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West Coast Spectacular by Train
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August 14, 2010
11 days
Los Angeles
By Ingrid
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From Amtrak info: http://www.amtrakvacations.com/index.php?id=589
Tags:
amtrak, railway, train
Trip Notes
From the Pacific Northwest rainforests to the sandy, sunny beaches of Southern California, this exciting, independent rail vacation will introduce you to the highlights of the West Coast of the U.S.A. Spend time in three of the West Coast’s most exciting cities: Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Experience the best each city offers, from the casual atmosphere of Seattle, to the historic, charming San Francisco, and finally the youthful, dynamic Los Angeles! Travel in relaxed fashion aboard Amtrak’s Coast Starlight, in comfort, leaving you refreshed and ready to explore.
Amtrak Vacations Package Price From $1,745*
http://www.amtrakvacations.com/index.php?id=589
DEPARTURE DAYS: Daily
Trip must depart certain days to include Napa Valley Wine Train. The California Wine Country Tour may be substituted for the days that the Napa Valley Wine Train is not available.
ITINERARY REVIEW:
DAY 1-2 Arrive & explore Seattle
DAY 3 Seattle to San Francisco by Amtrak
DAY 4 Arrive in San Francisco
DAY 5 Explore San Francisco
DAY 6 Explore Napa Valley
DAY 7 San Francisco to Los Angeles by Amtrak
DAY 8-9 Explore Los Angeles Area
DAY 10 Vacation ends in Los Angeles
Package Includes:
* Eight nights’ hotel accommodations
* Seattle City Sightseeing Tour
* Dinner in SkyCity Restaurant, Seattle Space Needle
* One way AMTRAK® from Seattle to San Francisco in Roomette accommodations; meals included in Dining Car
* Roundtrip Motorcoach transfer beween Emeryville train station and San Francisco
* San Francisco CityPass
* Deluxe City Tour of San Francisco with Bay Cruise
* Dinner at Neptune’s Palace Restaurant
* Napa Valley Wine Train and Motorcoach Tour
* One way Amtrak from San Francisco to Los Angeles
* Los Angeles & Hollywood Tour
* Universal Studios® Tour
* Travel Portfolio
* All taxes and meal gratuities |
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Day 1
DAY 1 Arrive in Seattle
Welcome to Seattle! Transfer independently to your downtown hotel. This evening you may wish to explore Seattle’s waterfront.
(Overnight in Seattle)
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Day 2
DAY 2 Seattle Exploring
Today you will take a city tour then have the afternoon to explore the busy Pike Place market or the Seattle Aquarium. This evening enjoy dinner at the Seattle Space Needle in the SkyCtiy Restaurant
(Overnight in Seattle)
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Day 3
DAY 3 Seattle to San Francisco
Amtrak® departs Seattle mid-morning bound for California. En route, the scenery creates a gorgeous backdrop, snow covered mountains, dense forests, fertile valleys and long stretches of Pacific Ocean shoreline. As Amtrak crosses from Oregon to California, you will be lulled to sleep in your Amtrak accommodations.
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Day 4
DAY 4 Arrive in San Francisco
Amtrak® arrives in Emeryville at approximately 8:30 a.m.Transfer by motorcoach into downtown San Francisco. “The City by the Bay” has consistently been rated as one of the world’s top travel destinations. San Francisco has everything for everyone! Enjoy the day at leisure, using your CityPass to visit six of the city’s best attractions.
(Overnight in San Francisco)
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Day 5
DAY 5 Explore San Francisco
This morning, you will take a deluxe sightseeing tour of the city. Highlights include: the Opera House, Old Mission Dolores, the Japanese Tea Garden, San Francisco Bay and Alcatraz. The tour ends with a one-hour narrated cruise aboard the Blue & Gold Fleet on the San Francisco Bay. This evening, relax and enjoy dinner at Neptune’s Restaurant.
(Overnight in San Francisco)
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Day 6
DAY 6 Napa Valley Exploring
Start your day by heading north into the world-renowned Napa Valley aboard a comfortable air-conditioned motorcoach. Transfer to the Napa Valley Wine Train where artfully prepared cuisine and world-class wines await as you glide gently past California’s famous vineyards. On your return trip to San Francisco, the tour will stop at an acclaimed winery for a wine tasting.
(Overnight in San Francisco)
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Day 7
DAY 7 San Francisco to Los Angeles
Early morning you will transfer back to the Amtrak station in Oakland for the day journey to Los Angeles.The journey takes you South through San Jose and Santa Barbara. Arrive at approximately 9:00 p.m. and transfer independently to your hotel.
(Overnight in Los Angeles)
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Day 8
DAY 8 Explore Los Angeles
Take a guided tour of Los Angeles and Hollywood today. So many sights to see, and of course be certain to keep your eyes open for celebrity sightings!
(Overnight in Los Angeles)
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Day 9
DAY 9 Explore Universal Studios
Today you will explore Universal Studios, the largest film and television studio in the world, where the greatest moments from movies and television come to life! You’ll see why Universal Studios is synonymous with Hollywood entertainment!
(Overnight in Los Angeles)
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Day 10
DAY 10 Vacation Ends in Los Angeles
Today your West Coast Rail adventure comes to an end.
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Day 11
Depart for home from Los Angeles.
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