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San Francisco and Lake Tahoe

7 days with Collette

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Day 1 San Francisco, California Your tour begins in San Francisco, California’s beautiful "City by the Bay" with a leisurely 3-night stay in one of the world's most popular cities. Tonight you will meet your fellow travelers at a welcome dinner. (D) Day 2 San Francisco Begin your day with a sightseeing tour of the city's most famous landmarks: the imposing Twin Peaks, the Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown and Fisherman's Wharf. This evening, enjoy dinner in San Francisco's famous Chinatown! (D) Day 3 San Francisco Your day is at leisure to independently explore the best this city has to offer. Learn why it is consistently rated one of the top tourist destinations in the U.S.! You may wish to explore the shops in Union Square or ride the famed cable cars up and down San Francisco's thrilling hills. Day 4 San Francisco - Napa Valley - Lake Tahoe, Nevada Today you travel to beautiful Napa Valley, the most famous wine-growing region in the country. While in Napa Valley, tour a local winery and participate in a special wine tasting. Your journey then brings you over the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the resort gambling town of Lake Tahoe. (D) Day 5 Lake Tahoe - Virginia City - Reno - Lake Tahoe You begin the day by traveling to Virginia City. This famous Old West town recalls the heritage of the days of gold and silver mining. Later, you arrive in Reno, known as "the Biggest Little City in the World." You will have the afternoon at your leisure to explore this exciting town. (B) Day 6 Lake Tahoe Begin your day with a tour of the Cal Neva tunnel. When Frank Sinatra owned the Cal Neva, he had a tunnel installed leading from his private chalet into the main building. During the tour, you'll hear stories of the Kennedy's, Marilyn Monroe and Sammy Davis Jr., frequent guests of the resort in the 1960's. Then travel to the southern region of Lake Tahoe to explore the many casinos and shops at your leisure. A late afternoon departure transports you to Zephyr Cove for a wonderful dinner cruise* on Lake Tahoe complete with spectacular sightseeing, great food and unbeatable hospitality. (B,D) Day 7: Lake Tahoe - Reno - Tour Ends (B)

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Discover the breadth of beauty in California and Nevada – from the Victorian splendor of San Francisco, to exquisite Lake Tahoe – the deep blue lake ringed by mountains and alpine forests. Begin this leisurely seven-day trip in San Francisco with a three-night stay. Visit a Napa Valley winery. Cross the majestic Sierra Nevada Mountains. Discover the gold and silver mining town of Virginia City. Cruise Lake Tahoe and enjoy three nights at Horizon Hotel and Casino.

Most meals All on-tour transportation (except where noted) Expert local guides Pre-departure information packet, including a travel bag and documents wallet containing an itinerary, customized travel tips, and comprehensive, annotated reading list (mailed 2-3 weeks prior to departure) Welcome and farewell dinners, as listed Professional Tour Manager, who accompanies you throughout your journey

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Enjoy a 3-night stay in the heart of San Francisco, affording plenty of time to explore this remarkable city! Dine at a landmark restaurant in San Francisco’s colorful and exotic Chinatown. Walk through a ghost town and underground mine during a visit to the Nevada State Museum.

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San Francisco: Westin St. Francis Lake Tahoe: Cal Neva Resort

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Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. The dinner cruise on Lake Tahoe is available June 15 – October 15 only. When unavailable, it will be substituted with an afternoon luncheon cruise on Lake Tahoe. Due to tour scheduling, flights on Day 1 should arrive prior to 4:00 PM. You may require a very early morning departure from the hotel on the last day. Flights home should be booked after 11:00 AM. If you have not purchased air through Collette Vacations and wish to purchase transfers, you must transfer at our pre-scheduled times. Collette air passengers will depart from the Reno, NV airport. All Collette transfers will depart from Lake Tahoe for the Reno airport. If you are interested in extending your stay with a pre- or post-tour extension, please contact your Vacations To Go travel counselor. Please ask your Vacations To Go travel counselor for more information.

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For terms and conditions of this Collette tour, please click here. * The prices shown are U.S. dollars per person, based on double occupancy, and subject to availability. Prices quoted for land arrangements are subject to increase without notice. Once we have received your deposit, land prices are guaranteed. Whenever air-inclusive tour prices are displayed, these prices do not include government taxes and fees, which are additional. Air prices are subject to increase and are guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received. Air-inclusive prices include air from a major U.S. gateway; air from other U.S. airports is available at an additional cost. Sorry, we are unable to offer air from countries other than the U.S. However, for those international customers who are able to arrange their own transportation to the tour origination city, we are able to offer the land portion of the package or tour, at the price quoted.