecula Wine Country.

You'll cross neat vineyards and enjoy a delicious lunch while you taste the local wines and admire the view over the rows of vines that seem to have been painted. In the afternoon, take your time to visit the historic center of Temecula: see its boutiques, tasting rooms, soak up the slow pace and relaxed atmosphere.

In the late afternoon you'll arrive at the hotel surrounded by vineyards. Freshen up, relax and get your senses ready: end the day savoring a Mediterranean-themed dinner under warm lights among the vines. Your California journey has only just begun.

Day 2 – the Pacific, palm trees and New Year by the ocean

Enjoy breakfast with fresh, local produce, then it's time to set off. You'll cross Los Angeles and take the Malibu coast road with the ocean always on your left. The sight of the Pacific doesn't need your attention, but it's impossible not to look.

You'll stop for lunch with ocean views and some coastal cuisine: a break you wish would never end. Then it's off again, heading north to Santa Barbara, the “American Riviera”. You'll visit the elegant, timeless Old Mission Santa Barbara, before enjoying the absolute luxury of your ocean-front hotel. Now you can start getting ready for New Year's Eve. Will you be able to rein in your enthusiasm?

The bar is raised for the evening: an exclusive dinner in the Funk Zone, the creative heart of the city. Followed by the celebration which tempts you the most: an exclusive New Year's evening at the Ritz-Carlton or a local atmosphere enjoying organized events and, if you like, a champagne cruise around the port. The perfect evening to start the year in the right place.

Day 3 – European villages, endless beaches and the real California

After breakfast, you'll leave Santa Barbara and cross the Santa Ynez Valley. You'll arrive at Solvang, a Danish village in the heart of California. You can stroll past windmills, half-timbered houses and along cobbled lanes, follow the guide and indulge in a Danish pastry from an authentic bakery.

You'll then head to Pismo Beach for some me-time: the pier, surfing, the sand that seems to go on forever Breathe in the ocean air, then settle down for some lunch between the sky and the Pacific Ocean.

In the afternoon, you'll reach San Luis Obispo. You'll check in at your elegant hotel and enjoy dinner at the restaurant overlooking the bay, savoring fresh flavors and soaking up the real Californian atmosphere - the best way to end your day. Already thinking about tomorrow?

Day 4 – Castles, cliffs and the unmistakable Pacific Highway

You'll enjoy breakfast and follow the coast road - you'll know you're on to something special straightaway. At Elephant Seal Beach, near Piedras Blancas, you can stop to see a sight that is authentic and irresistible in equal measure. hundreds of elephant seals lying on the beach - huge, idle and noisy. There's no need for special effects, they do it all themselves.

It's then on to another spectacular experience: Hearst Castle. You'll walk through the stunning rooms, on the panoramic terraces and listen to amazing stories, with the Pacific ocean shimmering below you. It's like living in a splendid vision of someone who decided "too much" just wasn't enough.

You'll have lunch and then get ready for one of the most thrilling parts of the trip: Highway 1 crossing the Big Sur region. The cliffs, the bends, the wild ocean. No words are needed here, simply look out of the window.

You'll reach Monterey when the light is gentler. Have a stroll along Cannery Row, listen to stories about the port, then on to the hotel overlooking the bay, to get ready for dinner in one of the city' most iconic restaurants.

Day 5 – European villages, endless beaches and the real California

Enjoy the last time you wake up by the ocean, then it's a leisurely goodbye to Monterey. At Half Moon Bay, a lunch with sea views awaits, with the waves as the final soundtrack... or nearly.

At last, San Francisco: the city you'll recognize, that needs no introduction. A tour with your guide will show you the best parts at walking pace, some views you'll recognize straightaway and then back to port.

You'll re-embark with the feeling you saw the real soul of California, mile after mile: a surprising, seductive, changing land, and now at least a part belongs to you - there's no better way to begin the new year.

• The experience can be booked and canceled up to 60 days prior to the start date of the land excursion.
• In order to offer you an exclusive experience, the number of places is limited: book early.
• The presence of the Costa Tour Expert is not guaranteed for the entire experience.

A unique opportunity that allows us to see from up close thewonders of the sea during a full day excursion to Sea World in San Diego,famous throughout the world for its animals and its incredible sights!

• Mission Bay
  
• Sea WorldAdventure
  
• Marine mammals,Fishes, Birds, Manatees, Dolphins, Sea lions, 
• Shamu whales
  
• Animal shows
  
• Cinema in 4-D
  
• Aquaticrollercoaster
  
• Inflatable’s
  
• HelicopterSimulator
  
• Sesame StreetBay of Play
  
• BaysideSkyRide000 Cable car
  

• Witha short coach journey we will reach the Mission Bay area, the Sea WorldAdventure Park: 189 acres mainly dedicated to the life of the ocean. However,calling this "aquarium" park would be restrictive, because it housesmore than 10,000 animals, including 16 species of marine mammals, over 430 speciesof fish and over 100 species of birds.
  
• In addition be prepared to remain amazed of the bright colors of tropical fishand freshwater in three impressive aquariums in the park, SeaWorld offers us aseries of endless activities. We can walk among the sharks in an acrylic tubeinto the Shark Encounter, or become face to face with a beluga, polar bears andwalruses in the Wild Arctic area. Or look at the trend waving penguins inPenguin Encounter and visit the nursery of dolphins to watch the dolphin mothersand their pups.
  
