Day 1 - Wednesday, 10/12/2022 - Fly to San Francisco
Upon arrival meet your Tour Director and transfer to your hotel to begin a two night stay in one of the world’s most beautiful cities, San Francisco. “The City by the Bay” highlights fascinating museums, world-class cuisine & amazing shopping. Tonight enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your fellow travelers. - Dinner

Day 2 - Thursday, 10/13/2022 - San Francisco / Cruise
Today enjoy a San Francisco city tour. See the Civic Center area, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Union Square, Seal Rocks, & Pier 39. Experience a San Francisco Bay Cruise featuring views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz & the city’s skyline. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure to browse the storefronts along Fisherman’s Wharf, sample a chowder filled sourdough bread bowl or take a Cable Car ride. Maybe join an optional excursion to Muir Woods to see some of the oldest and tallest Redwood trees in the world. - Breakfast

Day 3 - Friday, 10/14/2022 - Wine Train / Sacramento
This morning cross the Golden Gate Bridge & make a stop for picturesque views & photos looking back at the spectacular San Francisco Skyline.  Continue into California’s famous Napa Valley to board the Napa Valley Wine Train for a scenic rail journey and lunch. This memorable dining experience in restored Pullman rail cars evokes the spirit of early 1900’s luxury rail travel.  Then board your motorcoach and stop for a Winery Tour & Tasting. Later arrive in Sacramento, California’s capital. Drive through Old Town Sacramento, the commercial hub of the Gold Rush Era filled with shops and restaurants with original storefronts and wooden sidewalks. - Breakfast - Lunch

Day 4 - Saturday, 10/15/2022 - Sierra Nevada Rail
Board an Amtrak Train for your Sierra Nevada Rail Journey through the beautiful snow capped mountains. Disembark in Truckee and coach to the spectacular resort area of South Lake Tahoe (altitude 6,200'). - Breakfast

Day 5 - Sunday, 10/16/2022 - Reno / Virginia City
Travel through historic Carson City, Nevada, capital of the Silver State enroute to Reno (altitude 4,500') and see the iconic ‘The Biggest Little City in the World’ sign. Visit Reno’s famous National Automobile Museum, recognized as one of the top auto museums in the world featuring the original Harrah Auto Collection of gaming pioneer Bill Harrah. Then visit Virginia City, site of the Comstock Lode and once the richest place in the world. The famous Old West town was once the west’s mining metropolis and featured notable residents Mark Twain and Bret Harte. Return to your Lake Tahoe resort for an evening at your own pace. - Breakfast

Day 6 - Monday, 10/17/2022 - Lake Tahoe Cruise
Today enjoy a Lake Tahoe Paddle Wheeler Cruise for spectacular views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Emerald Bay which features the 1929 Nordic-style mansion Vikingsholm. Later, enjoy leisure time in the Lake Tahoe area.   Tonight’s Farewell Dinner is at a popular local restaurant. - Breakfast - Dinner

Day 7 - Tuesday, 10/18/2022 - Sacramento / Fly Home
Today transfer to the Sacramento airport and return home with wonderful memories.

Note: This tour involves high altitude. Please check with your doctor, if you have any health conditions affected by high altitude. - Breakfast