California Tournament of The Roses Tour From San Francisco
Highlights
- Day 1- Saturday, December 27, 2008. Meeting at SFO-San Francisco sightseeing tour Night at the Tuscan Inn in the Fisherman’s Warf.
- Day 2-Sunday, December 28, 2008.San Francisco –Muir Woods-Wine Country-SF. Night at the Tuscan Inn in the Fisherman’s Warf.
- Day 3-Monday, December 29, 2008 San Francisco-San Simeon–Santa Maria. Night at Santa Maria Inn
- Day 4- Tuesday , December 30, 2008 .Santa Maria-Los Anglos-Woodland Hills Sightseeing tour in LA .Night at the Hilton in Woodland Hills
- Day 5- Wednesday, December 31, 2008. Woodland Hills- Pasadena- Garden Grove(Crystal Cathedral)- Night at the Hilton in Woodland Hills
- Day 6-Thursday, January 1,2009Woodland Hills-Pasadena for the Rose Bowl Parade. Woodland Hills Night at the Hilton in Woodland Hills
- Day7-Friday, January 2,2009 Los Anglos –San Diego for a city tour. Night at the Hilton Hotel
Day8-Saturday,January 3,2009 drop at San Diego Airport-Back Home.
Description Of California - Tournament Of The Roses Tours From San Francisco
The ultimate thrilling Escapade to California’s legendary Tournament of the Roses and to the world most photographed sites in California including the Golden Gate and Hollywood.
California offers you the most spectacular and thrilling tours and vacation in the world. You will be visiting the USA most famous icons from the famous Golden Gate in San Francisco to Hollywood in Los Angeles.
In San Francisco, your Golden Horizon Travel tour guide will take you on a spectacular sightseeing tour to San Francisco’s Most famous landmarks and monuments including: the famous Lombard street, China town, the renowned Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square,
North Beach “little Italy” Japan Town, the Cable car, Pacific Heights ,Palace of fin arts, Presidio Nob Hill and much more. You also visit Muir Woods National Park, home of the Giant Coastal Redwoods, the tallest trees on earth. You will
enjoy a full day in the world famous wine country to Napa or Sonoma. Taste your
favorite wine and admire the rolling hills and beautiful countryside of the wine country,a way from the crowded city. Visit the picturesque Mediterranean Sausalito on the way back to San Francisco. Capture the elegant Sausalito’s panoramic views overlooking San Francisco Bay and Islands.
Travel south to Monterey Bay and Carmel by-The-Sea down to Big Sur and Hearst Castle. Visit the imposing and eclectic Hearts Castle. Capture the most spectacular sights along the pacific ocean scenic highway one. Picture Solvang, the Danish Village north of Santa Barbara. Visit Santa Barbara historic mission(optional) and travel south to Malibu, Venice Beach and Los Angeles.
In Los Angeles, you explore the city famous Hollywood Blvd to see the footprints of the stars at Mann’s Chinese Theatre, the Kodak Theatre , famous Hollywood Bowl
,the elegant Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive and down the Sunset Strip
Join Golden Horizon Travel’s best tour of the whole year to visit, experience and understand the old traditional Tournament of Roses. You will be dazzled by the sights and sounds of the magnificent floral floats and bands from all over North America. Pasadena will reveal its charm and secrets for the New Rose Bow Parade,on this memorable day of January 1, 2009
Travel south to visit San Diego historic down town ,Coronado Island, the Gaslamp Quarter , San Diego Zoo and much more. See the tour itinerary for more information.
Golden Horizon Travel offers you multiple choices. You can also come up with your own tour itinerary a la carte and we will take care of the rest. We can accommodate you and offer you departures from Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Las Vegas.
Interested in expanding your horizon in California or Nevada? Feel free to choose or add any of the our sightseeing tours to your vacation. Learn more about our tours and offers.
- Prices are per person based on double occupancy. triple and quadruple occupancy may be available upon a written request .
Available May 25th through September on Sunday, Tuesday & Friday Friday - Daily Departures available for Private and charter tours are available
- Duration: 7 days
- Pick-up time: 7-9 AM
- Return: 6-7 PM
- Included ?
TouTour narration with a professional tour guide and a driver.
Highway tolls. Muir woods park , Hearst Castle ,17Mile Drive and Santa Barbara mission entrance fees Hears Touring by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach, Luxury Van or VIP SUV depending on your choice.
Accommodations in Superior Tourist Class Hotels with: Twin-bedded rooms with private shower, w.c., air-conditioning, satellite TV, minibar, safe and hairdryer
OPTIONALS: Choice of elective excursions at reasonable prices to customize your own experience. Please find a detailed list in your travel documents.
