San Diego Holiday
7 Day Escorted Holiday

For a warm holiday alternative, celebrate among palm trees instead of pines, on beaches instead of blankets of snow. Spend a glorious week at the historic, oceanside Hotel Del Coronado, with the sparkling San Diego Bay on one side and a gorgeous vista of the Pacific Ocean on the other. Enjoy wine-tasting in the midst of the Temecula Valley vineyards, a guided visit to the San Diego Museum of Art, a California Ballet performance and a tour of the world-famous San Diego Zoo. Click Here For Itinerary

Inclusions:

• 6 nights at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego
• 6 breakfasts, 2 lunch's, 4 dinners

Highlights:

• Tour San Diego, including Coronado, the Gaslamp Quarter and Balboa Park’s fine San Diego Museum of Art
• Visit San Diego’s Wild Animal Park
• Take an excursion to Temecula Valley for wine-tasting at Thornton Winery
• Explore La Jolla’s Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute of Oceanography plus lunch out on the town
• Attend California Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker
• Guided tour of the famous San Diego Zoo
• Cruise the San Diego Harbor
  

Itinerary
Day 1 D
Arrive San Diego
Welcoming guests since 1888, “The Del” stands “white and ornate as a wedding cake” and is a magnificent reminder of past eras. Marilyn Monroe, Ronald Reagan, Charles Lindberg and Duke of Windsor all stayed at the Del prior to your arrival. Settle in for your six-night stay and meet your holiday group early this evening at the reception and dinner. HOTEL DEL CORONADO.

Day 2 BL
San Diego/Balboa Park's Museum of Art
This morning, sightseeing takes you around San Diego to the popular Gaslamp District, the Old Town, and famous Balboa Park with its museums, restaurants and family activities. Tour the San Diego Museum of Art, best known for its Spanish Old Master painting collection and enjoy lunch out in Balboa Park. HOTEL DEL CORONADO

Day 3 BD
Wild Animal Park/California Ballet Production
Today you go on “safari” in San Diego’s Wild Animal Park. The afternoon is free to browse shops, investigate central San Diego on your own, consider a whale-watching cruise or even an excursion to Tijuana. This evening attend The Nutcracker, performed by the California Ballet Company. Dinner is at the elegant Westgate Hotel, a cultural landmark of the city. HOTEL DEL CORONADO

Day 4 BL La Jolla/Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute of Oceanography

It is a short drive to ocean-side La Jolla and the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, for a guided visit to the Birch Aquarium. The aquarium is known for its work in raising marine animals to support and preserve their natural population in the oceans. Have your luncheon in La Jolla, widely known for its excellent seafood dishes, before enjoying the remainder of the day at your leisure in San Diego. HOTEL DEL CORONADO

Day 5 BD
Temecula Valley Vineyards/Christmas Eve entertainment
Depart this morning for a fun-filled excursion to Temecula Valley, the southernmost wine region in California, for a guided tour and wine-tasting at Thornton Winery. The chateau-style winery produces both premium wines and champagne. This evening, Christmas Eve dinner and entertainment are provided in the Crown Room or Grand Ballroom at the HOTEL DEL CORONADO.

Day 6 BD
Harbor Cruise/San Diego Zoo
Merry Christmas! This morning is set aside for a memorable harbor cruise with picturesque views of the city skyline. Spend the afternoon on a guided tour at the world-famous San Diego Zoo, which cares for more than 4000 animals including the rare California Condor and Giant Pandas from China. This evening say goodbye to your holiday companions at the farewell dinner. HOTEL DEL CORONADO.

Day 7 B
Conclude San Diego
Too soon, it is time to head home. We hope you plan to travel with us again in the very near future. Back to Top