Experience California’s Iconic Highway 1

Journey on the world’s most famous scenic highway to discover the magnificent California Coast featuring an unforgettable, endless panorama of Pacific Coastline scenes. See California’s towering, coastal cliffs, enjoy views of the beautiful, blue ocean expanse, and visit The Golden State’s iconic cities and charming seaside villages as you make your California Dreams a reality on Highway 1.

Day 1

Flight to San Francisco. Free time at Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco. Arrive at the Marriott Union Square located in the heart of downtown San Francisco for a 2-night stay. Dinner in San Francisco.

Day 2

Breakfast. Guided tour of San Francisco featuring downtown, Chinatown, Fisherman’s Wharf, Nob Hill, Golden Gate Bridge, Lombard Street, & more. Blue & Gold Fleet Cruise of San Francisco Bay. Dinner.

Day 3

Breakfast. Free time to explore Cannery Row in beautiful Monterey. Marvel at coastal views along the 17 Mile Drive at Pebble Beach. See the iconic Lone Cypress. Scenic ocean drive along Highway 1 through Big Sur where the mountains meet the sea. Arrive at the charming Apple Farm Inn, San Luis Obispo, 2 nights. Dinner at the fanciful Madonna Inn.

Day 4

Breakfast. View the stunning Morro Rock in the Pacific Ocean. Guided tour of the majestic Hearst Castle atop the coastal mountains overlooking the Pacific at San Simeon. Dinner at the Apple Farm Inn. Enjoy the Great American Melodrama.

Day 5

Breakfast. Welcome to the fairy-tale like Danish hamlet of Solvang. Enjoy a tasting of Danish Aebleskiver and coffee. Board a horse drawn trolley for a guided tour of this charming old world European village. Delight in a wine tasting at a local California winery. Scenic drive to Santa Barbara known as “America’s Riviera.” This lovely coastal city is known for its beautiful red-tiled roof Spanish Mission style architecture. Arrive at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort on the ocean for 2 nights. Dinner.

Day 6

Breakfast. Experience a guided tour of Santa Barbara aboard Land Shark Amphibious Tour. Visit Old Santa Barbara Mission (1786) and La Huerta Historic Gardens. Free afternoon & evening to stroll the oceanfront, enjoy downtown Santa Barbara, Farmer’s Market and relax at the resort.

Day 7

Breakfast. Guided tour of Paramount Studios. Free time for lunch and shopping at Santa Monica Pier where Route 66 ends. Arrive at the Marriott Marina Del Rey for a 2-night stay. Dinner at hotel.

Day 8

Breakfast. L.A. guided tour will showcase the city’s downtown, Staples Center, oldest street — Olvera Street, Grauman’s Chinese Theater, Hollywood Walk of Fame, famous Hollywood sign, Sunset Strip, La Brea Tar Pits, Disney Concert Hall, Our Lady of the Angels Cathedral and time for dining & shopping at the Farmer’s Market.

Day 9

Breakfast. Flight home.

THE AMERICAN CLASSIC DIFFERENCE:

READY TO JOIN US ON THIS AMERICAN CLASSIC TOUR? 

DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: $4698.00

SINGLE OCCUPANCY: $5598.00

*Add optional Travel Guard Travel Insurance to your package:

Travel Guard’s Travel Insurance includes trip cancellation and interruption, emergency medical and transportation, and luggage insurance.

Insurance Rate Double Occupancy: $338.26

Insurance Rate Single Occupancy: $403.06

$1500.00 deposit per person due with reservation. Final payment date due 1/5/23. Cancellations prior to 1/5/23 will receive a full refund less a $50.00 cancellation fee. Cancellations after 1/5/23 with insurance purchased, refunds will be processed through Travel Guard Insurance. Cancellations after 1/5/23 without insurance purchased, there is no refund. 

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American Classic Tours is based out of Chicago. Because many of our travelers are from the greater Chicagoland area, all our air tours begin at one of Chicago’s airports. If you are from out of state or country, you can join us via a “land-only” tour package. A “land-only” tour is the exact same as our “all-inclusive” tour except it does not include airfare, airline luggage and airport transportation. You will meet the tour director and the rest of the group at the destination. Please call 847.548.3333 for land-only pricing.

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