Not included: Driver’s gratuity ,wine tasting & food.
What can I add to my tour?
You may expand your horizon and Add any of the following cities and sites to you tour : Universal Studios, Venice Beach, Malibu , long beach, Catalina Island, San Diego, Calico and Las Vegas or Laughlin. Death Valley Mammoth and Mono Lakes (May to October), Sequoias National Park, Yosemite National Park, The wine country to Napa and Sonoma, Golden Gate Bay cruise, Dinner Cruise and Alcatraz Island. For more information, please visit our home page and choose any of our tours you want and we will take care of the rest.
Price For California - Tournament Of Roses Tours From San Francisco
By SUV: 
Prices based on 100% on a VIP SUV Tour Code LASF7D
| Tour Prices: | Online Price per person & per day | double Occupancy ** or *** hotel | Total price per person & for 7 days | ***Hotel ** Based on double occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 3 Guests | $425.00 | Upgrade to 3+ & 4 + star hotel | $2975.00 | Included |
| 4 - 5 Guests | $399.00 | is available | $2793.00 | Included |
| 5-7 Guests | $369.00 | Triple occupancy maybe available | $2583.00 | Included |
| For 100% privacy | $425.00 | For 1 to3 people |
$8925.00 | Hotel not included |
| For 100% privacy | $425.00 | For 4 to 7 people | $1298.00 | Hotel not included |
- Full payment required 2 months prior to departure. 6 people minimum is required to run this tour or 100% privacy for $7888.00 based ion 1 to 3 adults. The of the Tournament of the Roses tours require at least 2 to 3 months reservations a head of time due to the difficulty to get the required tickets
By Van: 
Tour Code LASF7D
| Tour Prices: | Online Price per person & per day | double Occupancy ** or *** hotel | Total price per person & for 7 days | ***Hotel ** Based on double occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - 3 Guests | $425.00 | Upgrade to 3+ & 4 + star hotel | $2975.00 | Included |
| 4 - 5 Guests | $399.00 | is available | $2793.00 | Included |
| 5 -7 Guests | $369.00 | Triple occupancy maybe available | $2583.00 | Included |
| For 100% privacy | $425.00 | For 1 to 3 people | $8925.00 | Hotel not included |
| For 100% privacy | $425.00 | For 4 to 7 people | $1298.00 | Hotel not included |
- Full payment required 2 months prior to departure. 6 people minimum is required to run this tour or 100% privacy for $7888.00 based ion 1 to 4 adults. The of the Tournament of the Roses tours require at least 2 to 3 months reservations a head of time due to the difficulty to get the required tickets
By Bus:
Tour Code LASF7D
For any group of 14 people or more and bus Charter tours, Please contact us or send us a
TRAVEL REQUEST Please plan your trip a head of time during the peak season.The of the Tournament of the Roses tours require at least 2 to 3 months reservations a head of time due to the difficulty to get the required tickets
Hotels Rates based double occupancy:
| Hotel Prices: | Double occupancy | Triple occupancy | Quadruple occupancy | ***Hotel ** Based on double occupancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per person | yes | Available open request | Available open request | Included |
| 4 - 5 Guests | $ 998.00 |
xxxxxxx | xxxxxxx | Included |
| For 100% privacy | Contact us | Contact us | Contact us | Hotel not included |
- Full payment required 2 months prior to departure. 6 people minimum is required to run this tour or 100% privacy for $7888.00 based ion 1 to 3 adults. The of the Tournament of the Roses tours require at least 2 to 3 months reservations a head of time due to the difficulty to get the required tickets.
Tour Itinerary
First Day
San Francisco-Saturday, December 27, 2007. Meeting & greeting g at SFO AM or PM
San Francisco-Saturday, December 27, 2007. Meeting & greeting g at SFO AM or PM
by your local Tour guide who will take on a spectacular sightseeing tour to San Francisc’s Most famous landmarks and monuments including: the famous Lombard street, China town, the renowned Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Union Square, North Beach” little Italy” Japan Town, the Cable car, Pacific Heights ,Palace of fin arts, Presidio Nob Hill and much more.
The Golden Gate Bay Cruise after the tour is available for $22.99 per person.
Tonight sign up for the optional farewell dinner at one of San Francisco’s famous restaurants often takes place in the famous Fisherman’s Wharf. Followed an illuminated tour of San Francisco—the best way to celebrate your arrival to California.
Night at the Tuscan Inn in the Fisherman’s War or a similar hotel in San Francisco.
