California Missions Tour 2008
This unforgettable holiday will set you on the historic trail of the Franciscan monks visiting 10 of the most popular Spanish missions, historic towns and scenic jewels in the beautiful State of California.
This custom designed tour is a one-of-a-kind experience that is only offered through CasaQuest Travel and unavailable with any other tour company.
Sightseeing Highlights
• Visit 10 of California's most beautiful Spanish Missions
• San Diego: Visit Historic Old Town, Gaslamp Quarter & Balboa Park
• San Juan Capistrano: Visit Los Rios Historic District
• Los Angeles: Visit Olvera Street & Universal Citywalk
• Santa Barbara: Stop in this beautiful Mediterranean-style seaside resort.
• Cambria: Overnight in this quaint seaside township.
• San Simeon: See the incredible Hearst Castle.
• Central Coast: Drive through the scenic vineyards of Central California.
• Carmel: Stroll down Ocean Boulevard past quaint stores and art galleries.
• Monterey Peninsula: Drive along the fabled 17 Mile Drive.
• Monterey: See Cannery Row and Fisherman's Wharf.
Package Includes
• 7 nights accommodations
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Travel on a luxury air-conditioned motorcoach with reclining seats and restroom facilities
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California Missions Book
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8 Breakfasts
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4 Local Destination Restaurant Meals
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12 included meals in total (see day by day itinerary).
• Travel snacks and beverages on board included
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All hotel service charges, baggage handling fees (one suitcase per person) and local taxes.
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A stylish travel bag and wallet containing tour documents and helpful information
8 Day / 7 Night
Saturday, August 30 - September 6 (Includes Labor Day Weekend)
Starting at $1890 p/p double occupancy
3 Day / 2 Night
Saturday, August 30 - Monday, September 1 (Labor Day Weekend)
Starting at $620 p/p double occupancy
Note: Itinerary includes Day 1, 7 & 8
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Saturday, August 30
• Welcome Breakfast at Mission Adobe Lodge
• Tour Mission Santa Clara de Asís
• Tour Mission San Juan Bautista
• Lunch: Jardines de San Juan Restaurant
• Tour Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
• Dinner: OYO (On Your Own)
• Overnight in San Luis Obispo
Day 2: Sunday, August 31
• Morning Mass at San Luis Obispo de Tolosa
• Tour Mission Santa Inés (Downtown Solvang)
• Visit the Dutch settlement of Solvang
• Lunch in Solvang: OYO
• Tour Mission Santa Bárbara
• Dinner in Santa Barbara: OYO
• Overnight in Santa Barbara
Day 3: Monday, September 1
• Tour Mission San Buenaventura
• Lunch at Ventura Harbor Village: OYO
• Tour Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Angeles Settlement
• Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
• Visit Olvera Street & Universal City Walk
• Dinner at Citywalk: OYO
• Overnight in Los Angeles
Day 4: Tuesday, September 2
• Tour Mission San Juan Capistrano
• Lunch at Sarducci's Capistrano Depot
• Visit Los Rios Historic District
• Tour Mission San Diego de Alcalá (Old Town)
• Dinner in Old Town: OYO
• Overnight in San Diego
Day 5: Wednesday, September 3
• All Meals: OYO
• Visit the Gaslamp Quarter, Balboa Park and historic Old Town. (opt)
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Overnight in San Diego
Day 6: Thursday, September 4
• Lunch at Anderson's Pea Soup Restaurant
• Visit San Simeon's Hearst Castle
• Overnight in Cambria
Day 7: Friday, September 5
• Tour Mission San Carlos Borromeo de Carmelo
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Lunch at Clint Eastwood's Hog's Breath Inn, Carmel
• Visit Cannery Row, Sideways Wine Tour or Monterrey Aquarium
• Dinner at Cannery Row: OYO
• Overnight in Monterrey
Day 8: Saturday, September 6
• Tour Mission Santa Cruz
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Visit Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
• Return to Bay Area
Tour Pricing
Departure Dates |
Tour Rate |
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Saturday, August 30 - Saturday, September 6 (Includes Labor Day Weekend) |
from $1890 |
Saturday, August 30 - Monday, September 1 (Labor Day Weekend) |
from $620 |
Note: Rates & pricing are presented for budgeting purposes only and are subject to change until booking is made. Please call for triple or child occupancy rates. Itinerary is subject to change. 25 person minimum required.
By e-mail:
marylyn@casaq.com
