GRAND PRIX TOURS & CRUISES

Sept 22 - 23 (Wed - Thu): San Francisco, California – San Francisco is the
ideal city for visitors, and during our two days in the Bay Area, we will
have the opportunity to see and enjoy many of the things for which it
is famous: from its seafood and sourdough breads to the Golden Gate
Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf and Alcatraz. Trolleys and prominent
landmarks make getting around this eclectic metropolis very easy. One
of the best views in town can be experienced
from the Coit Tower, one of the city’s most
prominent landmarks and a fine example of Art Deco architecture.
For those wishing to enjoy the California wine experience up close,
excursions to a number of wineries in Napa Valley and Sonoma are
available. Or we can select an excursion which takes us on visits to
the quaint little town of Sausalito and the redwood forest of Muir
Woods, where giant coastal redwood trees rise 250 feet or more.
Sept 24 (Fri): Monterey, California - This is one of the truly magical
places in California. Aside from its magnificent golf courses and
proximity to Fisherman's Wharf and Big Sur, Monterey boasts an
eclectic mix of shops, art galleries and restaurants, plus one of the
world's premier aquariums. Available excursions include a visit the
artist's village of Carmel followed by sightseeing along famous 17-Mile
Drive, a private road which abounds with some of the most
breathtaking ocean side vistas in California. Or we can enjoy the
dramatic beauty of the Monterey Peninsula on a tour of famous movie sites located in
Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Wine enthusiasts may choose
to experience the old world Spanish charm of the historic Carmel Mission and enjoy a wine
tasting at Chateau Julien Wine Estate.
Sept 25 (Sat): At Sea – Another relaxing day at sea to enjoy the many shipboard activities and
amenities.
Sept 26 (Sun): Catalina Island, California - Only twenty miles off the
coast of Los Angeles, this throwback to a more genteel era is a
favorite playground of the boat set. Catalina is the West Coast's
answer to Martha's Vineyard with its quaint boutiques and eateries
and its unique penchant for pleasing visitors. Inland and coastal
excursions will be available to experience many of the scenic
highlights of the Island – including Avalon Casino, a Mediterraneanstyle
structure which houses an array of 1930's Art Deco
memorabilia, a trip through Catalina’s rugged interior and a rafting adventure along
approximately 10 miles of Catalina Islands coastline to view bald eagles, harbor seals, sea
lions, red tail hawks and other Island wildlife.
Sept 27 (Mon): San Diego, California – Today we arrive in San Diego, where we will disembark
for our return flight home. As we arrive in port and travel to the airport we will get a flavor of
San Diego’s modern skyline contrasted with beautiful, Spanish-inspired architecture.