Night at the Tuscan Inn in the Fisherman’s Warf.
Second Day
9:00 AMSunday, December 28, 2007.San Francisco –Muir Woods-Wine Country-SF.
The highlights of the day is an amazing adventure that combines the iconic
Muir Woods, home of the Giant Coastal Redwoods, the tallest trees on earth and the world famous wine country to Napa or Sonoma. Taste you favorite wine and admire the rolling hills and beautiful countryside of the wine country a way from the crowded city. Next, we will visit the picturesque Mediterranean Sausalito on the way back to San Francisco. Capture the elegant Sausalito panoramic view over San Francisco Bay and Islands. Enjoy a walk along house boats or take a drink at one of Sausalito’s water front restaurants. Still need wine, you can enjoy wine tasting and candy sampling in down town Sausalito. You can also stay for sinning in Sausalito and go back to San Francisco on the Ferry(ticket not included)
You can also choose to go on your own to visit Alcatraz Island. The Golden Gate Bay Cruise is available after the tour for $22.99 per person.
Third Day
9:00 AMMonday, December 29, 2007 San Francisco-San Simeon–Santa Maria.
Today we travel south on highway 101 to California Scenic highway 01.After two hours, we will make a stop at Carmel down town for coffee break. Picture Carmel by- the- Sea and Mission as we driver south to Carmel Valley. An optional sidetrip to Carmel River and wild reservation where Clint Eastwoods, hotel and restaurants are located located.
We keep driving south through Carmel Valley to Big Sur. A lunch Break may be scheduled at Rocky Point Restaurant off the highway and on the oceans.
After lunch, we will travel South on California spectacular scenic coast highway 1 to big Sur and San Simeon to visit Hearst Castle. Many photos stops will be scheduled on the scenic and ragged cost along California coast highway. An optional side tip to picture some spectacular waterfalls may be available.
Afterward, we will make photos stop at Piedras Blancas elephant seal rookery, located 8 miles north of San Simeon along scenic Coast Highway One. The vista point has a number of excellent educational and interpretive signs provided by Caltrans. Picture the Giant Sea Elephants lying on the beach.
Next is the highlight of the tour, the imposing and renowned Hearst Castle standing atop of the hills . Hearst Castle lies in the middle of 123-acre estate overlooking the pacific ocean and the wild canyons. Admire the splendid mansion that houses antiques and art treasures from all over the world. Hearst Castle was built by the newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst. You will be escorted on a private shuttle to wind the road up to Hearst Castle. A state professional tour guide will be expecting you to guide you through this splendid castle. Admire the eclectic , eccentric and spectacular architectural style of Hearst Castle. From Churchill to Hollywood’s movie stars, all loved spending quality time at Hearst Castle.
Afterward travel south to the overnight at the Historic Santa Maria Inn in Santa Maria via Morro Bay and Pismo Beach. Night at Santa Maria Inn
Forth Day
9:00 AM Tuesday , December 30, 2007 .Santa Maria-Los Anglos-Woodland Hills
After Breakfast, we will travel south along the ocean waterfront passing Morro Bay
,the beautiful Santa Barbara and Malibu down to Los Angeles. An optional side trip is possible to visit the charming Solvang, a Danish village characterized by its windmills, Scandinavian architecture located between Santa Maria and Santa Barbara.
Today we offer you a full day sightseeing to explorer Los Angeles famous sites including Hollywood, see the footprints of the stars at Mann’s Chinese Theatre, famous Hollywood Bowl and the Kodak Theatre. Then on to fancy Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive and down the Sunset Strip. Suggestion for this afternoon is an optional side tour to the Universal Studios. We can add one more day to your tour package if you want to spend one extra day in Los Angels to Visit the Universal Studios.
After the Sightseeing tour in LA ,we head north to night at the Hilton in Woodland Hills.
Fifth Day
9:00 AM Wednesday, December 31, 2007. Woodland Hills - Pasadena - Garden Grove - Woodland Hills
9:00 AM : We leave the hotel to heading south to Pasadena. Pasadena is located at the base of the San Gabriel Mountains, just 9 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. This morning we invite you to go behind the scenes to experience America's most famous grand tradition since 1890. Take part in the decorating committee of experts and army of volunteers decorating the Rose Bowl floats located within private pavilions .Be the first to see the new floats before even the official rose parade on 01.01.09. Picture splendid floats and the experts who are putting their final touches on their colorful and beautiful floats.
Afterward, Join us to attend and admire the attend Bandfest presented by Remo USA, features the prizewinning bands of the 2008 Rose Parade performing the field shows to see these talented musicians, dancers and auxiliary performers in action.
