GLOBUS 2012: PACIFIC COAST ADVENTURE (AQ)
10 Days from Seattle to San Francisco
A sampling of Seattle, the beautiful Oregon coast, and the California wine country make this magnificent journey along the Pacific Coast one you'll remember. Start your vacation in charming Seattle; then travel south to Portland for a sightseeing tour and a visit to the International Rose Test Gardens, the largest rose garden in Portland with nearly 7,000 rose bushes in bloom. Enjoy some of the spectacular scenery waiting in Oregon, including Multnomah Falls, the second-tallest year-round waterfall in the nation; Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, with wind-sculpted sand dunes stretching 500 feet above sea level; the scenic Rogue River, where you'll experience a thrilling ride through this wild and remote region via glass-enclosed jetboat; and the many majestic views and scenic lighthouses along the Oregon Coast.In California, view the world's tallest trees in spectacular Redwood National Park and along Avenue of the Giants, a quiet 2-lane road that winds through some of the world's most spectacular scenery with ancient redwood trees. You'll even have the opportunity to see an 1,800-year-old redwood! In the famous wine-making region of Sonoma, visit Cline Cellars to tour the vineyards and taste the wines. Conclude your Pacific Coast vacation in vibrant San Francisco.
HOTELS
SEATTLE Sheraton Seattle (SF), PORTLAND Doubletree Hotel Portland (F), GLENEDEN BEACH Salishan Spa & Golf Resort (D), GOLD BEACH Jot's Resort (F), EUREKA Red Lion Eureka (F), SONOMA Doubletree Sonoma Wine Country (F), SAN FRANCISCO Omni San Francisco (MD)
HOTELS
SEATTLE Sheraton Seattle (SF), PORTLAND Doubletree Hotel Portland (F), GLENEDEN BEACH Salishan Spa & Golf Resort (D), GOLD BEACH Jot's Resort (F), EUREKA Red Lion Eureka (F), SONOMA Doubletree Sonoma Wine Country (F), SAN FRANCISCO Omni San Francisco (MD)
Call (603) 673-6330 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10579089
- Tour Operator
- Globus
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 10 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Seattle | Welcome to the Emerald City! At 6:30 pm, meet your traveling companions for a welcome drink. Your Tour Director will prepare you for your upcoming adventure. |
| Day 2 | Seattle | This morning begins with a guided tour of Seattle, including Pike Place Market, a local shopping mecca; Pioneer Square, Seattle's original downtown; and a trip up the SPACE NEEDLE for spectacular views of the city below. Continue your tour at the FUTURE OF FLIGHT AVIATION CENTER for a tour of the Boeing Factory and past, present, and future developments in aviation technology. Later this afternoon is at leisure in Seattle. Maybe visit Starbucks' first coffee shop, Seattle Center, or the Seattle Art Museum, with one of the nation's premier collections of Northwest Coast Indian art and artifacts. (B) |
| Day 3 | Portland | Travel south this morning, possibly capturing your first glimpse of Mount Rainier, a towering ice-clad volcano. Then, head for world-famous Mount St. Helens as you journey to VOLCANO VISITOR'S CENTER. Here you'll have an opportunity to learn about the dramatic eruption in 1980. On to Portland, known as the 'City of Roses.' Visit WASHINGTON PARK, home of the INTERNATIONAL ROSE TEST GARDENS, followed by a city sightseeing tour. (B) |
| Day 4 | Gleneden Beach | A short drive this morning brings you to the impressive 620-feet-tall MULTNOMAH FALLS. Continue along the rugged Pacific coastline en route to Newport, one of Oregon's most popular seaside resorts. Along the way, visit the EVERGREEN AVIATION MUSEUM, home to the famous Spruce Goose. Later, take in the fresh ocean breezes at your hotel, the distinguished Salishan Spa & Golf Resort at Gleneden Beach. (B,D) |
| Day 5 | Gleneden Beach | This morning, visit the OREGON COAST AQUARIUM as you explore the indoor exhibits and a vast outdoor marine habitat. After time for lunch in Newport you may opt for a behind-the-scenes look at the fishing and crabbing industry on a harbor cruise aboard the Discovery. Onboard activities include opportunities as volunteer deckhands blended with a lively narration from a team of marine Naturalists. Or, enjoy a free afternoon to explore your lodge. (B) |
| Day 6 | Gold Beach | Continue south and see Yaquina Head Lighthouse before time in Bandon-by-the-Sea with its unique offshore rock formations. Also see popular sites such as Heceta Head Lighthouse and Florence Old Town before arriving at the OREGON DUNES, where you will have time to explore some of the largest dunes in the country. (B,D) |
| Day 7 | Eureka | One of Oregon's great natural treasures is the scenic Rogue River. Experience a thrilling ride through this wild and remote region by glass-enclosed JETBOAT-have your cameras ready for glimpses of the American Bald Eagle. Travel south along the Pacific Coastline and stop in REDWOOD NATIONAL PARK, home to the world's tallest trees. Then, enter Eureka, California's lumber center, where you will see the grand Carson Mansion, the most photographed example of Victorian architecture in the world and once the home of a West Coast lumber baron. This evening, enjoy a special dinner in the last surviving cookhouse in the West! (B,D) |
| Day 8 | Sonoma | This morning, travel along the spectacular Avenue of the Giants, a quiet two-lane road that winds through some of the world's most spectacular scenery with ancient redwood trees. You will have the chance to see an 1,800-year-old redwood here! (B) |
| Day 9 | San Francisco | Travel this morning to Sonoma to see the town square's early 19th-century Solano Mission. Next, visit CLINE CELLARS in the Carneros region to tour their vineyards and taste their acclaimed wines. A short drive brings you to the OLIVE PRESS to learn how some of the best extra-virgin olive oil is produced from the first cold-crushing of the freshest olives. No visit is complete without sampling several olive oils and a vinegar, too. Leave the lush, gentle slopes of California's wine country and continue to San Francisco. Cross the bay via the magnificent Golden Gate Bridge and enjoy an orientation tour. Tonight, your Tour Director hosts a special farewell dinner. Wonderful conversation and cuisine make the perfect finale for your vacation. (B,D) |
| Day 10 | San Francisco | The vacation ends today with guests departing on individual schedules. Transfers are provided to San Francisco International Airport. (B) |
- Dates/Pricing
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- US$ Price Details
Prices based on double room occupancy.Single Room Supplement: $822Triple Room Reduction per person: $179Extra Nights per person in Seattle:in single room $251; in twin room $145; in triple room $114.Extra Nights per person in San Francisco:in single room $240; in twin room $126; in triple room $93.
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Tours
GLOBUS 2012: PACIFIC COAST ADVENTURE (AQ)
From $2,339.00 (USD)
A sampling of Seattle, the beautiful Oregon coast, and the California wine country make this magnificent journey along the Pacific Coast one you'll remember.
