A sampling of Seattle, the beautiful Oregon coast, and the California wine country make this magnificent journey along the Pacific Coast one you’ll remember. Start your vacation in charming Seattle; then travel south to Portland for a sightseeing tour and a visit to the International Rose Test Gardens, the largest rose garden in Portland. Portland is known for its foodie culture, and you’ll get a chance to discover it on your Portland tasting tour and excursion to a local winery. Enjoy some of the spectacular scenery waiting in Oregon, including Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, with wind-sculpted sand dunes stretching 500 feet above sea level; the scenic Rogue River, where you’ll experience a thrilling ride through this wild and remote region via glass-enclosed jetboat; and the many majestic views and scenic lighthouses along the Oregon Coast.In California, view the world’s tallest trees in spectacular Redwood National Park and along Avenue of the Giants, a quiet 2-lane road that winds through some of the world’s most spectacular scenery with ancient redwood trees. You’ll even have the opportunity to see an 1,800-year-old redwood! In the famous wine-making region of Sonoma, visit Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyard to tour the wine caves and taste the wines. Conclude your Pacific Coast vacation in vibrant San Francisco.
City Highlights
SEATTLE Sightseeing tour; visit the Space Needle and Boeing’s Future of Flight Aviation CenterMOUNT ST. HELENS Visit the Volcano Visitor’s Center PORTLAND Sightseeing tour; visit the International Rose Test Gardens, [LF] Taste of Portland tour; visit to Mount Hood Winery with tasting and lunchMCMINNVILLE Visit the Evergreen Aviation Museum and Spruce Goose NEWPORT Visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium FLORENCE Visit Old Town and the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area ROGUE RIVER Jetboat ride EUREKA Visit Redwood National Park; see the Carson Mansion SONOMA WINE COUNTRY[LF] Guided tour of wine caves & wine tastingSAN FRANCISCO Orientation tour; farewell dinner
Hotels
SEATTLE Sheraton Seattle (SF)PORTLAND Marriott Downtown Waterfront (F)GLENEDEN BEACH Salishan Spa & Golf Resort (D)GOLD BEACH Jot’s Resort (F)EUREKA Red Lion Eureka (F)SANTA ROSA Doubletree Sonoma Wine Country (F)SAN FRANCISCO Marriott Marquis (SF)
Meals
Breakfast (B) daily, 1 lunch (L), 5 three-course dinners (D) including a farewell dinner in San Francisco
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