.The featuring prize-winning bands that will be performing in the Rose Bow Parade on 01.01.09. An optional side trip to the Japanese tea garden or a to the historic down town may be available .Visit the old route 66 where abandoned restaurants are available including the cheese factory.
1: 00 PM : We travel south to Garden Grove located in Orange County to visit Crystal Cathedral. Just 37 miles south of Pasadena, close to Anaheim home to the famous Disneyland. Wee are expected by local tour guide who will take us on fully narrated guided tour inside and out side Crystal Cathedral . The majestic structure of Crystal Cathedral makes it the largest glass building in the world. It was first built by the Rev. Robert Schuller back in 1955. This master piece of modern architecture can hold more than 3,000 worshippers. The architect Philip Johnson used over 10,000 rectangular panes of glass as part of his architectural design that has been achieved 1980. These Sparkling panes of glass make this landmark visible for miles around. The Crystal Cathedral is build to withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0. The sanctuary seats 2890 persons and there is a drive-in facility adjacent to the Cathedral.
3: 30: Next, we travel north to the hotel in Woodland Hills via Venice Beach or Malibu beach and canyons(optional)
A delicious New Years Eve Dinner is planned as our group celebrates and ring the New Year with a gala evening of dinner, dancing, live entertainment and a champagne toast to welcome the New Year. Following a day of leisure on New Year's Day,
Night at the Hilton in Woodland Hills
Sixth Day
6:30 AMThursday, January 1,2008 Woodland Hills-Pasadena for the Rose Bowl Parade. Woodland Hills Night at the Hilton in Woodland Hills
8 am-12 pm: Happy New Year! We are off to the Rose Bowl Parade this morning. The New Year’s morning starts very early in Pasadena. We leave very early departing for the 120th Rose Parade. Your reserved seats are very well located offering you a spectacular and wonderful views of the 120th Tournament of Roses Parade. You will be dazzled by the sights and sounds of the magnificent floral floats and bands from all over North America.
To understand the old tradition; the Tournament of Roses consists primarily of the Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl, The Rose Parade is a 5.5 mile parade of floats, marching bands and equestrian teams The floats in the parade are decorated with plant matter including seeds, grasses, bark and, of course, flowers. The Rose Bowl itself is a post-season college football game between the top-ranked teams that takes place in Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena the same day.
12 PM: After the parade a return to our hotel to allow to get some rest after such exciting and amazing celebrations. Tonight, you will enjoy our included New Year’s Dinner (B,D)
You are free to explorer on your own Universal Studios or Hollywood area.
Seventh Day
9:00 AMDeparture from Los Angles to San Diego
Today, we travel south for about 160 miles on the California coast high 1 that becomes highway 5 on Dan Point. We will stop for launch round 12 PM in the historic down town San Diego.
1:30 PM: A full afternoon discovery narrated 4 to 5 hour Sightseeing tour if offered to explorer San Diego and Coronado Island. San Diego tour combine, history, art and architecture. 5 photos stops are scheduled to allow you enjoy the diversified attractions and monuments characterized by its Spanish and Mexican architectural style . We will show you San Diego vibrant downtown, considered as California's birthplace, the Gaslamp Quarter with it's old world monuments and its exotic architecture , the Embarcadero with its wonderful harbor views, Picture the imposing Navy ships in the port and one of the oldest merchant sailing ships in the world , We will drive through famous Balboa Park ,the nation's largest urban cultural park. Home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the world famous San Diego Zoo.An optional side tour within the Zoo may be possible depending on time ( tickets are not included).Next, we will cruise through the spectacular Coronado bridge where Top Gun was filmed .This bridge will take us to the prestigious and picturesque Island of Coronado where historic landmark lie such Hotel del Coronado, located on the beautiful sandy beach of the Island. Hotel del Coronado's was established in 1888 .There is an entire section of shelves is devoted to Marilyn Monroe memorabilia. She, along with Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, filmed the comedy classic "Some Like It Hot" in Hotel del Coronado's. There much more to see. The tour guide may suggest a dinner in one of San Diego’s waterfront restaurants to enjoy beautiful San Diego at night. After dinner, we driver back to your hotel.
Eight Day
10:00 AM Saturday,January 3,2009-drop off at San Diego Airport
"All's Well That Ends Well!" A final farewell breakfast is planned this morning and time to exchange contact information with the new friends you made on the this memorable trip. A mid morning.
Departure will take us to the San Diego Airport ..Have a pleasant and save trip back home.