• In addition to showing us amazing animals, SeaWorld even offers us theopportunity to touch them! Caress the delicate rays of California at aForbidden Reef, feel the tickle of spiny sea urchins and starfish in the CalifornianTide Pool and feel the emotion to feed and pet the dolphins in Rocky PointPreserve!
  
• If you are tired of walking, there is nothing better than to attend therenowned shows of Seaword. There is the Cirque de la Mer, which combinesacrobatics, music and special effects; the show of the sea lions, real"actors" who engage in wacky versions of the most popular TV show atthe Sea Lions Live; during the Pets Rule show dogs instead dance, cats jump andthe birds fly in flocks. Or you can try the cinema experience in 4-D withfamous friends from Sesame Street. But no visit to SeaWorld is complete withoutseeing one of the shows of Shamus, the whales whose behaviors are accompaniedby elaborate scenes, cutting-edge multimedia technology, music andchoreography.
  
• For adrenaline junkies, however, SeaWorld offers a ride on aquatic rollercoaster’s,on rafts or on a helicopter simulator that leads to a research station in theArctic!
  
• Even the little ones can have fun on the attractions of Sesame Street Bay ofPlay, a lively area of 2 acres dedicated to families.
  
• And finally, let's enjoy the view, the sounds and the incredible beauty of thepark and Mission Bay viewed from the top of the Bayside SkyRide cable car
  

This tour does not include a guide, but an English speaking escort.

For all those wanting to experience an originalform of transportation, without missing anything of San Diego, this touronboard a Tram in the Old Town is the best choice!

• SeaportVillage 
  
• Convention Centre 
• Horton Plaza
  
• Padres Ballpark 
  
• Coronado 
  
• Coronado Bay Bridge 
  
• Balboa Park 
  
• Town area
  
• Little Italy 
  
• Old Town 
  
• OldTown State Historic Park 
  
• Old Town Market
  

• At the wharfwe will get on the tram to start an unforgettable tour around the city, madeeven funnier thanks to our driver/professional guide who will tell us funny andhistorical tales about San Diego. 
  
• The journey will run across the cityhighlights, like Seaport Village, the Convention Centre and Horton Plaza,to go afterwards towards Gaslamp and the new quarter of Padres Ballpark. 
  
• Prepare to be astounded when we arrive at theCoronado Bay with a wonderful 360° view over the city. The bridge connects theCoronado peninsula to the land, where we will discover the famous CoronadoHotel’s history. 
• Our San Diego tour will continue to the Balboa Park, thebiggest cultural urban park of the country, housing the well known San Diego Zoo. 
  
• Once arrived in the heart of the city, we will visit 7 different quarters,included the most famous: Little Italy. 
• On the way to the Old Town StateHistoric Park, birth place of California, we will listen to some tales of SanDiego from 1542. In the Old Town, all thrill lovers will be captivated by oneof the oldest cemeteries in the area, or by a house officially declared enchantedduring the sixties by the Trade Department, whilst all shopping lovers will bemore attracted by the Old Town Market with over 40 unique shops. 
  
• Later we willgo back to the pier along the port. 
  

• The order of the visits may vary.
• If you like, you can choosethe "hop-on, hop-off" formula for this tour (get on and off at yourleisure). 
• Frequency of the CityTour Tram is approximately every 30 to45 minutes at our stops. 
• You will receive a map, a program and a sticker to geton the bus again in case you decide to get off to visit some attractions. 
  

A tour ofSan Diego to experience the highlights of this city ina Californian atmosphere, followed by a comfortable cruise in the port with audio guide, a great way to see close up many of themost fascinating attractions this city has to offer.

• Gaslamp 
  
• Balboa Park 
  
• Cruise with audio guide system
  

• Our tour inSan Diego starts with a visit to the Gaslamp quarter, housing many beautiful Victorianstyle buildings and restaurants, bars, shops, boutiques and art galleries. 
• Fromhere we will go to the renowned Balboa Park to admire its gardens, museums andtheatres. 
  
• At this point our one-hour cruise, with audio comment, in theport will start, and we will admire wonderful glimpsesof San Diego. 
  

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A Trip to San Diego to get to know the milestones of this city in the middle of the Californian atmosphere, where boredom does not seem to exist thanks to the endless attractions.

• Gaslamp 
• Balboa Park   
• Old Town 
• La Jolla
  

• Our excursion in San Diego begins with a visit to the district Gaslamp, which is home to many beautiful Victorian buildings and numerous restaurants, bars, shops, boutiques and art galleries. 
• From here we move to the famous Balboa Park to admire its gardens, museums and theaters.  
• Next is upscale and picturesque La Jolla. One of San Diego's most scenic spots -- the star of postcards for more than 100 years -- is La Jolla Cove and Ellen Browning Scripps Park on the bluff above it. The walk, along the coast offers some of California's finest coastal scenery. Just south is the Children's Pool, a beach where dozens of harbor seals can be spotted lazing in the sun. In the village of La Jolla you will find myriad of exclusive shops and eateries. 
• From La Jolla, depart for the pier. 
• Time permitting we will visit Old Town, considered the historic center of San Diego as well as the birthplace of California, characterized by particular buildings in Spanish colonial style.

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